Occupational Injuries/Illnesses (give examples) Open wound, sprain/strain of shoulder, lumbosacral sprain/strain, neck sprain/strain, lumbar sprain/strain. Open wound-needlestick, nicking themselves with a scalpel Shoulder – heavy linen bags or trash custodial workers need to lift Back injuries- related to patient handling
Provide a little comic relief, here’s something we ran across as we researched and pulled information for today’s presentation, Enjoy!
Job Security Financial independence Positive contact with co-workers Proactive, engaged participation in rehabilitation Relieves stress and job insecurity Enhanced self-esteem Employees and their families maintain routines Continuation of employee benefits, pension, insurance and medical plans Retain experienced workforce Keeps the employee fit and healthy, both physically and mentally, by utilizing work as a therapy Offers employee exposure to different jobs supporting professional development Helps employee to regain full salary sooner Allows employee to receive accommodation and remain productive at work while managing a medical condition No reduction in pay Reduces chance for disability separation (loss of benefits) or termination Improves self-esteem Opportunity to have exposure to different job tasks Provides sense of pride, worth and importance Keeps employee fit and healthy, physically and mentally