Among the 27 recommendations Mr Lyons made in the review was that the skills of NT WorkSafe personnel to be upgraded.
In his opinion, the Northern Territory's workplace health and safety inspectors required a diploma, up from the current certificate four qualification level. He also said inspector should have industry-specific experience, and specialist inspectors should be considered in high-risk sectors such as mining and construction.
"For example, many inspectors complained of having no, or at least inadequate, initial training and also of being unable to attend relevant vocational courses.
tougher penalties may not solve the problem because someone already died? You need to go to the workplaces and inspect what is going on. Also this is now the 5th story from the NT in under 7 hours ...
If it is found that a company is at fault for a person's death then the person responsible should facing jail time
There should never be a death in the work place. WHS is a facet of every profession and for some jobs should be held in the highest regard by employers