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Guide & insight3 Tips for Reducing Your Risk of Catching Influenza This Season
Here are 3 tips to reducing your risk of catching influenza: Get vaccinated – vaccination is the single most effective way of protecting yourself against the flu;
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Guide & insight5 Reasons You Should Include Functional Testing In Your Pre-Employment Medical Assessments
some Pre-Employment Medical Assessments do not include a Functional Testing component. The consequences to this are significant not only to the risk of injury to the worker, but also to related project...
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Guide & insightA Guide to Biological Exposure Window Testing Times for Hazardous Substance Monitoring
If you are regularly exposed to hazardous substances at work, this article will help you determine when you need to submit a blood or urine sample for testing according to substance type.
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Guide & insightA quick guide to managing the risks of heat stress at work
Our brutally hot Australian summers can turn work into a hazardous experience. This guide outlines what employers can do to reduce the risks of heat stress in hot months.
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Guide & insightAlcohol and Other Drugs in Construction: Making Sense of the Amended Building Code 2013
Building contractors in Australia are now one week into operating according to new fitness for work requirements covered under the amended Building Code 2013.
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Guide & insightAll you need to know about pre-employment medicals
The importance of checking employee health at the recruitment stage through pre-employment medicals
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Guide & insightAre Ergonomic Assessments Really Necessary?
Ergonomic workplace assessments are commonly conducted for workers who work in the office environment, for workers who work within the cockpit of a heavy vehicle or machine and for workers operating power tools.
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Guide & insightAre there loopholes in workplace drug testing?
The answer to this question lies in the levels at which individual drug classes are detected by the Instant Drug Screen cup and the laboratory test.
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Guide & insightAsbestos Health Monitoring
Learn about your obligations for health monitoring of employees exposed to asbestos in the workplace.
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Guide & insightAssisting your Injured Employees in Returning to Work
Supporting your injured workers after injury or illness is not only important in ensuring employee health and wellbeing, but in meeting your duty of care as an employer. Assisting in a worker’s return to work and rehabilitation improves staff retention rates and reduces the costs associated with lost time and productivity, overtime and staff training. To best offer return to work assistance, employers can apply the following industry research, injury management best practices and duty of care principles to achieve a timely, safe and sustainable return to work.
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Guide & insightAudiometric Testing - Brisbane, Gladstone, Emerald, Mackay, Perth, Cairns, Townsville
Audiometric Testing, or the testing of how well a worker can hear, in Brisbane, Gladstone, Emerald, Mackay, Perth, Cairns or Townsville may be performed as part of a KINNECT Pre-Employment Medical Assessment.
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Guide & insightAudiometry Health Monitoring - NSW Employer Edition
Statistics released by SafeWork NSW show that 10,352 workers suffered noise related injuries between 2012-15 in NSW, with 90% permanently disabled.
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Audiometry Health Monitoring - VIC Employers Edition
Under Victorian legislation, PCBUs must refer the employee for an audiological examination if “the results of two or more audiometric tests over a period not exceeding two years indicate a reduction in hearing levels equal to or greater than 15dB at 3000, 4000 or 6000 Hz.”
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Guide & insightBringing Awareness to Psychosocial Hazards During the Return-to-Work Process
Sima Gharibi, Melbourne Team Manager and Rehabilitation Counsellor, describes what psychosocial hazards are, the impact they have on the return-to-work process, and how to address them.
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Guide & insightChanges to crystalline silica exposure standard
In November, the Safe Work Australia (SWA) meeting concluded that the exposure standard for respirable crystalline silica (RCS) be reduced from a time weighted average (TWA) of 0.1mg/m3 to 0.05mg/m3.
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Guide & insightChanges to saliva drug testing Australian Standards AS/NZS 4760:2019
Changes to the Australian Standards was updated on the 11th March 2019. The changes include new cut-off levels for THC, the addition of oxycodone as a mandatory test and changes to the chain of custody (CoC) forms.
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Guide & insightChanges to the Screening and Management of Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis (Black Lung Disease)
Learn about Pneumoconiosis (Black Lung) screening in Australian coal mine workers.
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Guide & insightChemicals In The Workplace That Cause Hearing Loss
Workers are also at risk of hearing loss if they are exposed to ototoxic substances - chemicals that affect the structures and/or the function of the inner ear.
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Guide & insightChronic Diseases And Acute Occupational Injury Risk
Screening for the presence or risk of chronic diseases such as chronic heart disease, diabetes, depression and asthma is conducted as part of a KINNECT Pre-employment Medical History Questionnaire.
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Guide & insightCoal Board Confusion: A Simple Guide to the Queensland Coal Mine Workers’ Health Scheme
A Simple Guide for employers on the Queensland Coal Mine Workers' Health Scheme
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Guide & insightCommercial Driver's Medicals: New standards to be released
From June 2022 new standards will provide more detailed guidance for doctors to help them make recommendations about a person's fitness to drive.
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Guide & insightCommercial Drivers Medical - Assessing Fitness to Drive
KINNECT offer commercial drivers medical across Australia. Our health professionals identify any health or medical conditions that may impair your driving ability.
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Guide & insightCreating Psychosocially Safe Work Environments
The term ‘psychosocially safe work environments’ refers to the mental health and wellbeing in relation to the social environment of a workplace. Recent studies indicate that job-related psychosocial hazards and vocational stress are becoming primary contributors to occupational illness and injury, and workers' compensation claims. In addition to business prosperity, employers have legal responsibilities under [...]
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Guide & insightDo you need to Notify your Workplace Health and Safety Regulator about Every Injury / Incident?
Do you need to notify your Workplace Health and Safety Regulator about every injury or incident?
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Guide & insightDoes your health surveillance program integrate with your pre-employment medicals?
Learn how you can integrate your baseline health surveillance monitoring into your Pre-Employment Medical assessments.
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Guide & insightDrug and Alcohol Testing - Instant vs Laboratory
KINNECT offer onsite and in clinic instant or laboratory drug and alcohol testing that is an essential component of your workplace health and safety compliance. Instant results within 3 business hours. Lab results within 48-72 business hours.
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Guide & insightDrug And Alcohol Testing In My Workplace – Where do I Start?
This is a simple step-by-step guide that takes the unknown elements out of commencing a Drug And Alcohol Testing Program. How to conduct your Drug And Alcohol Testing program
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Guide & insightDrug and Alcohol Tests Results: It's all about the Cut-offs
What does it mean when an instant drug screen tells me that a worker has a recreational drug in their system but the lab report says that the drug is NOT in their system?
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Guide & insightDrugs and Alcohol: The Effects of Substance Abuse in the Workplace
The effects of alcohol and drugs within the workplace should not be underestimated. These few statistics alone are an indication of the dangerous - sometimes fatal results
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Guide & insightEverything you need to know about Isocyanate Health Monitoring
Everything you need to know as an employer with employees exposed to isocyanates.
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Guide & insightFace Masks: What employers need to know right now
Due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19 and the high level of community transmission in Victoria, from 11:59PM on Wednesday (22 July 2020) it is mandatory for all people to wear a face mask when in public. Dr. Graeme Edwards (Senior Occupational and Environmental Physician, KINNECT) has prepared the below guidance material to advise KINNECT clients on what they should be doing within their workplace.
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Guide & insightFatigue Management: Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
Learn how to manage fatigue within your workplace.
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Guide & insightFatigue: Seven signs to spot at work
Spotting the signs of fatigue can be challenging, but there are some common indicators to look out for. Here are seven signs to look out for at work.
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Guide & insightGetting Pre-employment Assessments and Periodic Health Monitoring Right; It’s Not Rocket Science
There are four critical steps that need to be done well for the pre-employment and periodic health monitoring processes to run well: coverage, appt setting, choosing assessments and reporting.
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Guide & insightGladstone - QAL/RTAY/BSL medicals
KINNECT is an approved provider for Gladstone QAL/RTAY/BSL medicals. We have a convenient office located in West Gladstone, with additional locations across Australia able to complete the Gladstone 3 site medicals.
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Guide & insightGladstone Physio - Exercise Programs for Chronic Pain Treatment
Getting patients in Gladstone with chronic pain to adhere to these recommendations can often prove difficult which decreases the effectiveness of our intervention...
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Guide & insightGoals of a Vocational Assessment
The chief objective of a vocational assessment is to identify suitable and long term employment options. This is specific to employees made redundant or suffering from injury or illness that prevents them from returning to their previous role or employment. We want the injured employee to return to long term, meaningful and fulfilling employment in a timely manner. Vocational assessments are a comprehensive evaluation of the injured worker’s transferable skills, qualifications and interests. The evaluation offers vocational guidance and aims to identify potential future employment and/or training options. The assessments are performed by Allied Health clinicians; rehabilitation counsellors, psychologists and occupational therapists.
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Guide & insightGoing Beyond the Glove to Stay Hand Safe
Going beyond the glove to prevent hand injuries in the workplace.
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Guide & insightHow Long Does It Takes For Drugs And Alcohol To Leave My System?
When blood, urine, saliva or breath samples are collected, the period of time taken for certain drugs to clear the sample, is known as the "Detection Period" or "Detection Window".
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Guide & insightHow to Make a Worker's Compensation Claim
Not all claims that are filed with WorkCover will be accepted or approved. When an application for compensation is received, all facts are considered. Learn what you need to do...
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Guide & insightImportant Changes to QLD Coal Mine Workers' Health Scheme
Recently there has been some changes to the QLD Coal Mine Workers' Health Scheme to assist in early detection of coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP). Effective immediately, the Department of Natural Resources and Mines has implemented a two-reader process for all Chest X-rays completed as part of a QLD Coal Mine Workers' Health Medical. The two-reader [...]
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Guide & insightIs PPE an Effective Form of Risk Management?
Is PPE an effective form of risk management?
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Guide & insightIs There Any Good Evidence For Manual Handling Training Programs?
Learn about the evidence behind Manual Handling Training programs in workplaces. Are they actually effective in preventing injuries?
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Guide & insightIs Your Workplace Mentally Healthy?
Learn what makes a mentally healthy workplace and simple changes you can make to improve your workplace.
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Guide & insightKINNECT's A-Z of Occupational Health & Safety
Learn about out service offering by reading our complete A-Z of Occupational Health & Safety.
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Guide & insightLeaders of tomorrow: Georgia shares her thoughts on KINNECT’s home-grown talent program
Accredited Exercise Physiologist in Mascot, Georgia Gough, shares her thoughts on how she's finding KINNECT's new Emerging Leadership Program.
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Guide & insightLeaders of tomorrow: Jade shares her highlights of KINNECT's leadership program
Thirteen of KINNECT’s aspiring leaders have joined our new leadership program to develop their skills and progress in their careers. We spoke to Jade, one of our Admin Team Leaders, about how she is finding the program. The Emerging Leaders Program (or ELP as it is known internally) is our home-grown talent program where we build and invest in the [...]
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Guide & insightLearn From Us: the KINNECT Blog
Occupational health legislation, tips for keeping your workforce healthy, insights into work as an allied health graduate and more on the KINNECT blog.
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Guide & insightLung Function Testing for Professional Spray Painters and Other Workers Exposed to Isocyanates
If you are a manufacturer or service provider and your workers participate in work activities involving isocyanates then they require special attention when assessing their exposure and will require regular testing.
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Guide & insightManual Handling - A Tormentor of Every Workplace
The most effective manual handling training programs are programs that are conducted in the work environment and in consultation with individuals or with small work teams.
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Guide & insightMedicines containing codeine: February 2018 changes
Learn about the health and safety risks associated with codeine use in the workplace.
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Guide & insightNavigating the challenges of Occupational Health in the Passenger Transport Industry
Clark Hopley writes about KINNECT's membership of BIC and the opportunities to transform health outcomes of workers in the Passenger Transport Industry.
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Guide & insightOccupational Silicosis: A Short Guide for Employers
Everything you need to know as an employer with employees exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust.
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Guide & insightPlanning a Return to Work Program
A return to work plan is designed and implemented when a worker sustains a work-related injury. The document details the rehabilitation goals and objectives and outlines the steps involved to achieve the rehabilitation goals; including the organisation of services, treatment and support required. Return to work plans also detail the expectations for the worker and [...]
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Guide & insightPre-Employment Functional Assessments Reduce Injuries
A good Pre-Employment Functional assessment needs to be specific and tailored to the demands of the job role. It should include comprehensive assessment of tasks such as:...
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Guide & insightPre-Employment Functionals vs Functional Capacity Evaluations
Incorporating functional testing into your HR strategy provides an extra line of defence against employee injury or illness and musculoskeletal conditions.
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Guide & insightPre-Employment Medical - What to Expect
What to expect in your Pre-Employment Medical - Mining Medical, Coal Board Medical, Drug and Alcohol Test with KINNECT Brisbane, Mackay, Emerald.
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Guide & insightPreferred Provider - Who's your partner when injuries occur?
Everything you need to know about engaging a preferred occupational rehabilitation provider.
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Guide & insightPrepare for the whirlwind: Life as a new grad
Our Melbourne team celebrate their three-star rating from WorkSafe Victoria, Brendan Allen, who joined our team as a new grad this year reflects on his experience.
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Guide & insightPsychological Wellbeing: KINNECT's new tool to support employers
Kevin Conlon, Chief Executive at KINNECT, explains how the new online Psychological Risk Screen will help clients to improve the way they manage psychological wellbeing in the workplace.
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Guide & insightQ&A with ARPA QLD 2021 finalist Grace Mathews
Grace got a big surprise recently when she discovered she’d been nominated by her Area Manager, Lucy Power, for an ARPA Excellence in Workplace Rehabilitation Award. Here she talks to us about how it felt to be a finalist and how she got into this role in the first place. Being nominated for this Award [...]
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Guide & insightQ&A with ARPA QLD 2021 finalist James Mitchell
James was delighted when he was told he had been nominated by his Area Manager, Lucy Power, for an ARPA Award. Here he talks to us about his experience working in Occ Rehab and why he decided to become an Occupational Therapist. Being nominated for this Award in the midst of the COVID pandemic is impressive. How did it feel? [...]
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Q&A with Sarah Gandolfo, ARPA Victoria Finalist
It was a very pleasant surprise! That’s how Sarah Gandolfo described the moment she discovered she was a finalist in this year’s ARPA Victoria’s Excellence in Workplace Rehabilitation Awards. Here she talks to us about her nomination and her journey into the industry. Tell us how you found out about your nomination? I was on leave the day the Awards were announced. We have [...]
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Q&A with Sima Gharibi, one of our ARPA Victoria Award Finalists
A car accident as a teenager was the catalyst that set Sima Gharibi on the path to becoming a Rehabilitation Counsellor. Now a finalist in this year’s ARPA Victoria’s Excellence in Workplace Rehabilitation Awards, she talks to us about how it’s all coming together. How did it feel to be nominated in the ARPA Awards? [...]
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Guide & insightRapid Re-KINNECT service launches to speed up recovery for injured workers
Kevin Conlon, Chief Executive Officer at KINNECT, explains how the new Rapid Re-KINNECT service will help clients make more informed decisions about how they manage the return to work process for injured workers.
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Guide & insightRespirator fit testing - what you need to know
Learn how a respirator fit test works and how your employees can conduct fit checks
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Guide & insightRethinking Capacity: Neurodiversity and Work Design in Insurance Claims
This paper challenges us to consider whether delayed recovery and return to work is always about symptom severity… or sometimes about environmental mismatch.
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Guide & insightReturning your people to work during coronavirus (COVID-19)
The three pillars of any return to work plan – on an individual and organisational scale – are awareness, communication and action. Our new workplace normal is being redefined as employees and organisations return to operations around Australia. Both big and small businesses are managing changes to activities and supply chains, working arrangements, cash flow and their people in order to adapt to the COVID-19 climate. Already, we have seen the effects on businesses during COVID-19 and now, as we go through the phases of the federal government’s ‘Exit Strategy’, businesses need to employ the three pillars to ensure a successful return to work. In this digitalised and globalised world technology and data collection are companies’ greatest assets in generating positive and proactive awareness, communication and action for this purpose.
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Guide & insightRU OK? Bringing light to the darkness
Townsville Support Services Officer, Bethany Harrison, shares a guest blog in support of RU OK? Day. I’m feeling very proud to be asked to contribute a guest blog for R U OK? Day today. I’m a big fan of this initiative. It’s just such a simple and powerful idea that can really make a difference. As the Townsville KINNECT team’s [...]
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Guide & insightSafe Work Australia publish new report on Occupational Lung Disease
As occupational lung diseases continue to be a major health concern for key industries, KINNECT welcomes Safe Work Australia’s new report on occupational lung disease.
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Guide & insightShould we do Saliva or Urine Drug Testing?
An Instant Drug and Alcohol Test is performed when a biological sample such as blood, urine, saliva or breath is collected and analysed. Instant sample kits take from a few seconds up to 5 minutes
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Guide & insightShould Workplaces be Doing COVID-19 Temperature Screening?
Responses to the COVID-19 pandemic need to be proportionate to the assessed level of risk. During all phases of a pandemic we need to do this based on world best practice and with reference to the Australian Government Department of Health COVID-19 SoNG (Series of National Guidelines); developed by the Communicable Diseases Network Australia and endorsed by the Australian Health Protection Principle Committee which advised our National Cabinet.
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Guide & insightShould you offer your employees a flu shot?
Should you offer your employees a flu shot? We've answered this age old question.
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Guide & insightSilica in Australia: Respirable Crystalline Silica Medicals
Establishing periodic monitoring for workers that encounter crystalline silica will ensure you are meeting your duty of care to keep your workers healthy.
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Guide & insightSkin cancer screening - An additional measure to prevention
UV damage in the workplace results in around 200 melanoma and 34,000 other skin cancer diagnoses in Australia each year. We offer a skin screening program that is convenient and designed to increase productivity by minimising down time while ensuring the skin health of your employees.
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Guide & insightSuccess Stories: Finding Jerry a new job during COVID
Find out how the KINNECT team supported Jerry to recover from injury and secure a new job in a new industry, all in the middle of a pandemic.
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Guide & insightSynthetic Cannabis in Australia: To Test or Not to Test?
Synthetic cannabis is often claimed to contain a mixture of traditionally used medicinal herbs resulting in a cannabis-like intoxication effect.
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Guide & insightTalking to your employees about Health Surveillance
Communicating with your employees about your plans to enrol them in a Health Monitoring, Periodic Health Assessment or Health Surveillance program is a vital part of achieving a successful rollout. It allows you to get ahead of any potential concerns and address them early on. Here are our top tips: 1. Think about your key messages Your key [...]
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Guide & insightThe 3 Things Every Pre-Employment Medical Assessment Needs - Brisbane, Townsville, Rockhampton and Perth
Pre-employment medical testing is used to ensure a potential employee, or applicant, is safe and fit to perform the job role in Brisbane, Gladstone, Mackay, Cairns and Townsville
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Guide & insightThe Consequences of Alcohol and Other Drug Use in the Workplace
Studies show lost production from harmful alcohol and other drug use costs Australian industry in excess of $4.5 billion per year...increased injuries, absenteeism, lost production, workers compensation claims
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Guide & insightThe Effects of Asbestos Exposure
Everything you need to know about the health effects of absestos exposure.
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Guide & insightThe importance of correct manual handling
KINNECT offer SmartMove Manual Handling training programs that are designed to change employee behaviour to reduce the risk of injury at work.
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The Return to Work Hierarchy - Same Employer vs New Employer
When considering a return to work, occupational rehabilitation providers follow what is known as a ‘return to work hierarchy’. This hierarchy preferences returning the employee to the same employer where possible.
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Guide & insightThe risks and guidelines of working with lead
KINNECT offer health monitoring inclusive of blood lead testing completed in accordance with Safe Work Australia guidelines. Our lead health monitoring medicals are to be conducted before the worker begins lead risk work and one month after they first start work.
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Guide & insightThree Easy Steps to Keep on Track with COVID-19 Vaccination Status and More!
Carelever Comply help organisations keep on top of their employees' COVID-19 vaccination status with an easy way to capture and verify immunisation data.
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Guide & insightThree Important Reasons Why You Should Be Honest In Your Pre-Employment Medical History Questionnaire
When completing a Pre-Employment Medical History Questionnaire, applicants are required to complete a series of questions relating to their past and present medical history
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Guide & insightThree things new grads need to know about careers in Occ Rehab
Lucy Power joined KINNECT as a new graduate from James Cook University in 2016. Now an Area Manager for Central and North QLD, we asked Lucy to reflect upon her early experiences of life at KINNECT and find out more about the new grad positions we are currently recruiting for in her patch. Lucy, tell us [...]
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Guide & insightUsing technology to help your company safely return to work during COVID-19
In the current and post-COVID-19 climate, technology and data is your company’s greatest tool for achieving a successful return to the workplace while also ensuring the safe operation of ongoing activities. Data collection and technology is efficient, effective and widespread to assist organisations in implementing return to work plans across organisational levels while protecting information and privacy.
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Guide & insightUsing Technology to take your Occupational Health to the next level
Learn how you can automate and streamline your occupational health programs with Carelever.
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Guide & insightVehicle ergonomic assessments - why do them?
Much like office ergonomics, vehicle ergonomic assessments ensure the driver’s comfort and safety is prioritised to decrease the risk of injury.
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Vibrating Tools And Machinery Can Cause Occupational Hearing Loss
Occupational hearing loss, or damage to hearing in a work environment, can occur from exposure to very loud noise for a short time or prolonged exposure in Brisbane
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Guide & insightVocational Assessments - Working after Injury or Redundancy
A vocational assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of an individual's transferable skills, qualifications and interests. It is used when an injury or redundancy prevents the worker from returning to their previous employment.
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Guide & insightWhat exactly is an ILO chest x-ray?
ILO chest x-rays follow the same process as the standard procedure however the images are subject to different reporting requirements.
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Guide & insightWhat I should have known about frozen shoulder
Frozen Shoulder is the common name for a condition known as Adhesive Capsulitis. It often starts in a gradual, subtle way when the shoulder stays inflamed for a long time,
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Guide & insightWhat is a Functional Capacity Evaluation?
Functional Capacity Evaluations are also known as Functional Capacity Assessments and are used to determine how well an injured worker currently matches their pre-injury job role.
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Guide & insightWhat is a Job Dictionary?
A job dictionary created by KINNECT profiles the specific tasks associated with a role and identifies potential risks. It provides objective information, which can be used by an employer or allied health professional, to understand the physical requirements of the role.
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What is a Rail Workers Safety Medical?
There are three different types of Rail Workers Safety Medicals. Each of the assessments are based upon whether the employee is performing safety critical or non-safety critical work.
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Guide & insightWhat is a Vocational Assessment?
Vocational guidance assessments are used to identify alternate occupations for individuals who are returning to work in a different role or in a different job sector.
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Guide & insightWhat is Detected in a Drug and Alcohol Test?
At KINNECT, urine, saliva and breath samples are collected when performing a Drug and Alcohol Screen
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What is Drug and Alcohol Confirmation Testing in Brisbane, Gladstone, Emerald and Mackay?
A Drug and Alcohol Screen is performed in Brisbane, Gladstone, Emerald and Mackay when a biological sample such as blood, urine, saliva or breath is collected and analysed
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Guide & insightWhat is Host Employment for Injured Workers?
A Host Employment Placement returns a worker to a structured work environment that provides routine and allows for a smoother transition from injury to their pre-injury role.
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Guide & insightWhat is Psychological Injury Counselling?
Creating health certainty for your workforce means ensuring your employees are both physically and psychologically fit. For this reason, we employ Psychologists registered with AHPRA who provide an evidence-based framework with the focus of assisting workers overcome a variety of psychological barriers.
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Guide & insightWhat should you be looking for in an online portal?
Learn how you can automate and streamline your Pre-Employment Medical assessment bookings through the use of Carelever.
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Guide & insightWhat you need to know about Crystalline Silica
Everything you need to know as an employer with employees exposed to respirable crystalline silica.
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Guide & insightWhy Do I Need a Flu Shot Again This Year?
I discovered a few things about the Flu - In 2014 there were 72 influenza associated deaths in Australia - all as a result of Influenza type A1...
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Guide & insightWhy is a Job Demand Analysis so Important?
Everything you need to know about developing Job Task Demand Analysis for your workplace.
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Guide & insightWhy Would I Recommend Outplacement Services?
Outplacement programs provide support for workers who are transitioning from workplaces that are downsizing or restructuring or transitioning within workplaces that are redeploying staff.
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Guide & insightWhy your Health Surveillance should be automated
Learn how you can automate and streamline your workplace health surveillance monitoring program with the use of Carelever.
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Guide & insightWorkCover QLD Launches New Online Portal to Help Employers Manage their Workers Compensation Needs
WorkCover QLD have launched WorkCover Connect, an online portal to assist Queensland businesses in effectively managing their workers compensation needs.
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Guide & insightWorkCover WA Audiometric Testing
KINNECT is an accredited provider of WorkCover WA audiometric testing, with our clinic located in Belmont. Registering with WorkCover WA is a stringent process that assesses the testing environment and equipment of the provider.
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Guide & insightWorkers' Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2019
On 22 October 2019 the Queensland Parliament passed the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2019. This legislation amends the previously standing Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.
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Guide & insightWorkplace vaccinations - who needs them and why?
KINNECT offer a variety of workplace vaccinations including hepatitis A, hepatitis B, measles, mumps and rubella, tetanus, rabies, polio, typhoid and yellow fever. These can be conducted at your workplace or at one of our 350+ locations Australia-wide.
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Guide & insightWorkSafe Victoria Compliance Code: Engineered Stone
Last month, a new compliance code was issued in Victoria for employees who manufacture, supply or work with engineered stone.
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