The NSW Code of Practice for Managing Psychosocial Hazards is a key guide for businesses nationwide. Though not mandatory, courts and regulators use it to assess what a PCBU should reasonably know about workplace risks.
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We continue to see workers compensation claims being lodged for bullying and harassment in the workplace. Typically, these claims have stemmed from either formal or informal performance management conversations.
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Mental health, like physical health, is vital to workplace safety.
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Pre-employment Functional Assessments (PEFAs), also known as pre-employment screenings, are evaluations designed to determine whether a candidate is physically and mentally fit to perform the essential tasks of a role. Moreover, when conducted by allied health professionals such as physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, or occupational therapists, these assessments ensure employees are matched to roles that suit their capabilities
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There are currently no laws in Australia that require the COVID-19 vaccination to be mandatory. Employers are not required to enforce their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 despite obvious benefits from being vaccinated. What does it mean for businesses?
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SafeWork Australia recently released its latest comparison data including valuable insights relating to work health & safety (WHS), workers compensation & related aspects. What does this mean for my business? Do I need help?
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