Air tools leaving industry open to hand-arm vibration claims
02 March, 2016Businesses are being warned that badly maintained air tools which cause hand-arm vibration are leaving industries open to significant damages payouts.
Injured workers can make additional claim under new regulation
03 November, 2015A new regulation will allow injured workers in NSW to make one further claim if their condition significantly deteriorates.
$15.8m bill prompts forklift safety warning
21 October, 2015A forklift safety warning has been issued following revelations more than 1300 accidents costing $15.8m in compensation have occurred over two years in NSW.
New reforms to benefit injured workers
20 October, 2015New reforms for injured workers in NSW have taken effect as of 16 October, including increased lump sums for permanent impairment and changes to weekly benefits and retirement age.
Fit note to support injured workers
23 September, 2015A new 'fit note' initiative to help get sick and injured employees back to work will soon be rolled out in the ACT.
Vic workers comp system in sound financial position
21 September, 2015The workers compensation system in Victoria is in a sound financial position, according to 2014/15 results released by WorkSafe Victoria.
New list of work-related diseases to help with prevention and compensation
02 September, 2015An updated list of diseases and associated work-related exposures has been published to help anyone involved in the prevention or compensation of occupational disease.
Digital tools for workers compensation
06 August, 2015 by Laura ValicWorkers compensation procedures can be a burden to both affected workers and businesses, but digital tools are emerging to help navigate through a complicated system.
Corrs Chambers Westgarth Crisis Covered workplace incident communication tool
04 August, 2015The Crisis Covered communication tool developed by Corrs Chambers Westgarth is a workplace health and safety tool designed to manage legal risks in the event of a workplace incident.
Working safely around vehicles
20 March, 2013WorkCover NSW is urging all businesses and workers to be safe when working with and around vehicles after the fourth worker since June 2012 was killed recently.
Hairdressers reluctant to claim compensation
12 December, 2012According to a recent study, a large number of hairdressers are not claiming workers compensation after suffering from occupational contact dermatitis.
Injured workers to get back on the job sooner
04 October, 2012Minister Greg Pearce has said the NSW workers compensation reform will encourage injured workers to get back to work sooner with financial help.
Fast access to entitlements for redundant Darrell Lea workers
06 September, 2012Hundreds of Australian workers who have lost their jobs at Darrell Lea will have expedited access to assistance for unpaid entitlements following the collapse of the company.
Faster access to entitlements for Hastie Group workers
14 June, 2012More than 2000 Australian workers in NSW, Victoria and Queensland who have lost their jobs at Hastie Group will have expedited access to assistance for unpaid entitlements following the collapse of the companies.
Victorian WorkSafe funds in jeopardy
28 February, 2012Victorian workers’ safety and entitlements are being threatened in an unprecedented move to save a quick buck, at the expense of those who most need the help: the injured.
