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Safety Regulators Crackdown
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...
Machinery & Equipment Dangers
Employees who operate machinery & equipment as part of their job are at risk of major injury if the correct safety precautions are not taken. There are specific laws for working with machinery & equipment. Recent data from SafeWork NSW...
Increasing Workers Claim Fraud
According to a recent article, there has been a significant increase in complaints in relation to workers' compensation claims fraud. Fraudulent claims include claiming for a non-work related injuries, failure to declare information, altering...
Notification Only Changes
Guidelines for Claiming Workers Compensation released by SIRA in 2016, effective 30 June 2017 there will be important changes to Notifications. With NSW insurers now required to contact the injured worker and employer, clarity will be...