Small business rebate gives up to $500 back to small business owners who buy and install eligible safety items to address a safety problem in their workplace.
Before you apply you must have attended an eligible SafeWork NSW safety workshop, webinar, program, event, or had an advisory visit from a SafeWork NSW officer. All these events and visits are free.
There are a wide range of eligible safety items under the below hazard areas:
- manual tasks – lifting, carrying, handling objects, muscular stress, repetitive work
- hazardous noise
- slips, trips and falls, falls from a height
- injuries from moving objects
- chemicals and dangerous goods
Check the list of eligible items.
Within six months of attending the advisory visit, safety workshop, program or event, you must:
- identify, purchase and implement your eligible safety item, as per the list of eligible items.
- Get a paid tax invoice and receipt (or proof of purchase). The item must be purchased after you attend an eligible SafeWork NSW safety activity.
- Complete an online rebate application form or print an application form and return it to us by:
- email – safetyrebate@safework.nsw.gov.au
- post to Small Business Rebate, SafeWork NSW, Locked Bag 2906, Lisarow NSW 2252.
Attach a copy of your paid tax invoice and receipt. The items you are claiming for must be paid for, received and installed prior to your application
Key Criteria:
You need to:
- check the terms and conditions to make sure you are eligible
- attend a free eligible event or arrange a free advisory visit from a SafeWork NSW officer
- buy and install eligible safety items to address a safety problem in your workplace.
Contact Email: contact@safework.nsw.gov.au
