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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.
Chain snap fatality appeal dismissed
The Supreme Court of the Northern Territory has dismissed the appeals from a Darwin Construction company over the convictions and fine imposed for the death of a 50-year-old Mr Paul Leach, who died working on the Maningrida barge landing upgrades in March of 2020.
Safety alert issued after worker almost killed by 9-inch angle grinder
NT WorkSafe has issued a safety alert warning of the dangers associated with using 9-inch angle grinders after a worker was almost killed earlier this year.
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.
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.