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Double trouble: two companies fined over skylight fall

Wednesday 07 January 2009

TWO companies have been fined over an incident in which a young worker fell 4.5m through a skylight.


NSW takes action to harmonise state OH&S systems

Friday 05 December 2008

WorkCover NSW has taken moves to harmonise state occupational health and safety systems by recognising OH&S induction qualifications that are obtained in South Australia.


SafeWork SA warns employers against asbestos removal

Wednesday 03 December 2008

SAFEWORK SA is warning employers to follow guidelines and laws to safely remove asbestos after a company was penalised for breaching workplace safety regulations.


Conviction and fine for bus company over driver crushing death

Monday 10 November 2008

SOUTH Australian bus company Premier Roadlines has been convicted and fined $45,000 over the crushing death of one of its drivers.


Fire and falls at SA residential constructions

Friday 12 September 2008

SAFEWORK SA is investigating two separate incidents at residential construction sites involving a generator fire and a falling loader.


SA Supreme Court clears up safety law technicality

Monday 21 July 2008

THE SOUTH Australian Supreme Court has dismissed a joint appeal lodged by Santos and Diemould Tooling Services, in a court victory touted by SafeWork SA as a major clear-up of legislative technicality.


Safety inspectors in exchange visit

Tuesday 01 July 2008

SAFEWORK SA and New Zealand’s Department of Labour have completed an exchange visit involving labour inspectors from both countries.


Major hazard facilities conference

Tuesday 18 March 2008

THE newly-formed Mines and Major Hazard Facilities team (MMHF) from SafeWork SA has hosted its first conference in South Australia.


Auto parts maker fined over burns injuries

Tuesday 22 January 2008

PERFORMANCE Wheel Nominees was convicted and fined more then $AUD 25000 over three counts of breaching workplace safety laws.


SafeWork SA urges care against heat stress

Thursday 10 January 2008

AS work resumes across the nation following the holiday break, SafeWork SA warned against the dangers of heat stress during hot weather.


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