Safety + Injury Management Blog

Recovery At Work Guide For Injured Workers (NSW)

Posted by Recovery Partners on Oct 21, 2016 1:53:07 PM

The State Insurance Regulation Association (SIRA) (formerly WorkCover NSW) have recently issued this updated guide to provide pro-active information to injured workers.

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Everything You Need To Know About Safety Consultation

Posted by Dina Gouda on Oct 17, 2016 3:45:29 PM

Consultation is the sharing of relevant information about WHS and welfare with workers and other interested parties. It provides workers with a reasonable opportunity to:

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Factsheet: First Aid – Paracetamol

Posted by Recovery Partners on Oct 4, 2016 10:10:00 AM

Medication, including analgesics such as paracetamol and aspirin, should not be included in first aid kits because of their potential to cause adverse health effects in some people including...

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R U OK Day: The Value Of A Simple Conversation

Posted by Recovery Partners on Sep 8, 2016 12:21:03 PM

Did you know that in a week, an average person spends 50 hours behind a screen, and only 6 hours interacting with friends and family? With a huge part of our lives being consumed by technology, it is...

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What You Need To Know About Using Corporate Wellness As A Business Strategy

Posted by Recovery Partners on Sep 1, 2016 10:12:13 PM

'Corporate wellness' is a term that is often strewn across organisational websites, presentations, seminars, and viral YouTube videos. But do you know what actually entails a corporate wellness...

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Life Insurance Commissions

Posted by Nicole Turner on Aug 22, 2016 10:57:19 AM

For Industry Super Australia, the scandal Four Corners revealed around the handling of claims is no surprise. Industry Super Australia chief executive, David Whiteley said, "They are paying...

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How You Can Improve Online Safety After Census Attacks

Posted by Recovery Partners on Aug 10, 2016 3:21:21 PM

With the introduction of an online Census this year, a national dialogue emerged surrounding issues of privacy, security and unwanted surveillance. An article by Anna Johnston published in The...

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Unclear Safety policy means sacked worker is reinstated

Posted by Sample HubSpot User on Aug 9, 2016 4:20:00 PM

The Fair Work Commission recently found that the dismissal of a Sydney bus driver for using his mobile phone while driving was unfair because of the employer’s unclear safety policy.

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Sit To Stand Desks

Posted by Sample HubSpot User on Aug 9, 2016 4:11:58 PM

Although evidence is forever evolving, and can be conflicting at times regarding this topic, its well known that sitting for prolonged periods can be damaging to our health, even if exercise is a...

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The Benefits of an Internal Audit

Posted by Sample HubSpot User on Aug 9, 2016 4:07:19 PM

Running a successful business is no easy task, but there is nothing more satisfying that when it goes well. Building and developing your own successful company is a truly great accomplishment that...

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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