On 25 December 2023, changes to the regulations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 came into effect to help workers and employers manage the risk of psychological injuries…

In a recent report, SafeWork SA highlighted concerning lapses in asbestos safety regulations, with 5348 asbestos notifications received in 2022-23. Two compliance campaigns revealed substantial non-compliance among duty holders managing…

Australian Work Health and Safety Ministers have responded to worker safety concerns by implementing an immediate reduction in the workplace exposure standard (WES) for welding fumes, effective from 18 January…

The South Australian Government has enacted the Tobacco and E-Cigarette Products (Smoking bans) Amendment Regulations 2023, effective from March 1, 2024. These regulations establish smoke-free and vape-free zones in various…

Crystalline silica and silicosis Prohibition on the use of engineered stone Questions and answers about the prohibition on the use of engineered stone Impact analysis and consultation Questions and answers…

SafeWork SA is reminding businesses who own playground equipment to ensure that the equipment is regularly inspected and maintained. Background In August 2021, SafeWork SA received notification of a serious…

SafeWork SA has received numerous notifications in recent months including electric shocks to two apprentices in October. On October 28, a first-year apprentice was carrying a purlin along the working…

SafeWork SA Inspectors responded to the December incident after a reversing forklift knocked the worker to the ground, causing multiple injuries. In the wake of the incident, and given the…

19 January 2023 An incident that resulted in serious facial lacerations to a licensed asbestos removalist when he fell almost 5 metres has prompted a SafeWork SA warning. The worker…

28 February 2023 A crane crew in South Australia has been issued a prohibition notice after piggy backing a load of reinforcing bars in what is known as a high-low…