by ABILITY GROUP | Mar 16, 2023 | Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
Under Work Health & Safety (WHS) legislation, a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) has a primary duty of care to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health & safety of workers. A crane company found guilty was fined $400,000 by WorkSafe Victoria due to the business’ significant departure from the duty owed resulting in a death & worker injuries. This tragic situation is an important reminder for all businesses to ensure they comply with WHS requirements.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Feb 20, 2023 | Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
The impact of a death at work is devastating for everyone and nobody expects to say good bye to a loved one in the morning as they leave for work, to then find out they were fatally injured at work and will never return home. WHS Plans play a critical role in preventing workplace injuries or deaths.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Feb 13, 2023 | Uncategorized, Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
Worker fatigue can impact all businesses. Certain sectors or those utilising shift work are at higher risk. Fatigue is more than feeling tired & drowsy. It is a state of mental and/or physical exhaustion that reduces a person’s ability to perform work safely & effectively. ? (more…)
by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 26, 2022 | Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
WorkSafe has issued a safety alert to remind businesses of their obligations to protect their workers and prevent injuries that could occur from falls from roofs and other dangerous heights. Managing roof injury risks is an important responsibility for many businesses & key steps can reduce hazards, risks, injuries & costs.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 12, 2022 | Hazardous Manual Tasks, Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
According to Safework, exposure to chemicals is 100% preventable. Reducing exposure to hazardous chemicals at work is essential to creating a healthy, safe & productive workplace. It is also a key focus area in the Work Health & Safety Roadmap 2022. Workers that were exposed to hazardous chemicals has recent resulted in the conviction and company fine of $110,000.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Oct 18, 2021 | Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Work Health Program, Workplace safety
Small business owners and sole traders in NSW who have purchased and installed equipment to make their workplace safer, can claim up to $500 via SafeWork NSW scheme. The rebate process is quick and easy, made even via SafeWork NSW short video explaining what is required. Find out more and watch the video below.
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