The 4m² density rule in lifts has been removed from guidance material however you must continue to practice physical distancing.

SafeWork SA inspectors will be contacting employers to provide guidance and support on how to maintain their work, health and safety responsibilities in line with COVID-19 advice, including help to manage the health and wellbeing of their workers.

We are reminding businesses to ensure safe systems of work are in place when using and maintaining crushing plant following a fatal injury when attempting to clear a metal tramp blockage in a cone crusher located in a quarry.

SafeWork SA confirms that a male worker was fatally injured at Truro Quarry this morning.

Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) has raised concerns to SafeWork SA about the health and safety of Qantas freight and baggage handlers.

SafeWork SA has suspended the class B asbestos removal licence held by a South Australian licensed asbestos removalist and demolition contractor.

SafeWork SA will not take compliance action in relation to first aid training requirements where training is not available due to COVID-19.

This statement sets out the enforcement approach that SafeWork SA will take to ensure compliance with Australian WHS laws during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As a precautionary measure, we have temporarily closed our Customer Service Front Counters effective from 19 March 2020 until further notice.

While working in proximity to potentially dangerous components of plant, workers should not rely on hydraulic systems to maintain those components in a safe position. Serious crush injuries can result from normal movement of the hydraulic equipment, and when the hydraulic systems fail, falling loads or unexpected moving parts are extremely dangerous.