by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 5, 2021 | Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Uncategorized
Due to the recent lockdowns and increasing cases in NSW, more and more people are working from home. It is very important that workers are aware of their work environment and to ensure that healthy work practices are applied at home. Ergonomics is designing a job fit...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jun 14, 2021 | Work Health & Safety
The NSW Code of Practice for Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work provides practical guidance for duty holders in New South Wales. Since 1 July 2026, NSW businesses must comply with an applicable approved Code of Practice or manage the hazard and risk through a...
by ABILITY GROUP | May 3, 2021 | Work Health & Safety
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. Any employee receiving feedback regarding their...
by ABILITY GROUP | Apr 5, 2021 | Mental Health, Work Health & Safety
Mental health, like physical health, is vital to workplace safety. Mental Health Hazards – Psychological injuries are equally important as physical injuries. Recognising and managing workplace psychological risks and hazards should be core for any...
by ABILITY GROUP | Mar 15, 2021 | Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Workers Compensation
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...
by ABILITY GROUP | Mar 8, 2021 | Work Health & Safety
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...
