by Marc Ring | Jun 24, 2024 | Injury Prevention, Managing Psychosocial Hazards, Occupational Violence, Work Health & Safety
Psychological risks in the workplace, often referred to as psychosocial hazards, can significantly impact employees’ mental health and overall well-being. These risks stem from how work is organised, social dynamics, and the work environment itself. Identifying and addressing these risks is crucial for maintaining a healthy and productive workforce. The NSW Government has launched a new strategy to tackle psychological risks, aligned with the Code of Practice.
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by Marc Ring | May 6, 2024 | Uncategorized, Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
Forklift safety can be enhanced through collaboration between workers and businesses. Forklifts are widely used in workplaces across Australia, but they are also responsible for numerous deaths and injuries each year, leading to significant financial and human costs. In February 2024, a Victorian company was fined $1.3M for Industrial Manslaughter resulting from a forklift-related death and so we wanted to highlight the importance of forklift safety.
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by Marc Ring | Apr 8, 2024 | Work Health & Safety
Criminal liability in workplace fatalities has long been debated in NSW and across Australia. NSW industrial manslaughter laws hold businesses or individuals accountable for deaths caused by negligent or reckless workplace conduct. The NSW Government is currently reviewing public feedback before taking the next steps.
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by Marc Ring | Mar 25, 2024 | Claim management, Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
Based on discussions with clients, the importance of early notification is not as widely known as expected. With workplace injuries, early notification, contact and support typically result in better health and recovery outcomes. Workers are more likely to stay or return when risks are managed and support starts early.
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by Marc Ring | Mar 18, 2024 | Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
In the past 10 years, incidents relating to livestock and bulk rural transport have cost over $24 million in workers compensation claims with 217,000 hours of lost time injuries. Many of these incidents/injuries have occurred when the vehicle is not being driven. SafeWork targets livestock safety & rural transport.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Mar 11, 2024 | Claim management, Injury Management, Injury Prevention
In the context of workers’ compensation, a pre-existing condition refers to a medical condition or injury that an employee had prior to their employment or that existed before a workplace incident occurred. These conditions can include chronic illnesses, prior injuries, or other health issues that the worker had before the workplace incident.
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