It is necessary in providing services to your community – whether through road maintenance, working in parks and garden, workshops and depots, or in libraries and leisure centres.
Using plant and equipment brings with it risk, and if not properly managed can lead to serious injuries.
To minimise the risks associated with plant and equipment, you can follow these simple and practical steps:
Before 2020 hit us with a curve ball, workplace mental health was already a significant issue for WA local governments. COVID-19 and the challenges of 2020 have compounded existing issues and the topics of mental health, stress management, and resilience are more pressing than ever for local government leaders, people, and risk managers.
In today’s day and age, cybersecurity is important to us all because it encompasses everything that relates to the protection of our sensitive data.
The LGIS health and wellbeing program is designed to assist members in creating a healthier workplace, improving awareness of health issues, lowering risk factors, and improving workers’ safety performance.
Since 2019, there have been 140 claims relating to plant access and egress Scheme wide – one of which included a finger amputation.
To combat errors when accessing and egressing, and protect local government workers from risk of injury when performing this task, LGIS regional risk coordinator Chris Gilmour worked with members in the Great Eastern Wheatbelt region to implement procedures for the many different types of plant utilised by local governments.
The safe work procedures include:
Since implementation, injuries have reduced significantly, and cost along with them.
For more information on the safe work procedures on plant access and egress, please contact the LGIS risk and governance team on 9483 8865 or your regional risk coordinator.
We are pleased to announce the continued transition of LGIS fleet protection across from traditional insurance placements to Scheme protection arrangements.
With limits on international travel boosting tourism within WA, it is essential to consider
public safety at local government facilities, places, and spaces.
Asbestos is a fibrous, naturally occurring mineral that was once used extensively due to being lightweight and resistant to high temperatures, electricity, and chemical corrosion.
LGIS is the unifying name for the dedicated suite of risk financing and management services for WA local governments, established by the WA Local Government Association in conjunction with JLT Public Sector (part of the Marsh group of companies). LGIS is managed by JLT Public Sector (ABN 69 009 098 864 AFS Licence 226827).
Risk Matters, via this website, is designed to keep members, their staff and elected members informed on topical risk management and insurance issues and LGIS programs and services.
