Welcome to the winter edition of the Rehabilitation Report in
which we discuss some great new resources available to
Rehabilitation and Return to work Coordinators (RRTWC) to educate
injured workers. We also look into options for re-registration and
workplace accreditation, and find out why injured workers sue and
what you can do to prevent it.
It is an exciting time for our industry, with the nomination
period closing for the Return to work Awards 2011 on 8 July - only
days away. So, if you've got a nomination to make or an entry to
complete, be sure to log on and be recognised for your efforts at
getting injured workers back to work.
One amazing Awards nominee is Gary Watson, a former jackeroo who
couldn't return to work after a horse he was breaking fell on him.
Gary was referred to the team at Return to work assist, and his
full story can be read in this edition of the Rehabilitation
Report.
I'd like to take this opportunity to remind you to register for
the Return to work Conference coming up in October in Brisbane. The
full Conference Program is now available online and delegate places
are filling up fast.
As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts via the comments
section or an email to comms@qcomp.com.au
See you at the Conference.
Elizabeth Woods
CEO
Q-COMP
Why injured workers sue
There are many reasons why an injured worker decides to sue
their employer for damages. More often than not, it is because they
feel adequate care and consideration has not been shown to them
after the workplace accident or related illness. As a
Rehabilitation and Return to work Coordinator (RRTWC), you may feel
you have provided them with suitable duties and monitored their
progress, however, they chose to either not return or lodged a
common law claim.
Read Full ArticleReturn to work Awards closing soon!
Time is running out for Queensland's injured workers and the
individuals and organisations that help them get back to work as
nominations for the Return to work Awards 2011 close in less than a
week!
Read Full ArticleReturn to work Conference and Expo
The full Return to work Conference program is now available,
with featured speakers including corporate anthropologist Michael
Henderson, psychologist Chad McCormick, MC Andrew Klein, and many
more.
Read Full ArticleEducating your workers on the return to work process
You are probably familiar with the concept of Toolbox Talks for
workplace health and safety, but have you ever thought about
extending the concept to discuss return to work?
Read Full ArticleOffice ergonomics
WorkSafe NB Canada has produced a guide entitled Office
Ergonomics to help determine if your computer workstation is a
good fit for you.
Read Full ArticleHave your say about RRTWC training
Interested in having your say about Return to Work
Coordinator training? Does the level of training on offer provide
you with enough skills to perform your duties to the best of your
abilities?
Read Full Article
