It’s a normal thing to stretch before you go for a run or before you start a game. People are aware of the benefits and reasons to do this. The same benefits from stretching apply in day to day work life. Whether in an office or on a worksite, being “ready” for work can increase productivity and minimise risk of injury. A tailored Workplace Stretching Program can greatly reduce musculoskeletal disorders and work injuries.
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WHS (previously known as OHS)In NSW new Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws replaced the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) laws on 1 January 2012. The new laws (Work Health and Safety Act 2011) will provide greater consistency, certainty and clarity across Australia making it easier to understand your workplace health and safety duties.
The best way to avoid workers compensation claims is to prevent them. Ensuring you have a safe work environment, your employees are adequately trained and appropriate business procedures are in place will help you save money. ABILITY GROUP has WHS experts who are experienced nationally in helping maintain costs at a sustainable level by managing business and financial aspects in harmony with injured employees. (more…)