Election campaign material
Local government ordinary elections are coming up on Saturday, 16 October.
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Spring fire forecast
Fire management is a year-round process. It’s important to consider your priorities for the coming months given the expected climate conditions and th
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How the cyber Essential Eight will help your local government
The Essential Eight comprises eight mitigation strategies local governments should employ to help address cybersecurity concerns
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CEO Breakfast | Leading people
The Work, Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) raises questions around organisational and personal responsibility alongside how it relates to the existing
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WorkCare Forum - local government and workers'comp
This forum has been developed in direct response to our observations and aims to deepen attendees understanding and address the complex issues of inju
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The year that was
Renewal is over for another year. June is one of our busiest months, as we work to renew Scheme membership for WA local governments, which involves a
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Your motor vehicle procedure update
In case you missed it, we are currently transitioning your fleet protection across from traditional insurance to your LGIS Scheme. Our procedures are
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Changing language around LGIS
You may have noticed that we've changed our language when we talk about LGIS.
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Managing exposure to hand-arm vibration
Hand-arm vibration (HAV) is the vibration transmitted to a person’s hand and arm when using hand-held power tools.
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DMIRS National Asbestos Plan – what’s it mean for you?
Asbestos is a fibrous, naturally occurring mineral that was once used extensively due to being lightweight and resistant to high temperatures, electri
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Protecting against the evolving threat of hacking
Cybercrime is by no means new. But now, attackers are getting even more sophisticated – targeting operational technology (OT) infrastructure.
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New job dictionary resources
We are pleased to announce the LGIS injury prevention team have completed 32 job dictionaries - available now to all members on our website
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Ask an Expert – preparing your communities for bushfires and storms
In times of strife, communities look to their leaders for guidance, and in today’s environmental climate unfortunately the likelihood of such environm
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Your Mutual Scheme
As we head into membership renewal time, it’s a great opportunity to look at the benefits of your mutual Scheme.
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WHS and Volunteers – What are the changes?
New safety legislation broadens the definition of workers so that volunteers are now included. This has implications for WA local governments.
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Keeping bushfire volunteers safe and well
Local government organisations must, as far as ‘reasonably practicable’ ensure volunteers are not harmed as a result of work carried on their behalf.
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Prevention trumps treatment for psychological injury
2021 Workforce Risk Forum focuses on practical, strategic ways to prevent pyschological injury
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Election campaign material
By: LGIS
Scheme:
Subject: Claims management, Events, Human risk, OSH (Occupational Safety and Health), Policy and Cover, Risk and governance
Spring fire forecast
By: LGIS
Scheme: Bushfire Volunteer
Subject: Risk and governance
How the cyber Essential Eight will help your local government
By: LGIS
Scheme: Liability
Subject: Risk and governance, Claims management
CEO Breakfast | Leading people
By: Pia Duxbury
Scheme: WorkCare
Subject: Human risk, OSH (Occupational Safety and Health), Risk and governance
WorkCare Forum - local government and workers'comp
By: Pia Duxbury
Scheme: WorkCare
Subject: Policy and Cover, Return to Work, Injury management, Claims management
The year that was
By: LGIS
Scheme: Property
Subject: Claims management, Policy and Cover, Risk and governance