SafeWork NSW SafetyCast

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 the SafeWork NSW website at: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/hazards-a-z/excavations-and-earthmoving-plant-in-construction Access the Earthmoving Plant in Construction Checklist here: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1106708/earthmoving-plant-in-construction-safety-checklist.pdfTo find information about Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) services, visit BYDA’s website at: https://www.byda.com.au/ For more information on Construction related topics visit the SafeWork NSW Building & Construction Homepage at:  https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction    SafeWork NSW 13 10 50

 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 Government’s women’s strategy 2018-2022 visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/women-nsw/nsw-womens-strategy For more information on Construction related topics visit the SafeWork NSW Building & Construction Homepage at:  https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction SafeWork NSW 13 10 50

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.Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1344256/11468967SafeWork NSW 13 10 50

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-rebateTo read more about the different categories of eligible safety items based on the types of hazards and risks in the workplace visit:https://www.nsw.gov.au/safework-small-business-rebate-eligible-safety-items 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   SafeWork NSW 13 10 50

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.gov.au/hazards-a-z/solar-panel-installations To view the Safe Rooftop Solar Installation 2021 - Findings Report , visit the SafeWork NSW website at:  https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/1087453/safe-rooftop-solar-installation-findings-report.pdfFor 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 SafeWork NSW 13 10 50

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 & Construction Homepage at: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction To view the Concrete Placing Equipment Operations fact sheet, visit the SafeWork NSW website at: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/resource-library/construction/concrete-placing-equipment-operations-fact-sheet  SafeWork NSW 13 10 50

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/constructionAnd don't forget about the Building & Construction Safety Symposium at CommBank Stadium on 10 May 2022, for more information, or to register go to:https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/events/safework-events/building-and-construction-safety-symposiumSafeWork NSW 13 10 50

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.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1057596/scaffolding-industry-safety-standard.pdf The Scaffolding Industry Safety Standard will be the subject of panel discussion at the Building & Construction Safety Symposium at CommBank Stadium on 10 May 2022.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/constructionSafeWork NSW 13 10 50

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/constructionAnd don't forget about the Building & Construction Safety Symposium at CommBank Stadium on 5 May 2022, for more information, or to register go to:https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/events/safework-events/building-and-construction-safety-symposiumSafeWork NSW 13 10 50

The top Takeaways from the SafetyCast - Working at HeightsTo 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.pdfFor more information on Construction related topics visit the SafeWork NSW Building & Construction Homepage at:  https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction     SafeWork NSW 13 10 50

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.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/559446/FFH-Blitz-PC-Checklist-Sept-2019.pdfFor more information on Construction related topics visit the SafeWork NSW Building & Construction Homepage at:  https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction SafeWork NSW 13 10 50

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-construction-inspection-checklist.pdf To read about recent amendments to the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 and new on-the-spot fines for electrical work offences, visit: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/news/safework-media-releases/safework-to-issue-new-on-the-spot-fines-for-whs-breaches For more information on Construction related topics visit the SafeWork NSW Building & Construction Homepage at:  https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction  SafeWork NSW 13 10 50

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-inspection-checklist.pdfTo read about recent amendments to the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 and new on-the-spot fines for electrical work offences, visit: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/news/safework-media-releases/safework-to-issue-new-on-the-spot-fines-for-whs-breachesFor more information on Construction related topics visit the SafeWork NSW Building & Construction Homepage at:  https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction  SafeWork NSW 13 10 50

Belinda Orriss is joined by Cris Jelley to discuss High Risk Work LicencesSafeWork NSW 13 10 50

Belinda Orriss is joined by Jason Wall to discuss asbestos in construction.SafeWork NSW 13 10 50

The top Takeaways from the SafetyCast - Ladder SafetySafeWork NSW 13 10 50

Belinda Orriss is joined by Inspector Adam Simmonds to discuss working at heights with ladders.SafeWork NSW 13 10 50

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. SafeWork NSW 13 10 50

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 references are available at:https://www.peopleatwork.gov.au/https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/safety-starts-here/mental-health-at-work-the-basics/mental-health-@-workhttps://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/resource-library/list-of-all-codes-of-practice/codes-of-practice/managing-psychosocial-hazards-at-workSafeWork NSW 13 10 50

Construction Industry and the updated Public Health Order - Special Episode. In this episode Belinda Orriss is joined by Kevin Murphy to discuss COVID 19 and update the Construction Industry on changes as a result of the updated Public Health Order.The information contained in this episode is correct as 12 July 2021, and will be reviewed regularly.There is no Takeaway associated with this episode, and additional references are available at: https://gazette.legislation.nsw.gov.au/so/download.w3p?id=Gazette_2021_2021-302.pdfhttps://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/covid-safe/customer-record-keeping/setting-up-electronic-check-and-qr-codeshttps://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/covid-safe/general-safety-planSafeWork NSW 13 10 50