by ABILITY GROUP | Aug 5, 2019 | Hazardous Manual Tasks, Manual Handling, Work Health & Safety
Tradies are often celebrated for their toughness, resilience, and hard work. Yet behind the reputation lies a reality: the physical and mental demands of trade work can take a heavy toll. According to workplace health experts, tradies face higher rates of injury, illness, and even suicide compared to many other professions.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 15, 2019 | Bullying, Claim management, Human Resources, Injury Prevention, Occupational Violence
Workplace bullying, a persistent pattern of mistreatment causing physical or emotional harm, is a major driver of employee absence.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 11, 2019 | Health & Wellbeing, Injury 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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by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 5, 2019 | Manual Handling, Work Health & Safety
Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) compliance is more than a legal requirement, it’s a cornerstone of protecting employees and ensuring business sustainability. Non?compliance can lead to costly compensation claims, reputational damage, and reduced productivity. For businesses like those supported by ABILITY GROUP, keeping WHS policies up to date is essential for long?term success.
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by Marc Ring | Jul 1, 2019 | Work Health & Safety
Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) policies are essential for compliance, but policies alone do not guarantee a safe workplace. Many businesses have comprehensive systems on paper, yet fail to implement them effectively.
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by Marc Ring | May 6, 2019 | Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
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.
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