by ABILITY GROUP | Nov 3, 2017 | Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety
On-site physio is designed to treat workplace injuries at the source & is an affordable injury prevention strategy businesses can engage to minimise costs. Assessing contributing work practices, a physio can treat symptoms or injuries & help prevent...
by ABILITY GROUP | Oct 4, 2017 | Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
National Safe Work Month is observed every October and encourages employers, workers, and communities to commit to workplace health and safety. It is a time to reflect on the importance of preventing injuries, illnesses, and fatalities, while reinforcing a culture of...
by ABILITY GROUP | Aug 7, 2017 | Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) noted SafeWork Australia data identifies although tradies make up less than one-third of the Australian workforce, tradies account for 51% of serious workers compensation claims. Injuries typically require 5-6 weeks off....
by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 26, 2017 | Work Health & Safety
A construction safety blitz has revealed many construction businesses aren’t meeting their safety obligations under current WHS legislation. SafeWork’s message is construction businesses need to do better when it comes to the safety of their workers....
by ABILITY GROUP | Feb 13, 2017 | Claim costs, Claim management, Injured Worker, Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
Recently we have been involved with an increased number of fall related incidents. The injuries sustained, & the resulting workers compensation claims, can often be complex & costly. In addition to claim related costs, employers also face material fines for...
