SafeWork NSW Blitz What Plumbers Need to Know About Overhead and Underground Safety This May
SafeWork NSW is running site inspections in May targeting compliance with overhead powerline and underground service safety. Plumbers need to ensure they meet current safety requirements to avoid penalties.
What do NSW plumbers need to know about the SafeWork overhead and underground safety blitz this May?
Plumbers in NSW face active site inspections this month. Non-compliance with powerline and underground service rules could result in work stoppages or fines.
Key takeaways
- SafeWork NSW is actively inspecting sites in May 2025 for powerline and underground service compliance.
- Plumbers must ensure they meet overhead powerline safety rules before and during excavation work.
- Underground service safety is a key focus — dial before you dig obligations likely apply.
- Non-compliant sites risk enforcement action during this targeted inspection blitz.
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