Media Releases
NT WorkSafe engages small farms through new safety campaign
WorkSafe Inspectors have been visiting vegetable growers in the Top End rural area over the past few weeks with a new information and advice campaign focused on worker induction, first aid and emergency response.
Work Health Authority stepping down from role
The Northern Territory’s Work Health Authority, Ms Peggy Cheong is stepping down from the role after leading NT WorkSafe for over two years.
Darwin construction company convicted and fined over 2020 workplace death, appeals verdict
The Northern Territory Supreme Court will hear an appeal from Darwin Construction Company Kalidonis NT Pty Ltd, after the Darwin Local Court convicted and fined the construction company over the death of 50-year-old worker Mr Paul Leach who was working on the barge landing upgrades in Maningrida.
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.
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.
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.