News & Events
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.
New codes of practice available to help make Territory workplaces safer
Three new Codes of Practice have been approved in the Northern Territory under the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (WHS Act).
Safety alert issued for electrical safety risks after flood damage
NT WorkSafe has issued a safety alert warning of potential electrical failure and fires following the submersion of electrical appliances and accessories during the recent floods.
Media Statement – ICAC investigation relating to NT WorkSafe
NT WorkSafe acknowledges the recommendations made by the Office of the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (NT) in relation to Operation Falcon.
Safety alert issued after worker seriously injured by falling excavator bucket
NT WorkSafe has issued a safety alert after a worker was seriously injured late Wednesday afternoon from a falling excavator bucket at a Darwin construction site.
Garden Maintenance Company fined for refuelling fireball
A Darwin based garden maintenance company was fined $10,000 on 4 December in the Darwin Local Court after a refuelling incident injured one of its workers.
Certificate of compliance no longer required for Like-for-Like electrical replacements in 2026
The Electrical Safety Regulator, removes the requirement to complete and sign a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) as required under section 41 of the Act for ‘like-for-like’ electrical work, commencing 1 January 2026.
Ensure construction sites are secured this school holidays
With the school holidays starting next week, NT WorkSafe is urging construction companies to make site security is a top priority to prevent children from accessing unfinished or unattended worksites.