BlueSafe Reference Centre
Australian WHS references, explained with traceable official sources
Find official legislation links and practical WHS guidance. Reviewed guides show their sources, review date, legal status and publication status.
Official directory
Legislation and regulators
Start with the relevant Australian regulator, Act, Regulation and approved Codes of Practice for the place where the work occurs.
Open directory →Practical education
WHS guides
Educational guidance for common WHS decisions, document selection and workplace implementation.
Browse guides →Monitoring updates
WHS news
Timely regulator and industry updates. News items are separate from the technically reviewed regulatory briefing collection.
Read the news →Approved evergreen guidance
Reviewed WHS guides
Construction work Code of Practice guide
Understand construction work duties, practical risk controls, SWMS requirements, jurisdiction differences and implementation steps in Australia.
Information current at 3 August 2026
Demolition Work Code of Practice Guide
Understand demolition work duties, SWMS requirements, planning controls and Code of Practice differences across Australian WHS jurisdictions.
Information current at 3 August 2026
Excavation work: a practical WHS guide
Practical WHS guidance for excavation work, including hazards, pre-start planning, controls, SWMS requirements and site warning signs.
Information current at 4 August 2026
First aid in the workplace
Practical first aid guidance for Australian builders and tradies covering hazards, kits, trained first aiders, site procedures, SWMS and warning signs.
Information current at 4 August 2026
Hazardous manual tasks: a practical guide for construction work
Practical guidance for controlling hazardous manual tasks on Australian construction sites, including pre-start planning, documents, SWMS and warning signs.
Information current at 4 August 2026
How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace
Practical guidance for Australian construction teams on identifying asbestos hazards, planning work, selecting controls and preparing site documents.
Information current at 4 August 2026