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Unauthorised workers modifying scaffolding can cause safety risks
NT WorkSafe is issuing a warning to workers in the construction industry, not to modify scaffolding if they are not authorised to do so.
Automatic Mutual Recognition of some WorkSafe licences commences
Some NT WorkSafe regulated licences are now covered by the Automatic Mutual Recognition (AMR) scheme in the Northern Territory.
WRCAC Communique November 2021
The Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Advisory Council (the Council) met on Thursday, 4 November 2021.
Compliance checks continue ahead of Royal Darwin Show
NT WorkSafe has been conducting compliance checks for this year’s show circuit to ensure that Territory families and visitors have a great and safe show experience.
Public comment – Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica
Northern Territory businesses, industries, workers and interested parties are invited to express their views on the evidence and impact of the options outlined in the Consultation Regulation Impact Statement to manage the risks of respirable crystalline silica at work.
Media Statement - reported Nhulunbuy excavator bucket incident
NT WorkSafe has received a notification that a worker in Nhulunbuy suffered a crush injury to his leg on Wednesday morning.
Important fireworks information for Territory Day
NT WorkSafe urges residents and visitors celebrating with fireworks on Territory Day to do so safely and responsibly.
Workers reminded to not let WorkSafe issued licences expire
NT WorkSafe reminds workers that it is their responsibility to keep their WorkSafe issued licenses current and to not let them expire.
Resignation of the Northern Territory Work Health Authority
The Northern Territory’s Work Health Authority, Mr Bill Esteves has resigned to take up the role of Chief Executive Officer with a Queensland Government owned commercial statutory authority.
Multiple machine operators across the Territory taking down power lines
NT WorkSafe has received a spate of notifications this year involving machine (plant) operators making contact and in the majority of cases bringing down overhead power lines.