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...
by Marc Ring | Oct 21, 2016 | Claim costs, Claim management, Injured Worker, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
Construction is a high?risk industry, with workers routinely facing hazards like heights, heavy machinery, and unstable ground. As the workforce has grown 33% in the past 11 years, strong safety practices are more crucial than ever. Even well?trained workers encounter...
by Marc Ring | Sep 16, 2016 | Bullying, Claim costs, Claim management, Injured Worker, Mental Health, Occupational Violence, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
Occupational violence involves a worker being physically attacked at work or during work?related duties, or being threatened in a way that makes them reasonably fear an attack. As the population ages, care providers face growing challenges supporting staff who deal...
by ABILITY GROUP | Aug 11, 2016 | Claim costs, Claim management, Injured Worker, Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
Occupational asthma is a work-related condition caused by exposure to harmful agents in the workplace. Employers are legally required to inform staff of hazards and ensure a safe environment. Studies show over 40% of workers encounter asthmagens, with farming,...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 25, 2016 | Injured Worker, Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
Irrespective of the size of your business or industry you work in, workplace risks exist. Businesses that adopt a proactive risk management approach will typically minimise workplace risks, injuries and claims. Regrettably accidents do occur and in tragic situations...
by Marc Ring | Jul 22, 2016 | Claim management, Injured Worker, Workers Compensation
The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) is the NSW government organisation responsible for regulating and administering the NSW workers’ compensation system. On 10 July 2016, SIRA undertook several information sessions to introduce the SIRA “Guidelines...
