#Duty Of Care
The business travel trends taking flight in 2017
Australian businesses are requiring their employees to travel more – and farther afield – than at any time in the past. This is due to increased globalisation and the distance between Australia and the rest of the world, as well as the vast distances between Australian cities. Despite technological advances that make it easier for workers to […]
How SMEs can prepare for a mobile workforce
Improvements in workplace and personal technology are enabling SMEs to operate with a more mobile workforce. According to IDC, in 2015, more than one third (37%) of the world’s workforce were considered “mobile” or of no fixed location. By 2020, IDC predicts a staggering 73% of the same workforce will be mobile. Most people today […]
6 rules for dealing with workplace accidents
Accidents happen. If one of your employees gets injured, it can have a big impact on your business. Following some simple rules can make all the difference when you have a workers compensation claim.
6 ways to promote a healthy workspace
When you spend 40 hours a week (or more) doing work in a repetitive manner it can become problematic to health, especially the work involves a computer. Here are some basic steps that act as preventative measures against office-induced injuries.
Creating a crash-free culture among mobile workers
Each year there are more than 600,000 road crashes, 200,000 reported injuries and 1,300 people killed. So, for any business with mobile workers, getting drivers home safely each day is a primary goal.
Don’t discriminate: What you need to know about discrimination and equal opportunity laws
Discrimination and equal opportunity laws apply in all parts of Australia, putting the onus on employers to make workplaces free of discrimination, including sexual harassment. How up to date are you on amendments made to the legislation last year? Here’s what every employer needs to know.
New Workplace Health and Safety Laws – are you compliant?
Important new Workplace Health and Safety Laws commenced around Australia on 1 January 2012, and now almost six months on, businesses should take another look at the legislation and ensure they’re complying or risk fines of up to $3 million.
SMBs neglect travelling employees duty of care: study
Businesses are becoming complacent when it comes to their duty of care towards employees required to travel for work, a new study has found.
New WHS legislation – is your business ready?
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) laws are undergoing their biggest overhaul in a generation with the introduction of nationally harmonised legislation in 2012. Here’s what you need to do to get your business ready.
What you need to know about the new Work Health and Safety Act
The NSW Government implemented a number of regulations governing workplace health and safety (WHS) just before Christmas, and legal experts are warning SMBs to pay better attention to the legislation and how it impacts their workplace and workers.
Business positive about incoming workplace safety laws
The majority of managers believe new work health and safety (WHS) laws due to come into force in January 2012 will have a positive impact on their business, a new survey has found.
Avoid a liability hangover from the office Christmas party
Employers should ensure staff have fun at the office Christmas party, but not at the expense of the business’ liability insurance. So here’s some tips for encouraging appropriate behaviour this festive season.
Keep your staff safe this Christmas season
Christmas is just around the corner & no doubt many of you are planning your festive parties. But did you know that headaches, dehydration & alcohol related accidents account for 70 percent of first aid incidents during Christmas events?