Members at SafeWork will now be protected by body-worn cameras while on the job.
The State Government has listened to the PSA CPSU NSW and rolled out body-worn cameras for Inspectors at SafeWork.
Under the Enhancing our Safety, Enhances Yours program, Inspectors can activate body-worn cameras if they feel they are at significant risk of harm, or they feel at risk of aggression or violence.
Violence and aggression against SafeWork Inspectors have increased in recent years. According to the State Government, there are currently 179 active employer entities flagged for caution, meaning there has been unacceptable behaviours towards Inspectors.
“SafeWork NSW Inspectors make sure people come home safe from work each night,” said PSA CPSU NSW General Secretary Stewart Little, who was present at the launch of Enhancing our Safety, Enhances Yours. “But too often they’re harassed, threatened and even assaulted on worksite visits.
“This body-worn camera technology will deter violence and aggression directed towards our members, and double as evidence gathering tool as they go about their duties keeping us all safe at work.
“The PSA has been campaigning for this for many years and it’s great to see Minister for Work Health and Safety, Sophie Cotsis, take the safety of our members so seriously.”
The Public Service Association of NSW and Community and Public Sector Union (SPSF Group) NSW Branch acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and the places in which we live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders, past, present and future. We recognise the unique cultural and spiritual relationship and celebrate the contributions of first nations peoples to Australia.
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