Media Releases
Industrial manslaughter charge for Darwin Construction Company
The Northern Territory’s Work Health and Safety Regulator has commenced a prosecution against Kalidonis NT Pty Ltd for Industrial Manslaughter in relation to a death of a worker at Maningrida on 20 March 2020. It is alleged the worker sustained fatal injuries while engaged at work for the company.
Safety alert issued after lithium-ion battery explodes
NT WorkSafe has issued a Safety Alert after being notified that a vehicle had been damaged from a lithium-ion battery explosion.
2020-21 key NT work health and safety statistics
NT WorkSafe has published the 2020-21 key work health and safety statistics for the Northern Territory. The statistics provide information on the workers compensation claims made in the Northern Territory, including information on work related fatalities that occurred in that period currently under investigation.
Safety alert issued after lightning strike fatality of seasonal worker
NT WorkSafe has issued an important Safety Alert reminding businesses and workers of the risks associated with lightning strikes.
Media Statement - Lightning Strike Incident
NT WorkSafe has commenced enquiries after receiving notification on Tuesday 23 November that a worker being injured from a lightning strike incident.
Amusement ride operator is guilty over 2019 Freds Pass Show crash
The amusement ride operator of the Octopus Ride which malfunctioned and crashed in 2019, injuring two passengers, was convicted and given a total financial penalty of $30,000 in the Northern Territory Local Court in Darwin today.
Safety focus turns to risk of falls in workplaces in Safe Work Month
WorkSafe Inspectors will turn their focus to the risk of falls in workplaces this week as part of their proactive engagement with industry during National Safe Work Month.
Early guilty pleas result in combined penalty of $25,000 over 2019 electric shock incident
A director and two New South Wales based companies involved in operating the now closed Alice in the Territory Resort, were handed a combined penalty of $25,000 yesterday morning in the Northern Territory Local Court in Alice Springs over a 2019 serious electrical shock incident.
October Safe Work Month; the start of a Territory wide push for safer workplaces
October is National Safe Work Month, an opportunity for Territory businesses and workers to focus on improving safety in the workplace.
NT WorkSafe issues first incident information release after three serious crush injuries
NT WorkSafe has issued its first Incident Information Release after three serious crush injuries involving machinery occurred over the last month.