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Illawarra businesses warned by SafeWork NSW

November 1, 2023 9:14 am in by
Image: SafeWork NSW Facebook

SafeWork NSW, is warning Illawarra businesses, they’ll face fines and potential prosecution, if they fail to report incidents.

The workplace regulator, this year issued 140 compliance notices and over $55,000 in fines for breaches, with one-third of all offences occurring in the construction industry.

On 7 August, 2023, in Dunmore, a male worker was seriously injured when he fell from a height, SafeWork NSW is investigating a number of issues including late notification, and site disturbance.

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