NSW reminds construction businesses to prioritise safety this holiday season

SafeWork NSW reminds construction businesses to make safety the top priority in the lead up to the festive season.

The workplace safety watchdog also urges workers to ensure construction sites are properly secured before the Christmas break.

“Coming into the end of year, there can be a tendency on worksites around the state for employees to rush through jobs in an attempt to meet end of year deadlines,” SafeWork NSW said.

Head of SafeWork NSW Trent Curtin said construction businesses should not compromise on safety during this time of the year.

“We are urging all workers and site managers across the state to lock their sites up, shut down all plant and machinery and ensure hazards are covered to their best of ability, to minimise the chance of injuries on site during the holidays,” Curtin said.

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