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:                                    &nbs ..read more

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 the services available to 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  To find informatio ..read more

 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 visi ..read more

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. Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1344256/11468967 ..read more

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:&nbs ..read more

In this episode, Senior Inspector Shaleeni Nagpal is joined by Assistant State Inspector Johnny Auditore and State Inspector John Mizzi both from the Construction Services Group, along with Assistant State Inspector Timothy Hulme from Engineering to talk about the work health and safety considerations when working with Concrete Pumping Equipment.  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  To view the Concrete Placing Equipment Operations fact sheet, vi ..read more

In this episode, Senior Inspector Shaleeni Nagpal is joined by State Inspector Johnny Auditore to discuss Safe Work Method Statements. 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 And don't forget about the Building & Construction Safety Symposium at CommBank Stadium on 10 May 2022, for more information, or to register go to: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/events/safework-events/building-and-construction-safety-symposium ..read more

In this episode Senior Inspector Shaleeni Nagpal is joined by Kane Scott a manager with the Construction Services Group, but also a member of the working group that developed the 'Scaffolding Industry Safety Standard'. Today they discuss the purpose of the Scaffolding Industry Safety Standard and what is contained in it. You can find the Scaffolding Industry Safety Standard at: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1057596/scaffolding-industry-safety-standard.pdf  The Scaffolding Industry Safety Standard will be the subject of panel discussion at the Building & ..read more

The SafetyCast is back for 2022. In this first episode SafeWork NSW Inspectors discuss the Crystalline Silica in the construction industry. 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 And don't forget about the Building & Construction Safety Symposium at CommBank Stadium on 5 May 2022, for more information, or to register go to: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/events/safework-events/building-and-construction-safety-symposium ..read more

Belinda Orriss is joined by Cris Jelley to discuss High Risk Work Licences ..read more