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Work health and safety (WHS) is the term used to describe the conditions and measures necessary to ensure the safety and health of workers including psychosocial health. The goals of WHS are to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. WHS includes the identification and assessment of workplace hazards, the development and implementation of control measures to address these hazards, and the provision of training and education to workers.