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⚠️Tighter controls to protect people working with crystalline silica substances will be the subject of a SafeWork SA webinar this Thursday. The webinar will include a focus on the stronger regulation of working with crystalline silica substances, which came into effect on 1 September 2024. 📅Thursday 5 December ⏰10-11am Register for the webinar here ➡️ https://ow.ly/u89Q50UiIUY

SafeWork SA again ran its popular ‘Organise Your Own Workplace Activity’ competition as part of National Safe Work Month 2024 events. A safety Olympics, a training day with the local CFS and a safety scavenger hunt are among the creative initiatives awarded as part of a National Safe Work month competition. Read more here ➡️ https://ow.ly/Yp9k50Uevhc

🧑🚒Bushfires occur every year in South Australia and can have a devastating impact on businesses and families. Every business faces different circumstances. Business planning will depend on how and where you operate and the goods and services offered. For more information on things to consider when putting together a business bushfire plan, click here ➡️ https://ow.ly/lzuL50Ucmvr

SafeWork SA offers free information, support and advice to guide you through any workplace safety issue. You can request a visit from one of our knowledgeable and helpful Advisory Service team members who can provide practical solutions based on your workplace's industry, size, risk and complexity. For more information, click here ➡️ https://ow.ly/NEkr50Uev9o #SafeWorkSA #information #support #advice

A new interactive webpage, hosted by SafeWork SA, has streamlined the process of identifying and contacting certified WHS professionals. The sourcing and engaging WHS professionals webpage explains the roles of different WHS professionals, including ergonomists, occupational hygienists and generalists, and links to local, qualified and certified experts. View the new page here ➡️ https://ow.ly/McoN50UcjgN

Today is #WhiteRibbonDay, a day for the community to reflect on the challenges we face in overcoming violence against women. This is a time where, as a community, we come together to stand up 👉 speak out, 👉 act and 👉 say ‘no’ to gendered violence in Australia. Learn about AGD’s White Ribbon accreditation and available community support services 🔗https://lnkd.in/gBraJvDs

NOW HIRING 🦺 SafeWork SA is now recruiting for a WHS Inspector in Port Pirie. The WHS Inspector is accountable for engaging with and connecting with workers and employers across South Australia, ensuring that workplaces are safe, fair and productive. Find out more here 🔗 https://ow.ly/nNHI50UciZ4

A concrete manufacturer has agreed to make more than $462,000 in safety improvements after one of its workers lost two fingertips in an incident. Read the article here ➡️ https://ow.ly/z1wn50U7zs1

⚠️SafeWork SA’s psychosocial hazards web pages have had a makeover. Our new hub has everything you need to know from the steps to managing psychosocial hazards, to grievance and complaints resolution. Check out the new page here ➡️ https://ow.ly/Uc6Z50U9BX7

A Riverland manufacturing business has been fined a record $840,000 following the death of an apprentice in 2021. SafeWork SA prosecuted JMA Engineering Pty Ltd after an investigation found the company was reckless in its failure to protect its workers from the risk of death or serious injury as prescribed under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012. Read the article 🔗 https://ow.ly/rGPZ50UaAL5