Media Releases
Safety switch: do you have one, and does it work?
Electrical Safety Week runs from 7 to 11 September, with Territorians encouraged to check their switchboard and test their safety switch.
Safety alert issued after road trench plate crushes and amputated worker’s thumb
NT WorkSafe has issued a Safety Alert is to highlight the dangers of using improvised lifting techniques with an excavator’s dipper arm to move heavy objects.
High-calibre speakers headline National Safe Work Month
NT WorkSafe brings a high-calibre lineup of speakers to this year’s National Safe Work Month NT events in October.
Nominations invited for the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Advisory Council
The Attorney-General invites nominations for the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Advisory Council to keep the operation of the Return to Work Act 1986 under review.
Supermarket chain charged after serious forklift incident
NT WorkSafe has charged a national supermarket chain after a company forklift was involved in a collision with a motorcycle where the rider sustained serious injuries.
Celebrate safely this Territory Day
With Territorians preparing to celebrate the anniversary of Self-Government on Wednesday, NT WorkSafe reminds those intending to purchase fireworks to comply with all relevant requirements and always prioritise safety.
Business owner fined after search nets illegal fireworks
NT WorkSafe has fined a Darwin business owner $5,844 after searching a commercial premises in July last year.
Aboriginal Corporation faces WHS charges over rollover incidents
NT WorkSafe has charged a Central Australian Aboriginal Corporation in relation to two rollover incidents that injured two workers and killed a third.
Health organisation charged over patient’s death
NT WorkSafe has charged a Territory health organisation over the death of a patient who was in the organisation’s care.
Changes to the Electrical Safety Regulations
Amendments are being considered to Part 8 of the Electrical Safety Regulations 2024.