Return to Work 1-5 Employees

Overview

Supporting the worker’s active recovery
Keeping a valued worker in the workplace
Limiting WSIB costs

There is no legal requirement to have a return to work program, but proactive firms should consider applying these processes where opportunities are available/practical.

Return to Work Responsibilities

Role	Responsibility	Timeframe
Injured Worker	Notify supervisor/employer of the Injury	Immediately or as soon as possible
	Have the treating health care provider complete a Form 8 Let the health care provider know that your employer offers modified duties.	Provide a copy of page 2 to your employer
	Return page 2 of Form 8	That day or before the start of their next scheduled shift
	Fill out a Form 6 Worker’s Report of Injury	As soon as possible or during the next scheduled day at work
	Cooperate with employer to identify suitable modified duties	After injury occurs
	Maintain communication with the employer and WSIB during recovery period Obtain an updated FAF as requested Notify employer and WSIB if there are difficulties or disputes with RTW plan	After injury Occurs
Employer	Report Injury to WSIB (Form 7) Immediately report a Critical Injury to MOL (877-202-0008)	Complete a Form 7 within three days of becoming aware of work-related injury or illness and submit to WSIB within seven days

From Our Clients

“ Workplace Safety Group has been instrumental in kick starting our company-wide health and safety program. Their instructors are knowledgeable health and safety professionals who know the subject matter intimately because they appear to have worked in the “trenches”. We want to ensure our workers safety and exceed mandated MOL compliance. WSG seem to have all the classes in all the subjects required offered at many different times to suit our schedule. Booking online was simple and getting the quantity discounts was appreciated. We are confident that WSG will continue delivering what we need when we need it."
D. Carley, President, Sunset Neon Ltd.

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