Return to Work After Injury
The Return to Work (RTW) process following a workplace injury can often be daunting for everyone involved. So what can be done to help minimise risks and make this process as smooth as possible?
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Non-Work Related Injuries & Illness
Has one of your workers been injured outside of work and do you, as a business have an obligation to provide assistance to your worker? A non-work related injury/illness is defined as an injury or illness that did not arise out of or in the course of the workers employment.
Holiday Season Injury Tips
The Christmas – New Year holiday period is a busy time of the year. Public holidays & annual leave result in skeleton staff in the insurance companies, medical practice, etc which can subsequently prolong response times & efficiency of claim management services. Regrettably each year clients have workplace injuries & claims during this period which need special attention.
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Non-Work Related Injuries
Many businesses are unsure what to do when they have an employee with a non-work related injury. Common questions that arise include; As an employer, what is my role? Can the injury become a workers compensation claim? Where can I get help?
Workplace Recovery
A quick recovery of an injured worker may not always be simple or easy. Workers agreeing to modified duties or reduced hours, can be beneficial to their well-being, assist with physical recovery and accelerate the return to work process.
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Health Risks Of Sitting Disease
With COVID-19, several workers in many industries have moved to working from home, meaning most will have had an increase in their sitting times but what are the Health Risks of Sitting for extended periods?