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Tel: 1300 365 255
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About us


  • Contact us

    Contact us on 1300 365 255 during business hours.
  • Our role

    As SA's workplace health and safety regulator we offer advice and education on WHS as well as enforce the WHS laws.
  • Advisory Service

    Our advisors are available to visit your workplace to provide practical support to improve your systems, practices and general approach to safety.
  • Injured worker support services

    Access information, support and referral services for people who have been injured in workplace incidents, and their family members.
  • WHS Inspectors

    We have a team of inspectors to ensure your workplace remains safe. Our inspectors' primary role is to investigate an incident and to provide answers and solutions.
  • Strategic Plan

    Our Strategic Plan outlines our goals and our commitment to keep South Australian workers safe.
  • Annual Activity Report

    The Annual Activity Report outlines our key performance activities over the past 12 months.
  • Careers

    We offer opportunities to undertake roles in administration, regulation or policy development.
  • Freedom of information

    Request access to government-held information, including information about you or about government policies and decisions.
  • Augusta Zadow Awards

    The Augusta Zadow Awards support initiatives, research or further education that improves health and safety for women and young workers in South Australia.

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Contact Us

Level 4, 33 Richmond Road
Keswick SA 5035

GPO Box 465
Adelaide, SA 5001

Tel: 1300 365 255
Email: help.safework@sa.gov.au

ABN: 50-560-588-327
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