Aircraft propeller injury leads to $360,000 fine

A South Australian potato and onion producer has been fined $360,000 after a worker was struck by a moving propellor as he attempted to board a light aircraft.

Hotel fined $250,000 after worker suffers horrific burns

An Adelaide hotel has been fined $250,000 after a worker sustained serious burns to more than 80 per cent of his body while refuelling an ethanol burner.

Help for businesses and workers ahead of height changes

New fact sheets to help workers and employers understand changes to work health and safety regulations relating to high-risk construction work have been published by SafeWork SA.

Check it’s fine before you climb

Workers and employers are being warned about the dangers of falls as part of a new SafeWork SA campaign that aims to help South Australians stay safe at work.

The awareness campaign, called Safety at work is a serious job, features Stanley the talking safety cone providing advice on falls from heights, roll-away vehicles and spills.

All industries covered by SA’s new labour hire licensing laws

Changes to South Australia’s labour hire licensing laws will help improve protections for workers.

All labour hire providers must now become licensed under changes to South Australia’s labour hire licensing laws which commenced 29 January 2026.

Keep an eye out for inexperienced workers

Employers are being urged to appropriately supervise and train inexperienced workers after a labourer was injured on a residential construction site in February.

Elevating work platform deaths prompt safety warning

SafeWork SA is warning workers and employers of the dangers associated with mobile elevating work platforms following three deaths in South Australia in the past 15 months.

Underground fire sparks explosives warning

Mine and quarry operators are being warned about the safe use and storage of explosives following an incident at a South Australian mine site last year.

Managing fatigue risks at work

A new section on the SafeWork SA website has been designed to help workers and employers understand and manage the risks associated with fatigue in the workplace.

Help to manage the risk of gender-based violence in construction

Safe Work Australia has released a new set of resources to help employers identify, assess and manage the risks of gender-based violence in the construction industry. The resources include practical case studies, posters and infographics designed for use on construction worksites.

Improving quad bike safety in the workplace

Public consultation has opened to seek feedback on a range of regulatory and non-regulatory options to manage the risks when operating quad bikes in the workplace and ultimately improve quad bike safety.

Have your say on potential updates to crane licensing

Safe Work Australia has opened public consultation on the impact of potential changes to crane licensing under the model WHS laws. 

The High-Risk Licensing Framework under the model WHS laws aims to prevent injuries and fatalities by ensuring crane operators are properly trained, qualified and competent.