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17
Nov
Art and agriculture come together at ‘Chat and Create’ to celebrate National Agriculture Day
SafeWork NSW will be hosting a free 'Chat and Create’ event in Tamworth for women in the agricultural industry, to give women a chance to network with like-minded agricultural businesses and workers and share their experiences about what it means to be safe on farms. 'Chat and Create’ coincides with National Agriculture Day.
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16
Nov
Qantas found guilty of standing down worker after Covid concerns raised
Qantas Ground Services (QGS) was found guilty in the District Court of NSW of standing down an employee who exercised a power or performed a function as a health and safety representative (HSR).
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15
Nov
SafeWork inspectors targeting safety standards at oyster farms
SafeWork NSW inspectors are visiting oyster farms in coastal area of NSW to ensure farmers are meeting their work healthy and safety obligations as they enter a busy time of the year.
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07
Nov
SafeWork NSW inspectors commence blitzing Illawarra region construction sites
SafeWork NSW inspectors are conducting a blitz over three days in the Illawara region to ensure safety standards at local building sites are being upheld.
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26
Oct
New online application process for WHS entry permits
The NSW Industrial Relations Commission has launched a new online application process for Right of Entry and Work Health and Safety permits.
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26
Oct
SafeWork warning follows upward trend in failure to notify and disturbance of scenes
SafeWork NSW is warning businesses they will face fines and potential prosecution if they fail to report incidents.
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25
Oct
NSW Government establishes Respect at Work Advisory Group
Ministerial media releases
The NSW Respect at Work Advisory Group has been established, to ensure coordinated and effective action across government and non-government leaders to address workplace sexual harassment.
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24
Oct
Construction blitz to target falls from height and asbestos
SafeWork NSW and WorkSafe Victoria are teaming up to help the construction industry in Echuca and Moama reduce the risk of falls and asbestos exposure as part of the Cross Border program.
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18
Oct
SafeWork NSW releases strategy to help prevent sexual harassment at work
SafeWork NSW has launched a strategy to support NSW businesses in preventing workplace sexual harassment and other gender-based harmful workplace behaviours.
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12
Oct
Workplace mental health in focus for World Mental Health Day
Ministerial media releases
This World Mental Health Day the Minns Government is shining a light on the importance of workplace mental health and encouraging workplaces in NSW to minimise and prevent psychological harm at work.