by Marc Ring | Apr 10, 2017 | Workers Compensation
Safe Work Australia has recently released new statistics that demonstrate Workers Compensation claims have continued to decline over a 15 year period since 2000. Claim frequency relate to males, muscular stress from lifting/handling & slips, trips & falls.
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by Marc Ring | Apr 10, 2017 | Claim management, Injury Management, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
Michael joins our team with extensive injury & claims management, Work Health & Safety (WHS) as well as workplace safety compliance experience. In completing his Bachelor of Commerce, Michael’s understanding of business complements his desire to help people & prevent risks.
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by Marc Ring | Apr 7, 2017 | Work Health & Safety
Safe Work Australia will recognise World Day for Safety & Health at Work & Workers’ Memorial Day on Friday, 28 April 2017. It is crucial employers monitor the health of workers & workplace conditions to prevent illness or injury, & provide information & training.
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by Marc Ring | Mar 27, 2017 | Premium, Reforms, Workers Compensation
From 1st March 2017 all new NSW workers compensation policies are required to be lodged directly to icare via their online portal. Businesses retain an option to select which insurer will manage their claims. Renewing policies from 30 April will transition.
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by Marc Ring | Mar 21, 2017 | Claim costs, Claim management, Success Story, Workers Compensation
The Christmas – New Year period has historically proven to be a busy period for workers compensation. Due to a variety of reasons, we see a higher frequency of claims during this period. Last December and just before Christmas break / public holidays, one of our clients had a psychological claim lodged against them. The worker had been terminated two weeks prior to the claim being lodged.
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