SafeWork NSW SafetyCast

Oct 05 2023
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Safety Education in Construction & Building.The Construction Services Group (CSG) of SafeWork NSW produce SafetyCasts on various building and construction safety topics and are hosted by SafeWork NSW Inspectors.The SafetyCasts can be used as part of a toolbox talk, staff training or a simple way to keep up to date with issues in the construction industry.If you would like to contact us please email [email protected]

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SeasonalSAFE - Preparing for summer emergencies

Oct 05 2023 54 mins  
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

SafeWork NSW - Takeaway - Working at Heights

Jan 16 2023 3 mins  
The top Takeaways from the SafetyCast - Working at HeightsTo 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

SafeWork NSW - Working at Heights

Jan 16 2023 19 mins  
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 Checkli

SafeWork NSW - Electrical Safety in Construction

Dec 15 2022 18 mins  
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SafeWork NSW - Take 5 - Electrical Safety in Construction

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Nov 28 2022 27 mins  
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 Excava

Women in Construction

Oct 14 2022 25 mins  
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Oct 13 2022 2 mins  
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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 NSW - Safe Solar Installation

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