SafeWork NSW proposes seven Healthy Work Principles to guide discussion and inform the development of the future Healthy Work Plan for NSW.

1. Healthy Work is good for business
2. Leadership is fundamental to creating Healthy Work
3. Creation of Healthy Work relies on worker participation
4. Design work to be healthy
5. Healthy Work can positively influence lives
6. A strategic coordinated approach is required to achieve Healthy Work
7. Healthy Work is built on a foundation of safety.