Fake inspector prompts alert from SafeWork SA

South Australia’s workplace health and safety authority, SafeWork SA, has recently warned workplaces after a man pretended to be an inspector and conducted a roadside drug and alcohol test on two employees.

SafeWork SA said the workers were engaged in earthworks at Victor Harbor when, at 1:30 AM on July 19, 2025, a man approached them claiming to be a SafeWork SA inspector.

“He produced fake identification and then conducted an alcotest and saliva test on the unsuspecting pair,” SafeWork SA stated.

“The imposter, who was wearing high visibility clothing, spoke briefly to the workers before walking a short distance and driving off in a car.”

SafeWork SA was notified about the incident by the workers' employer, and the matter has been referred to the police.

According to the Work Health and Safety Act 2012, impersonating an inspector is prohibited, and the highest penalty for this offence is a fine of $10,000.

More details can be found here.