You can be excused if you missed the recent important changes regarding RTW in NSW. At ABILITY GROUP we’ve got this and outline the key changes as well as how these changes impact NSW Category 1 and Category 2 businesses. If this makes no sense to you, then you should read more.
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Recently, SafeWork Australia released a statistical report comparing injury rates between shift workers and non-shift workers spanning a variety of different industries, administered in 2013-2014. The report demonstrates that the injury rate for shift workers is significantly higher (more than twice the rate) when compared to non-shift workers. The increase in the incidence of injury did not span across all shift-working industries. Individuals who operate machinery and drivers had significantly lower rates of injury when compared to their shift-working counterparts in other lines of work. So, what shift workers are at the greatest risk? High-risk shift industries include: manufacturing, hospitality/food services, public administration and trades/labourers.
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Many ask if workplace rehabilitation really works. When managed professionally, it speeds return to work, reduces business impacts, and supports safe, sustainable recovery. At HEALTH ABILITY, accredited allied health providers deliver workplace rehab with a 100% RTW rate, helping NSW businesses access free services for injured workers
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