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SAFEWORK NSWQUARTERLY STATUS REPORT
JAN-MAR 2019
TOTAL NSW INSPECTOR ACTIVITY 22,731 22,590 19,733
ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE
SMALL BUSINESS REBATES*
SAFEWORK ENGAGEMENT*
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Annual survey results (2017-18) of over 1,800 people who had an interaction with SafeWork NSW staff.
INSPECTOR ACTIVITY
COURT OUTCOMES
NOTIFIABLE FATALITIES
INCIDENCE RATE OF SERIOUS INJURY AND ILLNESS CLAIMS (PER 1,000 EMPLOYEES)
45
$29,613 28%$58,945
1021 5 BUSINESSES
were convicted under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011
$645,000
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WE MONITOR NSW PROGRESS AGAINST WHS SAFETY TARGETS
WE ACT TO SECURE WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY
WE ENGAGE, COLLABORATE AND DELIVER QUALITY WHS PREVENTION PROGRAMS
2018
/19
2017
/18
Nationally agreed workplace fatality target is 60 by 2022.
New NSW fatality target commenced Oct 2018 is 50 per year by 2022.
Represents target by quarter
2012-13 11.7
2013-14 10.8
2014-15 10.4
2015-16 9.7
2016-17 9.5
Target = 50% reduction to 7.20 by 2022
Source: SWA CPM report 20th edition
JUL-SEP 9
OCT-DEC 21
JAN-MAR 12
APR-JUN 17
JUL-SEP 9
OCT-DEC 10
JAN-MAR
APR-JUN
JUL–SEP 18
TOTAL PROACTIVE ACTIVITYProject, advisory visits, presentations
5,583 – 30%
12,932
4,216
14,402 12,475
4,524 – 24% 5,005 – 29%
TOTAL RESPONSE ACTIVITYIncidents and complaints
TOTAL NOTICES ISSUED
OCT–DEC 18 JAN–MAR 19
Charges commenced
amount of the 64 approved rebates
of NSW labour force reached
investment by small business
Investigations into fatalities, serious incidents and dangerous occurences underway
Enforceable undertaking agreed
people engaged
*JAN-MAR 18–19
1,173,800 The SafeWork officer I spoke to treated me fairly during the interaction
The SafeWork staff member appeared
competent
The SafeWork officer I spoke to had enough knowledge to address
my issue
Improving safety makes my business
more productive
Improving safety saves my business money
Overall the service provided by Safework
met my needs
95% 95% 90% 90% 89% 88%
FINES ISSUED3,664 3,705
SAFEWORK NSWQUARTERLY STATUS REPORT
JAN-MAR 2019
KEY ROADMAP ACHIEVEMENTS NEWS AND EVENTS
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QUAD BIKE SAFETY REBATE PROGRAM EXTENDEDFind out how to get your rebate
SILICA SYMPOSIUM Was a success on 7 May 2019
HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE SECTORStakeholder engagement commenced 6 May 2019
SAFEWORK MENTOR PROGRAM 2019Launched – 9 May 2019
ACTION AREA 1 – EMBED THE HEALTH AND SAFETY LANDSCAPE IN NSW WORKPLACESEasy to Do WHS toolkit is now available on the Safework NSW website. This toolkit is written for small businesses, including sole traders and helps businesses understand legal obligations and comply with the law and create a safer, healthier and more successful business.
ACTION AREA 2 – FOCUS ON KEY PRIORITY SECTORS, HARMS AND GROUPSFive of the six Roadmap priority sectors have action plans and work is underway delivering evidence based projects and activities in those sectors.
Development of the Health Care & Social Assistance Sector Plan has commenced and we aim to have it launched mid-2019.
The At-Risk Workers Program held a public forum showcasing the Young Workers e-toolkit and the Getting Support at Work guide.
ACTION AREA 3 – BUILDING EXEMPLAR REGULATORY SERVICESThe Centre for Work Health and Safety has published a report on understanding how enforcement improves health and safety in NSW workplaces.
28 new inspectors have commenced training.
Upgrades to the asbestos and demolition notification system to enable insterstate licence holders to notify SafeWork NSW of work they do in NSW.
Understanding effective enforcement tools in work health and safety
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There’s a range of support and information available to you if you’re faced with a difficult situation at work.
SUPPORT FOR… OTHER WORK SITUATIONS I need a tax file number • The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has information
on its website about how to apply for one.
I’m struggling to pay off the debt I have with the NSW government (traffic fine)• Revenue NSW can discuss options with you, which
may include a Work and Development Order, where
your fine is satisfied through unpaid work with an
approved organisation or by undertaking certain
courses or treatment.
SUPPORT FOR… YOUR COMMUNICATION NEEDS
I need an interpreter• The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National)
helps people who do not speak English and the majority
its services are free.
I have a hearing or speech impairment and need help• The National Relay Service offers a phone service and
calls can be made through a range of devices from
computers, tablets, mobile phones, an ordinary phone
or a TTY (teletypewriter).
SUPPORT FOR… YOUR MENTAL HEALTHI need to talk to someone
• Youth Beyond Blue can provide information about anxiety, depression and suicide to young people aged 12–25 years. W: www.youthbeyondblue.com P: 1300 22 4635
• Lifeline has 24 hour support and suicide prevention services for people experiencing a personal crisis. W: www.lifeline.org.au P: 13 11 14
• Headspace centres help people access health workers –GP, psychologist, social worker, alcohol and drug worker, counsellor or youth worker. W: www.headspace.org.au
• eheadspace provides confidential support seven days a week between 9:00am and 1:00am. W: www.eheadspace.org.au
• Reachout offers fact sheets, forums and other resources designed specifically for young people. W: www.reachout.com.au
• Mental Health Line can connect you with a mental health professional. P: 1800 011 511
• Kids Help Line provides private and confidential, phone counselling for young people aged 5–25 years. P: 1800 551 800
• Suicide Call Back Service provides free telephone, video
and online counselling 24 hours a day. P: 1300 659 467
IF YOU ARE IN AN EMERGENCY AND NEED IMMEDIATE SUPPORT CALL 000
GETTING SUPPORTAT WORK
SafeWork NSW
W: www.safework.nsw.gov.au
P: 13 10 50
icare
W: eml.com.au/make-a-claim
P: 13 77 22
SIRA
W: www.sira.nsw.gov.au
P: 13 10 50
Fairwork Commission
W: www.fwc.gov.au
P: 1300 799 675 (out of hours emergency 0419 318 011)
Fair Work Ombudsman
W: www.fairwork.gov.au
P: 13 13 94
Lawstuff
W: www.lawstuff.org.au
P: 9385 9588
Human Rights Commission
W: www.humanrights.gov.au
P: 1300 656 419
Office of eSafety Commissioner
W: www.esafety.gov.au
P: 1800 880 176
NSW Police
P: 131 444 (general enquiries)
NSW Ombudsman
W: www.ombo.nsw.gov.au
P: 1800 451 524
Anti-Discrimination Board
W: www.antidiscrimination.justice.nsw.gov.au
P: 1800 670 812
E: complaintsadb @justice.nsw.gov.au
Australian Taxation Office
W: www.ato.gov.au
Revenue NSW
W: www.revenue.nsw.gov.au (search ‘working order’)
Translation Information Service
W: www.tisnational.gov.au
P: 131 450 (24 hour service)
National Relay Service (24 hour service)
Internet/captioned relay call: www.internet-relay.nrscall.gov.au
TTY/voice calls: 133 677
Speak & Listen: 555 727
SMS relay: 0423 677 767
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EASY TO DO WORK HEALTH AND SAFETYA small business toolkit
Safety starts with you campaign kicked off for this year.
