numerouno
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Some strategies from a colleague to reduce injuries and new workers compensation claims.

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Strategies to Reduce the Frequency & Lost Time Injury Duration for New Claims

· Accountability and commitment at Executive and local level

· Better reporting mechanisms to reduce potential accidents/injuries

· Risk assessments undertaken at all work sites

· Resource commitment to address any minor works, capital works, Plant & Equipment upgrades

· Identify and improve employee Health & Wellbeing

· Reward and recognition for improved performance

· Commitment and undertaking by all Managers/Supervisors to provide suitable work for work injured employees as soon as medically practicable

· Improved claims and rehabilitation strategies to focus on any possible return to work opportunities

· Provision of additional resources to undertake projects or work targeted at reducing accidents/incidents or strategies for return to work opportunities

· Improved reporting and statistical information to enable trends and OHS&W initiatives be identified to improve performance

· Devolution of workers compensation budgets

· Proactive approach to ensure OHS systems and standards are being met

· Improved communication links and networks within agencies and relevant stakeholder groups

· Holistic approach to achieve better outcomes through partnerships with employees, Management, Unions and other vested interest groups

· Use of climate surveys, Forums, OHS Committees to determine strategies for performance improvement

· Compliance with legislation and WorkCover Performance Standards

· Commitment to provide relevant training for all employees

· Executive Management ensures that OHS goals and outcomes are resourced and achieved within time frames

· That employees are encouraged to feel valued members of the organisation through performance Management

PROGRESS ENTERPRISE

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From Australia, Ballarat
scare_crow
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IS IT EMPLOYEE FRIENDLY OR CAN IT CAUSE EMPLOYEE RESENTMENT...IN CASE OF APPLICATION... regards scare_crow
From India, Mumbai
Ajmal Mirza
35

Some more to Add
1. Employee to be given job specific training with machines/tools
2. Employee be adviced the possible accidents, and how to avoid them
3. Proper training to all employees on how to react in case of emergency / accident
IWIF Workmens Insurance has given some excellent tips to avoid accidents themselves... that would surely help bring down the compensation claims
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From India, Ahmadabad
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