by Marc Ring | Sep 12, 2017 | Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
A Victorian business has been fined $1.130 million for failing to ensure employees wore hi-vis PPE. Tragically, whilst working late at night in dark conditions, a worker was struck & killed by a forklift in 2015. Safety Breach Leads to $1M Fine The worker...
by Marc Ring | Sep 6, 2017 | Bullying, Injury Prevention, Occupational Violence
Unfortunately workplace violence accounts for over 9% of Australia’s workers compensation claims. Workplace violence can result in both physical & psychological injuries with the age care industry being more susceptible. Providing workers support and assistance is...
by Marc Ring | Aug 23, 2017 | Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
A Sydney concrete pumping company has been fined $375,000 after a tragic workplace incident that resulted in the death of a worker. The NSW District Court handed down the penalty following a fatal accident involving an unsecured hose, which caused fatal head injuries...
by ABILITY GROUP | Aug 7, 2017 | Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) noted SafeWork Australia data identifies although tradies make up less than one-third of the Australian workforce, tradies account for 51% of serious workers compensation claims. Injuries typically require 5-6 weeks off....
by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 26, 2017 | Work Health & Safety
A construction safety blitz has revealed many construction businesses aren’t meeting their safety obligations under current WHS legislation. SafeWork’s message is construction businesses need to do better when it comes to the safety of their workers....
by Marc Ring | Jul 20, 2017 | Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
Did you know that certain state Safety Regulators are cracking down on safety for specific industries? Due to a recent series of serious injuries & fatalities, the industries in focus are Construction in NSW as well as Retail & Transport in WA. NSW –...
