by Marc Ring | Mar 18, 2024 | Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
In the past 10 years, incidents relating to livestock and bulk rural transport have cost over $24 million in workers compensation claims with 217,000 hours of lost time injuries. Many of these incidents/injuries have occurred when the vehicle is not being driven....
by ABILITY GROUP | Feb 19, 2024 | Claim management, Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Managing Psychosocial Hazards
In recent years, Australia has witnessed a concerning surge in workers’ compensation claims related to mental health issues. This trend highlights rising mental health awareness and the need for strong workplace support systems. We delve into the factors...
by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 25, 2023 | Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
October is National Safe Work month so why not jump on board and host a ‘SafeTea’ chat this October. Each year Safe Work Australia runs a national campaign to promote & raise awareness around WHS in the workplace, this year they are calling it the...
by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 18, 2023 | Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW have launched a cross-border blitz targeting falls from heights and silica exposure. In NSW construction sites, falls from heights have been the number one cause of traumatic fatalities. In August, proactive inspections in VIC and...
by Marc Ring | Aug 21, 2023 | Human Resources, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
Businesses are faced with numerous different risks, yet anticipating and effectively managing their people risks is critical to building trust inside and outside of your business. With such risks posing major threats, effective risk management becomes a business...
