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) radiationSafeWork NSW – Webinar - Protect your outdoor workers from UV radiationNSW Rural Fire ServiceFire and Rescue NSWNSW HealthHazards Near Me appCancer Council Sun Smart appFor more information on SeasonalSAFE and related topics visit the SafeWork NSW webpage at www.safework.nsw.gov.au/homeSafeWork NSW 13 10 50

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-Blitz-PC-Checklist-Sept-2019.pdfFor more information on Construction related topics visit the SafeWork NSW Building & Construction Homepage at:  https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction     SafeWork NSW 13 10 50

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.pdfFor more information on Construction related topics visit the SafeWork NSW Building & Construction Homepage at:  https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction SafeWork NSW 13 10 50

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  SafeWork NSW 13 10 50

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.pdfTo 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-breachesFor more information on Construction related topics visit the SafeWork NSW Building & Construction Homepage at:  https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction  SafeWork NSW 13 10 50

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.pdfTo 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    SafeWork NSW 13 10 50

 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 SafeWork NSW 13 10 50

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/1344256/11468967SafeWork NSW 13 10 50

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-rebateTo 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   SafeWork NSW 13 10 50

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.pdfFor 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 SafeWork NSW 13 10 50