by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 27, 2021 | Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Work Health Program
Work hardening helps prevent injuries and supports a safe return to work after illness or absence. Why are Work Hardening Programs Important? Work hardening prevents injuries, supports recovery, and eases early role-related soreness. What is a Work Hardening Program?...
by ABILITY GROUP | Mar 15, 2021 | Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Workers Compensation
Pre-employment Functional Assessments (PEFAs), also known as pre-employment screenings, are evaluations designed to determine whether a candidate is physically and mentally fit to perform the essential tasks of a role. Moreover, when conducted by allied health...
by Marc Ring | Sep 16, 2020 | Injury Management
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? Non-Work Related...
by Marc Ring | Jun 25, 2020 | Injury Management, Injury Prevention
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? Dubbed the “Sitting Disease” (and referred to as...
by ABILITY GROUP | Feb 14, 2019 | Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
Workers’ compensation claims can become complex when pre-existing conditions are involved. A pre-existing condition refers to any illness, injury, or health issue that existed before a workplace incident. These may include chronic illnesses, old sports injuries,...
