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Proposed adoption in 2010 of National Code of Practice for the Prevention of Falls in General Construction, and for National Code of Practice for Precast, Tilt-up and Concrete Elements in Building Construction
Monday 16 November 2009
NT WorkSafe invites comment/feedback on the adoption of the General Falls Code and the Tilt-up Code from those working in the construction industry. More
Health and Safety Alert. Electrical safety - Incorrect installation of Bulk Thermal Insulation around electrical equipment and accessories
Friday 23 October 2009
Employers, workers and contractors must be aware of the potential for fatal electric shock whilst installing foil insulation within roof spaces, and the fire hazard potential caused by incorrectly installing bulk thermal insulation around electrical accessories. More
Health and Safety Alert. Electrical safety - Failure of switchboard mounted electrical protective devices
Tuesday 20 October 2009
This Safety Alert is issued to highlight the potential hazard in remote desert premises of fine windblown dust with the consistency of talcum powder commonly called bull dust invading switchboard mounted electrical protective devices and causing them to fail whilst in an energised state. More
October Industry Updates
Thursday 15 October 2009
Includes Construction, Transport, Electrical, Primary Industry and Mining / Resources. More
Model OHS Laws - Additional Regional Information Sessions
Friday 9 October 2009
NT WorkSafe will be holding additional regional information sessions on the changes to the Northern Territory occupational health and safety (OHS) laws due to the national harmonisation. The presentation being delivered in the information sessions is now available to download. More
NEW NT WorkSafe information bulletin series - Construction Induction Training
Thursday 8 October 2008
03.03 Construction Induction Training - including mutual recognition of interstate induction cards, information for registered training organisations, and the NT Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work. More
Safe Work Australia Week
Wednesday 30 September 2009
In 2008/09 there were over 3300 claims for workplace injuries and six work-related fatalities in the Northern Territory. All Territorians, whether you’re an employer or a worker, are encouraged to get involved and focus on health and safety in the workplace. Workplace safety is everyone’s business. Get Involved. More
Model OHS Laws
Monday 28 September 2009
In July 2008, the Council of Australia Governments agreed to nationally harmonise occupational health and safety (OHS) laws. The model OHS laws, consisting of a model Act, model Regulations and Codes of Practices are to be developed and adopted by all states and territories by 2011.
NT WorkSafe will be conducting a number of information sessions across the Territory. More
Fireworks information
Friday 10 July 2009
Recent changes to the legislation has made it an offence to possess fireworks outside the legislated period - 1 July 2009. Where NT WorkSafe receives a complaint about fireworks NT WorkSafe will in the first instance deliver a warning letter to the suspected household. More
Health and Safety Alert. No seat, no belt, no ride
Tuesday 26 May 2009
There have been a number of deaths and serious injuries resulting from the hazardous practice of riding in the back of vehicles with no fitted seats or restraints. More
Health and Safety Alert. Portable fuel containers - commercial fishing industry
Tuesday 26 May 2009
OHS risk associated with the transport and storage of fuel by commerical fishing vessels should be assessed as HIGH, and employers and those in control of the workplace are required by law to take active steps to control that risk. More
National Youth Week 2009
Friday 27 March 2009
National Youth Week 2009 runs from 28 March to 5 April. NT WorkSafe’s contribution is a radio campaign to raise awareness of the importance of young people communicating their workplace health and safety issues with their supervisor, boss, health and safety representatives or NT WorkSafe. More
Health and Safety Alert. Electrical safety - Accidental use of solid links instead of indoor service fuses
Tuesday 24 March 2009
Power and Water Corporation meter technicians have advised they have recently discovered a number of properties in underground reticulation areas where solid links have accidentally been installed instead of indoor fuses. Solid links are NOT to be used in the Northern Territory. More
National review into model occupational health and safety laws
Wednesday 11 March 2009
NT WorkSafe hosted an opportunity for Northern Territory stakeholders to discuss the review of national OHS Laws with the Chair of the National Review Panel, Robin Stewart Crompton. More
Health and Safety Alert. Collapse of precast concrete elements stored in fabricated racking
Wednesday 11 March 2009
Eleven precast concrete elements (panels) weighing approximately 100 tonnes and stored in a steel rack on a local construction site collapsed on 9 March 2009. More
Health and Safety Alert. Safe handling of Dangerous Goods at Service Stations
Friday 6 March 2009
Safety Alert to remind owners, employers and workers of their obligations under the Dangerous Goods legislation in relation to self-service fuel dispensing units, specifically the filling of portable fuel containers. More
The Conduit - A newsletter from the Electricity Safety Regulator
Friday 13 February 2009
Welcome to the 2009 edition of Conduit, the Electricity Safety Regulator's newsletter. Over the years this publication has been a valuable resource to both electrical contractors and workers. More
Health and Safety Alert. RCD use with portable electrical devices
Monday 12 January 2009
To remind employers, employees and contractors about the potential for fatal electric shock from contact with energised (live) electrical equipment particularly industrial type battery chargers. More
Health and Safety Alert. Electrical safety - Lock-out, tag-out saves lives
Monday 29 December 2008
This Safety Alert is issued to highlight the potential hazard of electrocution whilst engaging in work requiring a lock out procedure to be implemented. Strict adherence to electrical lock out procedures may become lax for a variety of reasons. The acceptance of substandard practices puts workers at an unacceptable level of risk. More
National Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Compliance and Enforcement Policy
Wednesday 24 December 2008
The purpose of the National OHS Compliance and Enforcement Policy is to assist workplace health and safety authorities to adopt a consistent enforcement effort that is effective (in terms of reducing the incidence of work related injury and disease) and efficient in achieving compliance while also maintaining community confidence that the laws are being administered fairly and consistently. More
Global Code of Integrity for Labour Inspection
Wednesday 24 December 2008
The adoption of the Code of Integrity represents a commitment to ensure that people who work for NT WorkSafe will at all times act with professionalism, respect, neutrality and integrity when performing their duties. More
NEW NT WorkSafe information bulletin series
Monday 24 November 2008
19 Public Safety - Use of generators in domestic situations, and 20 Occupational Disease - Melioidosis in the workplace. More
NT WorkSafe Darwin - NEW postal address
Monday 20 October 2008
GPO Box 1722, Darwin NT 0801. More
Health and Safety Alert. Working with modified vehicles - 'bull catchers'
Tuesday 11 November 2008
Many cattle properties throughout the Top End use converted four-wheel-drives known as bull catchers for mustering cattle.
Vehicles that are modified for this purpose are required to meet the requirements of the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2007. More
New Legislation
Friday 27 June 2008
On the 1 July 2008, the new Workplace Health and Safety Act and the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act commence. These two Acts replace the Work Health Act. The new Workplace Health and Safety Act extends coverage of occupational health and safety onto mine sites and mining activities. More
Workers' compensation legislation amended
Tuesday 1 July 2008
Today amendments to the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act commenced. These amendments concern: benefits for prescribed volunteers; the deeming of a claim to be accepted and mediation. More
2009 Territory Day Fireworks
Monday 29 June 2009
There are legislative requirements for Territory Day Fireworks that affect the public, and the wholesale and retail industries. It is illegal to sell fireworks to persons under the age of 18 years. Possession of fireworks outside of Territory Day is an offence. Sale of fireworks to intoxicated persons is prohibited. More
Australian Forum of Explosives Regulators (AFER)
Thursday 3 April 2008
The Australian Forum of Explosives Regulators (AFER) has released the draft Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail, Third Edition (The Australian Explosives Code) for public comment.
NT WorkSafe Workers' Rehabilitation and Compensation Branch NEW 1800 250 713 contact number
Thursday 3 April 2008
GIO Approved
Monday 30 June 2008
NT WorkSafe has approved GIO General Limited to provide workers' compensation insurance to the Northern Territory market as of 30 June 2008. For more information contact Mr Opie Loi, Executive Manager National Underwriting GIO on 02 8121 0940. Four other companies already provide workers' compensation insurance in the Northern Territory. These are Allianz, CGU, QBE and TIO. More
Improving OH&S management in Australian workplaces
Thursday 13 March 2008
Australian and New Zealand Workplace Safety Authorities met in Adelaide on 11 March 2008 to discuss the progress of a range of initiatives to further Occupational Health and Safety management in Australian workplaces. Media release
First annual mesothelioma report released
Friday 29 February 2008
The Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) has released the first annual mesothelioma report: Mesothelioma in Australia Incidence 1982 to 2004, Deaths 1997 to 2005, March 2008. This follows a unanimous agreement in May 2007 to improve the collection and dissemination of information on mesothelioma in Australia. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is almost always caused by previous exposure to asbestos. Media release | Annual Mesotheloima Report
Electrical Safety - New Wiring Rules
AS/NZS3000:2007
Monday 12 November 2007
The new AS/NZS3000:2007 was released on 12 November 2007, replacing AS/NZS3000:2000. It will not become mandatory in the Northern Territory until 12 May 2008 giving time for all electrical workers and electrical contractors to become fully conversant with the standard. Compliance with the new standard is mandatory under the Electrical Reform Act of the Northern Territory. More
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