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Workstation Assessment Procedure

Linked to: Safety and Wellbeing Policy

o arranging with the manager for a referral to an
occupational rehabilitation provider to conduct the
assessment.

5 Completes the Request for Workstation Assessment form if Manager
required and provides it to the Injury Management Advisor.
6 • Contacts an occupational rehabilitation provider if required Injury Management Advisor
and explains the referral including expectations of the
assessment, report and costs including travel.
• Sends a referral to the occupational rehabilitation provider.

7 Arranges a time to complete the assessment with the Manager
occupational rehabilitation provider or Injury Management
Advisor.

8 Participates in the assessment with the Injury Management Employee
Advisor or the occupational rehabilitation provider.
9 • Adopts the recommendations in the report provided by the • Employee
occupational rehabilitation provider. • Manager
• Contacts the Injury Management Advisor if there are any
queries about the recommendations.

10 Implements any recommended work practice changes and • Employee
workstation adjustments and seeks support from manager if • Manager
required.

11 Arranges for the procurement and installation of any equipment Manager
recommended by the occupational rehabilitation provider if it is
approved.
Note:

• All equipment costs are met by the business unit.
• Medical information may be required if equipment
recommended is non-standard and of significant cost. Contact
the Injury Management Advisor for advice.

12 • Obtains authority from the employee to request medical Injury Management Advisor
information from the medical practitioner.

• Requests information from the medical practitioner about the
need for the non-standard equipment based on the nature,
severity and prognosis of the medical condition of the
employee.
• Reviews the reasonableness of medical advice received from
the medical practitioner with the manager.

Workstation assessment – working from home

The following process outlines home-based work requirements.

Version: 1.0 Last Updated: APRIL 2016 Approved by: Executive Director People & Culture
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