Keeping Young Workers Safe
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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RTW & Person Centred Approach
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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SafeWork NSW – Japanese Encephalitis
Several commercial piggeries had been infected with JEV, mostly in Southern, Western & New England areas of NSW as well as in Queensland, Victoria & South Australia. SafeWork has provided information to assist businesses.
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Close Contact & Isolation
A welcome relief for many NSW businesses, with close contacts no longer having to quarantine provided they wear a face mask in indoor settings. The pandemic is not over however restrictions can be lifted. Positive cases will still be required to complete the weeklong isolation.
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Supporting an ageing workforce
Creating a healthy and safe workplace will support the health, safety, and wellbeing of workers of all ages. Managing an ageing workforce is becoming an important consideration for all Australian workplaces.
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Recovery from Work Injury
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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