Return to Work Resources http://returntoworkresources.com Workers Comp Injury Management for Employers Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:07:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Key Points: HR Side of Completing the Work Comp Job Demand Eval and Job Description http://returntoworkresources.com/key-points-hr-side-of-completing-the-work-comp-job-demand-eval-and-job-description/ http://returntoworkresources.com/key-points-hr-side-of-completing-the-work-comp-job-demand-eval-and-job-description/#comments Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:05:32 +0000 Margaret Spence http://returntoworkresources.com/?p=590 Key points when completing the Job Demand Evaluation and creating the Job Description: I want to caution all employers as you evaluate the physical demands of a job to be mindful that you comply with all federal and state laws regarding job discrimination. I recently reviewed an appellate decision that resulted in a $3.3 million dollar award for job

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]]> http://returntoworkresources.com/key-points-hr-side-of-completing-the-work-comp-job-demand-eval-and-job-description/feed/ 0 Job Description: Essential Part of the Workers Comp Return to Work Program http://returntoworkresources.com/job-description-essential-part-of-the-workers-comp-return-to-work-program/ http://returntoworkresources.com/job-description-essential-part-of-the-workers-comp-return-to-work-program/#comments Fri, 10 Jun 2011 03:57:00 +0000 Margaret Spence http://returntoworkresources.com/?p=588 Why is the job description an essential part of your return-to-work program? The job description dispels any myths or misinterpretations about a job’s requirements. A very specific job description is an essential part of the return-to-work process. The job description should be a narrative of a job’s tasks and processes and the sequences of steps that have to

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]]> http://returntoworkresources.com/job-description-essential-part-of-the-workers-comp-return-to-work-program/feed/ 0 Workers Comp: Completing the Job Demand Evaluation Form http://returntoworkresources.com/workers-comp-completing-the-job-demand-evaluation-form/ http://returntoworkresources.com/workers-comp-completing-the-job-demand-evaluation-form/#comments Fri, 10 Jun 2011 03:36:30 +0000 Margaret Spence http://returntoworkresources.com/?p=580 This is a Four Part Posting - If you did not read the other post please read them before proceeding to the Job Demand Evaluation Form. Related Posts:

As a reminder the Six Step to Completing the Job Demand Evaluation are:

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]]> http://returntoworkresources.com/workers-comp-completing-the-job-demand-evaluation-form/feed/ 0 Workers Comp: Job Demand Evaluation in Six Easy Steps – Part 1 http://returntoworkresources.com/workers-comp-job-demand-evaluation-in-six-easy-steps/ http://returntoworkresources.com/workers-comp-job-demand-evaluation-in-six-easy-steps/#comments Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:57:44 +0000 Margaret Spence http://returntoworkresources.com/?p=573 The Job Demand Evaluation is a six-step process:             Step 1:  Determine the essential functions of the job.             Step 2:  Determine the marginal functions of the job.             Step 3:  Analyze the physical, mental and environmental demands of the job.

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]]> http://returntoworkresources.com/workers-comp-job-demand-evaluation-in-six-easy-steps/feed/ 0 Return to Work Job Analysis: Evaluating the Pre-Injury Job Demands http://returntoworkresources.com/return-to-work-job-analysis-evaluating-the-pre-injury-job-demands/ http://returntoworkresources.com/return-to-work-job-analysis-evaluating-the-pre-injury-job-demands/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 22:19:47 +0000 Margaret Spence http://returntoworkresources.com/?p=567 Evaluating the positions at your job site should not be done from the comfort of your office. Someone must observe the job tasks so they can be accurately documented; remember you may have to describe this position to your insurance company and to the treating doctor. Before

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]]> http://returntoworkresources.com/return-to-work-job-analysis-evaluating-the-pre-injury-job-demands/feed/ 0 Return to Work Job Analysis: Job Tasks and Demands http://returntoworkresources.com/return-to-work-job-analysis-job-tasks-and-demands/ http://returntoworkresources.com/return-to-work-job-analysis-job-tasks-and-demands/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 22:10:05 +0000 Margaret Spence http://returntoworkresources.com/?p=563 Analyzing and Evaluating Job Tasks and Demands: Modified-duty work does not always require relocating the employee to a new department. Sometimes, injured employees can continue working in their regular jobs by temporarily modifying or removing tasks that are strenuous.
We are a firm advocate of returning employees to transitional duty within their original work area.

The first step in determining how to modify a job is to identify the essential and marginal functions of the job - this process is known as the “Job Demand Evaluation.” After

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]]> http://returntoworkresources.com/return-to-work-job-analysis-job-tasks-and-demands/feed/ 0 Sample Workers Comp Return to Work Policy for HR Handbook http://returntoworkresources.com/sample-workers-comp-return-to-work-policy-for-hr-handbook/ http://returntoworkresources.com/sample-workers-comp-return-to-work-policy-for-hr-handbook/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:24:18 +0000 Margaret Spence http://returntoworkresources.com/?p=558 Bringing it all together – Creating the Final Policy The official return-to-work policy should be part of a workers’ compensation section that is added to your employee handbook. The section should give new employees a quick overview of your company’s safety requirements, introduce them to your company’s

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]]> http://returntoworkresources.com/work-comp-return-to-work-coordinator-essential-position-in-hr/feed/ 0 Training Managers to Understand the Workers Comp Injury Reporting Process http://returntoworkresources.com/training-managers-to-understand-the-workers-comp-injury-reporting-process/ http://returntoworkresources.com/training-managers-to-understand-the-workers-comp-injury-reporting-process/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:58:44 +0000 Margaret Spence http://returntoworkresources.com/?p=552 It is critical that you conduct training sessions with your managers, supervisors, crew leaders and line employees so they all understand their role in the return-to-work program. Managers and supervisors should be trained in implementing emergency procedures (applying first aid, giving CPR, calling 911), conducting accident investigations,

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]]> http://returntoworkresources.com/training-managers-to-understand-the-workers-comp-injury-reporting-process/feed/ 0 Three Ways to Reinforce Your Workers Comp Return to Work Process with Positive Reminders http://returntoworkresources.com/three-ways-to-reinforce-your-workers-comp-return-to-work-process-with-positive-reminders/ http://returntoworkresources.com/three-ways-to-reinforce-your-workers-comp-return-to-work-process-with-positive-reminders/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:44:25 +0000 Margaret Spence http://returntoworkresources.com/?p=550
  • Review the related policies during regular safety meetings. Employers are always trying to find new topics to cover during safety meetings or staff meetings. One way to continually reinforce your policies is to include them as topics. The return-to-work policy should be reviewed with your employees at least every six months.
  • Post the return-to-work policy on your employee bulletin board

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