LIFE AFTER A WORKPLACE INJURY EUGENE LEFRANCOIS & MARGARET CERNIGOJ

WHEN INJURY HAPPENS WORKER PERSPECTIVE EMPLOYER PERSPECTIVE  Recognize it’s a health and safety FAIL!  First Aid  Report  Investigate

WHERE’S THE $$$ WORKER PERSPECTIVE EMPLOYER PERSPECTIVE  Benefits  Premiums  Replacement workers  Retraining  Productivity

HOPING FOR THE BEST WORKER PERSPECTIVE EMPLOYER PERSPECTIVE  Re-employment obligations  Cooperation  Early and safe return to work  Suitable work  Return to work plan / Transitional work plan  Restrictions and limitations  Physical demands  Essential duties  Keep in touch

DEVELOPING A RETURN TO WORK PLAN Worker Perspective  I need to be involved  It’s individualized  It’s got to be suitable work  It’s safe for me and my co-workers  It’s meaningful and productive  Restores my earning as much as possible  Matches my functional abilities Employer Perspective  Work must be productive and have value  Must not aggravate the workers’ condition  Duration is determined at the beginning  Worker still has to follow company policies  We can how to “flex”  Schedule reviews and follow up meetings

THE GREAT UNKNOWN Worker Perspective Employer Perspective  The longer the worker is away………  Keep in touch  Consider retraining  Look at current and future vacancies  Consider the risks

THE SOLUTION PREVENTION  Health and safety program  Training for workers and supervisors  Know your rights  Due diligence  It’s about you, your family, the community and the future

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