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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Metal fabrication business fined $35,000 over spinal injury fall
A metal fabrication subcontractor has been convicted and fined $35,000 after a worker was seriously injured when he…
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$125,000 fine issued after young child injured in diving platform fall
A local council in Queensland was recently fined $125,000 over an incident in which a young child suffered…
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Plastic moulding manufacturer fined $545,000 over spate of serious injuries
A plastics moulding manufacturer in Victoria has been convicted and fined a total of $545,000 after numerous safety…
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Qantas Ground Services fined $250,000 for standing HSR down
Qantas Ground Services was recently fined $250,000 for unlawfully standing down a former health and safety representative (HSR)…