by Marc Ring | Feb 5, 2024 | Premium, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
A multifaceted approach is required for Workers Compensation Premium Reduction Strategies to be effective in reducing workers’ compensation premiums. Each Australian State/Territory has different legislation and premium formulae however the overarching approach remains the same – organisations must focus on improving workplace safety, reducing the risk of injuries and effectively managing claims. We identify and explore 10 Workers Compensation Premium Reduction Strategies organisations can utilise to help reduce workers compensation premiums.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Jan 7, 2024 | Injury Management, Workers Compensation
The Return to Work Process following an injury can often be daunting for everyone involved. So what can be done to help minimise risks and make the process as smooth as possible?
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by ABILITY GROUP | Nov 12, 2023 | Injury Management, Premium, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
As the end of the year draws closer businesses often have workplace celebrations or parties. Christmas parties, or any business social functions for that matter, can quickly turn from celebration to litigation if not managed carefully.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Nov 6, 2023 | Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
To help prevent hearing loss in the workplace, employers must provide hearing tests to workers who frequently use hearing protection to control noise that exceeds the exposure standard.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Oct 2, 2023 | Workers Compensation
The National Return to Work Strategy 2020-2030 has been implemented by Safework Australia members to help workers Return to Work (RTW), or to stay at work while recovering from their work-related injury or illness. Embedding effective and practical RTW processes is critical within all-sized businesses.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 4, 2023 | Investigations, Workers Compensation
In a time when a lot of businesses are still recovering from the pandemic, fraudulent claims have been on the rise. These behaviours threaten the integrity of workers compensation schemes, taking money and resources away from genuinely injured workers who depend on them for their livelihoods.
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