SafeWork SA

SafeWork SA Campaign on working with livestock

October 19 2021

In June 2021 SafeWork SA has developed providing information on managing risks associated with handling livestock and safe design for loading ramps and yards.

Safework SA - Conviction for failure to maintain equipment

April 06 2021

SafeWork SA has successfully prosecuted Woolworths Group Limited following a bakery trolley falling onto a worker causing serious injuries.

Dry ice handling and storage

February 01 2021

A worker has been seriously injured following an incident where a sealed glass bottle containing .

National Safe Work Month - two weeks to go!

September 17 2020

There are only two weeks to go until National Safe Work Month – Work Health and Safety through COVID-19.

SA enforces exposure limit for respirable crystalline silica

September 03 2020

implemented a reduced workplace exposure limit (WEL) for respirable crystalline silica on 1 July 2020.

National Safe Work Month - October 2020

August 10 2020

This year’s theme acknowledges and reflects the wide-reaching impacts of COVID-19 on Australian businesses, employers and workers.

Augusta Zadow Awards 2020

August 10 2020

In the 1800s Augusta Zadow fought for the work health and safety rights of women and young workers that today we take for granted. Find out more about the pioneering work of .

Elevating work platforms – SafeWork SA

October 31 2019

This Safe Work Month, SafeWork SA are raising awareness on managing the risks associated with Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs). Three information sheets have been created to assist workers operating this machinery.

New SafeWork Australia guide for working with silica and silica containing products

September 19 2019

A new national guide for provides information about controlling the risks of exposure to silica dust when working with silica and products containing silica. This includes information on hazardous activities such as drilling or cutting rock, concrete, brick, etc.