News: SafeWork SA
SafeWork SA Campaign on working with livestock
In June 2021 SafeWork SA has developed guidelines on livestock handling providing information on managing risks associated with handling livestock and safe design for loading ramps and yards.
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Safework SA - Conviction for failure to maintain equipment
SafeWork SA has successfully prosecuted Woolworths Group Limited following a bakery trolley falling onto a worker causing serious injuries.
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Dry ice handling and storage
A worker has been seriously injured following an incident where a sealed glass bottle containing dry ice has exploded.
National Safe Work Month - two weeks to go!
There are only two weeks to go until National Safe Work Month – Work Health and Safety through COVID-19.
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SA enforces exposure limit for respirable crystalline silica
SafeWork SA implemented a reduced workplace exposure limit (WEL) for respirable crystalline silica on 1 July 2020.
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National Safe Work Month - October 2020
This year’s theme acknowledges and reflects the wide-reaching impacts of COVID-19 on Australian businesses, employers and workers.
Augusta Zadow Awards 2020
In the 1800s Augusta Zadow fought for the work health and safety rights of women and young workers that today we take for granted. Find out more about the pioneering work of Augusta Zadow.
Elevating work platforms – SafeWork SA
This Safe Work Month, SafeWork SA are raising awareness on managing the risks associated with Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs). Three information sheets have been created to assist workers operating this machinery.
New SafeWork Australia guide for working with silica and silica containing products
A new national guide for Working with silica and silica containing products provides information about controlling the risks of exposure to silica dust when working with silica and products containing silica. This includes information on hazardous activities such as drilling or cutting rock, concrete, brick, etc.
