Home topics news Image Credit: Joshua Lawrence on Unsplash News News Rider safety in focus: Compliance checks in Sydney’s food delivery businesses this week Yajush Gupta January 18, 2023 Inspectors from SafeWork NSW (New South Wales) and the NSW Police will inspect various parts of Sydney this week to ensure that food delivery riders and platforms are adhering to new safety laws. The operation will focus on ensuring that food delivery riders are wearing the high-visibility personal protective equipment that has been supplied to them, have completed the necessary training, and are operating safely. ALSO READ : Don’t risk a fine: New safety laws for delivery riders take effect Sarina Wise, the Acting Executive Director for Compliance and Dispute Resolution at SafeWork NSW, stated that the compliance operation is an important step in ensuring the safety of food delivery riders and the public. “SafeWork NSW and NSW Police will be engaging with riders in high-risk locations during typically busy periods,” Ms Wise said. “New safety laws that began on 1 January 2023 required all riders to use or wear personal protective equipment while delivering food or drink. “Riders must also produce their training verification record if requested by a SafeWork NSW Inspector or NSW Police Officer.” The operation also aims to promote compliance with the new laws and regulations, which have been put in place to protect the health and safety of food delivery riders and the public. The compliance operation to ensure food delivery riders and platforms are adhering