About Us

SafeWork SA - Safe, fair, productive working lives

SafeWork SA is South Australia's new Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) agency. Their primary role is to promote and encourage safe, fair and productive working lives in South Australia by working with employers, employees, unions and industry representatives. 

Formerly called Workplace Services, SafeWork SA is responsible for administering industrial relations legislation and managing all occupational health, safety and welfare functions in our State (including some functions previously managed by WorkCover).

A State Government agency SafeWork SA delivers improved OHS and Industrial Relations outcomes through;

• Communication - Raise awareness of the identified, relevant and targeted group.
• Engagement - Gain commitment from everyone.
• Education - Develop knowledge, understanding and skills; and foster quality education and training.
• Intervention - Ensure compliance and assist industry.
• Evaluation - Monitor and assess for ongoing improvement

SafeWork SA offers a wide range of free information products that can assist with industrial relations and OHS issues.

SafeWork SA is a business unit of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is a progressive agency that drives the Premier's initiatives through a range of services to the community and government.

We provide:

• improved opportunities and participation for all South Australians, regardless of heritage, disability or lifestyle
• a commitment to create a sustainable future
• cultural, literary, and artistic opportunities for the public, artists and their patrons
• information and support to maintain safer workplaces
• ideas and encouragement to improve health and fitness

Behind the scenes, we lead reform in government services and the development and implementation of government policies, and meet community expectations through accountable and responsive programs and practices.

For more information, visit our website at www.premcab.sa.gov.au.