Useful links, guides, and compliance references for NSW workplaces.
Essential links to SafeWork NSW, Fire & Rescue NSW, and Australian Standards for workplace compliance.
Official website for workplace health and safety in NSW
Visit websiteGuidance on risks and inspection/testing of portable electrical equipment.
View SafeWork NSW guidance →Enforcement actions, notices, and prosecution outcomes.
Visit website →Safe electrical practices and testing requirements for construction and demolition sites.
View SafeWork Fact Sheet →SafeWork NSW's approved Code of Practice outlining first aid requirements under the WHS Act and WHS Regulation. Section 3.3 provides the key guidance for workplaces on when AEDs should be provided, how they should be positioned, and how they must be maintained.
View Code of Practice (PDF) →ACT follows the national Model Code of Practice: First Aid in the Workplace (as adopted in ACT under instrument NI2020-543).
View Code of Practice (PDF) →SafeWork NSW's approved Code of Practice covering workplace environment requirements, including lighting, ventilation, entry and exit, amenities, emergency planning, first aid facilities and general workplace conditions.
View Code of Practice (PDF) →NSW & ACT requirements for Automated External Defibrillators
Key WHS guidance for Automated External Defibrillators based on the NSW First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice and the nationally adopted Model Code of Practice used in the ACT. Includes when AEDs should be considered, where they should be located, and the required maintenance expectations.
View AED Guidance →SafeWork NSW guidance on workplace lighting hazards and safe evacuation visibility.
Visit websiteOfficial website for fire safety regulations and community programs
Visit websiteOfficial Fire & Rescue NSW guidance for commercial and residential building fire safety requirements.
Visit website →Information on Annual Fire Safety Statements (AFSS), including certification requirements, building owner obligations, and approved fire safety measures, as administered under NSW Planning legislation.
Visit NSW Planning →Official NSW Rural Fire Service checklist and planning guide
Visit NSW RFSOfficial in-force regulation detailing workplace and electrical safety requirements
View NSW Legislation →Primary legislation defining workplace health and safety duties and responsibilities in NSW
View NSW Legislation →Official Australian Standards homepage
Visit websiteIn-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment
Electrical installations – Construction and demolition sites
Electrical installations (Wiring Rules)
Emergency lighting and exit signs for buildings
Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment
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