Safety + Injury Management Blog

Prevention Versus Protection for Workplace Safety

Posted by Recovery Partners on Mar 23, 2018 1:15:00 PM

As an employer, it is your duty and responsibility to see to it that the health and safety of your employees are taken care of. In Australia, the Work Health and Safety (WHS) forms the basis for the...

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Director Sentenced to Imprisonment for Death of Worker

Posted by Athena Koelmeyer on Mar 21, 2018 10:36:00 AM

The tragic death of a worker on a construction site has resulted in a director sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment for manslaughter and perjury.

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6 Common Questions About Pre-Employments

Posted by Recovery Partners on Mar 19, 2018 3:23:07 PM
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Psychological Injury Claim Process

Posted by Recovery Partners on Mar 14, 2018 4:10:00 PM

Employers are tasked with the responsibility of ensuring that the workplace is safe. However, should an injury occur at the workplace, it is still the duty the employer to follow the stipulated...

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Recruitment Using Psychometric Testing

Posted by Recovery Partners on Mar 13, 2018 1:27:54 PM
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When is a Drug and Alcohol Test Appropriate?

Posted by Recovery Partners on Mar 1, 2018 2:05:00 PM
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Drug and Alcohol Effects In The Workplace

Posted by Recovery Partners on Feb 28, 2018 3:00:00 PM
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Benefits Of Drug & Alcohol Testing

Posted by Recovery Partners on Feb 28, 2018 9:00:00 AM

Workplace drug and alcohol testing is becoming more and more common in Australia. The procedure is governed by workplace health and safety acts and regulations. These acts and regulations refer to...

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Drug Testing: What is Screened?

Posted by Recovery Partners on Feb 27, 2018 1:00:00 PM
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How To Discuss Drug and Alcohol Testing With Staff

Posted by Recovery Partners on Feb 26, 2018 2:00:00 PM

What are employers obligations?

Employers have an obligation to provide a safe work environment, this can be supported by implementing drug and alcohol testing programs. In Australia, drug and...

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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