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
2008 Territory Day Fireworks
Friday 23 May 2008
There are new 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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