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Body worn cameras for WorkSafe inspectors
Following a successful trial in 2023, body worn cameras (BWC) now form part of NT WorkSafe inspectors’ operational equipment.
Arborist fined $25,000 after wood chipper incident
An Alice Springs arborist has been convicted and fined $25,000 in the Alice Springs Local Court following an incident where a worker was seriously injured after being struck by the hood of a wood chipper which had detached while the machine was operating.
Free online asbestos awareness training available
The NSW Government is offering a free online asbestos awareness and safety course until 13 June 2024.
International Women’s Day: Women of WorkSafe
In honour of International Women's Day, we recognise two of our remarkable women in NT WorkSafe who recently earned their Diploma of Government in Workplace Inspection.
Workplaces urged to be vigilant of melioidosis
NT WorkSafe is urging all Territory workplaces to be vigilant of melioidosis and ensure their workers are protected from the risks of the disease.
Workplace exposure standard lowered for welding fumes
The new workplace exposure standard for welding fumes (not otherwise classified) takes effect in the Northern Territory from 18 January 2024.
Calling for nominations for the Work Health and Safety Advisory Council
Nominations are opening for a vacancy on the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice’s Work Health and Safety Advisory Council.
Safety alert issued after worker almost crushed to death by forklift load
NT WorkSafe has issued a safety alert highlighting the risk of serious injury or death when using a forklift, especially when exclusion zones are not maintained around operating forklifts.
Safety alert issued on using LP gas cylinder adaptors
NT WorkSafe has issued a safety alert for owners of LP gas appliances that use small portable LP gas cylinders not to use adaptors to connect their gas appliance to the gas cylinder.
Latest amendments to the Work Health and Safety Regulations
Amendments have been made to the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011, which will take effect from 22 December 2023.