SafeWork NSW SafetyCast
Safety Education in Construction & Building.The Construction Services Group (CSG) of SafeWork NSW produce SafetyCasts on various building and construction safety topics and are hosted by SafeWork NSW Inspectors.The SafetyCasts can be used as part of a toolbox talk, staff training or a simple way to keep up to date with issues in the construction industry.If you would like to contact us please email construction@safework.nsw.gov.au
Episodes
In this episode, SafeWork NSW collaborate with the Rural Fire Service NSW and NSW Fire and Rescue to share a united message around planning and preparation ahead of the bushfire season.
Listen to our SeasonalSAFE podcast to learn how to keep your workers and workplace safe from the dangers presented by extreme weather this summer.
Visit the SeasonalSAFE webpage to learn more and also complete your SeasonalSAFE plan.
The top Takeaways from the SafetyCast - Working at Heights
To read more about Working safely at heights in Construction, visit the SafeWork NSW website at: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction/work-safely-at-heights-in-construction
Access the Construction falls from heights Checklist here: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/559446/FFH-Blitz-PC-Checklist-Sept-2019.p...
In this episode, Principal Inspector, Belinda Orriss is joined by Regional Construction Manager Kane Scott to discuss working at heights.
To read more about Working safely at heights in Construction, visit the SafeWork NSW website at: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction/work-safely-at-heights-in-construction
Access the Construction falls from heights Checklist here: https://www.safework.n...
In this episode, SafeWork NSW Inspectors discuss Electrical Safety in Construction.
To read more about Electrical work in Construction, visit the SafeWork NSW website at: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/hazards-a-z/electrical-and-power/electrical-work
Access the Electrical Safety in Construction Checklist here: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/1112239/electrical-safety-in-construct...
The Top 5 Takeaways from the SafetyCast - Electrical Safety in Construction.
To read more about Electrical work in Construction, visit the SafeWork NSW website at: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/hazards-a-z/electrical-and-power/electrical-work
Access the Electrical Safety in Construction Checklist here: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/1112239/electrical-safety-in-construction-inspe...
In this episode SafeWork NSW Inspectors discuss how to manage the risks involved in working with Earthmoving Plant in Construction (EPIC). Special guest speaker, Mell Greenall, CEO from Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) talks about BYDA’s role and how they can assist businesses in meeting their legal requirements regarding underground services information.
To read more about Excavations and Earthmoving Plant in Construction, visit ...
In this episode SafeWork Inspectors Shaleeni Nagpal and Angela McDonald talk to four women who openly and honestly share their experiences of working in the construction industry in traffic control, brick laying, electrical and WHS Management.
- To read more about The Respect at Work Taskforce led by SafeWork NSW visit: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/compliance-and-prosecutions/respect-taskforce
- To read more about the NSW Govern...
In this episode SafeWork Inspectors Shaleeni Nagpal and Angela McDonald talk to four women who openly and honestly share their experiences of working in the construction industry in traffic control, brick laying, electrical and WHS Management.
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In this episode Senior Inspector Shaleeni Nagpal is joined by Senior Project Officer Astrid Harriott and Assistant State Inspector Steven North, to discuss the recent changes to the SafeWork Small Business Rebate available to eligible businesses in the construction industry.
To learn more about the SafeWork small business rebate visit:
https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/1000-safework-small-business-rebate
To read more about t...
In this episode, Senior Inspector Shaleeni Nagpal is joined by Assistant State Inspector Michael Tilden from the Construction Services Group to discuss the findings of a proactive blitz undertaken in 2021 with installers of rooftop solar panels in NSW.
We find out more about ongoing WHS trends in the solar industry in addition to where to access free resources developed to improve industry safety outcomes:
https://www.safework.nsw.g...
In this episode, Senior Inspector Shaleeni Nagpal is joined by Assistant State Inspector Johnny Auditore and State Inspector John Mizzi both from the Construction Services Group, along with Assistant State Inspector Timothy Hulme from Engineering to talk about the work health and safety considerations when working with Concrete Pumping Equipment.
For more information on this topic and others go to SafeWork NSW's Building &...
In this episode, Senior Inspector Shaleeni Nagpal is joined by State Inspector Johnny Auditore to discuss Safe Work Method Statements.
For more information on this topic and others go to SafeWork NSW's Building & Construction Homepage at:
https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction
And don't forget about the Building & Construction Safety Symposium at CommBank Stadium on 1...
In this episode Senior Inspector Shaleeni Nagpal is joined by Kane Scott a manager with the Construction Services Group, but also a member of the working group that developed the 'Scaffolding Industry Safety Standard'.
Today they discuss the purpose of the Scaffolding Industry Safety Standard and what is contained in it.
You can find the Scaffolding Industry Safety Standard at: https://www.safework.nsw.g...
The SafetyCast is back for 2022.
In this first episode SafeWork NSW Inspectors discuss the Crystalline Silica in the construction industry.
For more information on this topic and others go to SafeWork NSW's Building & Construction Homepage at:
https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction
And don't forget about the Building & Construction Safety Symposium at CommBan...
Belinda Orriss is joined by Cris Jelley to discuss High Risk Work Licences
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Belinda Orriss is joined by Jason Wall to discuss asbestos in construction.
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Belinda Orriss is joined by Inspector Adam Simmonds to discuss working at heights with ladders.
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The top Takeaways from the SafetyCast - Ladder Safety
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In this episode Principal Inspector Belinda Orriss and Assistant State Inspector John Mizzi discuss what information is available on the SafeWork website for Tradies in Construction.
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In this episode Belinda Orriss is joined by Alex Rowe and Jill Green to discuss the available mental health resources for workers and PCBU’s. Also they discuss things to consider whilst the industry is restricted and things to consider when they come back on line.
The information contained in this episode is correct as 21 July 2021, and will be reviewed regularly.
There is no Takeaway associated with this episode, and additional refe...
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