SafeWork SafetyCast: Recent Episodes
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Safety Education in Construction & Building. As a result of the current climate all organisations, industry groups and PCBU’s need to find innovative ways to engage with their customers and stakeholders. The Construction Services Group (CSG) of SafeWork NSW will continue to engage with its stakeholders through the delivery of content for “toolbox talks” in the form of audio files and podcasts.Do you have feedback for us, or have a topic that you want us to discuss, please complete the Form at: https://forms.office.com/r/dWvW2Ud3qb
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.
Access the following links for more information:
- SafeWork NSW – Ultra-violet (UV) radiation
- SafeWork NSW – Webinar - Protect your outdoor workers from UV radiation
- NSW Rural Fire Service
- Fire and Rescue NSW
- NSW Health
- Hazards Near Me app
- Cancer Council Sun Smart app
For more information on SeasonalSAFE and related topics visit the SafeWork NSW webpage at www.safework.nsw.gov.au/home
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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
To 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
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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.
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
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 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
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.pdf
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
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
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 10 May 2022, for more information, or to register go to:
https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/events/safework-events/building-and-construction-safety-symposium
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/construction
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 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-symposium
Belinda Orriss is joined by Inspector Adam Simmonds to discuss working at heights with ladders.
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.
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-@-work
https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/resource-library/list-of-all-codes-of-practice/codes-of-practice/managing-psychosocial-hazards-at-work
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.pdf
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/covid-safe/customer-record-keeping/setting-up-electronic-check-and-qr-codes
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/covid-safe/general-safety-plan
Special Episode
In this episode Belinda Orriss is joined by Kevin Murphy to discuss COVID 19 and Construction in light of recent restrictions.
The information contained in this episode is correct as 28 June 2021, and will be reviewed regularly.
There is no Takeaway associated with this episode.
In this episode Principal Inspectors Belinda Orriss and Trevor Savage discuss what PCBU’s and workers can expect when a SafeWork Inspector attends a site.
In this episode, Principal Inspector, Belinda Orriss is joined by Regional Construction Manager Kane Scott to discuss working at heights.
In this episode of the SafetyCast, Ryan Tinker discusses Formwork Safety with Andrew Komisarczuk.
Ryan Tinker is joined by Michael Tilden to discuss the the risks around solar installations
Ryan Tinker is joined by Alice Cheng to discuss managing the likelihood and risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Construction Sector
Ryan Tinker is joined by Mark Moskvitch and Nissa Holliday to discuss seasonal safety considerations such as heat, air quality and bush fires.
Ryan Tinker is joined by Steve Maher to discuss considerations for new and young workers (Including apprentices), their employers and their families.
Ryan Tinker is joined by John Mizzi to discuss Construction Site Security.
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The Top Takeaways from the SafetyCast - Construction Site Security
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Ryan Tinker is joined by Steve Maher to discuss the Electrical Safety in Construction.
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The Top 5 Takeaways from the SafetyCast - Electrical Safety in Construction.
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The Top 5 Takeaways from the SafetyCast - Construction Site Supervisors episode.
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Ryan Tinker is joined by Kevin Murphy to discuss the roles and responsibilities of a Construction Site Supervisor.
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Inspector Ryan Tinker discusses advice regarding how to manage the risks of Silica exposure around the construction site with Inspector Abe Lau.
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