A driver had to go on leave because his work space was unbearable. A heavy vehicle operator was recently declared unfit for duty for weeks because his seat was too uncomfortable. Authorities found...
Category - Injury Rehabilitation
Helping workers return to their normal job after an injury is called ‘return to work’, and it’s an important step in their recovery. Workcover Qld has recently highlighted the need to ensure recovery...
In a case reminiscent of the industry term ‘ambulance chasing’ a mine worker has been awarded one million dollars after he sustained an injury, was asked to return to work to keep the...
The West Australian Government has introduced a range of research grants for physiotherapy and occupational therapy researchers aim at helping people recover from injuries and return to work. KEY...
A FIFO worker who was injured in a cricket match between shifts on a FIFO site has had a Return to WorkSA appeal (See Note 1) squashed after ReturntoWork SA sort to exclude his injury from...
A physical trainer, noted for helping FIFO workers with fitness and weight reduction plans, believes soft tissue health is the “key focus” to reducing total recorded injury frequency rates (TRIFR)...
A diversified services company is facing a near $2 million workplace accident lawsuit in Central Queensland. A young boilermaker is suing contractor UGL Operations and Maintenance after suffering a...
Congratulations to Bedford Group (a disability employer in SA), winner of the 2016 Workplace Participation Reward! Bedford demonstrated outstanding spirit, participation, creativity and...
Ergonomics is the interdisciplinary scientific field concerned with understanding interactions between humans and the systems within which they exist. The field draws on knowledge from diverse areas...
Not all whiplash injuries are created equal, according to a new study conducted in the U.S. based on research conducted in Australia. Researchers from Northwestern University wanted to know why some...
Now is the time to review health and safety issues in the workplace, before the year gets into full swing, according to the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). APA National President and...
Got questions about WA’s workers’ compensation scheme? You’re in luck. WorkCover WA will be holding a seminar on just that very subject on Tuesday 24 February in Perth...
