Vocational Assessment and Rehabilitation

Vocational Assessment:

• OSH Audits

• Evaluation of workstation, equipment, seating and office environment (includes equipment prescription where required);

• Comprehensive workplace assessment (includes biomechanical and psychosocial assessments)

Outcome:

• Prevention/management of injuries in the workplace

• Reduction in the social and financial cost of workplace injuries

• Identification of client's current level of function and vocational skills

• Compliance with the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and the Approved Code of Practice for the Use of Visual Display Units in the Place of Work – October 1995.

Vocational Rehabilitation

• Liaise with clients employer and case manager re: rehabilitation and graduated return to work programmes.

• Liaise with employers with regards to suitable, alternative, or light duties - when appropriate.

• Development and monitoring of return to work programmes.

• Monitoring work trials.

• Prescribe and trial specialist equipment (if required)

Outcome:

• Client remains employed

• Client re-enters the workplace

• Client's transferable skills are identified.

• Appropriate job placement identified and supported