As of 1 October 2025, in New South Wales all Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) must register workers involved in high-risk processing of respirable crystalline silica (RCS) via the new Silica Worker Register (SWR). SafeWork NSWThis important update... Read More

A tragic workplace accident has highlighted the importance of Construction White Card training and strict safety measures on worksites. A handyperson fell approximately 8.5 metres through a fragile skylight while attempting to place a tarp over it, suffering fatal injuries.... Read More

Earlier this year, two workers at a Queensland construction site suffered severe burn injuries during a flash fire incident. They were applying waterproofing to a structure using materials that release flammable vapours at ambient temperatures. A temporary covered enclosure was... Read More

The Importance of Psychosocial Factors in Work Injury ManagementResearch emphasises the significant role of psychosocial factors such as workplace culture, early communication, and support systems in influencing recovery and RTW outcomes. Workplaces that respond to injuries in a fair, constructive,... Read More

In December 2020, a worker was seriously injured after falling almost five metres from a stillage container that was being lifted by a forklift. The worker was repairing a jammed roller door when the container tipped, causing a dangerous fall.... Read More

Employers with a base tariff premium of more than $50,000, or employers who are self-insured, or insured with a specialised insurer and have over 20 employees, SIRA has updated the RTW Coordinator training module ‘Tailoring a Return to Work Program’... Read More

There is a specific procedure that must be followed in order to become a Health and Safety Representative (HSR) in New South Wales (NSW) as required by NSW WHS Act. By advocating for workers’ interests in health and safety issues, HSRs play a... Read More

SafeWork NSW and Service NSW now have an easier way to apply for new Asbestos Removal Licences and Demolition Licences in NSW. New applicants can now complete a digital application form for either a Class A or Class B Asbestos Removal... Read More

With summer around the corner the UV index increases from the October to March period. This is particularly important for outdoor worker and drivers. A person sitting in a car can still receive significant exposure to solar UV radiation as... Read More

This painter was working on a summer day painting the facade of the house. To minimise the risk of UV radiation he took it upon him self to use an umbrella.... Read More