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Work Capabilities: Definitions and How to Use Them

Transitional work and workload definitions to match duties to abilities for early, safe RTW.

Risk Mapping

Transitional Work & Accommodations for Psychological Injury

A Tiered Service Provider’s Guide to Forms and Reporting

Submitted by jesse on Mon, 6 Oct 2025 - 11:30
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Preventing Workplace Injury: A Resource Manual

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 2 Oct 2025 - 10:19
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This guide will help you understand and put in place an effective health and safety program to protect workers and the general public.

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Create a Return to Work Policy

Submitted by jesse on Fri, 26 Sep 2025 - 16:22
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A guide to creating a Return-to-Work policy that outlines employer and worker responsibilities, promotes safe recovery, and supports timely workplace reintegration.

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Return to Work Planning for Employers

As an employer, you play a key role in helping workers who are injured or ill get back to work early and safely. An effective plan supports healing, reduces time lost, and can lower your premium costs.

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Workplace Harassment and Bullying: Employer Checklist

Submitted by jesse on Fri, 26 Sep 2025 - 14:11
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Office Ergonomics Resource Guide

Submitted by jesse on Fri, 26 Sep 2025 - 12:48
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Comms-Publications-MSI Office guide_ABSOLUTE FINAL.pdf (1.33 MB)
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When an injury happens: What employers should do

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 25 Sep 2025 - 16:27
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