The House will ensure that, to the extent practicable, employees are aware of their rights and responsibilities under the Act. The House will consult affected employees and offer prompt intervention and support to maximise the potential for employees to return to work at their fullest physical, psychological, social, vocational and economic capabilities. The House will respect the dignity and integrity of employees. Consistent with the Act, the House will notify House’s insurer within 3 working days of becoming aware that an employee has suffered a workplace accident, injury, illness or disease that results in or is likely to result in partial or total incapacity for work. Consistent with the Act, the House will ensure a return to work plan or injury management plan, as the case may be, is prepared for any employee becoming partially or totally incapacitated for work. As far as practicable, the return to work plan or injury management plan will be prepared in consultation with the House, the employee, the primary treating medical practitioner, the House’s insurer and any other relevant party as prescribed in the Act. The may suggest workplace rehabilitation providers, but an employee will have the right to choose their own workplace rehabilitation provider. PROCEDURES Display in a prominent place a summary of the Workers’ Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988. Contact the insurer as soon as possible after it is apparent that an employee is likely to be partially or totally incapacitated for work, and in any case within 3 days. Ensure the occupational rehabilitation process and the employee’s rights and responsibilities are explained to them. If required, ensure that a return to work plan or an injury management plan, as the case may be, is prepared, agreed to by the relevant parties, and implemented. A Return to Work Plan is required to be formulated if the injured worker is likely to be incapacitated for more than 5 days and less than 28 days An Injury Management Plan is required if the injured worker is likely to be incapacitated for more than 28 days Liaise with the employee both during preparation and implementation of the return to work plan and/or the injury management plan. Ensure any difficulties are addressed quickly, effectively and with respect for the employee.
The House will ensure that, to the extent practicable, employees are aware of their rights and responsibilities under the Act. The House will consult affected employees and offer prompt intervention and support to maximise the potential for employees to return to work at their fullest physical, psychological, social, vocational and economic capabilities. The House will respect the dignity and integrity of employees. Consistent with the Act, the House will notify House’s insurer within 3 working days of becoming aware that an employee has suffered a workplace accident, injury, illness or disease that results in or is likely to result in partial or total incapacity for work. Consistent with the Act, the House will ensure a return to work plan or injury management plan, as the case may be, is prepared for any employee becoming partially or totally incapacitated for work. As far as practicable, the return to work plan or injury management plan will be prepared in consultation with the House, the employee, the primary treating medical practitioner, the House’s insurer and any other relevant party as prescribed in the Act. The may suggest workplace rehabilitation providers, but an employee will have the right to choose their own workplace rehabilitation provider. PROCEDURES Display in a prominent place a summary of the Workers’ Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988. Contact the insurer as soon as possible after it is apparent that an employee is likely to be partially or totally incapacitated for work, and in any case within 3 days. Ensure the occupational rehabilitation process and the employee’s rights and responsibilities are explained to them. If required, ensure that a return to work plan or an injury management plan, as the case may be, is prepared, agreed to by the relevant parties, and implemented. A Return to Work Plan is required to be formulated if the injured worker is likely to be incapacitated for more than 5 days and less than 28 days An Injury Management Plan is required if the injured worker is likely to be incapacitated for more than 28 days Liaise with the employee both during preparation and implementation of the return to work plan and/or the injury management plan. Ensure any difficulties are addressed quickly, effectively and with respect for the employee.
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