SafeWork NSW is urging people to be wary of flood waters and muddy soil that could be contaminated by an infectious zoonotic disease.

Camden Council has been fined $750,000 after a member of a local Men’s Shed was killed installing irrigation pipe at the Camden Bicentennial Equestrian Park in 2018.

SafeWork NSW inspectors are kicking off the new year with a series of construction site visits to talk about the risks associated with silica dust exposure and mental ill-health.

Inspectors will be visiting hospitality venues from today to remind employers not to let the festive season rush prevent them from talking about safety with new and existing workers.

With Christmas just around the corner, SafeWork NSW is urging all businesses and workers across the state to make safety their top priority.

SafeWork NSW has launched its ‘Work Health and Safety Guide for the Road Freight Transport Industry’ to help keep thousands of workers and the community safe. 

Visitors to farms and regional properties are being urged to stay safe this festive season with many in the community choosing a NSW country getaway over interstate or overseas travel during these uncertain times.

Just in time for the Christmas delivery rush, Stage 2 of SafeWork NSW’s Safety Around Your Vehicle Compliance Project is underway to promote safer working practices when loading, unloading and working around vehicles.

The NSW Government is seeking community feedback on the proposed introduction of annual reporting requirements for the 83,000 strata schemes across the State, for Australia’s first ever Strata Hub.

The NSW Government is urging all small and medium businesses to engage with SafeWork NSW around workplace mental health after a recent survey showed 20 per cent of operators admitted to having mental health and stress concerns from current challenges including COVID.

According to a new study, commissioned by the NSW Government, flexible workers feel better rested, more engaged, and have a higher sense of wellbeing than their office-based counterparts.

From 27-30 November 2023, Sydney will host the 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work at the International Convention Centre.