Incident information release
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.
Workers seriously injured using machinery and power tools (plant)
Three workers have been seriously injured using either machinery or power tools in separate incidents.
Lack of checks leads to asbestos contamination of two homes
Two residential homes have been contaminated with asbestos, after tradesmen inadvertently damaged asbestos containing material (ACM) in the homes.
Commercial establishments urged to check septic tank lids are safe and secure
NT WorkSafe is urging all workplaces across the Territory to urgently check that the septic tank lids on their property are safe and secured. In the last eight months, two children have fallen into septic tanks at separate commercial establishments in the Northern Territory.