A notable rise in serious injuries caused by falls from heights has prompted SafeWork SA to launch an awareness campaign to keep workers safe. The state’s workplace health and safety…

The introduction of industrial manslaughter laws in every mainland jurisdiction, together with recent proposed changes to laws in some states, has resulted in a renewed focus on the laws by…

07 Jun 2024 Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on 6 proposals aimed at improving the high-risk work licensing framework for cranes. The proposals include new licences, new experience requirements for…

28 May 2024 The May edition of the Safe Work Australia Quarterly News Update is now available. Our quarterly News Update showcases the work of Safe Work Australia and provides insights from…

29 May 2024 2024 theme We are pleased to share that the 2024 theme is Safety is everyone’s business. This theme encapsulates a safe and healthy working environment as a…

06 December 2023 The winners of this year's Organise Your Own Workplace Activity competition have been announced and are congratulated for developing the most engaging activities in the competition's history.…

10 January 2024 The South Australian Government is inviting feedback from stakeholders on the draft Work Health and Safety (Review Recommendations) Amendment Bill 2024. At the 2022 State Election, the…

01 December 2023 New regulations to help workers and employers manage the risk of psychological injuries and illnesses in the workplace will come into effect this month. The changes to…

22 May 2024 Two engineering firms are the first in South Australia to be successfully prosecuted over an unsafe structural design, which led to two workers being injured when a…

27 May 2024 Health and safety initiatives supporting young workers and women in the workplace may be eligible for up to $25,000 in funding through SafeWork SA’s prestigious 2024 Augusta…