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Is your lift phone about to be disconnected?
With the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout now complete and the approaching completion of mass disconnection from the legacy copper network, a Disconnection Date of 18 March 2022 has now been set for remaining fire and lift services connected to the legacy copper network.
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WHS COVID-19 notification requirements
With the increase in community transmission of COVID-19 in the Northern Territory, it is important that businesses understand the COVID-19 notification requirements under the Work Health and Safety Laws.
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Electrical safety legislation reform
The Northern Territory Government is in the process of reforming and modernising the legislation governing electrical safety in the Northern Territory. Stakeholders are invited to make comment on the Electrical Safety Bill 2021.
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Latest news
Important information - Migration of monitored fire alarms and lift phones
With the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout now complete and the approaching completion of mass disconnection from the legacy copper network, a Disconnection Date of 18 March 2022 has now been set for remaining fire and lift services connected to the legacy copper network.
COVID-19 incident notification requirements
With the increase in community transmission of COVID-19 in the Northern Territory, it is important that Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBUs) understand the COVID-19 notification requirements under the Work Health and Safety Laws.
Latest safety alerts
Risk of lightning strikes to outdoor workers
The purpose of this Safety Alert is to remind businesses and workers of the inherent dangers of lightning strike in the Top End, and the need to manage the risk of serious injury or death to outdoor workers.
Asbestos in Imported Paddlewheel Aerators for Aquaculture
The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency has issued a safety alert after the presence of asbestos was detected in gaskets that are components of paddlewheel aerators, manufactured in China and India.