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OHS Policy &

Rehabilitation Policy

The company will provide vocational retraining and assist with the

location of new employment where the nature of an employee’s

injuries prohibit a return to work with the company.

The company will provide a workplace based Rehabilitation

Coordinator to ensure commitment to rehabilitation objectives and

thereby reduce the economic and social impacts of injuries and

illnesses.

The company will nominate preferred accredited rehabilitation

providers to ensure the provision of quality rehabilitation services.

PROCEDURE FOR OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION

The occupational rehabilitation process will commence as close to the

time of injury as possible

The Rehabilitation Co-ordinator will maintain a case file and protect

the confidentiality of the information on this file

An individual rehabilitation program will be developed for each

employee in consultation with all relevant parties. The goal of the

program will be to assist the employee to return to meaningful,

productive work within their capabilities

NOMINATED REHABILITATION PROVIDERS

The following accredited rehabilitation providers are available to assist in

the occupational rehabilitation of injured workers:

_____________________________

A worker may also nominate an accredited rehabilitation provider of their

choice.

CONSULTATION

Employees will be informed of their rights and responsibilities and of the

company's policy and procedures for occupational rehabilitation. This

area is covered as part of the induction procedure

Line Management Responsibilities

Line managers will implement the procedures in the rehabilitation

program

Line managers will, when possible, provide suitable duties to assist in

an early and safe return to work

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