by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 11, 2022 | Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
Under Work Health & Safety Act, Platforms (deemed a PCBU) must ensure risks are eliminated or controlled, includes features of the app or the delivery process that can create a risk to rider/drivers health and safety. From 1 July 2022, in keeping food delivery riders safe, they must be provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to do their job safely.
Under Work Health & Safety Act, Platforms (deemed a PCBU) must ensure risks are eliminated or controlled, includes features of the app or the delivery process that can create a risk to rider/drivers health and safety.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Jun 20, 2022 | Workers Compensation
NSW Parliament recently approved changes to workers compensation and motor accidents legislation to provide greater support to volunteers, children of those involved in fatal workplace accidents and road users. Customer Service and Digital Government Minister Victor Dominello believes the changes are important step forward.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Jun 13, 2022 | Injury Management, Work Health & Safety
The New South Wales government has recently reminded employers to ensure that young workers get “extra support” to carry out their tasks “correctly and safely.”
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by ABILITY GROUP | Jun 6, 2022 | Workers Compensation
The wearable technology study was implemented to look at innovations that enable positive healthy workplace cultures and systems to support a reduction in injuries in the workplace.
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by ABILITY GROUP | May 23, 2022 | Workers Compensation
In 2021, SIRA developed the workers compensation guidelines for the approval of hearing services providers. This framework, if approved, aims to help hearing service providers support workers by delivering better treatment services and achieve better outcomes for employees with work-related hearing loss.
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by ABILITY GROUP | May 16, 2022 | Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Workers Compensation
Evidence shows that better return to work outcomes result from a tailored, person-centred approach. A person-centred approach to recovery and return to work (RTW) improves employer engagement and RTW outcomes. A worker that is involved in planning and decision making helps them to take ownership of their recovery.
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