Manual handling is a part of everyday work across industries, from stacking shelves to moving equipment. While many assume there is a strict weight limit for lifting, SafeWork Australia clarifies that no legal maximum exists. Instead, workplace safety relies on risk assessments and tailored controls to protect workers from injury
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Working at heights remains one of the most dangerous activities across industries. Without a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS), employers expose workers to serious risks, potential injuries, and significant legal consequences. At ABILITY GROUP, we highlight the importance of compliance and proactive risk management to protect both employees and businesses.
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With COVID-19, several workers in many industries have moved to working from home, meaning most will have had an increase in their sitting times but what are the Health Risks of Sitting for extended periods?
In recent years we have seen a continuing increase in claims being lodged for bullying and harassment. At first glance most of these claims seem to arise from performance management activity, both formal and informal, however this does not always provide a defence against liability.
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In April 2020 the National Cabinet agreed to National COVID-19 Safe Workplace Principles to ensure the safety of all workers during the pandemic. 10 mandatory principles were designed to set WHS expectations for all workplaces to reduce COVID-19 transmission risks. So what's the verdict?
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The National Cabinet has determined that a national WHS guidance on COVID-19 will be developed through Safe Work Australia and is intended to support business to operate safely within the COVID-19 environment.
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