21 October 2024 Body stressing injuries are sidelining more than 5000 South Australian workers every year, resulting in average annual compensation costs in excess of $90 million. The injury category,…

28 October 2024 Research aimed at protecting midwives from work overload, training for care workers in burnout resilience and the upgrading of a toolkit to help employers identify gaps in…

19 November 2024 An Australian-first initiative is making it easier than ever before for businesses to access specialist support to make their workplaces safe. A new interactive webpage, hosted by…

2 November 2024 A concrete manufacturer has agreed to make more than $462,000 in safety improvements after one of its workers lost two fingertips in an incident. SafeWork SA last…

24 July 2024 A SafeWork SA campaign targeting playgrounds in schools and childcare centres across the state has led to 385 statutory notices being issued. In response, operators have fixed…

19 November 2024 A Riverland manufacturing business has been fined a record $840,000 following the death of an apprentice in 2021. SafeWork SA prosecuted JMA Engineering Pty Ltd after an…

Download PDF - 35.49 KB This case study provides an overview of how PCBUs can effectively communicate when consulting with workers on work health and safety, especially workers from migrant and multicultural backgrounds,…

Work health and safety in Australia - Arabic Published: 21 Nov 2024 Work health and safety in Australia - Dari Published: 21 Nov 2024 Work health and safety in Australia - Hindi…

Download PDF - 42.43 KB Australian workplaces are diverse. Many workers come from migrant and multicultural backgrounds and may have different communication needs and preferences. This information sheet provides guidance to PCBUs on…

A comprehensive analysis of regulatory documents and investigation reports has revealed how systematic lying about safety performance became entrenched at a major US utility company, leading to significant safety risks…