Have your say on NSW work health and safety regulation
Employers, workers, unions and industry experts are being encouraged to have their say on changes to the Work Health and Safety Regulation (the Regulation).
Record number of illegal fireworks sparks Australia Day warning
SafeWork NSW observed the highest recorded number of illegal fireworks on New Year’s Eve with more than 180 reports of illegal use of fireworks across the State.
SafeWork NSW investigating Burwood partial building collapse
SafeWork NSW has begun an investigation into a partial building collapse at Burwood yesterday.
Ring in the New Year safely by ensuring your fireworks display has a bang, not a burn
SafeWork NSW inspectors will be carrying out compliance checks on Notified Displays across the state for all of December 2024 and into January 2025 with a zero-tolerance approach to illegal sale and use of fireworks for the Christmas and New Year period.
Timely reminder: Let’s keep kids safe on NSW Farms these school holidays
The Minns Labor Government is urging farm workplaces across the state to take appropriate safety precautions these school holidays.
SafeWork NSW urges hospitality venues to protect workers from sexual harassment
SafeWork NSW is putting bars, pubs and clubs on notice with increased inspections now underway across the state ahead of the festive season, led by - the NSW Respect at Work Taskforce which focuses on addressing gender-based harmful workplace behaviours.
NSW to withdraw remaining Covid-19 fines
The NSW Commissioner of Fines Administration in consultation with the NSW Police Commissioner will withdraw all remaining 23,539 Covid-19 penalty notices.
The five year plan to secure safe and healthy workplaces in NSW
As the way we work continues to evolve, so must the ways in which we keep people safe. This is why SafeWork NSW is launching a 5 year strategic plan to ensure we keep workers both physically and mentally safe, making sure everyone can go home safely to their families at the end of every workday.
‘Work shouldn’t hurt’ - prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders this Safe Work Month
October is National Safe Work Month, a time to commit to building a safe and healthy workplace.
New laws commence to address issues facing land lease communities
NSW residents living in land lease communities are now better off under changes to how these communities are regulated.