Engineered stone ban
On 29 February 2024, Safe Work Australia provided recommendations to WHS Ministers on managing the risks of crystalline…
-
-
Importance of abolishment of electricity supply prior to demolition
SafeWork SA is reminding developers, builders and demolition businesses to ensure permanent disconnection of electricity supply has occurred…
-
Worker seriously injured after fall from ladder
SafeWork SA is issuing a safety alert to highlight the dangers of working at height on ladders. Background…
-
Crush risk when operating stabilisers on truck mounted cranes
On 5 September 2021 SafeWork SA received notification of a Notifiable Incident in an underground mine. An underground…
-
Three serious falls from ladders in six weeks
SafeWork SA is issuing a safety alert to remind the construction industry to assess whether a ladder offers…
-
Don’t take the fall for unsafe roof work
A fall that left an apprentice electrician with broken ribs in December has prompted a SafeWork SA…
-
The seen and unseen dangers of laser use
05 April 2024 Warning about dangers of improper use of high-power lasers SafeWork SA has identified a growing…
-
New regulations to manage risks of psychological harm
01 December 2023 New regulations to help workers and employers manage the risk of psychological injuries and illnesses…
-
Work and rest requirements for fatigue regulated vehicles.
In addition to the general duty to not drive a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle on a road while fatigued,…
-
2024 World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial Day
Sunday 28 April 2024 is World Day for Safety and Health at Work (World Day) and Workers’ Memorial…