Spring 2020

News

LGIS sponsored Mind Your Health Week at Kalgoorlie-Boulder

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder took strong steps forward in supporting the mental wellbeing of its workforce by expanding the one-day RU OK? Day initiative into a week of presentations, workshops and activities to help staff develop skills and techniques to improve their mental resilience.

Read More »
Ask an Expert

The long and the short of it

With summer on its way, it’s important to focus on appropriate personal protective equipment
to shield workers from the harmful effects of UV rays while maintaining wearer comfort.​

Read More »
Contract risks
News

New principles and standards for insurers

LGIS is currently implementing the
new Principles and Standards released
by WorkCover WA on 1 July, 2020. The Principles and Standards work together – with the Principles outlining the overarching expectations for service delivery in WA, and the Standards prescribing minimum service levels for workers’ compensation providers.

Read More »
News

Why gyms should exercise caution and keep it clean

In June this year, a New South Wales court found a fitness centre liable for more than $500,000 in damages over a messy gym floor. Gym goer Jacqueline Powell (42) was left cleaning up weights following the popular “tradies hour” at Dimensions Health and Fitness Centre in Sydney.

Read More »
News

Coffs Harbour jetty fall

In September 2011, five-year-old Tedmund Polglase fell more than four metres through a jetty railing at Coffs Harbour and sustained “catastrophic injuries” after landing on sand.

Read More »
News

LGIS membership protecting the community

Here are some ways LGIS can help: Lessening professional risks and negligence, help with professional indemnities, lease and contract wording. Supporting local government members with corporate governance and informed decision-making.

Read More »
News

Royal Life Saving WA, LGIS and safe aquatic centres

Last financial year, there were 29 safety assessments performed at pools and more than 360 safety assessments completed between 2010/11 and 2019/20.

The recently released Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report revealed that 33 drowning deaths occurred in WA in 2019/20.

Read More »