News & Events
Latest amendments to the Work Health and Safety Regulations
Amendments have been made to the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011, which will take effect from 22 December 2023.
Safety alert issued after apprentice falls from roof after electric shock
NT WorkSafe has issued a safety alert reminding electrical contractors and workers of the electrical risks that could exist in ceiling spaces and the requirement to manage the risk of falls.
Butane canister explosion injures kitchen staff
A worker suffered burn injuries last week in Palmerston after a butane gas canister exploded in a kitchen.
New guide on managing heavy vehicle driver fatigue published
NT WorkSafe has published new guidance material on managing the risks of fatigue when driving heavy vehicles.
Worker suffers burns after arc flash incident
Last month, a refrigeration worker suffered arc flash burns while working on an electrical cubicle of a newly installed chiller, which had been imported into Australia.
Work Health and Safety Advisory Council
The Work Health and Safety Advisory Council met on Monday, 20 November 2023, and discussed various items.
20 years since asbestos was banned but the danger still remains
Today is the start of National Asbestos Awareness Week (20-26 November 2023) and Territorians are asked to Think Twice about Asbestos.
Consultation open for managing psychosocial hazards at work code of practice
Consultation is now open on the proposed code of practice for managing psychosocial hazards at work.
Enforceable undertaking accepted to improve safety in local council operations
NT WorkSafe has accepted an enforceable undertaking (EU) from the City of Palmerston over a 2020 near drowning incident of one of its workers.
Charges laid over altercation with Electrical Safety Inspector
NT WorkSafe has charged an individual in Alice Springs over an incident last month, when the individual was involved in an altercation with an Electrical Safety Inspector, who was on the job.