Return-To-Work

“Return to work” programs are initiatives designed to help employees safely resume their duties after an injury or illness that occurred in the workplace. In the context of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), these programs aim to facilitate a smooth transition for workers back into their roles while prioritizing their well-being and ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Return to work programs often involve collaboration between employers, healthcare professionals, and the affected employees to develop tailored plans that accommodate any necessary accommodations or modifications to the job tasks. By gradually reintegrating employees into the workplace, providing necessary support, and addressing any challenges they may face, these programs promote a successful return to work while prioritizing the health and safety of the employee.

Duty to Accommodate Special Report

An employer is generally not entitled to an employee’s detailed […]

Return to Work Plan Monitoring Form

BENEFITS When an injured or ill worker is able to […]

Employers’ Duty to Re-Employ Injured Workers – Know The Laws of Your Province

How long must you keep an injured worker’s job open […]

Return To Work Policy

BENEFIT While preventing injuries is always the paramount objective, injuries […]

Additional Tools, Insight & Solutions Search

New Report Finds Few Employers Assess Effectiveness of Substance Abuse Policies

Although 72% of employers surveyed said they had a formal drug and alcohol policy, only 32% [...]

5 Takeaways from Study on Integrating Worker Wellbeing and Safety

Researchers interviewed 9 organizations on their workplace wellbeing and safety initiatives. Here [...]

School Failed to Accommodate Worker by Not Considering Her for Available Jobs

A part-time caretaker at a school dislocated her shoulder while dusting under a desk. After two [...]

Court Says Case Against BC Company Based on Foreign Mine Can Proceed in BC

A BC court recently ruled that former miners could pursue a lawsuit in Canada against a BC company [...]

New Report Says Canada Should Adopt AB or BC Approach to Carbon Pricing

The right carbon pricing policies can help Canada make significant progress towards meeting [...]

THE INSIDER’S 12th DUE DILIGENCE SCORECARD, PART 1: A Look at Recent Cases Involving the Due Diligence Defence

Part 1 of this year's Due Diligence Scorecard includes nine reported safety cases from across [...]

Youth Services Agency Fined $125,000 after Workers Are Attacked

At a youth centre facility, a worker who’d recently started working on the detention and [...]

Injured Worker’s Discrimination Complaint Dismissed

A worker for a dairy facility injured his shoulder and was out of work for almost three years when [...]

EU Report Describes Keys to Optimal and Effective RTW Interventions

A European Agency for Safety and Health at Work report provides insight on optimal and effective [...]

Constructor Fined $50,000 for Failing to Secure Beams from Moving

Workers at a construction project were dismantling and replacing a steel storage system for a [...]

Study Finds that Monitoring Is Key to Implementing a Successful RTW Program

Read about an IWH study of a RTW program that has found that a key element to successfully [...]

Workers? Comp Must Cover Worker’s Medical Marijuana for Chronic Pain

A worker hurt his back at work. He tried to return to work about one month after the incident, but [...]

OHS PROGRAM: Take 6 Steps to Protect Workers from Welding Hazards

Take these steps to ensure your OHS program complies with the welding requirements and adequately [...]

Nail Salons Are Full of Health and Safety Hazards

Nail salons may not seem dangerous, but their workers may be at risk for occupational diseases such [...]

Go to Top