Carbon Monoxide: A threat in your workplace
25 March 2024 A spate of recent incidents involving carbon monoxide poisoning, including a workplace death, has prompted…
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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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Houseboat sparks warning on the use of flammable liquids
05 April 2024 Warning about incorrect use of flammable liquids in enclosed settings SafeWork SA is warning businesses…
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Dog bites prompt warning
05 April 2024 Warning about the risk of dog bite injuries in the workplace SafeWork SA has issued…
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Reminder to maintain trees at work and public areas
06 April 2024 Serious injuries from fallen tree branches prompts reminder about tree maintenance. Several recent incidents involving…
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Near miss highlights dangers of unsecured lifting jibs
10 May 2024 A recent near miss has highlighted the dangers of using unsecured lifting jibs on forklifts….
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Serious incident prompts another tailgate lifter warning
20 June 2024 Pallet trucks and tailgate lifters are again in the spotlight after a worker was injured…
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Warning around powerlines
25 June 2024 A series of incidents where machinery has hit live powerlines or scaffolds being built within…
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Nail gun warning after apprentice injury
22 July 2024 The hospitalisation of an apprentice who inadvertently shot themselves in the thigh with a nail…
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Research finds redesigning work may help reduce psychosocial risks in aged care
23 Jul 2024 Safe Work Australia’s research grant recipient, the Centre for Transformative Work Design at Curtin University,…