
Safety first
It has been two years since COVID hit Australia, bringing with it ever-changing restrictions and overall uncertainty. But there was a silver lining to the pandemic for Josh Day, founder of...
We all love to dream about how our life would positively change if we did receive a new opportunity or win the lottery. But despite hearing constant stories of accidents and incidents occurring in the workplace or at home, we may think, “That won’t happen to me”. It may even surprise you that, according to Safe Work Australia, there were 4.6 fatalities per 100,000 labourers in 20171. This means that you have a better chance of experiencing a work-related incident as opposed to winning a share in the Australian Powerball Jackpot lottery at a 1 in 76,767,600 chance2.
From slipping on tiles to falling from ladders, workplace injuries are sometimes unavoidable. While safe work practices can be implemented to minimise the risk of injury on the job site, many plumbers still find themselves the victim of injury. These injuries could result in a loss of income or business, should you find yourself unable to work. In fact, Safe Work Australia reported that in 2014-2015 the median compensation paid to labourers as a result of serious claims was $9,800, representing a 123% increase since 2000-20013. So, how can you avoid finding yourself in hot water (sorry - that was too easy), should a serious injury or accident unfortunately occur?
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