by ABILITY GROUP | Aug 18, 2020 | Manual Handling, Work Health & Safety
Manual handling is a part of everyday work across industries, from stacking shelves to moving equipment. While many assume there is a strict weight limit for lifting, SafeWork Australia clarifies that no legal maximum exists. Instead, workplace safety relies on risk...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 15, 2019 | Bullying, Claim management, Human Resources, Injury Prevention, Occupational Violence
Workplace bullying, a persistent pattern of mistreatment causing physical or emotional harm, is a major driver of employee absence. Workplace Bullying & Claim Management The rate of work-related injuries in Australia is a significant factor in the overall...
by Marc Ring | Nov 10, 2017 | Claim costs, Uncategorized, Workers Compensation
SafeWork Australia has released 2015/16 workers compensation data that shows serious claim costs increased by 30%. It is important for employers to provide a safe workplace & training to help prevent injuries. Data indicated certain age groups & industries are...