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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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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