Do you own a small manufacturing or construction business and need help improving your workplace safety practices? Register now for the WorkCover NSW Mentor Program.

Through this FREE program you will receive advice and practical assistance from a large mentor business to help you grow your business and comply with OHS and workers compensation legislation.

Applications close soon!

To register your interest in participating, please visit our website or call 1800 624 097 for more information.

WorkCover is seeking written submissions on a revised draft of the Tree Work Code of Practice (formerly the Amenity Tree Code of Practice). The Code provides practical guidance on safe practices during tree work to protect the safety of workers.

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Working with Asbestos
A 'Working with Asbestos' guide has been released by WorkCover NSW to ensure the health and safety of those workplaces where asbestos may be present.  The guide sets out licensing requirements for the removal of bonded asbestos material as well as other asbestos regulatory requirements.

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Preventing and Dealing with Workplace Bullying
The measures described in this new guide will help employers to develop systems that will prevent or minimise bullying, respond to complaints or incidents of bullying quickly, and effectively.

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Babysitting Guide for Young People and Parents
The Babysitting Guide is a resource for young people working as babysitters, with practical tips for a safe and positive experience.

There is also a guide and checklist to help parents work with their babysitters to get the best results for everyone.

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Workplace Safety Authorities across Australia have commenced a safety campaign to improve machine guarding in the manufacturing industry.

The national campaign is designed to reduce workplace injuries by improving the capability of businesses in the manufacturing industry to manage safety risks associated with operating machinery and equipment.

Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities Chair John Watson said unguarded machinery has the potential for causing severe injuries, including crushed fingers or hands, amputations, burns, or blindness.

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WorkCover NSW has recently released a discussion paper for the review of Part 9.2 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 (Certificates of Competency for Formwork and the Operation and use of Explosive Powered Tools).

WorkCover NSW strongly encourages all stakeholders to review the discussion paper and provide comments on all items listed by 28 March 2008.

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WorkCover will be holding three conferences in May 2008 to provide participants with knowledge on the prevention and management of manual handling related incidents and injuries.

These conferences are designed to look at a holistic approach to manual handling within specific industries and will feature sessions on risk management, and injury management and will include case studies, workshops and panel discussions.

Each of the conferences will focus on a different industry area:

27 May 2008 - Taronga Zoo - Health and Community Services
28 May 2008 - Taronga Zoo - Government administration and education
29 May 2008 - Crowne Plaza Parramatta - Retail and wholesale industries

Duration: 9:00am – 4:30pm including morning, afternoon tea and lunch.
Cost: $45.00 per person

Who should attend:
OHS professionals, managers and supervisors in public sector agencies and health and community services sectors that deal with OHS and injury management matters.

For bookings and more information
Phone Vicki Dunn 4321 5225 or
Email irg@workcover.nsw.gov.au

For more information on manual handling visit our website.

WorkCover NSW regularly holds free workplace safety workshops and events across NSW that provide practical advice to small businesses on a range of OHS, workers compensation and injury management practices.

For a full list of events happening near you or to request a free workshop to be held in your area, visit the small business website or call 1800 624 097.