by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 11, 2022 | Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
Under Work Health & Safety Act, Platforms (deemed a PCBU) must ensure risks are eliminated or controlled, includes features of the app or the delivery process that can create a risk to rider/drivers health and safety. From 1 July 2022, in keeping food delivery riders safe, they must be provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to do their job safely.
Under Work Health & Safety Act, Platforms (deemed a PCBU) must ensure risks are eliminated or controlled, includes features of the app or the delivery process that can create a risk to rider/drivers health and safety.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Jun 27, 2022 | Work Health & Safety
In warehouses, factories, shipping yards, freight terminals and other workplaces across Australia, forklifts are used to lift, stack and transfer loads. While forklifts offer a practical materials handling solution for many businesses, each year they continue to be associated with workplace deaths and injuries.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Jun 20, 2022 | Workers Compensation
NSW Parliament recently approved changes to workers compensation and motor accidents legislation to provide greater support to volunteers, children of those involved in fatal workplace accidents and road users. Customer Service and Digital Government Minister Victor Dominello believes the changes are important step forward.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Jun 13, 2022 | Injury Management, Work Health & Safety
The New South Wales government has recently reminded employers to ensure that young workers get “extra support” to carry out their tasks “correctly and safely.”
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by ABILITY GROUP | Jun 6, 2022 | Workers Compensation
The wearable technology study was implemented to look at innovations that enable positive healthy workplace cultures and systems to support a reduction in injuries in the workplace.
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