Customer Service media releases
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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.