Eye Strain Prevention
If you are reading this, there is a high chance you work on a computer for a large amount of your day. If you don’t, there is still a high chance you are looking at a screen for some part for your day.
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Keeping Your WHS Policies Compliant
Keeping your WHS Policies compliant is an important reponsibility of every business. Woolworths has paid $231,000 in compensation after a former worker was successful in an appeal for an aggravation of a pre-existing degenerative shoulder injury. Despite the comprehensive policies & systems of work in place, the court found Woolworths to be liable as these systems were poorly implemented.
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WHS Policies Alone Is Not Enough
Despite having comprehensive policies & systems of work, the court found Woolworths had poorly implemented & were therefore liable for the aggravation of a pre-existing degenerative shoulder injury of an ex-employee.
Early Intervention Benefits
Early intervention practices can foster a happy & healthy workplace. Responding early to incidents or situations, can help prevent workers from becoming ill, taking long-term sick leave or submitting a workers compensation claim. Policies & procedures also play an important role.
Reducing Manual Handling Injuries
Hazardous manual tasks are the most common causes of workplace injuries with 29% of injuries at work relating to manual handling. We wanted to provide businesses with some key tips that can help you reduce the likelihood of injuries in your workplace.
Workplace Incidents During Public Holidays
With the Easter & ANZAC day public holidays having recently past, businesses that operate during public holidays want to know what to do when they have workplace incidents or injuries given many of the required supporting businesses are closed on Public Holidays?
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