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Gig workers next in line after SafeWork shake-up

The final review of NSW agencies created by the abolition of WorkCover has recommended another investigation to look at safety for workers in the gig economy.

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'Zero-tolerance' approach to illegal New Year's Eve fireworks

SafeWork NSW is warning of the dangers of using illegal fireworks

Newcastle Herald

Qantas guilty over treatment of virus-concerned worker

A court has found Qantas guilty of breaching NSW workplace health and safety laws after it stood down a worker who raised concerns about COVID-19.

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SafeWork NSW confirms it's 'aware' of potential Kurri gas safety issue

'Nose bleeds, stomach cramps', unions say workers exposed.

Newcastle Herald

Worker injured after crane collapses at new Sydney Fish Market construction site

Man taken to hospital in stable condition after crane fell on scaffolding at Glebe site just after midday

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Snowboarders hurt as wind gust detaches Thredbo ski lift

The incident is being investigated by Safework NSW and an independent engineer.

Newcastle Herald

Surprise visits and crackdowns: SafeWork to increase surveillance in Hunter

'Bosses have an obligation to people's lives.'

Newcastle Herald

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Construction crackdown in Hunter amid safety concerns: minister

The workplace safety minister will meet with construction site inspectors in Newcastle today.

Newcastle Herald

'Threats, abuse, high workloads': watchdog cracks down on NDIS providers

Inspectors audited 40 workplaces and dished out more than 20 infringements.

Newcastle Herald

Three previous safety incidents reported before John Hunter worksite death

SafeWork NSW said the incidents happened between December and May.

Newcastle Herald

A 20-Year-Old Man Has Died After Becoming Trapped At A Newcastle Hospital Construction Site

Police and SafeWork NSW are investigating the incident.

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Man flown to hospital after workplace explosion

Police said the incident has been reported to SafeWork NSW.

Newcastle Herald

Disability workers facing high stress, harassment and bullying, minister says

The audits ensure support workers are supported themselves.

Newcastle Herald

Minister in Newcastle as SafeWork conducts disability service blitz

Recent workers compensation claims data shows psychosocial hazards are prominent in the disability services sector.

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Stone benchtop manufacturer sued over toxic dust

SafeWork NSW brings silicosis case to District Court alleging six years of inaction and duty of care breaches

Newcastle Herald

Letter begs new bishop to reconsider closing senior campus

SafeWork NSW has confirmed it is engaging with the school.

Newcastle Herald

Taxpayers stuck in the middle are paying for all of it

I get it, JobSeeker at $350 per week is not much to live on. But as low as welfare payments are, welfare still takes the lion-share of the budget in this country.

ABC News

Builder of Sydney house that partially collapsed was reported over safety breaches at another site a day before incident

New South Wales building commissioner David Chandler reported a building site over safety concerns only a day before a completed home it had built collapsed on Good Friday.

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Orica and coal industry saying ammonium nitrate changes would make things worse

Orica criticises SafeWork ammonium nitrate inquiry

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Fireworks fine warning ahead of NYE

Authorities are warning of potential fines or jail time for those selling, buying or using fireworks without a licence, ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations.

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More details emerge in frightening fireworks malfunction

Those behind a Sydney fireworks display where nine people were injured after a cracker ricocheted into the crowd say it appears a manufacturing error was to blame.

AAP

Container firm fined after worker's death

A Sydney joint venture has been convicted and ordered to pay $353,000 after a surveyor was fatally crushed between two 4.8 tonne shipping containers.

Newcastle Herald

Winding down Stockton's explosion risk

Stockton residents are calling on the state government to tighten laws governing the storage of a massive stockpile of ammonium nitrate less than a kilometre from their homes.

ABC News

Questions raised over lack of investigation into Cooma's burst water tank during Black Summer bushfires

As much of NSW's south-east burned during the night of January 4, 2020, an unexpected flood inundated dozens of homes when a water tank in north Cooma burst..

AAP

SafeWork NSW review to help it 'do better'

The exact scope of an upcoming review into the workplace safety regulator is yet to be determined, but the NSW Fair Trading Commissioner has given some hints.

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