I recently posted an article on one of my blog sites on this subject. The article is written by Bob Sellars, a New Zealand based physiotherapist. The article discusses the history of office technology and screen height recommendations. I always enjoy a historical perspective to provide better understanding of current practice. Here is a link: […]
Public Service absenteeism costing Tasmania $70m a year
The ABC today reported on the Auditor-General’s concerns about a growing culture of entitlement in the Tasmanian Public Service. Public service absenteeism costing Tasmania $70m a year, report finds Analysis of causes of absenteeism can identify potential solutions to this problem. Often employers respond by tightening up control of sick leave entitlements but my previous […]
More support needed for Risdon Prison Officers
#abcnews Former Risdon Prison worker says more support needed for employees http://t.co/ZpaFDg7ZKF — Tasworkdoc (@observerWC) July 24, 2015
WorkCover appoints Medical Mentors for trial (MAMS)
Mr Brad Parker at WorkCover has advised that the following doctors have been appointed as mentors for the trial Medical Advisory and Mentoring Service (MAMS): Dr Jeff Ayton – general practitioner Dr John O’Sullivan – general practitioner Dr John Saul – general practitioner Dr Mark Spearpoint – general practitioner Dr Tim Stewart – occupational physician […]
David Salisbury Appointed as JLT Manager of Workers Compensation
I am advised that David Salisbury, formerly with the state Department of Health & Human Services, has been appointed to manage workers compensation claims for Jardine Lloyd Thompson Australia (JLT). JLT have been appointed to take on administration of the State Service workers compensation self-insurance fund as from 01 July 2015. Once more details come […]
Stressful Claims Experience associated with Worse Health Outcomes
Dr Genevieve Grant from Monash University in Melbourne presented her research findings to a meeting of interested practitioners and insurers at a meeting sponsored by Hobart Occupational Medicine last night. Dr Grant’s research looked at the outcomes for people injured who had required hospital admission and found that measures of self-reported stress were associated with […]
RACP Congress 2015 – Cairns
Dr Sharman attended the 2015 Congress of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians held in Cairns recently. If particular interest was the development of the “Health Benefits of Good Work” Consensus Statement. This work builds on the previous “Health Benefits of Work” Consensus Statement, but places additional emphasis on the nature of the work.
Asbestos Medicals Now Available
Hobart Occupational Medicine can provide pre-employment screening and health surveillance for employees engaged in asbestos work. We can also provide post-exposure assessment and baseline testing, including counselling for workers concerned about inadvertent exposure to airborne asbestos material. See further information about Asbestos Medicals
Brad Parker back as Director – Compensation and Communication with WorkSafe Tasmania
As from 11 May 2015 Mr Brad Parker has returned to this important position with WorkSafe Tasmania. Mr Damian Davidson is the Assistant Director – Compensation who I understand deals with issues that arise with the compensation system.
WorkCover to provide a Mentoring Service for doctors
WorkCover Tasmania have sought expressions of interest from doctors experienced in workers compensation to be available as mentors to other doctors. They plan to recruit 6 mentors for an 18 month trial. The service is called the Medical Advisory and Mentoring Services or MAMS.