News & Events
Public comment – Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica
Northern Territory businesses, industries, workers and interested parties are invited to express their views on the evidence and impact of the options outlined in the Consultation Regulation Impact Statement to manage the risks of respirable crystalline silica at work.
Media Statement - reported Nhulunbuy excavator bucket incident
NT WorkSafe has received a notification that a worker in Nhulunbuy suffered a crush injury to his leg on Wednesday morning.
Important fireworks information for Territory Day
NT WorkSafe urges residents and visitors celebrating with fireworks on Territory Day to do so safely and responsibly.
Workers reminded to not let WorkSafe issued licences expire
NT WorkSafe reminds workers that it is their responsibility to keep their WorkSafe issued licenses current and to not let them expire.
Resignation of the Northern Territory Work Health Authority
The Northern Territory’s Work Health Authority, Mr Bill Esteves has resigned to take up the role of Chief Executive Officer with a Queensland Government owned commercial statutory authority.
Multiple machine operators across the Territory taking down power lines
NT WorkSafe has received a spate of notifications this year involving machine (plant) operators making contact and in the majority of cases bringing down overhead power lines.
2022 Amendments to the Work Health and Safety Regulations
Amendments have been made to the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011, more specifically the regulations dealing with general construction induction training cards or ‘white cards’.
WHSAC Communique December 2021
The Work Health and Safety Advisory Council met on 2 December 2021.
The following items were discussed:
Centralians urged to get gas heaters checked before winter
As the central region gears up for winter, NT WorkSafe reminds residents to ensure that their gas heating appliances are working properly to keep them warm and safe.
Wheelchair users seriously injured in two separate vehicle incidents
NT WorkSafe has been notified of a number of vehicle incidents involving National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) service providers and participants in recent months.