Media Releases

Warning issued to workplaces using forklifts

NT WorkSafe has issued a Safety Alert warning of the dangers of using fuel-powered (petrol/LPG/Diesel) forklifts in an enclosed or poorly ventilated area.

Amusement ride checks underway to ensure safety at regional shows

NT WorkSafe will be carrying out compliance checks on a range of amusement rides as this year’s show circuit kicks off.

WorkSafe inspectors to trial use of body worn cameras

NT WorkSafe inspectors have commenced a six-month trial of the use of body worn cameras (BWC).

Amusement Ride Operator fails in attempt to challenge infringement notices

A Darwin amusement ride operator who elected to challenge in court, infringement notices issued to him by NT WorkSafe Inspectors has been convicted and fined $5,000 in the Darwin Local Court.

Mining company charged over 2022 electric shock of worker

NT WorkSafe has charged a Darwin based mining company after one of its workers receiving an electric shock at a mine site in the Roper Gulf Region.

Charges laid after Roofing Company elects to challenge fine

A Darwin roofing company will have their day in court after electing to contest an infringement noticed issued by NT WorkSafe.

Civil construction company fined $425k over 2017 INPEX fatality

A Western Australian based civil construction company has been convicted and fined $425k over the death of a worker at the INPEX Onshore LNG Facility in 2017.

New laws and code of practice in place to protect workplace mental health

Effective 1 July 2023, the Northern Territory will implement new work health and safety regulations to address workplace psychosocial hazards.

Equipment hire company and director fined $1,140,000 for excavator death

A Darwin equipment hire company and its director have been fined a total of $1,140,000 today in the Darwin Local Court after Mr Dwayne Beaumont was killed loading an excavator in 2019. Both company and the director entered early guilty plea in court last Friday.

Media Statement - Withdrawal of industrial manslaughter charges

NT WorkSafe reminds all stakeholders that despite the withdrawal of industrial manslaughter charges in the Darwin Local Court yesterday, the prosecution of a Darwin Construction Company and its director for the death of a worker at Maningrida on 20 March 2020 remains active.