New SafeWork SA campaign for forestry & logging industriesFriday 4 Jul 2025
The agency’s presence on worksites is increasing with 4486 recorded site visits and 4038 statutory notices issued in the first nine months of this financial year. Forestry and logging plantations in South Australia cover more than 168,000 hectares. The industry employs about 5,200 full-time workers and is forecast to grow by about 10 per cent over the coming years, contributing $210 million in additional income and creating 1,500 jobs. The industry supports a thriving number of downstream businesses including sawmills, wood processing, paper and pulp manufacturing, furniture and cabinet making and construction. However, the industry faces significant challenges such as environmental concerns, climate change, regulatory pressures, and labour shortages. Key policies and strategic plans that govern the sector:
Forestry and logging Between July 2015 and September 2024, there were 480 workers' compensation claims, mostly from the logging sector. The main injury mechanisms were body stressing and falls, trips and slips – accounted for 59 per cent of the injuries in these claims. Common injuries included traumatic joint/ligament and muscle/tendon injuries, wounds, lacerations and amputations. The majority of claimants were machine operators and drivers. Downstream industries There were 3,313 workers' compensation claims for downstream industries during the same period, with the highest claims in log sawmilling and wooden structure fitting. Common injuries included body stressing and being hit by moving objects. Significant occupations at the time of injury included cabinet makers, paper and pulp mill workers, and sawmill or timber yard workers. More >> Source: SafeWork SA  | ||
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