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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.

SafeWork to issue new on-the-spot fines for WHS breaches

14 Nov 2022

New regulations will allow SafeWork NSW to issue on-the-spot fines for existing electrical work and asbestos offences through an amendment to the Work Health and Safety Regulation.

SIRA launches new inspectorate focused on workers compensation return to work performance

01 Nov 2022

SIRA has established a team of inspectors dedicated to improving employer compliance with injury management and return to work obligations.

Preventing workplace harm through research, digital services

31 Oct 2022

New research projects are underway to help working people overcome language barriers while accessing safety information and preventing employee burnout.

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