This statement should be read in conjunction with the AWB Limited Occupational Health and Safety Policy.
The aim of this rehabilitation policy is to promote the early recovery of any employee who has a work related injury or illness with as little disruption as possible to the normal routine of both the employee and the organisation.
AWB Limited is committed to an early intervention strategy aimed at identifying work processes that may place employees at risk and ensuring the early reporting of hazards, signs and symptoms of injury and disease.
In the event of a work-related injury or illness occurring, the Company will work with the affected employee to provide an early and safe return to work.
Company Objectives:
1. To make every effort to minimise work related injuries and illnesses by providing a safe workplace and encouraging employees to immediately report any hazards observed.
2. To ensure that rehabilitation follows a work related injury or illness, an on-site Rehabilitation Coordinator will be appointed to monitor and coordinate the return to work plan and to assist where ever possible in the return to work, be it:
- Same job with same duties;
- Same job with modified duties; or
- An alternative position.
3. To initiate the rehabilitation process as quickly as possible after a work related injury or illness while ensuring that participation in the program will not disadvantage the affected employee.
4. To encourage all employees to support the affected employee and their return to work program.
5. To assist the employee to find another position if the employee is unable to return to previous duties.
6. To assist any seriously injured employee who cannot return to the workforce, achieve the greatest independence in day-to-day living through appropriate case management.
7. To advise all employees of this policy, the existence of alternative duties at all Company locations and the individual responsibility to participate in a rehabilitation program if the need arises.
Andrew Lindberg
Managing Director
AWB Limited
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