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05
Dec
Six-month silica safety blitz to protect workers' health
The NSW Government has launched a six-month campaign targeting silica dust exposure in the construction and tunnelling industry.
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01
Dec
23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work concludes
The 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work held in Sydney has wrapped up after bringing together over 3,000 attendees from 127 countries.
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29
Nov
Injured families and workers speak to regulators on a world stage
Injured workers in NSW had a global voice this week as the Family and Injured Workers Support and Advisory Group (FIWSAG) took part in the 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work.
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27
Nov
World safety congress to collaborate on managing future workplace risks
The 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work will take place in Sydney this week. The event focuses on prevention of workplace harms.
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24
Nov
New course to help workers stay safe from asbestos
A new Asbestos Awareness and Safety Course has launched to provide tradies and other workers with further education on how to best protect themselves when handling products containing asbestos.
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17
Nov
Art and agriculture come together at ‘Chat and Create’ to celebrate National Agriculture Day
SafeWork NSW will be hosting a free 'Chat and Create’ event in Tamworth for women in the agricultural industry, to give women a chance to network with like-minded agricultural businesses and workers and share their experiences about what it means to be safe on farms. 'Chat and Create’ coincides with National Agriculture Day.
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17
Nov
Farmers urged to make it home safe this ‘National Agriculture Day’
SafeWork NSW is urging farmers across the state to ensure their farms are a safe work environment and they are taking proactive steps to minimise psychosocial hazards in the workplace.
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16
Nov
Qantas found guilty of standing down worker after Covid concerns raised
Qantas Ground Services (QGS) was found guilty in the District Court of NSW of standing down an employee who exercised a power or performed a function as a health and safety representative (HSR).
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15
Nov
SafeWork inspectors targeting safety standards at oyster farms
SafeWork NSW inspectors are visiting oyster farms in coastal area of NSW to ensure farmers are meeting their work healthy and safety obligations as they enter a busy time of the year.
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07
Nov
SafeWork NSW inspectors commence blitzing Illawarra region construction sites
SafeWork NSW inspectors are conducting a blitz over three days in the Illawara region to ensure safety standards at local building sites are being upheld.