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Stress claims surge to $273 million in Victoria
Job-related stress is surging in workplaces across the nation, in Victoria alone there are more than 58 compensation claims for psychological injuries being approved every week. As a result mental disorders have overtaken wounds to
What is Work Health and Safety
What is Workplace health and safety (WHS)? Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), often referred to as Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) involves the assessment and migration of risks that may impact the health, safety
Cyber Bullying requires your Schools attention!
Almost half of Australian parents say Cyber Bullying is their biggest fear for their children, more so than drugs and alcohol. A survey conducted by Telstra, found 40 per cent of Australian parents
Working Alone
Working Alone presents unique challenges for both Employers and Employees. Every year Australians from all industries and workplaces are injured, assaulted, or killed whilst Working Alone. It is essential that all Persons conducting a
Doctors Suffering Workplace Aggression
If you follow RMTO on Facebook you would have seen our post last year on 44% of retail workers experiencing verbal and physical abuse at the hands of shoppers. The Medical Journal of Australia has found
Workers Compensation Statistics Australia
Australian Workers’ Compensation Statistics, 2013–14 NOTE: The most recent report released by Safe Work Australia on Workers Compensation used data from period of 2000-2013 and only includes 'serious claims'. Serious claims are defined as any accepted
Safe Handling of suspicious mail
There are risk associated with handling, sorting and delivering mail for your workplace or organisation. Workers should remain vigilant and cautious at all times. It is important to remember that all mail handling risks
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