Injury management is “the management of workers’ injuries in a manner that is directed at enabling injured workers to return to work” (Section 5 of the legislation). It is the responsibility of employers and injured workers to cooperate in this process, where it is medically supported. An injury management system describes the steps you need to take when a workplace injury occurs.
Under workers’ compensation law, you must establish an injury management system in your workplace. WorkCover WA has issued a Code of Practice (Injury Management) 2005(the Code). The Code explains your legal responsibilities.
To support the Code WorkCover WA has also issued the Injury Management: A Guide for Employers (PDF – 980kb) publication which provides information to assist employers to understand their legal obligations, provides guidance on developing an injury management system and contains a three step approach to effective injury management.
For more information on how Pace National can assist your organisation in establishing an injury management system click here.
