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September 9, 2020

Looking after your mental health

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is causing many people to confront challenges and burdens such as job losses, isolation, and being confined to home. As a consequence, this has presented concerns and worries about the impact on people’s mental health. COVID-19 brings a high degree of uncertainty, and feelings of loss…

September 3, 2020

Preventing back and neck pain when working from home

Preventing back and neck pain when working from home should be actively encouraged by employers who have staff working remotely. Before the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit the globe, only a small percentage of employees worked either partially or full-time from home. However, many non-essential workers have been forced to work…

August 28, 2020

Falls prevention at workplaces

Falls prevention at workplaces should be given high priority when managing workplace health and safety. According to Safework Australia, each year slips, trips and falls result in thousands of preventable injuries. The most common ones are musculoskeletal injuries, cuts, bruises, fractures and dislocations, but more serious injuries can…

August 17, 2020

Non-work related injury & returning to work

Managing an employee’s physical incapacity to do their job from a non-work related injury or illness can be complex. While individual situations will vary and specific advice should be obtained, it is important that an employee can safely return to their job role. In Australia, it is against the law…

August 7, 2020

Occupational lung diseases in Australia

Safe Work Australia has recently published a report Occupational Lung Diseases in Australia 2006-2019. Regarding the report prepared by the Monash Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health, it presents changes in the extent and incidence of occupational lung diseases since 2006. In addition to providing an…

August 4, 2020

PCR testing to reduce the risk of Coronavirus

Jobfit Health Group conducts accredited Coronavirus Polymerase Chain Reaction testing (PCR testing) for Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the workplace. As businesses face the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 crisis, employers should consider how to reduce the risk of a Coronavirus outbreak in the workplace. Our comprehensive PCR testing follows…

July 27, 2020

Workplace mental health & how to support your staff during COVID-19

COVID-19 has created dramatic changes in the workplace which may have impacted on the mental health of your employees. Depending on your organisation, you and your team may now be working remotely. Alternatively, you may be running staggered rosters, or working modified duties on site. These changes, coupled with the…

July 2, 2020

Are You Getting Enough Sleep? Improve Your Sleep Hygiene

Sleep plays a vital role in the foundation of good health. You can dramatically improve your sleep hygiene by making a few minor adjustments to lifestyle and attitude, which will greatly improve your overall health. What Is Sleep Hygiene? ‘Sleep hygiene’ means habits that help you to have a good…

June 30, 2020

Back Injury Prevention Tips

Workplace injuries and illnesses can have a significant impact on individuals, workplaces and our community, with musculoskeletal injuries the most common of workplace compensation claims. According to Safe Work Australia, work-related injury and musculoskeletal disorders led to 90% of serious claims in 2014-15, with the most common traumatic joint/ligament…

June 18, 2020

Jobfit expands presence in WA

Jobfit expands presence in WA by extending operations in greater Perth to meet increasing demand for our occupational health services. The new centre in Kewdale opens for business on 22 June 2020, and will provide occupational health services for workers. As Jobfit expands presence in WA, our services are more…

June 2, 2020

Maintaining Health During the Colder Months

During the winter months, maintaining health is important as sickness and absences from work due to illness can increase due to the number of bugs and viruses that present. There is no denying how contagious they can be and with employees taking an average of around two weeks off work…

May 25, 2020

Getting Back into Shape After Time Off Work

We understand how hard it can be getting back into shape after a long time off work. There are many reasons you may not have been at work, or your employees haven’t been able to work – the current COVID-19 crisis being one of them. Taking the step back to…