Virtual Event: Managing Non Work Related Injuries in the Workplace

Course Outline:

This workshop addresses key issues regarding the management of ill and injured employees. 

Working through a complex case study you will develop the skills, knowledge and strategies required to enable you to support workers with non work related injuries, including 

• what are the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees in relation to non-work related injuries / illness
• privacy and what questions you can ask of ill and injured workers and when; 
• practical tips on managing staff who present as unfit for work and 
• supporting leaders.
  

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course you will be able to:

• Recognise the differences between managing work-related and non-work-related injury/illness
• Understand the parameters of working with ill or injured employees – what questions can be asked of who and when
• Understand employer and employee obligations

Recommended for:

This course is applicable for a national audience, and is recommended for Return to Work Coordinators, HR an WHS professionals.

About the Trainer: Meg Hansson - Learning and Development Specialist, EML

Meg has worked in workers’ compensation, return to work and occupational health and safety for over 20 years at an Agent, as a Consultant and as a Return to Work Coordinator for Employers. During this time Meg has applied his skills, knowledge and experience in a range of roles including as a trainer and facilitator, learning designer, advisor and auditor. Meg has extensive experience interpreting legislation and is passionate about helping learners achieve their career and study goals.

Meg holds a Diploma of Workplace Health and Safety, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Diploma of Fitness and a Diploma of Human Resources.

Duration: 2.4 hours 

Important Information:

This event will be held on Microsoft Teams 

You may also be interested in:

• Injury Management for Managers & Supervisors - free online course for EML customers available through EMlearning
  
• Additional resources available through the EML website