by Marc Ring | Feb 7, 2014 | Consulting, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
Recent changes relating to Workplace Bullying took effect 1 January 2014 and it is important businesses understand what the changes mean and how they can address workplace bullying. We are seeing an increasing trend of workers compensation mental health and psychological related claims (which are 7-8 times more costly than physical claims) with the majority due to workplace bullying. Early intervention and appropriate internal processes can help minimise risk of such claims and therefore avoid significant premium increases. Management of these types of claims is critical and businesses need to take steps to minimise risk.
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by Marc Ring | Jan 20, 2014 | Consulting, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
Recent research found workers who regularly exercise reap rewards in the work life balance struggle most people face today. The study also found that employees who dedicated time in their day to exercise were more productive, confident, happier and less stressed. Last month we touched on workplace health programs where investing in your people leads to a more engaged workforce who are less likely to make workers compensation claims.
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by Marc Ring | Jan 16, 2014 | Consulting, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
With commitment, New year resolutions are way to make positive changes. In January, many businesses also consider what they can do to improve performance and their workplace. Given the many benefits, implementing a workplace health program can be a great investment to your most valuable asset, your people. A workplace health program is an activity or range of activities that aim to support and promote the health of employees. These can be something simple and low cost, like providing fruit at work or providing opportunities for physical activity at lunchtimes.
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by Marc Ring | Nov 5, 2013 | Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
Work safety around any types of vehicles is always important as accidents occur and the consequences can be catastrophic. Despite the obvious traumatic consequences of fatal accidents, business owners face severe fines. Regrettably a tragic accident resulted in the death of a Sydney man yesterday. The 30 year old man working in a Horsley Road, Milperra, facility was fatally injured after being hit in the head by a large magnet that was attached to a crane. NSW WorkCover inspectors attended the site and have launched an investigation.
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by Marc Ring | Nov 1, 2013 | Consulting, Workers Compensation
Yesterday NSW WorkCover made an important announcement that will delivery premium reductions for 72% of the WorkCover Scheme industries. From 31 December 2013, the 376 NSW business industries that have continued to demonstrate improved safety and return to work performance, will on average receive a 5% rate reduction. These changes are a timely reminder of benefits businesses can receive for investing in workers compensation and return to work services.
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New Workers Compensation Reductions