Policies and Procedures
Worker’s Compensation & Rehabilitation (Sample policy)
………………………………(Name of Business) will provide Worker’s Comensation insurance for all
employees and other persons deemed to be employees under the WorkCover Act. A record of the
insurance will be provided on the relevant form together with an attached copy of the current policy details
issued by the insurer.
Person responsible for processing claims:
WorkCover Office Details:
Rehabilitation Co-ordinator:
Name of Rehabilitation Provider:
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When an injury occurs:
All injuries must be reported immediately and recorded in the Organisation’s Accident Register
in accordance with the company's Worker’s Compensation Procedures.
• There are legal requirements to notify the company’s workers’ compensation insurer of the
injury within the stated time-frames.
• …………………………(Name) will be responsible for co-ordinating all efforts aimed at
assisting the injured worker to recover and return to work as quickly and as safely as possible
• For all lost time injuries, …………………………………..(Name) will contact the injured
employee within 24 hours of the injury being reported to ensure:
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That appropriate medical attention is received
That the process of lodging a worker’s compensation claim is explained
To prepare the injured employee for a safe and timely return to work
consistent with medical advice.
2. Nominating a Treating Doctor:
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All injured employees MUST nominate a treating doctor who will be responsible for
medical management of the injury and will co-operate with the development and
implementation of the Return-to-Work program.
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Provision for nominating the treating doctor is made on the approved WorkCover
medical certificate.
3. Involving a Rehabilitation Provider:
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When it becomes evident that an injured employee is not likely to resume their preinjury duties or cannot do so without changes to the workplace or the work practices,
the Manager of ………………………….(Name of Business) will consult with its worker’s
compensation insurer, and the worker’s treating doctor to discuss the need to involve its
accredited Rehabilitation Provider to assist develop and monitor the Return -to-Work Plan.
Manager ………………………………………….
Date …………………
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