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This hub is full of helpful advice, articles and resources that support your industry and make it easier for you to manage your workers compensation.

Articles and resources

We know that every industry is different and so are your workers insurance needs.

The articles and resources you'll find here are based off the latest industry trends and data, along with expert insights in topics such as injury prevention, premiums and claims to ensure that you get the best support whenever you need it.

Injury Prevention in Construction 0.23 MB(pdf) | Uploaded 27 Apr 2021
Injury Prevention in Construction (IPIC) is a $3.16 million investment by the icare Foundation supporting innovations and research addressing the root causes of accidents and injury in construction.

Workers compensation for contractors and other non-employee workers in the construction industry

Did you know you may be liable for fines if you incorrectly manage your subcontractors' workers insurance?

In the event of an injury, employers generally need to provide workers compensation for workers and 'deemed workers', but not for contractors, sub-contractors and labour-hire workers.

Three women on a construction site looking at a clipboard

Tips on breaking down barriers for women in the construction industry

Did you know that the proportion of women working in the construction industry has fallen over the past 20 years from 13.8 per cent in 1998 to just 12 per cent in 2018?

Female building contractor talking to male worker on construction site

Support for young construction workers' health, safety and wellbeing comes through good communication

New research has found that the communication between young construction workers and their supervisors is critical to promoting good health, safety and wellbeing both on site and in life.

male and female construction workers look at plans on site.

The need to work at heights might not change, but will the way we approach working at heights change?

It is not new information to know that working at heights comes with considerable risks especially in industries such as construction, manufacturing, transport and storage.

two construction workers smiling

How to best communicate with workers from different cultural backgrounds about safety

Workplaces are becoming increasingly more diverse with people from different ages, cultures, skills and experiences. NSW is the most culturally diverse state in Australia. We have more than 215 languages spoken…

Three women on a construction site in hi visibility vests looking at some paperwork.

How to make a claim for a new psychological injury in the construction industry

Here we briefly explain the process of making a new psychological claim and share some of the resources to help keep your business moving during this time.

smiling man in hi-vis in a construction site.

How to minimise shift worker fatigue in construction workers

Construction workers play an integral role in our economy and to many workplaces. Workers in this industry often work at odd hours of the day and can be at greater risk of shift work fatigue and its impacts.

Portrait of smiling engineer at construction site

COVID-19 Strategies for managing stress for construction workers

In the last year, it was recorded that approximately 12 million dollars was spent on mental stress related claims within the construction industry.

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Social connections help prevent injury

This fact sheet tells you how you can improve your work culture through connection.

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Workers Insurance industry insights tool

Did you know the construction industry has the second highest number of workers insurance claims in NSW at just over 30 per cent compared to health, transport and manufacturing industries?

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