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Worker paralysed after fall awarded $400,000

Worker paralysed after fall awarded $400,000

A badly installed roof hatch left a worker paralysed in a four metre fall, prompting over GBP £400,000 in reparations and losses.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2020

Asbestos went undetected in botched demolition

Risk & Compliance

Asbestos went undetected in botched demolition

Neighbours were endangered and a wheelchair user trapped when a demolition error caused a gas leak and asbestos exposure risks.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019

Lessons learnt from a preventable accident

Lessons learnt from a preventable accident

A rushed roofing job left Jason Anker paralysed, and his warning is now prompting workers to speak up about unsafe conditions.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Sun, 6th Aug 2017

Don’t rely on smartphone apps to treat back pain

Health Technologies

Don’t rely on smartphone apps to treat back pain

People with back pain face little guidance, as a University of Sydney study finds most treatment apps are poor quality and untested.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017

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Over 80% of people living with a disability say recruitment bias exists

Over 80% of people living with a disability say recruitment bias exists

Two-thirds of employees with disabilities feel their organisation's leaders don't understand benefits of diversity and inclusion, says Hays survey.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2019