News & Events
Electrical safety alert issued for component failure in older style meter boxes
NT WorkSafe has issued a safety alert for electrical workers and residents to exercise caution when accessing meter boxes fitted with older style meters.
Improving crane licensing under the model work health and safety laws
Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on detailed proposals to improve crane licensing.
Public encouraged to celebrate safely and buy responsibly this Territory Day!
NT WorkSafe encourages everyone celebrating Territory Day with fireworks to follow the rules and celebrate safely.
Call for nominations – Work Health and Safety Advisory Council
The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice invites nominations for the Work Health and Safety Advisory Council.
Nominations sought for the inaugural Electrical Safety Board
NT WorkSafe is seeking nominations from individuals to join the inaugural Electrical Safety Board.
Workers compensation changes for correctional officers and firefighters
The Return to Work Regulations have been amended making it easier for correctional officers and firefighters to claim workers compensation for specific injuries.
Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Advisory Council
The following communique is for the May 2024 meeting of the Worker's Rehabilitation and Compensation Advisory Council meeting.
Multiple charges laid over fatal central Australian tour bus rollover
NT WorkSafe has laid multiple charges against an Alice Springs tour company Emu Run Tours Pty Ltd (trading as Emu Run Experience), the company director Patrick Joseph Bedford, and the company’s mechanic Ian Matthew Jackson, in relation to the 2022 tour bus crash.
New and varied of Codes of Practice published
New Codes of Practice have been approved in the Northern Territory under the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011.
Have your say on changes to the Northern Territory’s electrical safety laws
The Electricity Safety Regulator within NT WorkSafe is seeking feedback from Territorians on changes to the Northern Territory’s electrical safety laws.