SafeWork NSW

On 26 July 2021 a 44-year-old worker sustained serious injuries when he was struck by a compact skid steer track loader (bobcat) at a worksite in Bundanoon NSW. Troy Justen Adams was the sole director and secretary of TBN Civil Pty Ltd which was engaged to conduct the construction work at the site including widening a section of road. To widen the roadway, a bobcat was used to grade the road base. At various times during the day, a worker would need to enter the newly widened roadway to measure its elevation using a handheld device. Mr Adams failed to exercise due diligence to ensure TBN Civil Pty Ltd had a safe system of work for the task of widening the roadway which adequately addressed the risk of workers being hit, struck, or crushed by the bobcat. Mr Adams entered a plea of guilty to an offence under sections 32/27 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and was fined $30,400. Mr Adams has the right to appeal this sentence. #SafeWorkNSW #Prosecution

On 21 September 2021, a 50-year-old worker sustained serious injuries when he was struck by a Hydro Vac Truck in Marchmont NSW. The Hydro Vac Truck was being used to excavate holes for road signs. The truck had the controls for the Hydro Vac fitted to the rear passenger side in front of the passenger side wheels. This area of the truck was not viewable to the driver. To install signs, the worker would use the hydro gun and vacuum at the rear of the truck which was operated by the control panel. The equipment would be returned to the vehicle, and the truck would move forward to the next location on the road There were no cameras installed to the truck to assist the driver’s visibility. There was no documented system in place to warn pedestrians of the impeding movement of the truck nor were there any visible or audible alarm or horn to alert persons of the truck’s movements. Capital Lines and Signs Pty Ltd entered a plea of guilty to an offence under sections 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and was fined $38,000.   Capital Lines & Signs Pty Ltd have the right to appeal this sentence. #SafeWorkNSW #Prosecution

If you’re hesitant to raise a work health and safety (WHS) concern, you can do so with SafeWork NSW anonymously. Raising WHS concerns helps keep everyone safe. It’s best to raise WHS issues first with a supervisor or manager, but we understand that's not always possible. SafeWork NSW takes all reports seriously by assessing them and deciding the most appropriate response with respect and care, aligned with the National Compliance and Enforcement Policy for consistency. You can make a report using the online Speak Up Save Lives app, or our psychosocial hazards form. Either with your details or anonymously. To learn more or report a work health and safety concern, visit: https://lnkd.in/gwMTs-h7 Or to learn more about protection from discriminatory conduct visit: https://lnkd.in/gPVG_pxC #SafeWorkNSW #SpeakUp #WorkplaceSafety

Over the Christmas period our hotline for businesses to report serious worker injuries and other notifiable incidents is available as usual 24/7 by calling 13 10 50. Businesses must report all serious worker injuries and notifiable events by calling us immediately. Our contact centre is otherwise closed on 25-27 December and 1 January. However, you can submit your request for review the next business day online via: https://lnkd.in/geVVByUz Normal weekday business hours (8:30am-5:00pm) will be in place up to 24 December, on 30-31 December and from 2 January onwards. #SafeWorkNSW

The December SafeWork Wrap here, the final edition for 2024! Stay up-to-date with the latest health and safety news, general information, and enforceable undertakings. Subscribe now to get notifications for new editions. #SafeWorkNSW #SafeWorkWrap #Newsletter

Think you know your workplace safety basics? Put your knowledge to the test with our Christmas inspired SafeWork definition quiz and see if you make the nice list! The answers can be found in the comments. 🎄 Comment below how many points you got and challenge your co-workers to beat your score! If you scored 15 points or more, congratulations- you’ve earned a spot on the nice list this year! 🎅 To learn more about SafeWork terms, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gwntc_GR #SafeWork #Workplacesafety #StaySafe #Quiz

Hey young workers! Your safety at work is our priority. Whether you’re starting your first job or switching it up, you have the right to feel safe and stay safe at work. Watch this video for our top tips to protect yourself on the job. You can report your concerns anonymously via our Speak Up Save Lives App: https://lnkd.in/dnPCkrd2 or call us on 13 10 50 📞 Learn more and watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/dNtqutK #SafeWorkNSW #YoungWorkers #SpeakUp

As the busy Christmas period approaches, retail workers face an increased risk of customer violence and aggression. These essential workers have the right to a safe and respectful workplace while supporting customers during one of the year’s most demanding times. 👩💼 Employers: Know your work health and safety (WHS) obligations to keep employees safe and protected from violence and aggression from customers. ✋ Employees: Always report any incidents of violence or aggression to help create a safer workplace for everyone. Visit our website for more information: https://lnkd.in/gjTHVJyd #SafeWorkNSW #Retail

SafeWork NSW inspectors will focus on NSW hospitality venues in the coming months to assess work health and safety risks including harm to workers from work-related sexual harassment and drug and alcohol use. Every worker deserves a safe and healthy workplace, and businesses must manage these risks. Businesses can visit our website for advice, tools and resources to assist in understanding, preventing and responding to workplace sexual harassment: https://lnkd.in/g9jbgWyt Anonymously report unsafe workplaces via the 'Speak Up Save Lives' app: https://lnkd.in/gyPfqkU, by calling SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 or online using the SafeWork Psychosocial Hazards Report Form: https://lnkd.in/g8E9ucWH. #SafeWorkNSW #RespectAtWork

DNA Rooftiling Services Pty Ltd was charged with one offence for failure or refusal to respond to a SafeWork NSW notice without a reasonable excuse and fined $4,000. On 9 May 2022 an incident occurred where a worker sustained serious injuries when the alfresco roof area he was working on collapsed beneath him. SafeWork NSW investigated the circumstances of the incident and as part of the investigation had reasonable grounds to believe DNA Rooftiling Services were capable of providing SafeWork NSW with information, evidence or documents. After service of a Section 155(2) Notice, and approval of an extension to the notice, DNA Rooftiling Services did not provide any response, information or documents to SafeWork NSW. DNA Rooftiling Services to date have not provided any response to the Notice or provided a reasonable excuse for not responding. DNA Rooftiling Services Pty Ltd have the right to appeal this sentence. Visit our website for a comprehensive collection of safety resources, guides and information designed to keep you and your workers safe: https://lnkd.in/gDi_zha #SafeWorkNSW #Prosecution