NSW Construction is under renewed SafeWork focus, with inspectors targeting high?risk hazards such as falls, silica exposure, mobile plant, and mental health. ABILITY GROUP supports employers by helping them meet compliance obligations and protect workers.
With construction sites reopening after lockdowns, employers must implement safety measures to reduce contact and risks.
SafeWork NSW’s Priorities in Construction
SafeWork NSW has identified the construction industry as a high?risk sector and continues to intensify inspections across worksites. According to SafeWork NSW’s regulatory priorities, inspectors are targeting:
- Repeat offenders – businesses with poor compliance records face stronger enforcement.
- Businesses risk on?the?spot fines of $3,600 for corporations and $720 for individuals over inadequate fall protection
- Falls from heights – one of the leading causes of fatalities in construction.
- Crystalline silica exposure – linked to serious long?term health risks.
- Mobile plant safety – ensuring machinery is operated and maintained correctly.
- Mental health and wellbeing – promoting awareness and support for workers under pressure.
With many employers needing safety intervention, SafeWork will continue site checks across NSW to prevent fines and ensure safer workplaces.
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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