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No images? Click here Safety at work is a serious job You may have noticed our awareness campaign featuring Stanley the talking safety cone across South Australia over the past six weeks. HSR powers on rise to protect workers HSRs can now apply for a workplace protection order (WPO) following changes to the Workplace Protection (Personal Violence) Act 2025, which came into effect on 4 May 2026.These court-issued orders aim to protect workers against the threat of violence and can restrict or prevent individuals from attending a workplace where there is a risk of harm. Learn when a WPO may apply, how the process works, and what this new power for HSRs means for protecting your work group. Bring your safety project to life If you have an idea for a project to improve safety for women and young workers in South Australia and you need support to deliver it, apply now for the 2026 Augusta Zadow Awards. Since 2005, 44 grants worth nearly $475,000 have supported initiatives benefiting workers and the community. Funding of up to $25,000 is available with applications closing 30 June 2026.
Reduce injuries on siteHelp stop injuries before they happen by using our new construction resource to spot hazardous manual tasks (HMTs) early and take practical action to reduce risks on site. Tools to learn new working from heights regulationsWe have developed materials to help employers and workers understand upcoming changes to work health and safety legislation relating to working from heights in high-risk construction work. Support for more HSRsDo you need help recruiting HSRs to your workplace? We've designed new promotional posters tailored for different industries that can be downloaded or ordered for print below. Guidance unpacks psychosocial hazardsHSRs now have stronger tools to tackle psychosocial hazards and workplace harassment, with new Codes of Practice offering clear guidance to support safer, healthier work environments.
Help fight fatigueFatigue is a workplace hazard that can impair decision-making, reaction time and overall safety. Learn how fatigue affects physical, mental and emotional capacity, and how to support safer outcomes in your workplace.
Everything you need, all in one place. The HSR Hub brings together tools, guidance and support to help you confidently represent your work group and improve safety outcomes. |