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Rehabilitation Report

Issue 16
Winter 2011

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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.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/rehabilitation-report/winter-2011/why-injured-workers-sue.aspx

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Return 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!

http://www.qcomp.com.au/rehabilitation-report/winter-2011/return-to-work-awards-closing-soon!.aspx

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Return to work assist good-news story

One of the many amazing return to work journeys shared through the Return to work Awards is that of Gary Watson, who turned his life around after an injury with the help of Return to work assist.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/rehabilitation-report/winter-2011/return-to-work-assist-good-news-story.aspx

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Return 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.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/rehabilitation-report/winter-2011/return-to-work-conference-and-expo.aspx

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Educating 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?

http://www.qcomp.com.au/rehabilitation-report/winter-2011/educating-your-workers-on-the-return-to-work-process.aspx

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Office ergonomics

WorkSafe NB Canada has produced a guide entitled Office Ergonomics to help determine if your computer workstation is a good fit for you. 

http://www.qcomp.com.au/rehabilitation-report/winter-2011/office-ergonomics.aspx

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Have 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?

http://www.qcomp.com.au/rehabilitation-report/winter-2011/have-your-say-about-rrtwc-training.aspx


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