Media Releases
Charges laid after 1.2 tonne forklift load crushes worker
NT WorkSafe has charged a Darwin steel fabrication business and two of the company officers over a serious incident where a worker was crushed by a bundle of steel weighing over 1.2 tonnes.
Solar installer fined after early guilty plea for putting workers at risk
A solar installer who inadvertently sent evidence to NT WorkSafe of work health and safety breaches despite already facing similar charges from the regulator has been convicted and fined yesterday in the Darwin Local Court after entering early guilty pleas.
Workers undertaking high risk training not valid in the Northern Territory
NT WorkSafe is warning businesses and workers to check the accreditation of assessors before paying for high risk work licence training.
Adventure tour company and directors charged over airboat crash
NT WorkSafe has charged a Top End adventure tour company and two directors over an airboat crash that injured eight passengers.
Prepare worksites for the severe weather season
NT WorkSafe reminds businesses to secure worksites as storm activity increases with the onset of the build-up. The cyclone season also officially commences this week on 1 November.
Garden Maintenance Company and worker charged over refuelling fireball
NT WorkSafe has charged a Darwin based Garden Maintenance Company and one of its worker’s over a refuelling incident which resulted in a worker receiving serious burn injuries and the vehicle being refuelled written off.
October is National Safe Work Month
National Safe Work Month, held annually in October, encourages all Territorians and Territory organisations to prioritise work health and safety (WHS) and take action to reduce the number of work-related injuries, illnesses and deaths.
Cattle company commits to spend $200k on safety improvement after serious crush injury
Queensland based cattle company Vermelha Pty Ltd and company director Mr Hoang Diep Nguyen has entered into an enforceable undertaking to spend $200k on safety improvements after being charged over a serious crush injury that resulted in a worker’s arm being amputated.
Construction and maintenance company faces multiple charges after serious motor vehicle incident
A construction and maintenance company has been charged after a young worker driving a work vehicle along Bees Creek Road was involved in a serious motor vehicle incident which injured two pedestrians walking their dogs last year.
Understand the new electrical safety laws during Electrical Safety Week
Electrical Safety Week starts next week to promote the safe use of electricity in the home and the workplace.