Media Releases

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.

Electrical safety alert issued for component failure in older style meter boxes

NT WorkSafe has issued a safety alert for electrical workers and residents to exercise caution when accessing meter boxes fitted with older style meters.

Nominations sought for the inaugural Electrical Safety Board

NT WorkSafe is seeking nominations from individuals to join the inaugural Electrical Safety Board.