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15
May
James Hardie legacy contamination sites
The City of Parramatta Council is working with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and other state government authorities under the guidance of the Heads of Asbestos Coordination Authorities to re-assess the risk of contamination at properties around the Parramatta local government area where James Hardie may have disposed of asbestos waste materials.
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10
Dec
Introducing SafeWork NSW
On 1 September 2015, WorkCover NSW was replaced by three new entities – including SafeWork NSW, the new work health and safety regulator.
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01
Jan
New - Tower cranes fact sheet for principal contractors
This fact sheet summarises a principal contractors duties in relation to tower cranes.
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11
Oct
New: Workplace management of respiratory conditions including asthma
This guide outlines types of respiratory disease and causative agents, managing workplace respiratory hazards, health assessments and what at-risk workers can do.
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28
Aug
Falls the focus of Cross Border safety program
SafeWork media releases
Inspectors from both sides of the border will come together as part of the Cross Border Construction Program
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28
Aug
Falls the focus of Cross Border safety program
Inspectors from both sides of the border will come together as part of the Cross Border Construction Program
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11
Jul
Safety taskforce to protect stone industry workers
SafeWork media releases
A taskforce to protect workers in the manufactured stone industry from lung diseases.
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11
Jul
Safety taskforce to protect stone industry workers