Industrial manslaughter laws a new era for employers
With South Australia this month flooring a bill to make industrial manslaughter a criminal offence, it brings the state into line with other jurisdictions in Australia, where similar laws are…
What does a healthy workplace look like?
20 July 2023 A safe and healthy workplace is essential to maintain the physical and mental wellbeing of all workers. When it comes to examples of healthy workplaces, it is…
Traffic management campaign to deliver safety across the state
12 July 2023 Commencing July 17, SafeWork SA inspectors will make unannounced visits to workplaces within the transport, postal and warehousing industries to audit workplace traffic management systems. Powered mobile…
Safety campaign to target silica exposure in workplaces
11 July 2023 SafeWork SA inspectors will again be inspecting workplaces that fabricate engineered stone to ensure silica dust exposure is being adequately managed so workers are afforded the highest…
Inspectors target falls and toilets in construction sector blitz
04 July 2023 Residential construction sites will be the focus of a SafeWork SA campaign from next week, with inspectors focusing on risks associated with working at heights and a…
Safety classification update for chemical substances
SafeWork SA is reminding businesses manufacturing and importing hazardous chemicals to only use GHS 7 to classify, label and prepare safety data sheets. Since 1 January 2023, South Australia has…
School fined $420k following tragic death of student
13 July 2023 A private college in Adelaide has been fined $420,000 after one of its students drowned during a school excursion. A SafeWork SA investigation found that Pinnacle College…
Take an active role in your industry’s workplace health and wellbeing
20 July 2023 SafeWork SA is throwing its support behind a new grant program that will enhance industry-led healthy workplace initiatives. The Intervention Grants Program is offering one-off grants from…
Juice company convicted following serious injury to young workers
Glenn Farrell v Nippy's Waikerie Producers Pty Ltd 12/07/2023 A Riverland juice company has been fined $120,000 after a young worker lost their hair and scalp in a workplace incident.…
SA to introduce laws to criminalise industrial manslaughter
The Labor Government will this week introduce new laws to make industrial manslaughter a criminal offence in South Australia. Under the Work Health and Safety (Industrial Manslaughter) Amendment Bill, individuals can…
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