News
Don’t risk your home or the safety of your family, always use a licensed electrician
If you need an electrician and you’re tempted by those Facebook posts advertising cheap electrical work, stop and ask yourself, is saving a few bucks worth risking your home or life if the person isn’t licensed?
Call for nominations - Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Advisory Council
The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice invites nominations for the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Advisory Council.
Safety and monsters - practical and relevant case studies for territory business
The 7th annual NT WHS symposium will be held at the Charles Darwin University, Casuarina Campus on October 25 and 26.
Best practice review of workplace health and safety in the NT
On 5 May 2018, the Northern Territory Government announced a best practice review into workplace health and safety in the NT.
Entry permit validity after amalgamation of three unions
The Fair Work Commission has approved the amalgamation of three unions.
Review of the model WHS laws
Public consultation to explore how the model work health and safety (WHS) laws are working in practice is now open.
Northern Territory Public Sector (NTPS) Workers’ Compensation Claims Management
Gallagher Bassett (GB) has recently been appointed for the provision of NTPS workers’ compensation claims management.
Darwin office relocating
The NT WorkSafe Darwin office is relocating to Building 3, Darwin Corporate Park on Tuesday 2 May. The new office is located at 631 Stuart Highway, in Berrimah and is centrally located for the greater Darwin area.
New system for labelling of hazardous chemicals
In 2017, there will be changes to the way hazardous chemicals used in workplaces are labelled. The Globally Harmonised System (GHS) of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, which was adopted in Australia in 2012, will come into full effect in the Northern Territory and other Australian states from 1 January 2017.
Product Safety Recall - Smeg built-in barbeques
A safety recall has been issued for Smeg built-in barbeque models BIBQ1205AF and BIBQ1205AH purchased after 26 July 2013.