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 developed a new strategy to address psychological workplace risks with linkages to the Management of Psychological Hazards Code of Practice.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 15, 2019 | Bullying, Claim management, Human Resources, Injury Prevention, Occupational Violence
A significant contributor to employee absence is workplace bullying. Workplace bullying is reflective of a persistent pattern of mistreatment from others causing either physical or emotional harm, typically through humiliation, verbal and physical means.
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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 important in minimising risk and injuries.
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by Marc Ring | Sep 16, 2016 | Bullying, Claim costs, Claim management, Injured Worker, Mental Health, Occupational Violence, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
Occupational violence is an incident where a worker is physically attacked in the workplace or during work related activities. It also extends to if a worker is threatened in a way that causes them to reasonably believe they are in danger of being physically attacked. With an ageing population, ensuring aged and other care workers are able to cope with the at times aggressive behaviour associated with some types of dementia or disabilities is an important issue for care providers. Recent data shows care workers represent more than 9 percent of NSW workers compensation claims with over 12,000 physical and mental claims made in the recent 3 year period. Addressing workplace bullying and violence be challenging yet SafeWork Australia provide recommendations.
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