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Reminder about events
As we head towards warmer weather, our community events will begin to ramp up once again.
September 14, 2021
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.
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.
In 2020, LGIS delivered over 9500 hours through the risk management program provided as part of your LGIS membership. This was an increase on 2019 which is a great result given the COVID-19 restrictions placed on the sector, and again shows the importance of the program as risks continue to evolve and emerge.
Local governments regularly use plant and equipment in their day to day operations. 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.
In Western Australia, if an individual’s reputation is tarnished by another who has published untrue statements about that person, the individual with the tarnished reputation may have a cause of action for defamation.
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.
