Safety + Injury Management Blog

How to Build an Effective Safety Culture

Posted by Recovery Partners on Aug 31, 2017 2:49:36 PM
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How To Be Prepared For WorkSafe Inspections

Posted by Recovery Partners on Aug 25, 2017 10:00:00 AM

WorkSafe can be prompted to do industry inspections based on lost time injury increases. They may choose to undertake a proactive inspection program, making unannounced inspections to identify...

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Common Mistakes in WHS Management

Posted by Recovery Partners on Aug 24, 2017 10:00:00 AM

Working to improve safety standards in the workplace can be quite overwhelming, it is best to be prepared to avoid some of the common mistakes in WHS management.

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What to do if an Employee Tests Positive for Drugs?

Posted by Recovery Partners on Aug 18, 2017 9:28:59 AM

The reason for drug and alcohol screening is to deter workers from abusing alcohol and drugs either in the workplace or before entering the workplace. Testing is also vital in ensuring a safe and...

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Health Risks of Sedentary Work

Posted by Recovery Partners on Aug 10, 2017 4:00:00 PM

With the growth of the knowledge worker as well as increasing demands for efficiency, many workplaces now use technology to deliver productivity savings. This can affect movement for employees as so...

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Case Study: How we helped an injured worker with PTSD return to work

Posted by Recovery Partners on Aug 7, 2017 3:00:00 PM

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How we helped an injured worker with PTSD return to work as soon and safely as possible.

Client Profile:

In November 2016, Mr B, a driver for Lindsay...

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Transition to ISO 45001

Posted by Recovery Partners on Aug 4, 2017 1:30:00 AM

Implementing an Occupational Health & Safety Management System and having it certified can be quite a challenge especially when you consider the many requirements of the ISO 45001 standard. To help...

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Rehabilitation Interventions for Life Insurance Claimants

Posted by Recovery Partners on Jul 27, 2017 1:30:00 PM

In the life insurance sector, rehabilitation procedures are aimed at restoring claimants to their maximal physical, psychological, social and vocational capacity. When appropriately executed, the...

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3 Success Factors for a Life Insurance Claimants Return to Work

Posted by Recovery Partners on Jul 27, 2017 11:00:00 AM

Working provides more than just income. Not only does it give individuals a sense of accomplishment but also in itself offers health benefits. When a person can’t work because of an illness or...

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How is Rehabilitation Different in the Life Insurance Industry?

Posted by Recovery Partners on Jul 26, 2017 5:04:46 PM

Rehabilitation in the life insurance is generally aimed at assisting individuals with incapacitating illnesses and injuries to regain wellness. When effectively implemented, engagement with an...

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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