Description: A short description of the legislation.

The South Australian Work Health and Safety Act 2012 is legislation aimed at safeguarding the health, safety, and welfare of workers across South Australia. It places obligations on employers, employees, and other duty holders to ensure a safe work environment through risk assessment, consultation, and the provision of training and resources. The Act covers a wide range of workplace hazards, including physical, chemical, and psychosocial risks. Penalties for non-compliance are outlined to enforce adherence and promote a culture of safety. Overall, the Act seeks to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses while fostering a proactive approach to health and safety management.

Application to Australian agriculture: Where the legislation is applicable.

The SA Work Health and Safety Act 2012 applies to agriculture, addressing hazards like machinery accidents, chemical exposure, and manual handling risks. It mandates risk assessments, safety training, and equipment maintenance, ensuring a safe working environment for agricultural workers and compliance with health and safety regulations within South Australia.

Compliance information: Often the evidence of compliance against a piece of legislation is that there is not a breach of the Act. Where appropriate, the developers of this database have listed evidence which could be used to show compliance if a breach was to be found. Many Best Management Practice (BMP) schemes and other certifications in Australian agriculture include this evidence for accreditation.

Source documents: Links to the legislation documents.

• https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/__legislation/lz/c/a/work%20health%20and%20safety%20act%202012/current/2012.40.auth.pdf