SafeWork NSW has launched a new app which allows workers to anonymously report workplace health and safety issues.
Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation, Kevin Anderson said the app Speak Up, Save Lives made it easier than ever to report workplace risks by sending photos of unsafe practices directly to SafeWork NSW.
“SafeWork inspectors do a fantastic job – but they can’t be everywhere at once,” Mr Anderson said.
“The app is a quick, easy and confidential way for anyone to report unsafe worksite or work practices using only their mobile phone,” he said.
“If you spot anything risky, play your part in protecting your own safety as well as that of your work mates by immediately reporting it to SafeWork.”
Mr Anderson said the app and web based tool was developed in consultation with the industry and the family of Christopher Cassaniti, an 18 year-old who lost his life in a tragic workplace incident last year.
“Since launching Speak Up, Save Lives as a web platform in October last year, SafeWork has received 1,647 reports from workers, handed out 472 improvement notices and $56,880 in penalties,” he said.
He said the most important feature of the new app and web platform was confidentiality as casual, temporary and labour hire workers were less likely to raise concerns about unsafe work.
Mr Anderson said the Speak Up, Save Lives app was available at iOS and Android app stores.
The Speak Up, Save Lives platform can be accessed on the SafeWork website at this PS News link.
