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A rise in retail staff facing violence and aggression from customers has prompted a call for more workplace safety training. Find out what is driving the need to better protect retail workers, visit weare.sa.gov.au/news/gap-in-tr… @SafeWorkSA | @SAPoliceNews

Cameras that record audio and video footage are now being worn by SafeWork SA inspectors to improve workplace safety and the collection of evidence in investigations. safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alert…

A listed South Australian company has agreed to spend more than $875,000 on safety improvements following a 2021 incident that left a worker with serious head injuries. safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alert…

Ideas for reducing injuries in your workplace will be flowing when some of the world's leading experts gather in Adelaide for the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia’s annual conference in November. safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alert…

Strict new regulations on the processing of engineered stone products come into effect from today in a bid to reduce the risk of dust diseases. safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alert…

New WHS regulations will help provide better guidance to workers and employers on how to manage the risk of psychological injuries and illnesses in the workplace. safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alert…

Webinars, workplace competitions, an incident simulation and a mock trial are among the South Australian events you can take part in during October’s National Safe Work Month. safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alert…

Do you have something to say about Work Health and Safety at your work? Take the National WHS Radar Survey and win. safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alert…

The uncontrolled processing of engineered stone products is set to be outlawed in South Australia in a bid to help prevent the spread of dust diseases. safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alert…

SafeWork SA is reminding businesses manufacturing and importing hazardous chemicals to only use GHS 7 to classify, label and prepare safety data sheets. safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alert…

Creating a healthy workplace requires a mix of environmental, organisational and staff centred activities to create a culture of care, and ultimately a healthy workplace. See our tips for creating a safe and healthy work environment for your workers. safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alert…

SafeWork SA inspectors will again be inspecting workplaces who fabricate engineered stone to ensure silica dust exposure is being adequately managed so workers are afforded the highest levels of health and safety protection. safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alert…

Residential construction sites will be the focus of a SafeWork SA campaign from next week, with inspectors focusing on risks associated with working at heights and a lack of adequate toilet facilities. safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alert…

Serious burns to a worker after his shirt caught fire was among 23 incidents involving angle grinders reported to SafeWork SA this financial year. safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alert…

Vehicle hoists in automotive workshops will be the focus of a SafeWork SA awareness and compliance campaign from next month. safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alert…

SafeWork SA is reminding businesses of the dangers of using soft slings on materials with corners, after a 2.2 tonne load fell at a work site. safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alert…

SafeWork SA is warning shooting clubs that use clay target throwers about the dangers of stored energy after a volunteer suffered a serious head injury last month. safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alert…

A fireball that seriously burned a male worker at an Adelaide hotel has prompted a SafeWork SA warning about the dangers of re-fuelling heating devices. safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alert…

Do you have an idea, project or research that would positively impact young people or women's safety at work? The Augusta Zadow Awards are now open for applications to provide up to $25,000 to help your cause. Learn more and apply now: safework.sa.gov.au/about-us/augus…

Do you know how to support your co-workers if they become injured at work? Workers’ compensation helps workers who become ill or injured because of work to recover and get back to work safely. swa.gov.au/workerscompens…