If You Are In An Accident Or Are Injured

● Load trolleys in a way that minimises the risk of goods falling. Don't overload.

● Push trolleys rather than pulling them toward you. Ensure the load does not obscure the path in front of you.

● Keep aisles clear to avoid falls or trips.

● Reorganise work areas so items are within waist to shoulder range and you are not repeatedly lifting and lowering objects. Frequently used and heavy items must be stored between mid-thigh and shoulder height and must not require an excessive vertical reach.

● Ensure you are correctly seated at your desk if working for long periods of time – feet supported, chair at the correct height for you with adequate back support.

Mental Health

According to government research, at any given time one in five Australian employees are likely to be experiencing a mental health condition – most commonly anxiety and depression.

This means that a percentage of our team members will be experiencing a mental health condition at any given time. Like any health condition, anxiety and depression can affect a team member’s ability to work. Mental health conditions impact on Branded Group in terms of absenteeism reduced productivity and compensation claims.

Furthermore, our workplace can affect the mental health of our team members, and visa versa. A mentally healthy workplace can improve staff morale and engagement, reduce staff turnover and improve interpersonal relationships among team members, resulting in fewer conflicts and complaints. Workers’ compensation claims are also halved in organisations that provide support.

Staying at work can play a vital role in the recovery of someone who has experienced a mental health condition, helping build self-esteem, confidence, coping skills and promote social

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