Mental health boost for regional NSW businesses

The Black Dog Institute has agreed to partner with the NSW Government in a program to provide mental health skills training to regionally-based workers.

Report released – 2018 review of the model work health and safety laws

SafeWork public notice

In 2018, Safe Work Australia appointed an independent expert to lead the review into the model work health and safety (WHS) laws. Safe Work Australia has now released the Final report.

NSW supports national First Aid Code of Practice

Assaults on Safework inspectors won’t be tolerated

Following a number of recent incidents involving SafeWork inspectors, businesses and workers are being reminded that it is a criminal offence to hinder, obstruct, assault, threaten, or intimidate an inspector.

Audiometric testing exemption

SafeWork NSW has issued a further two year exemption for the audiometric testing requirements of clause 58(2) of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011.

Forklift safety a high priority this Christmas

SafeWork media releases

Businesses which use forklifts are being warned to lift their game as the retail sector moves to stock stores in time for Christmas following a number of tragic incidents in recent months.

Farmers warned to take care while feeding during drought

NSW farmers are being warned that the practice of operating vehicles without a driver while feeding stock is dangerous and should not be undertaken.

Blitz results in improved construction safety

A 12-month construction industry blitz aimed at reducing falls from heights has resulted in improved working at heights safety and compliance.