SafeWork SA auditing high-risk construction work
04 February, 2020From February 2020, inspectors from SafeWork SA will carry out inspections of construction sites to ensure their compliance with safe work method statements.
Your contractor compliance solution could be failing you
01 February, 2020There are three key elements your business needs for contractor compliance. Without all of them your business could be at risk.
SafeWork SA prioritises safety in lead-up to event season
29 January, 2020SafeWork SA will be conducting compliance inspections at a range of events in the lead-up to the state's event season, to ensure patron and worker safety.
Rumble strips used across NSW to reduce roadwork accidents
08 January, 2020Transport for NSW has initiated the use of rumble strips on selected roadwork sites across NSW, to keep workers and motorists safe.
High-risk work licences suspended over unsafe crane operation
09 December, 2019Three South Australian workers have lost their high-risk work licences over unsafe mobile crane operation.
Moving Towards an Injury-Free Culture
01 December, 2019Organisations that value their employees are committed to providing a safe working environment.
SafeWork SA's first annual activity report reaches parliament
21 November, 2019SafeWork SA's first annual activity report has been tabled in parliament following a recommendation from SA ICAC's evaluation last year.
New standard to help ensure battery storage sector safety
12 November, 2019A new standard designed to ensure battery systems' safety, consistency and reliability has been released in a bid to help fill industry knowledge gaps.
Mine issued 13 prohibition notices for unsafe structures
08 November, 2019Thuddungra Mine has ceased processing operations after receiving 13 prohibition notices for unsafe conveyor, screening, cyclone and bin structures.
Workers encouraged to 'Speak Up. Save Lives'
23 October, 2019SafeWork NSW is encouraging workers to report any safety concerns through its new app, 'Speak Up. Save Lives'.
"Negligent" electrician loses licence for 10 years
17 October, 2019Qld's Electrical Licensing Committee has suspended a contractor's electrical work licence for 10 years after his negligence put people at risk from electric shock.
Licence suspended for failure to remove asbestos
11 October, 2019A demolition business has lost its Asbestos Removal Licence for three months after it failed to ensure its work was being carried out safely and competently.
Overturned crane brings safety procedures into question
27 September, 2019A residential construction site's safety procedures are under the spotlight after a small crane overturned while lifting a load from a large truck.
Prohibition notice prevents coalmine from using vehicles
26 September, 2019A coalmine has been prevented from using all vehicles after an inspection revealed multiple alleged breaches of safe light vehicle operation procedures.
Stop Work Notice issued for failure to get safety approvals
20 September, 2019A Canberra construction site has received a Stop Work Notice after Access Canberra found the builders had failed to get approval for the works.
