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[...] debts. The post New infrastructure spending promises to benefit tradies appeared first on Trades Essentials. [...]

[...] like tools. The post What to consider when choosing carpenters insurance appeared first on Trades Essentials. [...]

[...] . The post South Australian workers finding it easy to get back into work appeared first on Trades Essentials. [...]

[...] from lifting valuable equipment. The post How to keep tools safe overnight appeared first on Trades Essentials. [...]

[...] has identified the true cost of poor employee mental health, with businesses facing big worker compensation claims as a result. The survey established the amount that companies are likely to lose as [...]

[...] Australia has found that Australian employees are getting safer, with the number of worker compensation claims reaching new lows. The report compiled data from 2010-2011 with the same findings [...]

[...] in place in case something does go wrong. For this you will almost definitely need worker compensation insurance, as a support mechanism in case an accident occurs on site. So what are the [...]

[...] will protect your tools and machinery while on site. Cover for public liability and worker compensation is also essential, given the number of hazards posed by a busy building site. Getting [...]

[...] Workers compensation insurance is an essential part of any tradies insurance cover. With the many different [...]

[...] What effect does age have on your team's workers compensation insurance claims? According to the latest report from the National Council on Compensation [...]

[...] a collision on public roads will be covered by some form of insurance – whether it be workers compensation or compulsory third party (CTP) cover. For tradies in Western Australia, however, your [...]

[...] , prevention is definitely the best cure. Make sure your insurance provides cover for workers compensation, public liability, tools and machinery. When trouble does strike your business, insurance [...]

[...] among the lowest insurance rates. Forty per cent of sole trader businesses have no insurance cover at all, according to the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA). For tradies and owner- [...]

[...] protection, no matter which area you work in. The post Why trades people need to review their insurance cover appeared first on Trades Essentials. [...]

[...] and causes damage. Even the best tradies make mistakes, but having an appropriate level of insurance cover will make sure any errors can be easily fixed. Fortunately, rates of public liability [...]

[...] , along with your own working conditions, which will need to be considered before taking out insurance cover. It is also important to get these policies sooner rather than later. Cover for incidents [...]

[...] all, there are a range of different things to keep in mind when it comes to choosing a public liability insurance policy, with these aspects often poorly understood by tradies. To help, here are three [...]

[...] this level of cover, any accidents that occur on site may leave you out of pocket. Public liability insurance can therefore be used to mitigate the potential damage that might be inflicted to a [...]

[...] under the OHS Act, this negligence may result in significant fines and penalties. Public liability insurance will protect you against claims for damages. It will also cover financial [...]

[...] to understand before taking on a new insurance policy to protect your company. What public liability insurance is: Public liability insurance refers to an insurance policy that protects members of [...]

[...] falls occur from vehicles. Even stationary vehicles can be a big hazard for workers. These workplace injuries can cause a big headache for employers. A typical worker who suffered a workplace injury [...]

[...] A recent study from the United States has identified the top 10 causes of workplace injuries – and how much they are costing in workers compensation claims. The findings come from the  [...]

[...] big delays. Reduce the opportunities for fraud When it comes to fraudulent claims, for workplace injuries for example, your best protection is to prevent these events from occurring in the first [...]

[...] haven't abated. In Australia, billions of dollars are lost every year through workplace injuries, with the Australian Bureau of Statistics estimating these costs have reached almost [...]

[...] for every tradie in Australia, employers can also play a part in protecting employees. Worker compensation insurance, for example, means that if an injury occurs at work, staff will have a degree of [...]

[...] your business a lot of money if they do happen. The post Why your business needs worker compensation insurance appeared first on Trades Essentials. [...]

[...] claims, making an average of 18.7 per 1,000 workers, raising the importance of worker compensation insurance. Without this level of cover, your business runs the risk of incurring big [...]

[...] agreements, the only option for companies is to make sure they have effective worker compensation insurance. This will ensure that any high costs do not negatively impact the future of your [...]

[...] and training costs. With it becoming more difficult for apprentices to finance new tools, tradies insurance is becoming even more important. Adequate protection will ensure that if tools are stolen [...]

[...] this, many insurance companies and brokers will offer income protection as part of their tradies insurance. This allows workers to receive up to 75 per cent of their regular income while they recover [...]