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Water bottle fire sparks safety warning
Plastic water bottles left in the sun have started a fire at a South Australian mine site, sparking a SafeWork...23/01/23 -
Watch your step on fragile roofing
An incident that resulted in serious facial lacerations to a licensed asbestos removalist when he fell almost 5 metres has...19/01/23 -
Don’t take the fall for unsafe roof work
A fall that left an apprentice electrician with broken ribs in December has prompted a SafeWork SA warning about rooftop...11/01/23 -
Elevator injury prompts safety message
A serious injury to a lift passenger has prompted a SafeWork SA warning to businesses that supply, install and maintain...06/01/23 -
Harvest accident prompts handbrake warning
A harvest accident in the Mid North that left a woman hospitalised has prompted a reminder for famers to engage...22/12/22 -
Forklifts and pedestrians don’t mix
A factory incident where a forklift collided with a worker who was walking in a designated pedestrian walkway has prompted...19/12/22 -
Farmers urged to be on guard for harvest injuries
A series of incidents involving unguarded machinery has prompted a SafeWork SA warning to farm businesses as the South Australian...23/11/22 -
Poor form leads to concrete collapses
Builders and contractors are being urged to ensure metal deck formwork systems are installed and inspected in accordance with the...14/11/22 -
Shocking work practices spark warning
Builders and contractors in the residential construction sector are being urged to maintain safe clearance distances when working near overhead...02/11/22 -
Working with mobile plant
A new safety information sheet has been developed for the South Australian construction industry to minimise the risks associated with...31/10/22
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