by Marc Ring | Sep 12, 2017 | Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
A Victorian business has been fined $1.130 million for failing to ensure employees wore hi-vis PPE. Tragically, whilst working late at night in dark conditions, a worker was struck & killed by a forklift in 2015. Safety Breach Leads to $1M Fine The worker...
by Marc Ring | Sep 6, 2017 | Bullying, Injury Prevention, Occupational Violence
Unfortunately workplace violence accounts for over 9% of Australia’s workers compensation claims. Workplace violence can result in both physical & psychological injuries with the age care industry being more susceptible. Providing workers support and assistance is...
by ABILITY GROUP | Aug 7, 2017 | Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) noted SafeWork Australia data identifies although tradies make up less than one-third of the Australian workforce, tradies account for 51% of serious workers compensation claims. Injuries typically require 5-6 weeks off....
by Marc Ring | Jul 20, 2017 | Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
Did you know that certain state Safety Regulators are cracking down on safety for specific industries? Due to a recent series of serious injuries & fatalities, the industries in focus are Construction in NSW as well as Retail & Transport in WA. NSW –...
by Marc Ring | Jul 12, 2017 | Claim costs, Injured Worker, Injury Management, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
Employees who operate machinery & equipment as part of their job are at risk of major injury if the correct safety precautions are not taken. There are specific laws for working with machinery & equipment. Recent data from SafeWork NSW highlight risks....
