Why is overtime often included in post-13 week calculations for workers’ comp claims?
This question is often asked when LGIS members receive the post-13 week calculation of weekly payments for workers’ compensation claims.
This certainly contributes to organisations feeling unconfident in their systems’ protection, and many unsure their data breech response plan meets requirements.
Here’s what you need to know to keep your council, staff, and community safe.
This question is often asked when LGIS members receive the post-13 week calculation of weekly payments for workers’ compensation claims.
The LGIS member services team comprises of five dedicated account managers with a portfolio of members. This means each member has one account manager – so you know who you’re speaking to and we know your organisation.
Cybercrime is by no means new. But now, attackers are getting even more sophisticated – targeting operational technology (OT) infrastructure. From tampering with production lines to meddling with water treatment plans, these attacks can have grave consequences.
Until now, cybercrime has predominantly encompassed social engineering and ransomware attacks.
Indeed, the recent hacking of one of Australia’s biggest media companies, Nine Entertainment (which disrupted Nine’s systems for approximately 24 hours) bore all the hallmarks of ransomware.
These incidents are essentially privacy breaches, where hackers acquire internal data – such as records, employee information or business secrets. Although they’re messy and costly to remedy, the path of destruction generally ends at the organisation’s front door.
But now, hackers are using software not just designed to steal data, but to infect entire operational systems.
These sophisticated attacks on infrastructure can have significant safety, social, and economic consequences – that extend beyond a business and into the community.
We can see the devastation these attacks pose by looking at some recent examples.
In June 2020, a cybercrime was performed against Israel’s water supply with attackers attempting to increase chlorine levels and poison residents.
Although the attack was unsuccessful, it had the potential to shut down the pump and leave thousands without safe water during a heatwave.
Around the same time, global auto manufacturing giant, Honda, had to close its doors for a day – due to a virus infiltrating its computer networks. Hackers affected its inspection system, a vital tool used to safety-check cars. Production factories in India, Brazil, Turkey, Japan and the US were all impacted.
The types of systems at risk from hacking are diverse.
Essentially, the most vulnerable systems are those where malfunction would create disturbing consequences – such as physical harm, a horrific fire, or environmental destruction.
These include:
Luckily, we haven’t seen these attacks in local governments in Australia yet. However, with the escalation of such crimes internationally, we need to be wary.
Here are the best practices to reduce attacks and protect your local government:
For more information, please contact the risk management services team on 9483 8868 or your regional risk coordinator.
With the introduction of the Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2020 (the Act), there are changes to the workplace health and safety laws in Western Australia – but what does this mean for you?
As we reflect on the year that was, we value your continued membership and we understand that one of the most significant exposures to local government is ensuring long-term reliable access to relevant and tailored risk financing and risk management support.
Hand-arm vibration (HAV) is the vibration transmitted to a person’s hand and arm when using hand-held power tools.
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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.
