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23
Jun
Assaults on retail workers to attract stronger penalties
Ministerial media releases
People who assault retail workers will face tougher penalties under a Bill introduced to Parliament today by the NSW Government.
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22
Jun
Keep people safe from industrial gates
SafeWork NSW is reminding those who own industrial gates to get them checked following a number of serious safety incidents, including two deaths.
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19
Jun
WHS survey reveals increasing psychosocial harm at work
A NSW Government survey into Australian workers has revealed a high and increasing level of psychosocial harm in the workplace.
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22
Jun
Minister Cotsis in Newcastle today to address growing pressures on disability service sector
Ministerial media releases
Minister for Work Health and Safety Sophie Cotsis visited Newcastle to observe compliance checks targeting disability service providers, following large growth in the industry.
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08
Jun
Light the fuse, pay the dues: Illegal fireworks light the pathway for costly infringement
SafeWork NSW is warning partygoers that backyard firework displays are illegal in NSW. Those who buy, sell or use fireworks without a licence face heavy penalties from on-the-spot fines of up to $1000 to imprisonment.
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05
Jun
SafeWork launches campaign targeting unsafe work at heights, following judicial call for action
A campaign which aims to reduce fatal falls on NSW building sites was launched in Sydney's West by Minister for Work Health and Safety Sophie Cotsis.
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02
Jun
Largest review in decades announced for workplace safety codes of practices
Ministerial media releases
Employers and workers across the State will be invited to share their feedback in a large-scale review of legacy workplace health and safety codes of practice.
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30
May
Engineering company fined after worker sustains fatal injuries
Engineering services company Buddco Pty Ltd has been fined $600,000 for breach of its work health and safety duty following an avoidable incident where a contractor suffered fatal injuries while cleaning an ink holding tank at a factory in Auburn in 2017.
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22
May
Program Released for Australia’s first World Congress on safety
The draft program for Australia’s first World Congress on workplace health and safety will be released today, confirming the global spotlight will be on NSW in November when Sydney hosts the 23rd Congress.
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19
Apr
Forklift operators must lift their game
Minister for Work Health and Safety Sophie Cotsis is urging businesses and workers across the State to follow forklift safety guidelines.