by ABILITY GROUP | Oct 12, 2026 | Hazardous Manual Tasks, Return To Work, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
Employers across New South Wales are entering a new regulatory environment as significant workers’ compensation reforms take effect alongside continued enforcement activity by workplace safety regulators. Recent changes to treatment approval requirements and expanded...
by ABILITY GROUP | May 11, 2026 | Hazardous Manual Tasks, Work Health & Safety
A NSW recycling company has been fined $472,500 following a tragic workplace accident in which a worker was fatally injured while attempting to clear a blockage in a green waste grinder. The case highlights the critical importance of workplace safety compliance and...
by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 12, 2022 | Hazardous Manual Tasks, Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
According to Safework, exposure to chemicals is 100% preventable. Reducing exposure to hazardous chemicals at work is essential to creating a healthy, safe & productive workplace. It is also a key focus area in the Work Health & Safety Roadmap 2022. Workers...
by ABILITY GROUP | Aug 5, 2019 | Hazardous Manual Tasks, Manual Handling, Work Health & Safety
Tradies are often celebrated for their toughness, resilience, and hard work. Yet behind the reputation lies a reality: the physical and mental demands of trade work can take a heavy toll. According to workplace health experts, tradies face higher rates of injury,...
by ABILITY GROUP | May 3, 2019 | Hazardous Manual Tasks, Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Uncategorized
Hazardous manual tasks are the most common causes of workplace injuries with 29% of injuries at work relating to manual handling. We wanted to provide businesses with some key tips that can help you reduce the likelihood of injuries in your workplace. Reducing Manual...
by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 11, 2018 | Hazardous Manual Tasks, Workplace safety
Consequences of breaches and disregard for the safety of workers result in various fines and mandatory measures to correct misconduct. Failing to comply with WHS duties are reflected in 3 different degrees of severity under the WHS Act, depending on their...
