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A common issue our clients have is attracting and retaining good people on the safety committee. We have many clients that do it really well. So what do they do that’s different?
Safety meetings are discussions with employees about safety issues within an organisation. The purpose of these meetings is to keep workers informed about workplace hazards and work-related...
The Work Health and Safety Act provides a framework for protecting the health, safety and welfare of employees in the workplace. Organisations across the country are required to implement safety...
The Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements are rapidly changing and employers are continuously finding themselves needing to adapt to the newer policies. Fall behind and you risk not complying...
It was announced yesterday that CGU has made the decision to exit the NSW Worker’s Compensation Scheme. The exit will take place at the end of 2017, when their current contract expires. CGU’s exit...
A first aid room should be established at the workplace if a risk assessment indicates that it would be difficult to administer appropriate first aid unless a first aid room is provided.
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An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a voluntary program that assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and...
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assessment is an evaluation of a worker's level of functioning in relation to personal care plus recreational and social activities. The process is managed by an...
Injury claims are used by workers recover financial compensation injuries sustained at work. Psychological injuries are among the most common workplace injuries but unlike in physical injuries,...
Disclaimer – these articles are provided to supply general safety information to people responsible for OHS in their organisation. They are general in nature and do not substitute for legal and/or professional advice. We always suggest that organisations obtain information specific to their needs. Additional information can be found at www.workcover.nsw.au