Workplace injuries represent a significant cost to businesses, impacting productivity, morale, employee satisfaction and the bottom line.
When it comes to safe manual handling we often think first about our back, our posture or our knees. Our assessment of technique and what is safe, is typically driven by straight back, bent knees and elbows tucked in. It is common to forget the important role the hands play when handling loads.
The high turnover rate in Australia is costing billions of dollars, but employers can reduce turnover and promote a safe work environment by using job dictionaries to understand the requirements of each role and implement preventive measures.
With a growing gap of $1.1 billion losses in premiums, massive reform is on the horizon for a “fundamentally broken” Victorian Worker’s Compensation scheme.
With a growing gap of $1.1 billion losses in premiums, massive reform is on the horizon for a “fundamentally broken” Victorian Worker’s Compensation scheme.
At EMP Onsite, we know the impact of work on individuals' mental well-being is significant, and how crucial for employers to prioritize mental health in the workplace. There are various workplace elements that can negatively affect the wellbeing of employees causing lasting injury, yet they often go unnoticed.