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NT WorkSafe program ensuring quality rooftop solar installations
Territory homeowners are embracing renewable energy, with a boom in the installation of rooftop solar (Solar PV) systems. Over the past five years, the total number of Solar PV systems in the Northern Territory has increased by 248%, with the Northern Territory the only jurisdiction where the number of Solar PV installations continues to increase annually.
Enforceable Undertaking - Northline
NT WorkSafe has accepted an enforceable undertaking by the Trustee for the Northline Unit Trust (Northline), over an incident in April 2014, when a customer was severely injured by falling freight while a truck was being unloaded at the Gunbalanya service station.
Enforceable Undertaking - Kalidonis Pty Ltd
NT WorkSafe has accepted an enforceable undertaking by Kalidonis Pty Ltd over a 2014 incident which allegedly exposed its employees to asbestos.
Enforceable Undertaking - Alcan Gove Pty Ltd
NT WorkSafe has accepted an enforceable undertaking by Alcan Gove Pty Ltd, following a fatality of a worker at its site in 2014.
Rural power pole warning
Residents of Darwin's rural area are being urged to make sure their meter poles are holding up against the wet season.
Safety in the croc industry highlighted in national seminar series
A Northern Territory film on safety in the crocodile industry will close a month long series of online safety seminars which has run as part of national Safe Work Month.
Poison canister warning
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has issued a media release warning members of the public of the potential dangers posed by toxic canisters that have been reported washing up on Australian beaches.
Public comment - Proposed amendments to Work Health and Safety
Northern Territory businesses and workers are encouraged to have their say on proposed amendments to the Work Health and Safety legislation with the public comment period starting today.
Community safety is top priority for Territory Day
In the lead up to 2015 Territory Day, it has been announced that there will be an increase in the fines for people caught illegally possessing fireworks.
Safety Reminder - Electrocution risk for DIY repairs
NT WorkSafe has issued a safety alert reminding residents carrying out repairs or maintenance in their homes not to carry out electrical work unless they are appropriately licenced.