WorkCover WA has redeveloped the Injury Management Code of Practice Guidance Notes, now called Injury Management: A Guide for Employers (PDF - 1.3MB).

The Guidance Notes were originally developed to support the Workers’ Compensation Code of Practice (Injury Management) 2005. The new Guide has improved on the Guidance Notes in several significant areas and now includes:

• a practical three-step approach to effective injury management
• more detail on developing and implementing an injury management system
• expanded information on alternative, modified and restricted duties
• improved tools and templates.

The call for comments in April led to a number of changes, including the incorporation of information on an employer’s obligation to have workers’ compensation cover for all their workers and an employer’s options where a worker is uncooperative.

Tim Roach, General Manager Regulatory Services, said employers should be strongly encouraged to read the new Guide.

“The Guide has been designed to assist employers to comply with their obligations under the law and implement effective injury management systems.”

“Insurers, medical practitioners and workplace rehabilitation providers will also find the publication useful to assist them and their clients to understand the legal requirements.”

“I’d like to thank all those who provided feedback through our call for comments, and welcome your ongoing contributions to improve the information we provide to stakeholders.”

The new Guide can be downloaded from the Returning to Work section of the WorkCover WA website.

If you have any queries, or wish to obtain a hardcopy of the new Guide please phone WorkCover WA's Advisory Services on 1300 794 744 or email corporatecommunications@workcover.wa.gov.au.