Workplace injuries and illnesses can have a serious impact on your health and financial stability. So it’s important to keep workplace injuries to a minimum. In 2023, the Australian Bureau of Statistics released its 2021–22 statistics on work-related injuries in...
Work-related injuries happen every day, even in companies with the best WHS procedures and training. They can happen while you’re at work, travelling to or from your job, on a scheduled break, or just doing your job. When these incidents happen, you may be...
Every business should strive to protect the mental health of its workforce. Unfortunately, some organisations fail to do this, whether due to a toxic culture, dangerous work conditions or some other issue. Read more about what your employer’s duty of care to your...
Workers compensation gives workers access to benefits if they’re injured or become unwell because of their job. The goal is to support the worker to recover and return to work, where possible. However, there are conditions attached to these benefits, including how...
Australia has one of the best work health and safety systems in the world. But, unfortunately, accidents can and do happen in the workplace. Thankfully, workers compensation is there to cover staff who are hurt or become ill due to their work. However, there are many...
It’s now common to see electric scooters (or e-scooters) around our streets. For many people, it’s a quick and easy way to commute to and from work. Unfortunately, this has led to an increase in e-scooter injuries – for riders and pedestrians.Research by the RACQ and...
