by Marc Ring | Mar 21, 2017 | Claim costs, Claim management, Success Story, Workers Compensation
The Christmas – New Year period has historically proven to be a busy period for workers compensation. Due to a variety of reasons, we see a higher frequency of claims during this period. The worker had been terminated two weeks prior to the claim being lodged....
by Marc Ring | Oct 21, 2016 | Claim costs, Claim management, Injured Worker, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
Construction is a high?risk industry, with workers routinely facing hazards like heights, heavy machinery, and unstable ground. As the workforce has grown 33% in the past 11 years, strong safety practices are more crucial than ever. Even well?trained workers encounter...
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 involves a worker being physically attacked at work or during work?related duties, or being threatened in a way that makes them reasonably fear an attack. As the population ages, care providers face growing challenges supporting staff who deal...
by Marc Ring | Apr 18, 2016 | Work Health & Safety, Work Health Program
A healthy workplace is not only good for your workers, it can also be very beneficial for your business. Implementing Wellness or Work Health Programs that focus on preventative health and lifestyle improvement often lead to greater productivity, less absenteeism,...
by Marc Ring | Mar 18, 2016 | Appeal, Wage Audits, Workers Compensation
With the Easter long weekend approaching and most NSW insurers having finalised renewal premiums, ABILITY GROUP has been assisting clients and brokers with increased enquiries about icare (formerly WorkCover) Wage Audits. If an audit finds under?declared wages,...
