SafeWork NSW Construction SafetyCast

In this episode, SafeWork NSW collaborate with the Rural Fire Service NSW and NSW Fire and Rescue to share a united message around planning and preparation ahead of the bushfire season.

Listen to our SeasonalSAFE podcast to learn how to keep your workers and workplace safe from the dangers presented by extreme weather this summer.

Visit the SeasonalSAFE webpage to learn more and also complete your SeasonalSAFE plan.

Access the following links for more information:                                                                                                                

• SafeWork NSW – Ultra-violet (UV) radiation
• SafeWork NSW – Webinar - Protect your outdoor workers from UV radiation
• NSW Rural Fire Service
• Fire and Rescue NSW
• NSW Health
• Hazards Near Me app
• Cancer Council Sun Smart app

For more information on SeasonalSAFE and related topics visit the SafeWork NSW webpage at www.safework.nsw.gov.au/home

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The top Takeaways from the SafetyCast - Working at Heights

To read more about Working safely at heights in Construction, visit the SafeWork NSW website at: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction/work-safely-at-heights-in-construction

Access the Construction falls from heights Checklist here: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/559446/FFH-Blitz-PC-Checklist-Sept-2019.pdf

For more information on Construction related topics visit the SafeWork NSW Building & Construction Homepage at:  https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction 

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In this episode, Principal Inspector, Belinda Orriss is joined by Regional Construction Manager Kane Scott to discuss working at heights.

To read more about Working safely at heights in Construction, visit the SafeWork NSW website at: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction/work-safely-at-heights-in-construction

Access the Construction falls from heights Checklist here: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/559446/FFH-Blitz-PC-Checklist-Sept-2019.pdf

For more information on Construction related topics visit the SafeWork NSW Building & Construction Homepage at:  https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction 

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In this episode, SafeWork NSW Inspectors discuss Electrical Safety in Construction.
 
To read more about Electrical work in Construction, visit the SafeWork NSW website at: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/hazards-a-z/electrical-and-power/electrical-work   

Access the Electrical Safety in Construction Checklist here: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/1112239/electrical-safety-in-construction-inspection-checklist.pdf

To read about recent amendments to the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 and new on-the-spot fines for electrical work offences, visit: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/news/safework-media-releases/safework-to-issue-new-on-the-spot-fines-for-whs-breaches

For more information on Construction related topics visit the SafeWork NSW Building & Construction Homepage at:  https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction 

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The Top 5 Takeaways from the SafetyCast - Electrical Safety in Construction.
 
To read more about Electrical work in Construction, visit the SafeWork NSW website at: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/hazards-a-z/electrical-and-power/electrical-work   

Access the Electrical Safety in Construction Checklist here: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/1112239/electrical-safety-in-construction-inspection-checklist.pdf

To read about recent amendments to the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 and new on-the-spot fines for electrical work offences, visit: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/news/safework-media-releases/safework-to-issue-new-on-the-spot-fines-for-whs-breaches

For more information on Construction related topics visit the SafeWork NSW Building & Construction Homepage at:  https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction 

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In this episode SafeWork NSW Inspectors discuss how to manage the risks involved in working with Earthmoving Plant in Construction (EPIC).  Special guest speaker, Mell Greenall, CEO from Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) talks about BYDA’s role and how they can assist businesses in meeting their legal requirements regarding underground services information.  

To read more about Excavations and Earthmoving Plant in Construction, visit the SafeWork NSW website at: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/hazards-a-z/excavations-and-earthmoving-plant-in-construction

Access the Earthmoving Plant in Construction Checklist here: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1106708/earthmoving-plant-in-construction-safety-checklist.pdf

To find information about Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) services, visit BYDA’s website at: https://www.byda.com.au/ 

For more information on Construction related topics visit the SafeWork NSW Building & Construction Homepage at:  https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction 

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 In this episode SafeWork Inspectors Shaleeni Nagpal and Angela McDonald talk to four women who openly and honestly share their experiences of working in the construction industry in traffic control, brick laying, electrical and WHS Management.

• To read more about The Respect at Work Taskforce led by SafeWork NSW visit: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/compliance-and-prosecutions/respect-taskforce 
• To read more about the NSW Government’s women’s strategy 2018-2022 visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/women-nsw/nsw-womens-strategy 
• For more information on Construction related topics visit the SafeWork NSW Building & Construction Homepage at:  https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction 

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In this episode SafeWork Inspectors Shaleeni Nagpal and Angela McDonald talk to four women who openly and honestly share their experiences of working in the construction industry in traffic control, brick laying, electrical and WHS Management.

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In this episode Senior Inspector Shaleeni Nagpal is joined by Senior Project Officer Astrid Harriott and Assistant State Inspector Steven North, to discuss the recent changes to the SafeWork Small Business Rebate available to eligible businesses in the construction industry. 

To learn more about the SafeWork small business rebate visit: 

https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/1000-safework-small-business-rebate

To read more about the different categories of eligible safety items based on the types of hazards and risks in the workplace visit:

https://www.nsw.gov.au/safework-small-business-rebate-eligible-safety-items 

For more information on this topic and others go to SafeWork NSW's Building & Construction Homepage at: 

https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction 
 
 

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In this episode, Senior Inspector Shaleeni Nagpal is joined by Assistant State Inspector Michael Tilden from the Construction Services Group to discuss the findings of a proactive blitz undertaken in 2021 with installers of rooftop solar panels in NSW. 

We find out more about ongoing WHS trends in the solar industry in addition to where to access free resources developed to improve industry safety outcomes:

https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/hazards-a-z/solar-panel-installations
 
To view the Safe Rooftop Solar Installation 2021 - Findings Report , visit the SafeWork NSW website at: 
 
https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/1087453/safe-rooftop-solar-installation-findings-report.pdf

For more information on this topic and others go to SafeWork NSW's Building & Construction Homepage at: 

https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction 

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