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Fingertips amputated after safety device bypassed on mower
A worker in the Top End has had their fingertips amputated after an incident while operating a self-propelled lawn mower.
Great engagement at the VET Careers Expo
NT WorkSafe staff participated at the VET Careers Expo held at Marrara Indoor Stadium last week and had great engagement from attending students who gained knowledge into their rights and responsibilities in the workplace under Work Health and Safety laws.
Online white card courses not recognised in the NT
NT WorkSafe reminds people planning to work in the construction industry that face-to-face training is required to obtain a Northern Territory general construction induction training card (white card).
NT WorkSafe engages small farms through new safety campaign
WorkSafe Inspectors have been visiting vegetable growers in the Top End rural area over the past few weeks with a new information and advice campaign focused on worker induction, first aid and emergency response.
Work Health Authority stepping down from role
The Northern Territory’s Work Health Authority, Ms Peggy Cheong is stepping down from the role after leading NT WorkSafe for over two years.
Information available for home renovators to manage asbestos risk
Residents in the Palmerston and Rural areas who have home renovation plans over the Easter long weekend should head down to the Palmerston Library’s Information Hub sessions for important information on asbestos.
Requirement to protect PVC cables from polymeric insulation materials
NT WorkSafe reminds the electrical industry, electrical contractors and electrical workers of the requirement to protect PVC cables from contact with polymeric insulating materials such as polystyrene and polyurethane as required by the wiring rules (AS/NZS3000).
Lack of training and not following manufacturer guidelines contributing to incidents involving plant
Four separate incidents have occurred in the last three months involving plant, with a lack of training and not following manufacturer guidelines contributing to all incidents. Three of the incidents resulted in injuries to workers.
New resources available to assist with Positive Duty requirements
NT WorkSafe has published new resources to help Persons Conducting a Business and Undertaking (PCBU) to understand and comply with new legal requirements that commenced earlier this year due to changes to the Northern Territory’s Anti-Discrimination laws.
Darwin construction company convicted and fined over 2020 workplace death, appeals verdict
The Northern Territory Supreme Court will hear an appeal from Darwin Construction Company Kalidonis NT Pty Ltd, after the Darwin Local Court convicted and fined the construction company over the death of 50-year-old worker Mr Paul Leach who was working on the barge landing upgrades in Maningrida.