Workplace Health and Safety Inspectors work with Territorians to improve workplace health and safety outcomes. The inspectors have a key role in implementing NT WorkSafe compliance strategies and can:
  • advise employers and employee of their responsibilities and rights under workplace health and safety legislation;
  • provide practical guidance material on hazard identification and risk management; and
  • promote consultation and representation of employees in workplace health and safety matters.

Workplace Health and Safety Inspectors encourage:
  • commitment from management to a planned approach to, and continuous improvement of, health and safety;
  • effective workplace communication and meaningful employee participation at all levels;
  • control of hazards at their source;
  • appropriate provision of training, information and supervision; and
  • integration of workplace health and safety into broader enterprise systems and practices.