by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 21, 2026 | Injured Worker, Injury Management, Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
A recent prosecution by SafeWork NSW highlights the significant consequences businesses can face when working-at-heights risks are not adequately managed. A building renovator has been convicted and fined $90,000 after two workers were injured when a garage roof...
by ABILITY GROUP | May 11, 2026 | Hazardous Manual Tasks, Work Health & Safety
A NSW recycling company has been fined $472,500 following a tragic workplace accident in which a worker was fatally injured while attempting to clear a blockage in a green waste grinder. The case highlights the critical importance of workplace safety compliance and...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 28, 2021 | Uncategorized, Work Health & Safety
NSW Construction is under renewed SafeWork focus, with inspectors targeting high?risk hazards such as falls, silica exposure, mobile plant, and mental health. ABILITY GROUP supports employers by helping them meet compliance obligations and protect workers. With...
by Marc Ring | Jan 15, 2018 | Work Health & Safety
Following a recent accident in a NSW café where a man suffered severe burns resulting from a gas cylinder explosion, a Government Ministerial Media Release advises SafeWork will be cracking down on gas appliances and in particular in restaurants. Government Safety...
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...
