Trade breakfast to serve up safety tips ahead of blitz

WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW are teaming up to help the construction industry in Albury and Wodonga reduce workplace hazards as part of the Cross Border program.

Residential care provider fined $300,000 in relation to risk of workplace sexual violence

A residential care provider was fined $300,000 for breaching its work, health and safety obligations and as a result of exposing workers to a risk of violence, including inappropriate sexual behaviour, in the workplace.

SafeWork inspectors ensuring safety is number one priority at the Easter Show

SafeWork NSW Inspectors and Engineers are inspecting and monitoring the Sydney Royal Easter Show to ensure the safety of workers and the almost 900,000 people set to attend the Show in the coming weeks.

Farmers warned – safety first around farm vehicles after three deaths this year

SafeWork NSW is reminding farmers to prioritise safety after a spate of incidents where people, including children, have been seriously injured or killed while using farm vehicles.

NSW Government provides free Asbestos Awareness and Safety short course to Australians

Ministerial media releases

SafeWork NSW, Building Commission NSW, and TAFE NSW have partnered to provide an online ‘Asbestos Awareness and Safety’ course free to the public to increase awareness of the safety risks relating to asbestos.

Sun to shine on rooftop solar installations as SafeWork blitz begins

SafeWork NSW has commenced a compliance blitz focusing on the safe installation ofrooftop solar devices.

Minister welcomes historic fine for standing down Health and Safety worker over COVID concerns

Ministerial media releases

The NSW Minister for Work Health and Safety Sophie Cotsis today welcomed the landmark conviction and fine of Qantas, one of the nation’s largest companies, for standing down a worker who raised work health and safety concerns.

NSW Government to transform SafeWork NSW into standalone work, health and safety regulator

Ministerial media releases

The New South Wales Government will transform SafeWork into a standalone regulator following a 12-month inquiry by former judge The Hon. Robert McDougall KC.