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The path to successful return to work management is not a one size fits all approach. What works for one large organisation may not suit a small business. This topic looks at various approaches you can take to improve return to work outcomes.
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Sue Sloan
Approaches to supporting people to rebuild meaningful life role participation.
A. Richey
Alcohol and smoking are the most common legal drugs in use in Australia today.
Robert Aurbach
The most successful workers' compensation system in the world is one you haven't heard of.
A. Richey
Cooperation is vital in return to work. Many parties are involved and they must all work together to achieve a fair and equitable outcome.
A. Richey
This article takes you through some effective ways of making sure that your workplace systems are in order.
A. Richey
An injury management policy provides broad guidelines on the company’s approach to injury management. It provides clear procedures, and lays out the foundation for dealing with injuries in the workplace.
A. Richey
Developing effective workplace systems can be challenging. It can also be difficult to know if they are working.
Dr Mary Wyatt
Mr L, a tall, solid-framed, right-handed 58 year old man, reported pain in his right elbow. While improvement was reported over six months, he began to notice similar symptoms at his left elbow.
Dr Mary Wyatt
Michael was a 48-year-old machine operator. He had been at the workplace for nine months. During his probation period he worked well, but once permanent he missed considerable time from work with unplanned absences.
Dr Mary Wyatt
Joe, a 45-year-old storeman, fractured his left thumb in an injury mowing his lawn at home. A thumb fracture can take months to heal.
Dr Mary Wyatt
This case study explores the importance of providing options for the injured worker's return to work.
A. Richey
The best way to treat an employee claiming an invisible work injury.
A. Richey
Effective RTW coordinators play a vital role in injury management and prevention. It's neither a small role nor an easy one, and RTW co-ordinators shouldn't attempt to do it all.
Dr Mary Wyatt
This webinar presentation with PIEF discusses the impact of training supervisors on return to work outcomes.
