The benefits of policy...
An injury management policy is a statement of purpose that provides broad guidelines on a company’s approach to the area. A written statement of the organisation’s approach, backed up by clear policies and procedures, lay 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 changeover; |
| • | Can be recognised and used in courts of law; |
| • | Provides back-up for staff with responsibility in the area of injury management; and |
| • | Clarifies functions and responsibilities and allows the organisation to assess performance against stated commitments and objectives.
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This section of the handbook looks at:
Writing an injury management policy
Six major elements of an effective injury management policy
Anticipating special situations
Implementing policy
