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NSW Fair Trading, SafeWork NSW inspectors visit Mid North Coast

15 Feb 2023

NSW Fair Trading and SafeWork NSW are visiting the State’s Mid North Coast this week to conduct safety inspections of residential building worksites.

New safety laws for food delivery riders start today

31 Jan 2023

SafeWork NSW are reminding food delivery riders to adhere to the new safety laws that begin today, otherwise it could prove costly.

Don't be shocked: SafeWork electrical blitz

31 Jan 2023

SafeWork NSW Inspectors are jump-starting 2023 with an electrical compliance operation to increase the safety and awareness of electrical hazards on worksites.

Crackdown on illegal fireworks on Australia Day

30 Jan 2023

The NSW Government is warning residents to avoid turning their Australia Day into a fizzer by ensuring they do not buy or set off fireworks.

Company found guilty of safety failures

22 Jan 2023

A Sydney company has been convicted and fined $618,750 after two subcontracted workers without training or safety gear fell when instructed to work at height on a demolition site.

Logistics company fined $450,000 following worker death

19 Jan 2023

Autocare Services Pty Ltd has been fined in the District Court of New South Wales after a truck driver employed by the company was fatally injured when the deck of a trailer crushed him as he was carrying out maintenance work.

Food delivery riders’ safety the focus in compliance operation

18 Jan 2023

Inspectors from SafeWork NSW and NSW Police will visit parts of Sydney this week to ensure food delivery riders and platforms are complying with new safety laws.

New safety laws food delivery riders need to know

21 Dec 2022

SafeWork NSW Inspectors are conducting compliance operations to ensure Food Delivery Riders won’t be out of pocket when the new safety laws begin on 1 January 2023.

Workplaces urged to make safety a priority these holidays

21 Dec 2022

With Christmas less than a week away, SafeWork NSW is urging all businesses and workers across the State to make safety their top priority.

Farm visitors urged to keep safe this holiday period

16 Dec 2022

Holiday-goers visiting rural properties across the Christmas and New Year period are being reminded to follow the safety rules of property owners and keep in mind most farms are also workplaces.

2022 WHS Excellence Showcase Champions announced

02 Dec 2022

The NSW Government's inaugural Work Health and Safety (WHS) Excellence Showcase Champions have been announced during a ceremony at the Maritime Museum yesterday.

Have your say on Healthy Work

18 Nov 2022

Businesses and communities can now have their say in shaping SafeWork NSW’s new strategy to enhance health and safety measures for workers across the State.

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