A workplace assessment plays a vital role in helping injured workers return safely and sustainably to their pre-injury or suitable duties. Our assessments identify barriers to recovery, evaluate work capacity, and recommend practical workplace adjustments to support a timely and durable return to work in line with NSW Workers Compensation guidelines.
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A workplace assessment supports injured workers to recover and resume meaningful employment safely and sustainably. Our assessments are designed in accordance with NSW Workers Compensation and SIRA guidelines, ensuring both employee wellbeing and employer compliance.
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What it includes:
We believe every workplace deserves proactive, tailored care. Our structured workplace assessment consultation simplifies safety improvements with expert guidance every step of the way. Here’s how our streamlined workplace risk assessment process works:
We begin with a comprehensive workplace assessment consultation focused on supporting the injured worker’s recovery and safe return-to-work. While the primary aim is to match the worker’s functional capacity with job demands, the process also identifies opportunities to improve workplace safety, ensure compliance, and enhance productivity. Our specialists work closely with employers, HR professionals, injured workers, and key stakeholders to clarify goals, address barriers, and develop practical solutions.
A thorough workplace inspection and assessment is conducted, evaluating the physical and operational aspects of the work environment in relation to the worker’s injury, recovery, and return-to-work goals. This includes identifying hazards, barriers, and task demands that may impact safe work capacity, rehabilitation progress, and the sustainability of suitable duties. The process typically involves consultation with the worker, employer, on-site task observation, and collection of job-specific data to inform injury management and graded return-to-work planning.
We provide a comprehensive workplace assessment report with key findings and tailored solutions to support injury management and return-to-work planning. This includes a workplace risk assessment, targeted recommendations for suitable duties, and a detailed plan for workplace adjustments to facilitate a safe and sustainable recovery. You’ll also receive a clear return-to-work action plan to address identified risks and barriers, alongside optional support for implementation and ongoing monitoring of progress.
In New South Wales (NSW), workplace assessments are an essential component of the injury management and return-to-work process. Conducted under the NSW Workers Compensation framework, these assessments evaluate an injured worker’s functional capacity, the demands of their pre-injury or alternative duties, and the workplace environment to support a safe and sustainable return to work.
Our workplace assessments provide the foundation for effective return-to-work plans. We assess the worker’s current abilities against available duties, recommending suitable tasks and graded hours that promote recovery while meeting legislative and insurer requirements.
We review the physical setup, work demands, and any environmental or task-based barriers impacting recovery. Our recommendations support safe participation in work and help employers implement appropriate adjustments or equipment.
We liaise with the employer, injured worker, treating practitioners, and insurer to ensure coordinated communication and shared rehabilitation goals. This collaborative approach helps achieve timely, durable, and compliant return-to-work outcomes.
We identify and recommend practical modifications such as task adjustments, equipment supports or redesign of duties to ensure the injured worker can safely resume work in line with medical restrictions and best practice rehabilitation standards.
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A workplace assessment is a structured evaluation conducted by qualified allied health professionals to determine whether an employee can safely and effectively perform their job duties. It considers the physical, environmental, psychological, and social demands of the role, alongside the worker’s current functional capacity. This assessment is essential for identifying any barriers to safe work performance, particularly after an injury, and supports the development of practical, tailored return-to-work strategies.
Qualified allied health professionals assess areas of the worksite relevant to the worker. Assessments typically take place on-site and last about half an hour.
Workplace assessments ensure the worksite is appropriately equipped for them, and that these workers are assigned suitable duties.
They ensure Return to Work Plans match the functional capacity of employees, help determine suitable tasks for injured workers, and support proper workplace equipment needs. This comprehensive approach supports the recovery process of an injured worker while ensuring alignment with employer needs.
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A typical workplace assessment takes approximately 30 minutes and is conducted on-site by an experienced health professional. After the assessment, a detailed report is prepared, which includes key findings, identified risks, and specific recommendations tailored to the worker’s needs and job role. The report may cover suitable duties, workplace modifications, and return-to-work planning based on the employee’s functional capacity.
Yes, we provide workplace assessments across Sydney and throughout New South Wales. With office locations in Bankstown, Alexandria, and Blacktown, our team is equipped to deliver timely, high-quality assessments wherever your business is located. From ergonomic reviews and return-to-work assessments to general workplace risk evaluations, our services are readily available throughout the region.
AusRehab’s workplace assessments assist employers and injured workers to achieve safe, sustainable and compliant return to work outcomes. Our consultants provide practical, evidence-based recommendations that align work duties with the worker’s current capacity, supporting recovery while maintaining workplace productivity.
