News & Events
Two workers hospitalised during season’s first heatwave
Two Top End workers have been hospitalised with heat related illnesses mid last month during the Northern Territory’s first heatwave for the 2023 build-up.
Registrations now open for mock trial
Registrations are open for the mock trial being held as part of the Northern Territory’s National Safe Work Month events.
Mine operator fined $487,500 over 2019 Bootu Creek fatality
The Darwin local court has convicted and fined OM (Manganese) Ltd $487,500 (after discount for an early guilty plea) over the 2019 workplace death of a 59-year-old Mine Superintendent at Bootu Creek Mine.
2022-23 key NT work health and safety statistics released
The 2022-23 key work health and safety statistics snapshot for the Northern Territory have been published as part of National Safe Work Month. These statistics report on financial year data compared to calendar year data published by Safe Work Australia last week.
Appeals against record work health and safety fine dismissed
The Supreme Court of the Northern Territory has dismissed appeals over fines imposed for the death of Mr Dwayne Beaumont, who was killed loading an excavator in 2019.
Territory workplaces urged to take part in National Safe Work Month
Northern Territory businesses and workers are encouraged to get involved in National Safe Work Month events in the Territory this October.
New and varied Codes of Practice published
A new Code of Practice has been approved in the Northern Territory under the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011.
Installation requirements for RCD's after 1 May 2023
The Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC) has issued an advisory note regarding the use of 'Type AC' Residual Current Devices.
Reckless conduct charges laid after cattle station worker loses arm
NT WorkSafe has laid reckless conduct charges against a Queensland based cattle company and two of the company’s officers after a worker suffered a serious crush injury to their arm.
Construction industry urged to check validity of work licences
NT WorkSafe urges the construction industry to check the validity of work licences, before allowing workers to perform high risk work.