Safety + Injury Management Blog

Tips for stretching to avoid injury

Posted by Sample HubSpot User on Aug 9, 2016 3:28:54 PM

We know that workplace stretching programs can improve flexibility and prevent or reduce the costs associated with work-related musculoskeletal injuries. For these programs to deliver maximum...

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Workplace incident reporting

Posted by Sample HubSpot User on Aug 9, 2016 3:20:32 PM

Did you know that the Commonwealth’s Work Health and Safety Act 2011 requires that certain serious workplace incidents and injuries be reported to regulators? This applies to any person in the...

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Shine a light on workplace hazards

Posted by Sample HubSpot User on Aug 9, 2016 3:09:31 PM

Ensuring that workplace safety is at the core of your workplace culture is an effective way to help reduce injuries. By making everyone responsible for safety at work, you can shift the ownership of...

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Getting injured employees back to work faster

Posted by Sample HubSpot User on Aug 9, 2016 3:05:42 PM

Even when you’ve ticked all of the boxes when it comes to identifying and reporting workplace hazards, injuries sometimes still occur. It's important for injured employees to get back to work as...

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Study finds premiums drop and injured workers suffer

Posted by Sample HubSpot User on Aug 9, 2016 3:01:47 PM

The Centre for Workforce Futures at Macquarie University recently announced the results of a study that showed that while NSW workers' compensation premiums have dropped by 17%, around 20,000 workers...

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Workplace Noticeboard Requirements

Posted by Recovery Partners on Aug 9, 2016 2:46:35 PM

Noticeboards are a great communication tool but did you know that some states require specific information to be displayed in the workplace. Are you complying with these requirements? To help you...

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What Is The Difference Between “Hazard” And “Risk”?

Posted by Recovery Partners on Aug 8, 2016 9:52:00 PM

We often get asked about what the difference is between a “hazard” and a “risk”? Often it is felt that the two terms mean the same thing. With the new WHS laws it is important for your business to...

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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