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A message from your HSR Advisor
It’s been a huge 12 months in the HSR space and 2026 is shaping up to be even bigger. Our HSR community in South Australia continues to gain momentum and SafeWork SA is here to support you every step of the way.
Following the success of the inaugural 2025 HSR Forum, we will again be hosting the event in 2026 and presenting the HSR of the Year Award.
We’ve also recently shared new asbestos guidance for HSRs, developed a webpage highlighting the benefits of HSRs for PCBUs, and launched a WHS ecosystem webpage that showcases collaboration across SafeWork SA, unions, employer organisations, industry groups, Entry Permit Holders, HSRs, ReturnToWorkSA and WHS professionals.
On a personal note, I have been in the HSR Advisor role at SafeWork SA for a little over six months now and it’s been a really rewarding experience so far.
It’s been great to meet so many of you at training days and during site visits. Seeing your passion and commitment to improving safety in your workplaces is genuinely inspiring and reinforces just how important your role is.
Please remember the HSR inbox is a direct line to me, so feel free to reach out if you have questions, need guidance, or just want to talk through an issue.
You can also visit our HSR Hub, the central point for your role.
Good luck for the year ahead.
Dakshu Jasti
SafeWork SA HSR Advisor
Benefits to businesses of having a HSR on the team
We've created a dedicated page to show businesses the value of having HSRs including tips for how businesses can start the conversation with workers about electing a HSR.
Working in the heat
SA is known for extreme heat and 2026 has started on a hot streak. In response, we have revamped our website with new resources, a heat stress calculator and a series of FAQs to help you stay safe as the temperature climbs.
Introducing the WHS Ecosystem
We have launched our Work Health and Safety Ecosystem page – your online hub for workplace contacts, including unions, industry peak bodies, support networks and WHS professionals.
Visit page →
HSR Assist
The latest resources available on our HSR Assist page including a new check list and guidance material on dealing with asbestos specifically designed for HSRs by Safe Work Australia.
Psychosocial workshop
Join SafeWork SA and ReturnToWorkSA for two online workshops focused on building safer workplaces when responding to traumatic events.
Held on 25 February and again on 26 February, participants at the free workshops will gain practical tools and insights to help create safer, more supportive workplaces before, during, and after traumatic exposure.
HSR Forum replay
If you missed the inaugural 2025 HSR Forum but want to know more about it, or if you simply want to revisit some of the sessions, click here to watch the video replay.
Do you have a HSR number and are you registered on our HSR Portal?
If not, ask your manager or contact SafeWork SA about your HSR ID number.
You can then register or update your details on the SafeWork SA HSR Portal.
For help, contact the HSR Advisor at HSR.Safework@sa.gov.au.
