SafeWork NSW inspectors monitor safety at Sydney Royal Easter Show
02 Apr 2026•BlueSafe Team•Source: SafeWork NSW
SafeWork NSW inspectors are at Sydney Olympic Park to check businesses are managing safety risks at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, with 900,000 patrons expected. Their presence covers the event’s set-up, public opening and pack-down.
Before the show opened, SafeWork NSW carried out compliance inspections and safety audits during the “bump-in” period. Checks covered the safe installation of food and beverage stalls, appropriate personal protective equipment, licensing for high-risk tasks and electrical work safety.
Inspectors also checked fireworks storage against required safety standards and the correct set-up of fireworks displays. Their checks included protection for workers installing amusement rides and other structures at height.
At last year’s show, SafeWork NSW issued 23 non-compliance notices involving falls from heights, incorrect use of personal protective equipment, unlicensed work and unsuitable forklift attachments.
Inspectors will stay on site throughout the two-week event, which opens on 2 April, to monitor compliance with work health and safety laws and respond to incidents. They will also remain during the “bump-out” period after the show closes on 13 April.
SafeWork Commissioner Janet Schorer said the event’s size and scale made safety particularly important for workers setting up rides and stalls, as well as those attending.
“Our inspectors will have a constant presence at the show and will be providing advice and assistance where it is needed.”
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