Occupational Health Blog

WorkSafe Victoria Compliant Medicals: The 2026 Employer Guide

Did you know that WorkSafe Victoria secured over $17.3 million in penalties across 137 prosecutions in 2025 alone? For many Victorian employers, the…

Did you know that for every dollar your business invests in preventive health assessments, you can expect a return of up to $3.00 in avoided injury…

What if a single overlooked health check could cost your business more than just a WorkCover claim? In our rapidly changing industrial environment,…

Did you know that mental health conditions now account for approximately 12% of serious workers’ compensation claims, with the median time off work…

Did you know that by 1 December 2026, Australia will transition to new Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL) for airborne contaminants? This shift,…

Did you know that serious workers’ compensation claims cost Australian employers over A$9.3 billion annually in lost productivity and medical…

Did you know that psychological injury claims are now among the most expensive for Victorian organisations, often resulting in significantly more…

Did you know that 76% of Australian aged care facilities reported a workplace injury within a single three-month window? This statistic reveals the…

Did you know that 146,700 serious workers’ compensation claims were recorded across Australia in the 2023-24 period? For Sydney warehouse managers,…

Did you know that musculoskeletal disorders account for approximately 60% of all worker’s compensation claims in Victoria? If you’re managing a…