What should a return to work program include?

What should a return to work program include?

What’s in a return to work plan?

• Assessment services: Assessing the capabilities of the injured worker.
• Same employer: Keeping the worker employed at their current workplace after injury or illness.
• New employer: Transitioning the worker to a new workplace after injury or illness.

What is a return to work policy statement?

Location: Return to Work Policy Statement. (Company Name) is committed to providing a safe workplace for all workers. In the event of an injury or illness, every possible effort will be made to provide suitable return to work (RTW) options for workers who are unable to perform their regular duties.

How do I create a return to work plan?

Key elements to include in a formal return to work plan

1. Anticipated start and end date.
2. Number of days per week and hours per day that the employee will be expected to work.
3. Essential tasks and duties that an employee will be expected to complete.
4. Anticipated schedule for increasing work hours and resuming work tasks.

Can WSIB force you back to work?

If you worked for your employer for at least 1 year before your injury, your employer must generally offer you your regular job back after your injury. Under WSIB law, your employer does not have to create modified work for you. If you cannot return to work because of your injury, tell the Board.

Who is responsible for a return to work plan?

Scope. All NSW employers must have a return to work program in place within 12 months of becoming a category 1 or category 2 employer, and it must be consistent with the insurer’s injury management program. 1. Insured by a specialised insurer and has more than 20 employees.

What is the return to work process?

A return to work (RTW) program is the formal policy that outlines general procedures for handling work related injury or illness. It represents an employer’s commitment to the health, safety and recovery of workers following an incident. All employers in NSW are required by law to have one.

What is the purpose of a graduated return to work plan?

A graduated return to work plan (GRTWP) is a step by step plan for returning an injured worker back to their pre-injury duties. It is personalised to the injured worker, containing functional goals, suitable duties, and work restrictions.

What does a phased return look like?

A phased return to work is an arrangement whereby a member of staff who has been absent from work for a long time or has had a short term absence linked to chronic conditions or conditions with unpredictable periods of acute flare up, returns to their full duties/time at work gradually, over a defined time period.

What happens if I can return to work after an injury?

No. After you have received a Notice of Ability to Return to Work you cannot be forced to return to your job while you are still injured. Injured workers need to get healthy and they need to be able to return to the job on their own timetable that is determined between them and their physician.

What does a WSIB return to work specialist do?

Return to Work Specialist Co-ordinate return to work by facilitating the return to work process, and educating the workplace parties on principles and best practices, the benefits of return to work and services available, the employer’s and worker’s rights and obligations, and available resources.

What factors should be considered when establishing a Return to Work program or plan?

The review should consider the following:

• Postures required.
• General physical demands.
• Tools or equipment used.
• Time spent on various tasks.
• Daily workflow.
• Access to the workplace.

When should a return to work be done?

A return-to-work interview must be conducted as soon as the employee returns to work – usually the day they get back. Getting the return-to-work interview completed before the employee begins working on the day they return will make sure that they are fit and ready to be back. They can get straight into their work.

How does the WSIB help people return to work?

At the WSIB, we are committed to assisting the workplace parties, workers and employers as well as unions, where applicable in achieving the best possible return to work (RTW) and recovery outcomes following an injury or illness at the workplace. Supporting workers in their returning to work can be challenging when job accommodations are required.

What is the focus of the WSIB disability management program?

At the WSIB, our focus is to assist workers and employers achieve the best return to work (RTW) and recovery outcomes possible following a work-related injury or illness. An employer’s disability management program is an important factor in the recovery of their workers.

When did return to work policy come into effect?

Our goal is to get your employee back to safe and suitable work and get you back to business as usual. Return to Work (Work Reintegration) policies and a NEER policy came into effect on July 15, 2011.

Are there any resources available for return to work?

Additional tools and resources such as Return to Work/Disability Management Cost Benefit Analysis Calculators are also available for use by employers. In addition to the valuable assistance and services that are provided by the WSIB, there are many resources that other organizations offer to help you achieve a successful return to work outcome.