Small business rebate

If you meet all the following criteria, you are eligible to apply for a small business rebate

• you have attended an eligible event (eg free SafeWork NSW safety workshop, webinar), or had an advisory visit from a SafeWork NSW officer
• you are a small business or sole trader who employs less than 50 people (equivalent full time)
• you have not previously received a small business rebate from SafeWork or WorkCover NSW
• you are conducting a commercial business producing goods or providing services in NSW
• your business is registered in NSW and comes within the scope of the work health and safety legislation in NSW

There are a wide range of eligible safety items under the below hazard areas:

• manual tasks – lifting, carrying, handling objects, muscular stress, repetitive work
• hazardous noise
• slips, trips and falls, falls from a height
• injuries from moving objects
• chemicals and dangerous goods

Check the list of eligible items.

Within six months of attending the advisory visit, safety workshop, program or event, you must:

• identify, purchase and implement your eligible safety item, as per the list of eligible items.
• Get a paid tax invoice and receipt (or proof of purchase). The item must be purchased after you attend an eligible SafeWork NSW safety activity.
• Complete an online rebate application form or print an application form and return it to us by:
  • email - safetyrebate@safework.nsw.gov.au
  • post to Small Business Rebate, SafeWork NSW, Locked Bag 2906, Lisarow NSW 2252.

Attach a copy of your paid tax invoice and receipt. The items you are claiming for must be paid for, received and installed prior to your application.

Apply online or download a form

• a tax invoice from a supplier with an ABN. The tax invoice should show a nil balance or note proof of payment. A 'PAID' stamp across the invoice is not sufficient
• a receipt for payment in full for the goods (or proof of payment)
• details of your eligible event – where, when, with whom
• your business details including ABN, trading name, business bank account and workers compensation policy number (if applicable).

Read the terms and conditions

• you can claim for more than one eligible solution on your application form but can only apply once for the small business rebate. For example, you could purchase a number of safety solutions to prevent falls from a height - such as scaffolding, edge protection and industrial fall arrest equipment - and include all three invoices in your one rebate application form
• you must buy your goods after your eligible interaction with SafeWork NSW
• make sure the copies of your tax invoice(s) and receipt(s) you scan and send are clear and easy to read
• applications are usually processed within 4 weeks of being received (if all information is complete and correct)