WorkCover NSW will hold six free workshops throughout the Illawarra and South East NSW during March for concreters, plumbers and form workers in the non-residential construction industry.
The workshops will provide information and advice on new work health and safety laws in relation to noise, falls from heights and hazardous manual tasks.
The workshops are part of a WorkCover project being rolled-out in the Illawarra and South East to improve the ability of local businesses to meet their work health and safety obligations under the new laws.
The project is being implemented following 257 injury claims in the Illawarra and South East over the last three years from businesses in the non-residential construction industry with the most common causes of injury being falls, lifting and noise.
General Manager of WorkCover?s Work Health and Safety Division, John Watson, said WorkCover health and safety experts who understand the challenges non-residential construction industry businesses face in addressing safety and injury management issues would deliver the workshops.
?On 1 January 2012 new work health and safety laws were introduced in NSW as part of harmonised national laws,? Mr Watson said.
?WorkCover is supporting local business and industry to understand? and implement the new arrangements.
?While much remains the same under the new legislation, it is important that non-residential construction industry businesses understand the key changes.?
?The workshop will include practical examples and the opportunity for businesses to develop controls to manage hazards in their workplaces.
The workshops will be followed by site visits by WorkCover inspectors who will provide further assistance and support.
Non-Residential Construction Industry Project workshop details:
Places are limited. Call 6491 6600 to register.
WorkCover has developed a range of guidance materials on the new laws, including fact sheets, tools and Frequently Asked Questions. Visit www.workcover.nsw.gov.au or call 13 10 50 for further information.
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