Keeping Young Workers Safe
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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Wearable Technologies Study
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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Guidelines for hearing service providers
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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RTW & Person Centred Approach
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. A worker that is involved in planning and decision making helps them to take ownership of their recovery.
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SafeWork NSW – Japanese Encephalitis
Several commercial piggeries had been infected with JEV, mostly in Southern, Western & New England areas of NSW as well as in Queensland, Victoria & South Australia. SafeWork has provided information to assist businesses.
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