News & Events
Inaugural Electrical Safety Week starts next week
The inaugural electrical safety week starts next week in the Northern Territory from 4 to 8 September 2023.
Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Advisory Council
The Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Advisory Council (the Council) met on Thursday, 10 August 2023.
The following items were discussed:
Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Advisory Council
The Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Advisory Council (the Council) met on Thursday, 04 May 2023.
The following items were discussed:
Alice Springs arborist charged with reckless conduct over wood chipper incident
NT WorkSafe has charged an Alice Springs arborist over an incident last year when a wood chipper seriously injured a worker.
Warning issued on fire risk to Solar PV systems
NT WorkSafe has issued a Safety Alert warning of the increased risks of fires if DC isolators are not installed correctly and in line with manufacturers’ guidelines.
Asbestos management campaign
NT WorkSafe has commenced a campaign to raise awareness on the asbestos management requirements for commercial buildings built before 2004.
Feedback sought on options to improve WHS incident notification framework
Safe Work Australia is seeking your feedback on potential options to improve the coverage and operation of the incident notification provisions in the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws.
2023 Territory Day fireworks campaign
NT WorkSafe has completed a fireworks safety campaign for this year’s Territory Day.
Warning issued to workplaces using forklifts
NT WorkSafe has issued a Safety Alert warning of the dangers of using fuel-powered (petrol/LPG/Diesel) forklifts in an enclosed or poorly ventilated area.
Electrician lucky to escape arc flash injury
An electrician was lucky to escape serious injury after an arc flash occurred in the electrical sub-board he was working on.