A recent WorkSafe Victoria prosecution has highlighted the severe consequences businesses face when they fail to meet their Work Health & Safety (WHS) obligations. A crane company was fined $400,000 after a major safety breach resulted in a worker’s death and multiple injuries. This case serves as a powerful reminder of the legal and moral responsibilities held by every person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU).
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WorkSafe issued a safety alert reminding businesses to protect workers from roof and height-related injuries. Managing roof injury risks is an important responsibility for many businesses & key steps can reduce hazards, risks, injuries & costs.
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Workplace injury recoveries are naturally focused on from a physical lens among injured workers and employers. However, physical injuries are more than meets the eye. A biopsychosocial injury management approach can have positive benefits. SO what does biopsychosocial injury management mean & what are the benefits?
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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.
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Evidence shows an individual recovers from an injury better at work than by remaining at home. Being off work not only impacts your workers health and wellbeing, yet remaining at home can have a negative impact on their financial situation as well as relationships with colleagues, family and friends.
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Road safety is more than just following traffic rules, it’s about protecting lives, preventing accidents, and creating a culture of responsibility on the road. At ABILITY GROUP, we believe that every journey should begin and end safely. Our Road Safety Program is designed to raise awareness, educate communities, and implement practical solutions that reduce risks for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.
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