News & Events

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.

Building contractor charged with Industrial Manslaughter committed to trial in the Supreme Court

Judge O’Loughlin in the Darwin Local Court has today committed Mr Craig Williams trading as Rainbow Beach Constructions to stand trial in the NT Supreme Court in relation to one charge under section 34B (Industrial Manslaughter) of the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011.

Helicopter company and director charged with reckless conduct for operating unsafe aircraft

NT WorkSafe has charged commercial helicopter company Helibrook Pty Ltd and company director Mr Matthew Nicholas Wright, with breaches of the Northern Territory’s work health and safety laws over their failures to maintain safe aircraft and allowing the aircraft to be operated when unsafe.

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.

Safety alert issued after apprentice falls from roof after electric shock

NT WorkSafe has issued a safety alert reminding electrical contractors and workers of the electrical risks that could exist in ceiling spaces and the requirement to manage the risk of falls.