In New South Wales, over half a million young people under 25 are part of the workforce, spanning industries from hospitality to construction. Unfortunately, more than 15,000 young workers are injured each year, costing around $60 million in workers’ compensation claims. These figures highlight the urgent need for employers to prioritise safety and provide the right support.
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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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In 2021, SIRA developed the workers compensation guidelines for the approval of hearing services providers. This framework, if approved, aims to help hearing service providers support workers by delivering better treatment services and achieve better outcomes for employees with work-related hearing loss.
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Evidence shows that better return to work outcomes result from a tailored, person-centred approach. A person-centred approach to recovery and return to work (RTW) improves employer engagement and RTW outcomes.
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Japanese Encephalitis (JE) is a rare but serious mosquito?borne disease. SafeWork NSW has issued a safety alert to help employers and workers understand the risks, prevention strategies, and workplace responsibilities. Several commercial piggeries had been infected with JEV, mostly in the southern, western, and New England areas of NSW, as well as in Queensland, Victoria & South Australia. SafeWork has provided information to assist businesses.
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