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News


  • Man and woman talking while standing in front of a mobile elevating work platform

    SafeWork SA undertaking cross-industry compliance checks on mobile elevating work platforms

    SafeWork SA has committed to a second round of statewide compliance audits on mobile elevating work platforms commencing this week, for a period of three months.
    08/07/20
  • $25,000 available through Augusta Zadow Awards to champion safety innovation for women or young people

    SafeWork SA has launched the 2020 Augusta Zadow Awards. The awards provide $25,000 in grants to develop health and safety initiatives for women or young people working in South Australia.
    03/07/20
  • Image of stone benchtop being cut by grinder.

    Revised workplace exposure limit for respirable crystalline silica

    A reminder that SafeWork SA will implement a nationally agreed reduced workplace exposure limit (WEL) for respirable crystalline silica effective 1 July 2020.
    16/06/20
  • Stay safe when inflating tyres

    The South Australian Coroner has issued a warning to the public following the death of a man on a farming property while he was inflating a tyre.
    15/06/20
  • Physical distancing in lifts during COVID-19

    The 4m² density rule in lifts has been removed from guidance material however you must continue to practice physical distancing.
    29/05/20
  • SafeWork SA helping workplaces to manage the risks of COVID-19

    From Monday, 25 May 2020 SafeWork SA inspectors will be contacting employers to provide guidance and support on how to maintain their work, health and safety responsibilities in line with COVID-19 advice, including help to manage the health and wellbeing of their workers.
    22/05/20
  • Car lights blurred

    Fatality at Truro Quarry

    SafeWork SA confirms that a male worker was fatally injured at Truro Quarry this morning.
    21/04/20
  • SafeWork SA investigates COVID-19 health and safety concerns at Adelaide Airport

    Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) has raised concerns to SafeWork SA about the health and safety of Qantas freight and baggage handlers.
    16/04/20
  • SafeWork SA issues immediate suspension of class B asbestos removal licence

    SafeWork SA has suspended the class B asbestos removal licence held by a South Australian licensed asbestos removalist and demolition contractor.
    06/04/20
  • First aid training requirements during COVID-19

    SafeWork SA will not take compliance action in relation to first aid training requirements where training is not available due to COVID-19.
    02/04/20
  • Statement of regulatory intent during COVID-19 pandemic

    This statement sets out the enforcement approach that SafeWork SA will take to ensure compliance with Australian WHS laws during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    01/04/20
  • Customer front counter temporarily closed

    As a precautionary measure, we have temporarily closed our Customer Service Front Counters effective from 19 March 2020 until further notice.
    18/03/20
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