by Marc Ring | May 6, 2019 | Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
Early intervention practices can foster a happy & healthy workplace. Responding early to incidents or situations, can help prevent workers from becoming ill, taking long-term sick leave or submitting a workers compensation claim. Policies & procedures also...
by Marc Ring | Apr 3, 2019 | Work Health & Safety
Many people don’t realise you can be fined $20,000 (as an individual) & $100,000 (as a business) for not consulting with workers, contractors, etc regarding WHS. In this article we cover simple tips to help make sure you meet your WHS obligations & avoid you...
by Marc Ring | Mar 9, 2018 | Hazardous Manual Tasks, Work Health & Safety
During the last 4 years, more than 145,000 workers have been injured as a result of hazardous manual tasks. WHS legislation specifically defines hazardous manual tasks & businesses are able to take simple steps to minimise risks & provide a safer workplace....
by Marc Ring | Nov 16, 2017 | Work Health & Safety
There are a number of issues employers should consider before introducing drug & alcohol testing into their workplace. First & foremost, an employer must consider if they have a right to drug & alcohol test their workers? HR professionals support...
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...
