Returning to Work: Overview

Returning a worker to their job quickly and safely is not only good for business, it has positive effects for workers too. Injury management focuses on early reporting, rehabilitation and return to work strategies to assist the injured worker make an early and safe return to work.

This section includes information on:

• managing injuries and reporting accidents
• the obligations of an employer to have an injury management system
• implementation of return to work programs for injured workers when required
• roles and responsibilities of key parties in the injury management and return to work process
• workplace rehabilitation providers and the assistance and services they can provide
• frequently asked questions about injury management and returning to work.

Employers are encouraged to read WorkCover WA’s Injury Management: A Guide for Employers (PDF - 980kb) publication which provides information to assist employers to understand their legal obligations for injury management systems and return to work programs and contains a three step approach to effective injury management.