Further to the NSW Premier’s announcement on the latest updates, construction will resume on the 31st of July, with safety measures put into place within the sites to reduce contact between workers. Safe Work will be performing many inspections and it is critical that employers implement the safety measures.
Prior to this notice many employers have been put to lockdown, with some construction sites reopening it is important that employers practice and implement the safety measures to reduce contact between workers and the safety of the workplace.
‘On-the-spot fines of $3,600 for corporations and $720 for individuals can be issued to businesses who place workers lives at risk through inadequate protection from falls from heights’ Read the article here.
Considering the high percentage of employers requiring safe workplace intervention, SafeWork will be continue to monitor and check sites across NSW. It is important that relevant actions are taken to, not only prevent fines, but to ensure that your workers can continue to come to work each day in a safer and reduced-risk environment.
It is important that employers are aware of the safe working practices and therefore are aware when they are in breach of these practices. Ability Group can assist you with your Work Health and Safety needs to help you meet your company’s needs. Please contact our team at ability group for more information.
Source: NSW Government
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