Wet cement is a burning issue
SafeWork SA is warning people who work with cement and concrete about the dangers of alkaline burns after a home handyman sustained serious leg injuries. The Mid North resident was…
Mobile plant and pedestrians don’t mix
SafeWork SA is warning operators of mobile plant of the significant risks to workers and pedestrians following 14 deaths in the past five years. Powered mobile plant includes forklifts, tractors…
Agriculture deaths prompt farm safety warnings
SafeWork SA is urging farmers and agricultural workers to take extra precautions when working with machinery and hazardous airborne materials following two fatalities on South Australian farms this year. In…
HSR of the Year Award
The HSR of the Year Award is a new SafeWork SA initiative designed to celebrate the proactive efforts of HSRs who demonstrate exceptional commitment to improving workplace safety. The award…
Grants up to $40,000 available for safety projects
Entries are now open for SafeWork SA’s 2025 Augusta Zadow Awards with maximum grant values increased to $40,000 to celebrate 20 years of the program. The annual grant program was…
Road transport in the safety spotlight
SafeWork SA has launched a 12-month compliance campaign targeting the road transport industry following a three-day truck stop operation. Conducted near Port Augusta from 20-22 June, SafeWork SA completed 129…
Dangerous gas release leads to $126,000 in fines
A company and its managing director engaged to decommission an LPG gas tank at a Mount Gambier service station have been fined $126,000 after 1280 litres of liquid petroleum gas…
How 58cm could cost Queensland towing operator $66,550
For the first time in its 55-year history, this trusted name in the road freight industry is fronting court over an alleged over-height breach. Family owned and operated, Clayton’s…
How tougher dust standards are shaping the future of mining site safety
Airborne dust remains one of the mining and manufacturing industry’s most persistent health hazards. From vehicle traffic to material handling, mining operations stir up dangerous levels of fine dust and…
WA mine operators to benefit from new WorkSafe resource
WorkSafe has launched a new set of educational tools designed to assist mine operators across Western Australia in managing workplace risks and contractor safety. The materials aim to support…