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Return to work assist case study: Robert Ropati

Robert was working on a scaffold which started to topple as he was dismantling it. To avoid being caught in the fall, Robert jumped off which resulted in significant injuries to his knee and hip. Robert was told there was a chance he would not be able to return to carpentry, so contacted Return to work assist to see what options were available. After identifying an opportunity for Robert to complete a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Return to work assist were able to enrol him in the
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From: qcompvideo

Time : 3 min

Added : 05/10/11 23:25

Tags: returning to work after an injury / work / work comp injury

Troy Elliott

Rehabilitation and Return to work Coordinator Achievement Award Winner: Troy Elliott Troy's key focus in achieving sustainable return to work is constant communication, through toolbox talks every morning and comprehensive rehabilitation processes that promote a smooth return to work. Troy has worked to ensure that positive return to work values are part of the culture at his workplace, with new employees being educated at induction and Troy being a regular face at the job site. For more
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From: qcompvideo

Time : 3 min 13

Added : 10/10/11 06:58

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Return to work assist case study: Steve Morrow

Steve injured himself at work when he fell after losing his balance and, while trying to break his fall, impacted with a step down wall which resulted in his thumb being awkwardly dislocated. Steve was without work for 13 months while he underwent rehabilitation through frequent visits to an orthopaedic surgeon. Due to his injury Steve was unable to return to his previous employment in both carpentry and air conditioning and so was referred to Return to work assist. Return to work assist
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Time : 2 min 29

Added : 05/10/11 23:33

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Glenda Hill

Rehabilitation and Return to work Coordinator Achievement Award Finalist: Glenda Hill Getting injured workers engaged in their own rehabilitation is the first step for Glenda, which she achieves through constant communication, education and making sure injured workers understand that they are valued at work. Even once an injured worker has returned to full duties, Glenda ensures their return to work will be sustainable and enjoyable by continuing to check in with them at regular intervals. For
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Time : 3 min 11

Added : 10/10/11 07:07

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Peta James

Health provider Achievement Award - individual Finalist: Peta James Peta takes a holistic approach to rehabilitation of injured workers, focussing not just on their return to work, but also on their return to doing the activities they loved before the injury. This approach helps Peta build trust and rapport with her clients, and she encourages them to understand and be involved in their own recovery. For more information about the Return to work Awards 2010 see
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From: qcompvideo

Time : 3 min 16

Added : 11/10/11 06:55

Tags: returning to work after an injury / work comp injury / work

Queensland Rail

Employer Achievement Award for Rehabilitation and Return to Work -- Large Employer Finalist: Queensland Rail The only self-insured employer to be named as a Finalist in the Return to work Awards in 2011, Queensland Rail approaches the rehabilitation of their team members holistically. Queensland Rail has a strong return to work culture, with employees receiving great support from their team members, managers and rehabilitation staff when they come back into the business after an injury. For
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From: qcompvideo

Time : 3 min 11

Added : 18/10/11 06:07

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Garth Jenkins

Injured Worker Achievement Award -- Return to Work Garth Jenkins Garth was working as a truck driver when the strain of repetitive lifting caused an internal injury, requiring emergency surgery. The pain of the injury meant that Garth couldn't return to truck driving and he found himself out of work. With his extensive background in transport, Garth undertook the Cert III in Transport and Logistics which gave him the skills he needed to gain his current position as a supervisor at a local
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Time : 2 min 59

Added : 10/10/11 06:19

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Returning to work after a work related accident in Virginia

Injured Workers' Law Firm Attorney Michele Lewane explains what happens after you have been released from your doctor to return to work after a work related accident resulting in a job related injury. It's important to understand how returning to work can impact your workplace injury claim. A lawyer in Virginia who practices Workers' Compensation law can help. For more information, visit our website:
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From: WorkersCompLawyer

Time : 2 min 41

Added : 14/03/11 02:06

Tags: work related injury lawyer / accident work related / returning to work after an injury

Sun Metals Corporation

Employer Achievement Award for Rehabilitation and Return to work - Small/Medium employer Finalist: Sun Metals Corporation Sun Metals has nurtured a strong return to work culture through awareness training, complete management buy-in, and a rehab team that is able to easily exercise its influence to get the job done. A proactive approach to workplace injury, including full wage subsidies for injured workers and early intervention on "niggling" pains before they can develop into a workplace
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Time : 3 min 16

Added : 10/10/11 05:46

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Reece Harding

Injured Worker Achievement Award -- Serious Injury Finalist - Reece Harding Reece was working as a labourer when a machine fault caused his hand and arm to be caught in the workings; removing a great deal of muscle as well as his thumb. Requiring 20 surgeries and months of rehabilitation, Reece was unable to return to his previous work, and gained host employment at a local hotel, in the finance department whilst undertaking his Advanced Diploma in Accounting. His employers were so impressed
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From: qcompvideo

Time : 3 min 07

Added : 10/10/11 06:00

Tags: work injury award / returning to work after an injury / work