The aged care sector has over the past three years experienced over 2000 claims, the second most in hospitals in the healthcare and social assistance industry. Most of the injuries result from work...
The aged care sector is one highest ranked in terms of work-related musculoskeletal injury risks in Australia. Among the most common injuries in the workforce is the shoulder injury mostly caused by...
The transportation of goods plays a major role in Australia's national activities. However, this is not without predisposing workers to a hoard of injuries. Among the most common is the shoulder...
The initial assessment in the workplace is a proactive and fundamental practice to enable the management of risks that may predispose employees to injuries. Among the common injuries is the...
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