Exemptions under the Act from prosecution for certain duty of care offences are: volunteers (unless they failed to comply with a duty applicable to a worker or other person in…

Farrell V Combe Pearson Reynolds Pty Ltd 22/05/2024 Two engineering firms are the first in South Australia to be successfully prosecuted over an unsafe structural design, which led to two…

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We're committed to safe workplaces for all South Australians by providing free information, support and advice to improve workplace safety for everyone. You can request a visit from our advisory service who can…

Safety alerts Let's Talk Safety Public consultations Subscribe to news 10 May 2024 A recent near miss has highlighted the dangers of using unsecured lifting jibs on forklifts. A worker…

16 May 2024 A snap inspection of portable toilets on residential construction sites has found most were unclean, unhygienic or lacked basic amenities – turning them into no-go zones for…

Revisit this page for updates and factsheets about the ban and what it means for South Australians. A national ban on the use of new engineered stone benchtops, panels and…

Farrell V Combe Pearson Reynolds Pty Ltd 22/05/2024 Two engineering firms are the first in South Australia to be successfully prosecuted over an unsafe structural design, which led to two…

Two related construction companies have been convicted and fined a total of $250,000 over a dangerous concrete blowout during work on the Melbourne Metro Rail Project. Adcon Vic and Adcon…

A scrap metal recycler in Tottenham Victoria was recently fined $40,000 after a contractor’s arm was caught in a machine that had guarding removed. Manhari International was sentenced in the…