Workplace Rehabilitation Policy
AiGTS is committed to:
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ensuring that our employees work in a healthy safe environment
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ensuring that the occupational rehabilitation process is commenced as soon as possible after an injury or accident in a manner consistent with medical judgement
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providing suitable, meaningful, selected and alternative duties within the limitations and scope of the job description as part of the rehabilitation program.
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educating all employees in the expectation of their right to workplace rehabilitation as soon as is practically possible
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consult with relevant unions and host companies to ensure the injured worker is returned to work as speedily as possible
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ensuring that participation in a workplace rehabilitation program will not prejudice the injured worker.
The contact for this program is your Training Adviser /Field Officer with whom you are connected. Contact AiGTS head office on telephone number (03) 9867 0149.
Workers Compensation Insurance
AiGTS will enrol you in a workers compensation scheme. This is to insure against accidents and personal injury. If you are accidentally injured at work you should notify your workplace and the AiGTS representative with whom you are connected. You will be required to complete an accident claim form as soon as possible. Refer page 16.
All apprentices and trainees are insured through a private insurance company.