Occupational therapy: Related risks & benefits of effective management

Risks Managed

1. Workers' compensation risk
2. Legal risks related to the need to provide a safe and healthy work environment and meet Duty of Care requirements
3. Reputational risk
4. Financial risk
5. Employee productivity risks

Benefits

1. Timely access to specialist medicolegal Occupational Therapy advice, preventing delays which impact on case progression and decision making
2. Helps meet legal requirements to ensure health, safety and welfare
3. Facilitates injury prevention
4. Supports Workers at work, enabling them to remain at work and minimise claim costs
5. Timely identification of physical capacity and minimise HR risks including Unlawful Dismissal claims
6. Enhances Employee efficiency and job satisfaction
7. Supports Employer of Choice and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives