New Hearing Test Requirements 2025
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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New Return to Work Strategy
To support recovery, the National Return to Work Strategy 2020–2030 has been implemented by Safe Work Australia members. Embedding effective and practical RTW processes is critical within all-sized businesses.
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Zero Tolerance – Fraudster to Repay Compensation
As businesses recover from the pandemic, rising fraudulent claims are straining workers’ compensation systems and diverting support from truly injured workers.
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Jail for Workers Compensation Fraudster
Amid rising pressure on workers comp, a Victorian business owner was jailed for 22 months and fined $350,000 for fraud.
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People Risks
Businesses are faced with numerous different risks, yet anticipating and effectively managing their people risks is critical to building trust inside and outside of your business. With such risks posing major threats, effective risk management becomes a business imperative. What are the common risks Australian businesses should be aware of and address?
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What are Suitable Duties?
It is a common workers’ compensation insurance term often used in the context of workplace injury or illness management. An important part of supporting a worker’s recovery & Return to Work (RTW). Returning a worker to their usual duties after an injury or illness may take time, depending on their condition. This doesn’t, however, mean they are unable to work, though & the identification of appropriate it represents an important RTW process.
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