Incident information release
Workers wearing heavy PPE warned to take extra precautions during heatwaves
Two Territory workers wearing heavy personal protective equipment (PPE) have been hospitalised with heat related illnesses in the last three months despite their worksites having adequate systems, facilities and hydration supplies in place to manage heat.
Unsecured septic tanks lids still being found in the Northern Territory despite previous warning
NT WorkSafe is again urging all workplaces across the Territory to check septic tank lids on their property to ensure they are safe and secured. The call extends to organisations that manage or maintain residential properties with septic tanks as part of their business or undertaking.
Territory workers continue to ignore falls from height risks
NT WorkSafe is reminding all businesses and workers of the risks of working at heights, and the requirements to manage those risks.
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.
Butane canister explosion injures kitchen staff
A worker suffered burn injuries last week in Palmerston after a butane gas canister exploded in a kitchen.
Worker suffers burns after arc flash incident
Last month, a refrigeration worker suffered arc flash burns while working on an electrical cubicle of a newly installed chiller, which had been imported into Australia.
Two workers hospitalised during season’s first heatwave
Two Top End workers have been hospitalised with heat related illnesses mid last month during the Northern Territory’s first heatwave for the 2023 build-up.
Electrician lucky to escape arc flash injury
An electrician was lucky to escape serious injury after an arc flash occurred in the electrical sub-board he was working on.
Four workers injured in separate angle grinder incidents
Four separate angle grinder incidents injuring Territory workers have occurred within a five week period.
Worker crushed by falling sliding gate
A worker has received serious crush injuries that required surgery in the final days of 2022.