Fire and Rescue NSW engages food delivery industry, warning of e-bike dangers
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and SafeWork NSW have successfully engaged the nation’s leading food delivery companies and their top e-bike provider, warning riders about the dangers of Lithium-Ion batteries, following a number of devastating fires.
Building Commission welcomes a new era in construction site standards
Building Commission NSW is working with Stockland - one of Australia’s largest diversified property groups - on a 12-month trial to install more gender appropriate worksite toilets at three of its Sydney residential projects.
Beastwear manager fined $45,000 for undelivered clothing to community organisations
As the result of a NSW Fair Trading prosecution, seven community organisations will share in $47,263.62 compensation after placing orders with the now deregistered company, Beastwear Pty Ltd (Beastwear), for sportswear which was never delivered.
Beware of shopping tactics while spoiling Mum this Mother’s Day
As Mum’s across the State prepare to be showered with gifts on Sunday, NSW Fair Trading is offering advice to avoid shopping scams.
Orica fined $1.2 million after workers exposed to cobalt dust
Orica Australia Pty Ltd has today been fined $1.2 million in the District Court of NSW after SafeWork NSW prosecuted the company when two workers were exposed over a number of years to cobalt dust, a known respiratory sensitising agent which can cause occupational illness.
New home for Marrickville Service NSW Centre
People living in Marrickville and surrounding suburbs will benefit from increased driver knowledge test availability and a more convenient location when the Marrickville Service NSW Centre relocates to a larger premises within Marrickville Metro.
Packaging company fined after worker sustains crush injuries in workplace incident
Visy Board Pty Limited (Visy) has been fined $375,000 in the NSW District Court after an employee sustained crush injuries to his left ankle following a workplace incident where the ruling found therisk of injury was “patently obvious”.
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
On 11 March 2024, the District Court of NSW convicted and fined a residential care provider $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.