The food delivery industry has rapidly expanded as part of the gig economy, with riders using cars, scooters, motorbikes, and bicycles to deliver meals across New South Wales. While convenient for customers, this work exposes riders to road hazards, fatigue, and unsafe practices. SafeWork NSW has stepped in to strengthen protections and ensure riders are treated as workers under workplace health and safety laws
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In warehouses, factories, shipping yards, freight terminals and other workplaces across Australia, forklifts are used to lift, stack and transfer loads. While forklifts offer a practical materials handling solution for many businesses, each year they continue to be associated with workplace deaths and injuries.
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In New South Wales, over half a million young people under 25 are part of the workforce, spanning industries from hospitality to construction. Unfortunately, more than 15,000 young workers are injured each year, costing around $60 million in workers’ compensation claims. These figures highlight the urgent need for employers to prioritise safety and provide the right support.
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Evidence shows that better return to work outcomes result from a tailored, person-centred approach. A person-centred approach to recovery and return to work (RTW) improves employer engagement and RTW outcomes.
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Japanese Encephalitis (JE) is a rare but serious mosquito?borne disease. SafeWork NSW has issued a safety alert to help employers and workers understand the risks, prevention strategies, and workplace responsibilities. Several commercial piggeries had been infected with JEV, mostly in the southern, western, and New England areas of NSW, as well as in Queensland, Victoria & South Australia. SafeWork has provided information to assist businesses.
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A welcome relief for many NSW businesses, with close contacts no longer having to quarantine provided they wear a face mask in indoor settings. The pandemic is not over however restrictions can be lifted. Positive cases will still be required to complete the weeklong isolation.
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