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ENFORCEMENT
Worker’s death leads to state’s first industrial manslaughter charges
An Edwardstown manufacturing and fabrication group and its two directors have been charged with South Australia’s first case of industrial manslaughter following the death of a 28-year-old worker.
Runaway truck incident leads to $140,000 fine
A civil construction company has been fined $140,000 after an unattended truck and trailer rolled away from a worksite in the Adelaide Hills, causing extensive property damage to four businesses and narrowly missing a worker.
Slashing contractor fined after fatal workplace incident
A slashing contractor has been fined $30,000 after a man was fatally struck by metal debris ejected from a slasher during vegetation clearing work at Salisbury Plain.
NEWS
Raising the bar in battle against silica and asbestos
South Australia has taken a major step forward in protecting workers, businesses and the community from asbestos and silica exposure, launching two new five‑year strategic plans alongside a dedicated public information website.
Safety alert: Construction industry feeling the strain of manual tasks
SafeWork SA is urging construction businesses and workers to take action against the increasing number of injuries caused by manual tasks across the industry.
WEBINARS
Prevent the strains of manual tasks at workOur recent webinar highlighted common practice gaps, outlined SafeWork SA expectations, and explored practical opportunities to strengthen MSD risk management in the workplace. |
Psychosocial Hazards and Sexual and Gender-based Harassment at WorkFind out about these two new Codes of Practice in our recent joint webinar with Return to work SA. |
HSR HEROES
Nominate a star HSR
If you know a Health and Safety Representative who truly goes above and beyond to keep people safe at work, now is the time to nominate them. SafeWork SA is selecting a standout HSR who consistently champions workplace safety, with the winner announced at the 2026 HSR Forum in October.
Nominations close Sunday, 23 August 2026 — act quickly and submit your application before the deadline!
RESOURCES
Introduction to safety tutorial
The Introduction to Safety tutorial is designed for young workers starting out in their first job. It aims to give a new workers an understanding of the basic health and safety issues they may face at work. Take the quiz at the end of the tutorial to see how you've done.
