by ABILITY GROUP | Jan 17, 2024 | Injury Prevention, Managing Psychosocial Hazards, Mental Health, Work Health & Safety
Psychosocial hazards can lead to both psychological and physical damage. Generally, psychological injuries arising from work-related factors involve lengthier recovery periods, higher costs and increased time off from work. Under the model WHS laws, a person...
by ABILITY GROUP | Oct 23, 2023 | Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
Australia’s high skin cancer rate means businesses must shield outdoor workers from UV with shade, systems, and PPE. These strategies help create a safer workplace and reduce UV exposure risks. Strategies to Decrease Sun Exposure Protective Clothing: Provide outdoor...
by ABILITY GROUP | Oct 15, 2023 | Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
Working in heat is a hazard that can cause severe health problems for many workers. Regardless of work setting, preparing for these risks is vital with summer approaching and rising temperatures. As outlined by SafeWork, if heat is a hazard in your workplace, the...
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 Marc Ring | Aug 14, 2023 | Work Health & Safety
