Workplace Health & Safety
South Australia’s Work Health and Safety Legislation – which includes the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) and the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA) – has changed recently to bring it into line with most other states and territories. This means it is important for all business owners to become familiar with the new Act and regulations and their responsibilities for workplace safety.
It is very important that employers understand the requirements of the Act and the regulations and in particular their legal obligations. Workplace health and safety is a complex and extensive area of responsibility. If you are not sure whether you workplace complies with the legislation, we strongly advise you to seek professional advice.
It is very important that employers understand the requirements of the Act and the regulations and in particular their legal obligations. Workplace health and safety is a complex and extensive area of responsibility. If you are not sure whether you workplace complies with the legislation, we strongly advise you to seek professional advice.
Specialist Advice |
Seminars & Workshops |
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As a member of WGCSA you have access to – at no additional cost – an advisory service on any issue relating to the employment and safety of workers with the South Australian Wine Industry Association (SAWIA).
To take advantage of this offer, contact SAWIA by phone 8222 9277 or email admin@winesa.asn.au To find out more, visit the Employment & WHS page. |
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WGCSA members are invited to attend SAWIA seminars and workshops at SAWIA member rates.
To see what workshops are coming up, visit the SAWIA website. |
Resources
Fit4Work
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Developed via collaboration between the South Australian Wine Industry Association (SAWIA) and Pinnacle Workplace Consultants, with additional funding provided by Wine Grape Council SA (WGCSA) and SA Health, these Fit4Work resources provide practical advice on topics including:
Use these videos and accompanying resources to help reduce the risk of musculo-skeletal injuries when performing common vineyard activities. |
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Farmers’ Guidebook to Work Health and Safety
This free resource is a comprehensive and very practical guide to making your farm a safe workplace. It is a revision of the previous 2011 guide produced by the South Australian Farmers Federation and the South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association, with input and support from the PPSA commodity groups, including the Wine Grape Council of South Australia. This guide has been developed to help farmers understand their legal responsibilities as well as provide practical solutions to health and safety issues to help prevent serious or fatal injury on their properties. It covers:
Download the Guidebook, or email admin@wgcsa.com.au to order a hard copy. The Guidebook is free. |
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Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA)
The Act outlines the duties of persons carrying out a business or undertaking (PCBU) as well as duties of workers, composition of health and safety committees, definitions of incidents and hazards, penalties etc.
Read the Work Health and Safety Act.
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA)
The regulations identify the control measures that must be applied to specific work activities and hazards – ie the steps you must take to ensure that work can be carried out safely.
Read the Work Health and Safety Regulations.
Codes of Practice
These Codes of Practice provide practical guidance on how to meet the requirements of the Regulations. The Codes are not mandatory but provide information to help workplaces achieve safe systems of work. There are different Codes of Practice for different activities – eg using hazardous chemicals, manual handling.
Read the Codes of Practice.
The Act outlines the duties of persons carrying out a business or undertaking (PCBU) as well as duties of workers, composition of health and safety committees, definitions of incidents and hazards, penalties etc.
Read the Work Health and Safety Act.
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA)
The regulations identify the control measures that must be applied to specific work activities and hazards – ie the steps you must take to ensure that work can be carried out safely.
Read the Work Health and Safety Regulations.
Codes of Practice
These Codes of Practice provide practical guidance on how to meet the requirements of the Regulations. The Codes are not mandatory but provide information to help workplaces achieve safe systems of work. There are different Codes of Practice for different activities – eg using hazardous chemicals, manual handling.
Read the Codes of Practice.
Key Websites
Safe Work Australia - www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au
Safe Work SA - www.safework.sa.gov.au
Return to Work SA (previously WorkCover) - www.rtwsa.com
Safe Work Australia - www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au
Safe Work SA - www.safework.sa.gov.au
Return to Work SA (previously WorkCover) - www.rtwsa.com