WHS legislation for South Australia
WHS Act
Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA)
WHS Regulation
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA)
Regulator
SafeWork SA
Duty-holder term
PCBU
Key codes of practice for South Australia SWMS
These codes are commonly cited in construction SWMS for South Australia. RAE IQ references the applicable codes at the clause level when drafting your document.
- How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice (SA)
- Construction Work Code of Practice (SA)
- Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces Code of Practice (SA)
- Hazardous Manual Tasks Code of Practice (SA)
- Confined Spaces Code of Practice (SA)
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SWMS South Australia — frequently asked questions
What legislation governs SWMS in South Australia?
The Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) and the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA) govern SWMS in South Australia. The regulator is SafeWork SA. South Australia adopted the harmonised WHS model in 2012.
Does SA use the term PCBU?
Yes. South Australia uses "Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking" (PCBU) under the harmonised WHS Act 2012 (SA).
Does RAE IQ generate SWMS with the correct SA legislation?
Yes. Selecting South Australia generates SWMS citing the WHS Act 2012 (SA), the WHS Regulations 2012 (SA), and applicable SafeWork SA codes of practice. SafeWork SA is named as the regulator.
Which SA codes of practice apply to construction SWMS?
The Construction Work Code of Practice (SA) and the How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice (SA) are cited in most construction SWMS. Falls, manual handling, confined spaces, or excavation codes may also apply depending on the scope of work.
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