2025
Best practice review of the model Work Health and Safety laws
Territorians are encouraged to have their say during Safe Work Australia’s review of the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Laws.
Electrical Safety Week 2025
The first week of September in the Northern Territory is Electrical Safety Week. This year, NT WorkSafe is urging Territorians to think about lithium-ion battery safety.
Stay safe, buy smart, and enjoy Territory Day 2025
As fireworks return on Territory Day celebrations, NT WorkSafe encourages everyone to enjoy the night responsibly, follow the rules, and keep safety front of mind.
NT WorkSafe engages future workforce at Central Careers Expo 2025
WorkSafe Inspectors engaged with over 550 students from Years 8 to 12 across the central Australian region at 2025 Central Careers Expo.
Great engagement at the VET Careers Expo
NT WorkSafe staff participated at the VET Careers Expo held at Marrara Indoor Stadium last week and had great engagement from attending students who gained knowledge into their rights and responsibilities in the workplace under Work Health and Safety laws.
Online white card courses not recognised in the NT
NT WorkSafe reminds people planning to work in the construction industry that face-to-face training is required to obtain a Northern Territory general construction induction training card (white card).
Information available for home renovators to manage asbestos risk
Residents in the Palmerston and Rural areas who have home renovation plans over the Easter long weekend should head down to the Palmerston Library’s Information Hub sessions for important information on asbestos.
New resources available to assist with Positive Duty requirements
NT WorkSafe has published new resources to help Persons Conducting a Business and Undertaking (PCBU) to understand and comply with new legal requirements that commenced earlier this year due to changes to the Northern Territory’s Anti-Discrimination laws.
Review of the engineered stone ban – public consultation now open
Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on the operation of the engineered stone ban, which came into effect on 1 July 2024 to help protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica.