Workplace Mental Health

While we now find ourselves in a position of our work lives returning more and more to pre covid conditions, we are seeing a hangover effect or Covid fatigue which for many people will take some time and maybe external assistance to process.  Now more than ever it is important to have mental health management …

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RME introduces Vehicle Fogger

 Room & Vehicle Fogger supplied by Risk Management Essentials Hospital Grade Disinfectant The little package which packs a huge punch! Room and Vehicle Fogger Up to 36m3 Coverage Lasting protection RS7 Hospital Grade Disinfectant TGA Approved Proven to Kill Coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 Covid-19 Australian Made For more information P: 1300 880 881 E:  sales@riskessentials.com.au

Did you know you can register an AED with your states Ambulance provider?

Shockingly statistics show 600 people every week die from Sudden Cardiac Arrest, including kids, teenagers, and fit adults. While it’s fantastic that more businesses, community groups and private homes are now purchasing AED’s (Automated External Defibrillator), did you know you can register your defib with ambulance services in most states.  By registering your AED’s location …

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Returning To Work In A Covid Safe Environment

By: Dianne Rawlings As many of you are returning to work within Covid restrictions there are many new issues and tasks that are required.  While we’re now used to not shaking hands, physical distancing, and the hygiene practices needed to manage restrictions with our clients, customers, and contractors.  It is important to keep in mind and …

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Health and Wellness Programs

RME has always promoted workplace engagement in all of our programs.  It is important in a positive workplace health and safety culture that team engagement is optimised to fully benefit all organisations and provide the safety outcomes we all aspire too. It is important for not only managers to understand their responsibilities and liabilities but also for team members to understand their …

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Statement of Regulatory Intent – Regulatory approach to Australian Work Health and Safety legislation – COVID-19

By Safe Work Australia Safe Work Australia will take a modified approach to enforcement to ensure compliance with the Australia WHS Laws during Covid-19 pandemic. While realising there is ‘unprecedented pressure’ on the industry they will apply a common sense and practical approach when engaging with workplaces. Statement of Regulatory Intent – Regulatory approach to …

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Small Business Council Slams SA Presumptive COVID-19 Work Injury Bill

By: Jared Butt HSEQ News The peak body representing Australian small businesses has slammed a South Australian Labor Opposition Amendment Bill that would provide automatic workers’ compensation to prescribed workers who contract COVID-19. The SA Bill would amend the State Return to Work Act 2014 so that when a person employed at a prescribed workplace or in …

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How to keep calm in the age of COVID-19

Seven ways to keep calm and carry on during the COVID-19 crisis. By RACV – Living Well | Larissa Dubecki | Posted on 26 March 2020 So, you’re trying to keep calm and carry on, when at times you feel more like panicking and hiding under the blankets until it’s all over. Welcome to the club. The coronavirus has already proven that a …

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Information on Coronavirus and Work Health Safety

By Safe Work Australia Australia is continuing to closely monitor the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). Cases of the COVID-19 virus are increasing in Australia and the situation is changing rapidly. You can access the latest information from australia.gov.au. The Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, has advised that employers should allow workers to work from …

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Working from home because of coronavirus? You’re now eligible for a new 80 cents per hour tax shortcut

By business reporter Nassim Khadem ATO – Claiming tax deductions for working from home due to coronavirus is being made easier. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is introducing a new method which will allow people to claim 80 cents per hour for all their running expenses, rather than needing to calculate costs for specific running expenses. …

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Coronavirus and Australian workplace laws

By: Fairwork.gov.au Recent updates – 25 March 2020 On 24 March 2020 the Fair Work Commission made a determination to vary the Hospitality Award. The new Schedule L applies from 24 March to  30 June 2020. The changes improve award flexibility during the outbreak of coronavirus for classifications and duties, hours of work for full-time and …

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Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak

Beyond Blue recognises and understands the feelings of anxiety, distress and concern many people may be experiencing in relation to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and offers the following wellbeing advice. “As humans, we are hardwired to be afraid of the unknown and of something that appears random and uncontrollable. If you find yourself becoming anxious about …

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