SafeWork SA have today filed charges against Inghams Enterprises Pty Ltd over the death of a worker.

On Wednesday 4 May 2022, SafeWork SA cancelled the class A asbestos removal licence of a South Australian asbestos removalist and demolition contractor. This company had a history of safety breaches relating to the safe removal and disposal of asbestos.

SafeWork SA has wrapped up their ‘April No-Falls’ safety campaign which aimed to raise awareness on the dangers of working at height. Over April we released information, advice and data on managing the risk of falls.

SafeWork SA is offering funding up to $25,000 for health and safety initiatives supporting young workers and women in the workplace through the 2022 Augusta Zadow Awards.

Falls from trucks and trailers cause serious injuries, with 16 serious injuries occurring in South Australia last year.

The Construction industry is the leading industry for risk and injuries associated with working at height.

Thursday, 28 April is World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial Day 2022. A day to reflect on how to prevent occupational deaths, injuries, diseases and illnesses. It is also a day to remember those who have died from a work-related injury or illness.

SafeWork SA is asking businesses to talk with their workers on the importance of preventing falls from height during ‘April No-Falls’.

SafeWork SA has issued an expiation notice to a residential builder for directing a worker to undertake high risk work without the appropriate high risk work licence.

This April, SafeWork SA is launching their ‘April No-Falls’ safety campaign to raise awareness on the dangers of working at height. The campaign also aims to remind duty holders that managing the risk of falls is everyone’s responsibility.

Dial-a-Tow have been found guilty following a trial in the South Australia Employment Tribunal (SAET) for breaches of their duties under section 32 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) over the death of their worker, Lee Ravlich.

A refrigeration mechanic has been fined $33,000 for unsafe work practices at a food outlet shop, that caused significant burns to himself and the shop owner.