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Managing a Worker on Modified Duties (WCB)

Suppose a worker reports work-related symptoms that require certain restrictions. How should you approach this? How can you navigate this scenario? This course delves into the concept of modified duties and provides valuable tactics for managing workers who are assigned these tasks.

APERÇU DU COURS

Envision a scenario where a worker needs modified duties, and you promptly respond by guiding the worker through the modified duty/return to work process, utilizing the knowledge gained from our course, “Managing a Worker on Modified Duties (WCB)”.

After completing this course, you’ll be equipped with knowledge about:

•    The definition of modified duties
•    The Duty to Accommodate – (Its definition and application)
•    Recognizing different forms of modified duties
•    Ensuring suitability of modified duties
•    Formulating a modified work plan
•    Comprehending the components of a modified work program and how to leverage it to reduce the effects of workplace injuries on the worker, yourself, and your organization.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the capability to devise and execute an effective modified work plan.

SUJETS DU COURS

Here are some of the topics covered in this course:

•    Understanding what modified duties are
•    Duty to accommodate
•    Undue hardship (with legislative examples)
•    Various types of modified duties
•    Examples and discussion on the suitability and meaningfulness of modified duties
•    Physical Demands Analysis (PDA)
•    Key elements of a successful modified work program
•    Supervision of workers on modified duties
•    How to wrap up the modified work plan and transition back to regular duties

Cours associés

Strategic WCB Claims Management to Prevent Lost Time Claims
Effective Negotiation for Return to Work/Modified Duties (WCB) – (This course offers a more in-depth exploration of unique scenarios and focuses on the communication with the worker during modified duties.)

Biographie de l'instructeur
Anthony Butkovic is the President of WCBconsulting.ca, a firm that excels in training professionals across various fields in managing and appealing WCB claims.
For over a decade, Anthony has committed himself to teach employers on effectively managing and appealing WCB claims.

His emphasis has been on eliminating the unnecessary information from WCB courses and imparting businesses and safety professionals with practical knowledge that can be applied to WCB claims when necessary.

DURÉE DU COURS EN LIGNE

Environ 60 minutes

Note de passage

Passing score 80%

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