Studying the impacts of COVID-19 on workplace mental health

Employees and employers across NSW whose mental health has been impacted by the onset of COVID-19 are being encouraged to take part in a community consultation.

Improving mental health one workplace at a time

As part of SafeWork Month 2020, a number of prominent business and industry leaders have been appointed to help drive positive change by breaking down the barriers and stigma associated with mental health in NSW workplaces.

Second scaffold safety blitz following substandard scaffold safety

Buffet restaurant busted as patrons caught serving themselves

SafeWork media releases

A Korean BBQ restaurant in Strathfield has been fined $5,000 for having an open buffet where diners shared crockery, cutlery and food.

SafeWork NSW response to the NSW Ombudsman's Report: Investigation into actions taken by SafeWork NSW Inspectors in relation to Blue Mountains City Council workplaces (published 21 August 2020)

SafeWork's response to the Ombudsman's report.

Help to improve mental health at work

The NSW Government is seeking feedback on proposed guidelines to promote mentally healthy workplaces in NSW.

Hunter construction sites fail compliance blitz

82 notices and six on-the-spot fines have been issued following a construction site safety blitz across 54 commercial and residential projects in the Hunter last week.

Farmers urged to buckle up

The NSW Government has launched a new campaign urging farmers using side-by-side vehicles to wear seat belts following a spate of deaths across the state.