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Safety Institute of Australia's inaugural NT Occupational Health and Safety Conference
Wednesday 14 July 2010
The Safety Institute of Australia held its inaugural Northern Territory Occupational Health and Safety Conference in Darwin on Friday 21 May. The conference was attended by 160 delegates and covered topics including the pending harmonisation of National OHS Legislation, Chemical Safety, Heat Stress, Compliance Management and Risk Management.
Laurene Hull, Executive Director of NT WorkSafe, provided the key note speech on harmonisation of National OHS Legislation. More
Safety Alert – Pressurising Line Markers
Wednesday 16 June 2010
A Safety Alert has been issued by NT WorkSafe on the use of line makers on sporting fields and ovals. More
2010 Territory Day Fireworks
Monday 31 May 2010
There are legislative requirements for Territory Day Fireworks that affect the wholesale and retail industries. More
Adoption of National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work
Tuesday 11 May 2010
New information bulletin series 10.03 Adoption of National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work. More
National Code of Practice for the Prevention of Falls in General Construction, and National Code of Practice for Precast, Tilt-up and Concrete Elements in Building Construction
Monday 10 May 2009
General Falls Code and Tilt-up Code adopted by the Northern Territory Government in 2010. More
Safety alert - Asbestos gaskets in imported plant
Friday 30 April 2010
A Safety Alert has been issued by WorkSafe WA after items of plant were recently imported into Western Australia and found to contain bonded asbestos gaskets. More
April Industry Updates
Thursday 29 April 2010
Includes Construction, Transport, Electrical, Primary and Resources. More
Mindil Beach Sunset Markets
Wednesday 28 April 2010
Market stall holders are required to comply with worksafe standards for the outdoor use of electrical, fire and gas equipment. NT WorkSafe information bulletins 15.03.05 and 15.03.07 contain information that will assist stall holders to comply with requirements under the Workplace Health and Safety Regulations and Dangerous Goods Regulations. Media release.
Forklift Safety Campaign
Wednesday 28 April 2010
NT WorkSafe will commence a Forklift Safety Campaign on Monday 3 May 2010 and conclude on Friday 28 May 2010. During this time, Workplace Safety Officers will conduct site visits to provide advice and guidance for the management of forklift operations and if required undertake enforcement activities. More
Adoption of the Nationally Consistent Approval Framework for Workplace Rehabilitation Providers
Thursday 22 April 2010
The NT Work Health Authority has implemented the Nationally Consistent Approval Framework for Workplace Rehabilitation Providers (National Framework). More
Electrical safety advice to Employers of electrical Apprentices and Trades Assistants
Tuesday 6 April 2010
Employers are reminded of their electrical safety obligations to their employees and, in particular, to their apprentices and trades assistants under the Electricity Reform Act and Part 4 of the Electricity Reform (Safety and Technical) Regulations. This advice should be read in conjunction with the NT WorkSafe information bulletin 05.02.05 - Ceiling foil insulation risks to licenced electrical workers.
When required to undertake work in ceiling spaces where insulation has been laid on the ceiling structure, licensed electrical contractors, licensed electrical workers, apprentices and trades assistants must take practical steps to manage electrical safety risks . Laurene Hull - Electricity Safety Regulator.
Service Station Safety Campaign
Tuesday 23 March 2010
NT WorkSafe will commence a safety campaign for service stations beginning on Monday 29 March 2010. Areas of focus will include: incident reporting, storage and handling of dangerous goods, emergency procedures and staff training. More
Work Health Act prosecution
Tuesday 16 March 2010
Work Health Act prosecution - Panoy Pty Ltd. More
Electrical safety – Foil ceiling insulation
Friday 12 March 2010
Electrical workers & contractors, tradespersons and householders must be aware of the electrical safety risks associated with ceiling spaces where foil insulation has been laid. See information bulletins 19.03.01 - Householders and tradespersons, 05.02.05 - Licenced electrical workers, and 05.01.05 - Voltmeter measurements.
Safety alert - Asbestos decorative wall tiles
Thursday 25 February 2010
A Safety Alert has been issued by WorkCover NSW on the puchase and use of imported decorative wall tiles from China . More
January Industry Updates
Tuesday 12 January 2010
Includes Construction, Transport, Electrical, Primary Industry and Resources. More
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