Work-related injuries can include physical injuries, psychological disorders or diseases. Injury management process is often defined as a workplace-managed process incorporating the employer, worker, medical management & providers. The process commences from the time of injury & facilitates efficient recovery form injury or return to suitable employment. When effective, the injury management process provides physical, psychological & financial benefits to workers.
So what are the injury management process responsibilities of the employer & worker in the workplace?
As a Worker what are your responsibilities?
Employees should always:
- Work safely and follow instructions
- Ask if you are unsure how to safely perform at work
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) in the way you have been trained and instructed
- Get proper training and understand the company’s health and safety policies
- Workers have a duty to take care of their own health and safety
- Be aware of the other people working around them
- Keep workstations free of hazards and follow all reasonable directions from your supervisor
- It is imperative to report any hazards, illnesses, or injuries
- When injured, actively participate in the recovery & return to work process
What are Employers responsibilities?
Employers main responsibility in the workplace is to make sure they provide a safe environment and anyone working or visiting this workplace is not exposed to hazards or harmed by the work.
Employers are required to:
- Take all reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of workers
- Provide hazard information, proper safety equipment, training, and competent supervision
- Develop and implement a health and safety program and policy
- Include regular reviews and talks with employees to make sure health and safety instructions are being followed
- Make sure equipment and material are used, stored, transported, and disposed of safely
- Employers must also continue to review and update risk management, safety protocols and training programs
- Keep up to date with any changes or improvements available
- Stay in touch with your workers
- Support injury management & return to work process for injured workers
An effective injury management process is important for businesses or all sizes across industries.
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