Statement of regulatory intent: COVID-19

SafeWork public notice

Regulatory approach to NSW work health and safety legislation - COVID-19

Business fined after steel tube hits unlicensed forklift operator

A Penrith manufacturer was prosecuted after a forklift operator was injured by an unsecured load.

Fines after excavation causes next-door building collapse

A company and its director were convicted and face total fines of almost $220,000 after a neighbouring building collapsed due to the company’s excavation works.

Acid accident leaves company director with $40,000 fines

Ministerial media releases

NSW unveils strategy to stamp out silicosis

Revised codes of practice

SafeWork NSW has adopted two revised model Codes of Practice (COP) – First aid in the workplace, and, Excavation work effective from 31 January 2020.

Traffic control work

SafeWork public notice

Information on the changes to the Traffic Control Training (TCT) scheme transitioning from Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to SafeWork NSW.

No stone unturned in major strategy on silicosis risks

A cross-industry strategy lead by SafeWork NSW has dramatically increased awareness of silicosis and standardised practices of exposure prevention.