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07
Dec
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.
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16
Nov
SafeWork urges farmers to take safety precautions with harvest
Farmers are being urged to be vigilant around machinery as the approximately $2 billion wheat harvest gets underway across western NSW.
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25
Sep
North Shore man fined $16,500 for causing tree felling incident
SafeWork media releases
A North Shore landscaper has been fined $16,500 for not having appropriate safe work systems in place when felling two Tallowwood trees that caused $130,000 worth of damage to a neighbouring house.
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11
Oct
New prosecution guidelines
The SafeWork NSW Prosecution Guidelines have been updated and streamlined.
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01
Jan
Updated codes of practice
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11
Oct
National major hazard facilities forum - 6 March
SafeWork NSW is hosting the 2018 national major hazard facilities forum on 6 March at ANZ Stadium in Sydney.
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01
Jan
Updated codes of practice - September 2016
Six codes of practice were updated on 23 September 2016. They are: Hazardous manual tasks; How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace; How to safely remove asbestos; Welding processes; Managing electrical risks in the workplace; Demolition work
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11
Oct
New code of practice for managing risks in stevedoring
This Code provides practical guidance on how to manage health and safety risks associated with stevedoring.