WorkSafe's acting executive director Stan Krpan.

Forklifts with poor service records will be among the equipment to be rechecked by WorkSafe when inspectors return to Seaford to follow up on 79 safety improvement notices issued during a safety campaign last month.

They will be checking for compliance with the notices and carry out further checks of local businesses. While overall safety performance of Seaford businesses was good, there were still some serious issues identified at the 112 workplaces visited.

Poor machinery and equipment maintenance was a common issue, with inspectors finding forklifts, lifting equipment and air receivers with poor service records.

Also of concern were frayed or damaged electrical cords, along with damaged racking systems, inappropriate storage of dangerous goods and insufficient railing on mezzanine floors.

WorkSafe's acting executive director, Stan Krpan, says it is vital to identify and fix safety issues as early as possible to prevent unnecessary incidents.

"All small businesses must be proactive about safety - lives depend on it."

WorkSafe's publication, '12 ways to make small business safer', provides general advice on ways to address workplace safety, while others publications provide detailed information for specific tasks and industries.

Free and confidential assistance is available from the WorkSafe advisory service on 1800 136 089.