A return to work program consists of the formal policy and procedures that an organisation must have in place to help injured workers with their recovery and return to the workplace. It outlines an organisation’s commitment to assist injured workers with accessing necessary treatment and rehabilitation, and outlines the steps to be taken to achieve a safe, timely and durable return to work.

The return to work program:

• must be consistent with the insurer’s injury management program
• must be displayed at workplaces and workers must be notified of the program
• must be provided to any worker on request.

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Last updated on April 4, 2011 by Galen & Gray