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Ensure construction sites are secured this school holidays
With the school holidays starting next week, NT WorkSafe is urging construction companies to make site security is a top priority to prevent children from accessing unfinished or unattended worksites.
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.
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.
Social media brag leads to fireworks raid
NT WorkSafe has raided a commercial premise in Darwin and seized illegal fireworks after a Darwin businessman posted a video on social media bragging about his purchase.
Solar installer pleads guilty over altercation with Electrical Safety Inspector
The owner-operator of an Alice Springs Solar company has pleaded guilty over an altercation with an Electrical Safety Inspector.