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18
Nov
Supporting farmer safety across the State
The NSW Government has announced $3.3 million in funding to support safety on NSW farms.
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18
Nov
Record investment in safe workplaces
Record funding will be invested into enhancing safety and well-being in NSW workplaces, improving the physical and mental health of all workers in the state as part of the 2020-21 NSW Budget.
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10
Nov
World first real-time silica detector helps clear the air
The NSW Government has today launched a trial of world-first technology to accurately monitor silica dust levels in the air that has the potential to protect NSW’s workers from contracting the deadly lung disease silicosis.
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10
Nov
Gig economy at the heart of new project
Implementing practical measures to improve workplace health and safety for gig economy workers is at the centre of a new research driven project by the NSW Government.
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09
Nov
New campaign to reduce risky electrical work
Ensuring electricians are operating safely will form a vital part of a new NSW Government compliance campaign targeting electrical safety issues on construction sites.
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29
Oct
Research into future of work begins
To help prepare for workplace issues of the future, the NSW Government has selected four research partners to explore key emerging risks in health and safety.
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22
Oct
Life-saving dust laws pass NSW parliament
The process of tracking, responding to and preventing deadly occupational dust diseases such as silicosis and asbestos has been vastly strengthened following the passage of new laws through the NSW Parliament.
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27
Oct
Businesses urged to prepare for the new season
Minister Kevin Anderson media release about the SeasonalSAFE Plan which aims to help businesses properly prepare for summer and plan activities safely, taking into account the dangers to their employees from working in the heat.