by ABILITY GROUP | Aug 5, 2019 | Hazardous Manual Tasks, Manual Handling, Work Health & Safety
Tradies are often celebrated for their toughness, resilience, and hard work. Yet behind the reputation lies a reality: the physical and mental demands of trade work can take a heavy toll. According to workplace health experts, tradies face higher rates of injury, illness, and even suicide compared to many other professions.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 26, 2019 | Human Resources
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) announced its compliance and enforcement priorities for the 2019–20 financial year, setting a clear agenda to protect vulnerable workers and ensure businesses meet their workplace obligations. ABILITY GROUP, as specialists in workplace relations, highlighted these priorities to help employers stay compliant and avoid costly penalties
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by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 15, 2019 | Bullying, Claim management, Human Resources, Injury Prevention, Occupational Violence
Workplace bullying, a persistent pattern of mistreatment causing physical or emotional harm, is a major driver of employee absence.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 11, 2019 | Health & Wellbeing, Injury Prevention
If you are reading this, there is a high chance you work on a computer for a large amount of your day. If you don’t, there is still a high chance you are looking at a screen for some part for your day.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 5, 2019 | Manual Handling, Work Health & Safety
Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) compliance is more than a legal requirement, it’s a cornerstone of protecting employees and ensuring business sustainability. Non?compliance can lead to costly compensation claims, reputational damage, and reduced productivity. For businesses like those supported by ABILITY GROUP, keeping WHS policies up to date is essential for long?term success.
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