We are very proud our entire ABILITY GROUP team is uniting for a great cause by doing Junk Free June. We are raising money to support the Cancer Council Australia & are seeking our clients, partners, family & friends to support us in fundraising for this cause.
Sexual discrimination & harassment is described by the Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW as when someone is “treated unfairly or harassed”. On the back of the recent Me Too media coverage, we look at the impacts in the workplace & resulting claims.
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Forklifts are essential in warehouses, construction sites, and logistics operations, but they also pose serious risks when safety measures are overlooked. SafeWork NSW’s “Take Forking Seriously” campaign highlights the importance of proactive safety practices to reduce injuries and fatalities linked to forklift use
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During the last 4 years, more than 145,000 workers have been injured as a result of hazardous manual tasks. WHS legislation specifically defines hazardous manual tasks & businesses are able to take simple steps to minimise risks & provide a safer workplace.
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Following a recent accident in a NSW café where a man suffered severe burns resulting from a gas cylinder explosion, a Government Ministerial Media Release advises SafeWork will be cracking down on gas appliances and in particular in restaurants.
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There are a number of issues employers should consider before introducing drug & alcohol testing into their workplace. First & foremost, an employer must consider if they have a right to drug & alcohol test their workers? HR professionals support businesses.
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