Safety + Injury Management Blog

Case Study - Rennie Bros Tree Surgeons

Posted by Recovery Partners on Apr 30, 2017 2:00:00 PM

Recovery Partners and Rennie Bros Tree Surgeons have smashed their safety goals in April, proving to be the ultimate power couple in tackling health and safety issues in the tree lopping industry....

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Industry News: icare Improvements to Service Delivery

Posted by Recovery Partners on Apr 26, 2017 6:00:11 PM
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How to Recruit for your Safety Committee

Posted by Recovery Partners on Apr 26, 2017 2:55:41 PM

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?

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How to Get the Most Out of Safety Training

Posted by Recovery Partners on Apr 18, 2017 1:30:00 PM

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...

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Crucial Safety Compliance Lessons in the Workplace

Posted by Recovery Partners on Apr 11, 2017 11:30:00 AM

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...

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The New Face of Safety Regulations Across the Nation

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

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...

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CGU To Exit NSW Workers’ Comp Scheme Following Changes

Posted by Recovery Partners on Mar 2, 2017 2:06:38 PM

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...

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All You Need to Know About First Aid Rooms

Posted by Recovery Partners on Feb 23, 2017 11:37:06 AM

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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What to do if you have a Dependency at Work

Posted by Recovery Partners on Feb 15, 2017 2:17:24 PM

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...

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Was Mr. Turnbull's Behaviour 'Reasonably Practical'?

Posted by Kelly Brown on Feb 10, 2017 11:18:32 AM

Imagine this. You are sitting in a meeting with all your colleagues. A colleague stands and calls you a "simpering sycophant" and a "parasite".

The oxford dictionary defines a ‘sycophant’ as ‘a...

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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