WHS & Bushfire Volunteers – who is an 'officer'?
LGIS has received legal clarification on whether the definition of an ‘officer’ within the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act) could reasonably
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Risk and safety: inflatable devices and bouncy castles
Following the recent bouncy castle tragedy in Tasmania we've received a number of queries from LGIS members. We're aware that leading into summer man
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Phishing attacks target local governments and Tasmanian council investigates cyber breach.
Local governments are becoming high value targets for cyber criminals. In the last week we have become aware of phishing and other cyber attacks in re
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LGIS Members targeted in phishing scam
In the last few weeks a number of LGIS members have been targeted by a scam. Unfortunately a small number have suffered losses, some significant enoug
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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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COVID-19 Pandemic Risk Hub
COVID-19 is affecting the entire world, and at LGIS we want to give our members access to as much information as possible about the pandemic and how o
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Featured News
Asbestos– are you managing the risk?
By: Pia Duxbury
Scheme: WorkCare
Subject: Risk and governance, Human risk
Prevention trumps treatment for psychological injury
By: Pia Duxbury
Scheme: WorkCare
Subject: Health and wellbeing, Human risk
2021 Global Risk Report
By: Pia Duxbury
Scheme:
Subject: Human risk, Risk and governance
Getting practical about workplace mental health
By: Pia Duxbury
Scheme: WorkCare
Subject: Human risk
Your tree management questions answered
By: Pia Duxbury
Scheme:
Subject: Risk and governance
Defamation, social media and local government
By: Pia Duxbury
Scheme: Liability
Subject: Claims management, Policy and Cover, Risk and governance