It is important to identify warning signs that a claim may be difficult to manage or that an injured worker will remain on weekly payments for a long period of time, possibly until the prescribed amount has been reached.
Conflict in the workplace is almost an inevitable part of working life.
It is common to have disagreement with colleagues due to the fact that you are working with people who have different working preferences, personal values, and working styles.
Aquatic centres have unique risks – along with the usual physical risks like lifting, there are also high-risk processes of managing pool chemicals and moving chlorine, often while the public are utilising the facilities.
Did you know – local government council candidates placing election signage on either Council-owned or -controlled land are required to apply for a permit?
As we head towards warmer weather, our community events will begin to ramp up once again.
A recent court case regarding breaches of workplace safety laws has demonstrated the Courts are looking to hold officers more accountable than ever before.
Manual tasks are performed by all workers within local government, and are classed as physical work activities that can be defined as any activity requiring a person to use their musculoskeletal system.
The Containers for Change initiative incentivises community members to recycle. It encourages the community to collect eligible containers, take them to a collection point, and earn a refund of 10 cents for every container.
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.
Hand-arm vibration (HAV) is the vibration transmitted to a person’s hand and arm when using hand-held power tools.
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.
