12. Summary of Key Points
• importance of documentation
• maintaining composure even
when situation may be frustrating
• being aware of regulations and
policies so you know what is going
to be happening
13. • Make sure your RTW offer has a
sufficiently detailed description of the
work activities and that this description
does not require you to work outside of
your medical restrictions.
• If this does not occur or if there are other
problems, tell your union, worker advisor
and/or your WCB case manager
immediately.
14. • A work injury with lost time
invariably involves multiple
players, all of whom have
different roles
15. • The injured worker’s doctor, in
order to function best in their role
with a WCB claim, should be
informed about the mechanics of
the injury, the nature and demands
of the job, and the extent of the
injury, in order to diagnose and
make good decisions about being
off or returning to work. Don’t
assume that the doctor knows
things if you don’t tell him.
16. • Documentation is important- keep
your notes, and see that the MD
and health care provider are noting
things. WCB keeps extensive
records of all conversations etc, the
injured worker should ensure
important information is being
recorded and registered.
17. • The quality of treatment by a health
care provider for a work injury can
vary widely. If you are not making
good progress in your treatment, or
don’t feel your problems are being
addressed, don’t stay with the status
quo. Better to identify this sooner than
later.
18. • Document the physical demands
of the job and all tasks early in the
claim process. Use templates or
describe the frequency, duration,
postures and forces/exertions used
to perform all tasks.
