Product safety recalls

Issue date: 1 March 2025

Mining and transport industries are warned of a product recall for the Baxters Viatemis ADR Battery Switch DPS Series. 

WorkSafe has been advised that Baxters battery isolation switch is susceptible to water ingress and may cause the product to fail. 

The battery switch is installed on prime movers, especially on vehicles transporting dangerous goods, and its function is to isolate the battery of the vehicle or engine plant to render it safe and/or inoperable.

If the recalled product fails while the vehicle is in motion it may pose an accident risk to the vehicle, occupants and other road users.

We encourage you to review the details of the recall, identify if you have vehicles that are impacted and follow the recall instructions.

Further information is available from the Baxters Viatemis ADR Battery Switch DPS Series recall webpage. 

Issue date: 12 November 2025

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is urging Western Australian households and workplaces to take precautions after tremolite asbestos was detected in some imported coloured and decorative sand products commonly used in children’s play and craft activities.

Current information indicates the risk to the community is low, as respirable asbestos fibres have not been found in these samples. However, public should take a cautious approach.

Stop using coloured sand products immediately and follow these steps:

• Do not play with or handle these products.
• Store them in sealed containers in a secure location.
• Do not dispose of them yet – further instructions will be provided.

If cleanup is needed at workplaces:

• Use wet cloths to avoid creating dust.
• Wear gloves, a mask, and disposable coveralls if available, or other protective clothing that can be disposed of.
• Double bag the sand and all protective items.
• Store securely until disposal advice is issued.

Further information and updates available from Department of Health's website.