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Safety alert issued to check commercial properties for severe weather damage
NT WorkSafe has issued a safety alert to all commercial property owners and managers to check known asbestos containing material in their properties (refer to the property’s asbestos register) for damage after a severe weather event, such as a cyclone.
Local Council charged over drowning death of toddler
NT WorkSafe has charged a local council over the drowning death of a toddler in December 2020.
National Asbestos Awareness Week 2025
National Asbestos Awareness Week is held annually to remind Territorians of the dangers of ageing and deteriorating asbestos.
Safety Alert issued to Top End Businesses over threat of early cyclone
NT WorkSafe has issued a safety alert to all Top End businesses to secure their worksites and review their emergency plans after forecasts from the Bureau of Meteorology of the threat of an early cyclone forming later this week.
Safety alert issued after two workers burnt in separate refuelling incidents
NT WorkSafe has issued a safety alert to highlight the risk of fires and serious burn injuries during refuelling of petrol-powered equipment.
National Safe Work Month, get your workplace involved this October
This October, Territory businesses and workers are urged to building safe and healthy workplaces across the Territory as part of National Safe Work Month.
Best practice review of the model Work Health and Safety laws
Territorians are encouraged to have their say during Safe Work Australia’s review of the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Laws.
Electrical Safety Week 2025
The first week of September in the Northern Territory is Electrical Safety Week. This year, NT WorkSafe is urging Territorians to think about lithium-ion battery safety.
Crowd Control Barriers not appropriate for Edge Protection
WorkSafe Inspectors have identified a concerning trend of crowd control barriers being used as edge protection on construction sites. While it is encouraging worksites are attempting to manage the risk of falls, the barriers found by the Inspector’s did not meet the requirements for providing adequate fall prevention when placed on a live edge.
New Executive Director appointed for NT WorkSafe
Following a national recruitment process, Mr Grant Hastie has been appointed as the new Executive Director for NT WorkSafe, starting on 25 August 2025.