All workers, future workers and self-employed people should feel safe in their workplace. Employers have the obligation to protect workers from such situations, including sexual harassment, bullying or discrimination, as a person or company can be liable unless they can prove that they took all preventative steps to stop the harassment. As of 6 March 2023, workplace sexual harassment is prohibited under the Fair Work Act.
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SIRA and the Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association (ARPA) have partnered to offer a service using workplace discussions to help improve return to work outcomes for people with psychological injuries.
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Workplace injury recoveries are naturally focused on from a physical lens among injured workers and employers. However, physical injuries are more than meets the eye. A biopsychosocial injury management approach can have positive benefits. So what does biopsychosocial injury management mean & what are the benefits?
The New South Wales government has recently reminded employers to ensure that young workers get “extra support” to carry out their tasks “correctly and safely.”
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Evidence shows that better return to work outcomes result from a tailored, person-centred approach. A person-centred approach to recovery and return to work (RTW) improves employer engagement and RTW outcomes. A worker that is involved in planning and decision making helps them to take ownership of their recovery.
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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?
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