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An injury management policy is a statement of purpose that provides broad guidelines on a company's approach to injury management. A written statement of the organisation's approach, backed up by clear policies and procedures, lays an important foundation for the whole team.
A well-written work disability policy:
•outlines and demonstrates the organisation's commitment to RTW
•provides a framework for action
•allows the organisation's approach and commitment to be visible and consistent across staff, departments and worksites even if there is staff turnover
•can be recognised and used in courts of law
•provides back-up for staff with responsibility in the area of injury management
•clarifies functions and responsibilities, and
•allows the organisation to assess performance against stated commitments and objectives.
This section of the handbook includes:
Writing an injury management policy
Seven major elements of an effective injury management policy