The 3 most common ways people get injured at work In the busyness of daily work, it’s easy to forget that a number of risks exist in every workplace and there is always a chance that you could sustain an injury when doing your job. A report from Safe Work Australia identifies three of the
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Getting an Independent Medical Opinion for Workers Compensation If and when there comes a time you are injured at work and you’re considering making a claim for workers compensation, it may be necessary to seek an independent medical opinion. There are several reasons you may seek a medical expert opinion, such as your legal representative
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Are You an Employee or a Contractor at Work? Getting the terminology right about your work status as an employee or a contractor is vital in order for you to meet the correct tax and insurance requirements. There is no definitive black and white rule as to whether you will be a worker or contractor
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Stress in the Workplace: It’s Time to Manage It Often when there is a consideration of workplace health and safety measures in Australia, people tend to think about ensuring a workplace where the possibility of physical injury is minimised. However, what is often missed in thought is the duty of an employer and an employee
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Return to Work After an Injury On Your Terms For anyone that has ever been injured and had to take a significant period off work to recover, there comes a time when you have to decide a date for returning to work. There will inevitably be a determination from your treating general practitioner (GP) that
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Common Hazards in the Workplace You probably understand the huge costs of many workplace health and safety hazards. By taking the appropriate precautions, it is possible to prevent many of these hazards. There is no denying that some hazards are less likely to be an issue in the workplace you provide than in other workplaces.
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