by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 9, 2024 | Injury Management, Injury Prevention
A hernia occurs when soft tissues or organs start to protrude through a weakened portion of the muscle or ligament that overlies it. There are several different types of hernias, each named by the location where they are present. The risks of sustaining a hernia arise...
by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 2, 2024 | Injury Prevention
Early intervention and prevention for workplace injuries can foster a happy & healthy workplace. Taking care of the health and well-being of your employees by responding early to incidents or situations, can help to encourage a more efficient recovery whilst...
by Marc Ring | Aug 19, 2024 | Bullying, Health & Wellbeing, Injury Prevention, Managing Psychosocial Hazards, Work Health & Safety
Respect in the workplace is a cornerstone of healthy and productive work environments. In Australia, fostering respect at work has become a significant focus, driven by legislative changes and a growing awareness of the importance of a respectful workplace culture. So...
by Marc Ring | Mar 25, 2024 | Claim management, Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
Based on discussions with clients, the importance of early notification is not as widely known as expected. With workplace injuries, early notification, contact and support typically result in better health and recovery outcomes. Workers are more likely to stay or...
by Marc Ring | Mar 18, 2024 | Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
In the past 10 years, incidents relating to livestock and bulk rural transport have cost over $24 million in workers compensation claims with 217,000 hours of lost time injuries. Many of these incidents/injuries have occurred when the vehicle is not being driven....