In a perfect workplace, all employees would: Use common sense, Always make the right and safe decisions without being told, and Never get hurt at work But we don’t live in a perfect world and as an employer, you have to … Read more …
Accident investigation is key to preventing future incidents. In my blogs, I discussed the red flags of an incomplete investigation and the importance of digging deeper during an investigation to find the real cause. Now, I’ll put those ideas into … Read more …
Many employers don’t realize how much it benefits a company and injured employees when they are accommodated on modified work restrictions due to a work-related injury. On the surface, this may seem inconvenient, but a transitional duty program benefits both … Read more …
If you have an employee who is off of work due to an injury, do you or your supervisors continue to communicate with them on a weekly basis? The key to returning injured employees back to work quickly after an … Read more …
I had surgery on my foot a few weeks ago but I’m back to work on limited duty because my recovery is going well. Some would say I’m lucky, but it has nothing to do with luck. Being healthy going into … Read more …
In my last blog I spoke about the benefits of a Return to Work Program. So now that you know how a RTW Program benefits both the injured worker and the employer, let’s look at some of the components that make … Read more …