by Marc Ring | Sep 12, 2017 | Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
A Victorian business has been fined $1.130 million for failing to ensure employees wore hi-vis PPE. Tragically, whilst working late at night in dark conditions, a worker was struck & killed by a forklift in 2015. Safety Breach Leads to $1M Fine The worker...
by Marc Ring | Sep 6, 2017 | Bullying, Injury Prevention, Occupational Violence
Unfortunately workplace violence accounts for over 9% of Australia’s workers compensation claims. Workplace violence can result in both physical & psychological injuries with the age care industry being more susceptible. Providing workers support and assistance is...
by Marc Ring | Aug 23, 2017 | Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
A Sydney concrete pumping company has been fined $375,000 after a tragic workplace incident that resulted in the death of a worker. The NSW District Court handed down the penalty following a fatal accident involving an unsecured hose, which caused fatal head injuries...
by Marc Ring | Aug 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
The NSW workers’ compensation scheme has undergone significant changes in recent years, impacting employers, insurers, and injured workers. ABILITY GROUP has provided updates to help businesses navigate these transitions effectively. Key Changes in Claim Management...
by Marc Ring | Jul 20, 2017 | Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
Did you know that certain state Safety Regulators are cracking down on safety for specific industries? Due to a recent series of serious injuries & fatalities, the industries in focus are Construction in NSW as well as Retail & Transport in WA. NSW –...
