Return to Work Information for Workers

A timely and safe return to work can help injured workers recover more quickly. Workplace injuries and illnesses are costly – to the worker, the employer and to society.

Return to work (RTW) programs can help injured workers to safely perform meaningful and productive work during their recovery process. RTW programs can include modified work, temporary alternate work or a gradual return to work.

For information about the benefits of a RTW program, refer to this fact sheet.

Return to Work Education

Visit the National Institute of Disability Management and Research for a comprehensive listing of disability management education programs and online training to assist you in your return to work duties.

If you have years of experience in the areas of disability management and/or return to work and would like to obtain professional certification, consider this option also offered by the National Institute of Disability Management and Research.

Re-employment Obligations

If you would like more information about obligations to re-employ injured workers, review this article, legislation, policy and regulation. This policy replaces Policy 43.20.20 , Modified or Alternate Work Return to Work with the Accident Employer, for accidents occurring on or after January 1, 2007.

If your worksite would like a presentation on the new re-employment obligations, contact Kim Keating, SAFE Work Coordinator at 954-4845 or 1-800-363-3340, extension 4845.

Additional Resources

For courses on injury prevention and other workplace safety topics, view this calendar on the SAFE Manitoba site.

For information on preventing and accommodating injuries through cost-effective ergonomic modifications, review this summary of 32 case studies. A workplace ergonomics resource guide for small business is also available.

Examine these case studies if you need assistance helping an injured worker return to work.

If one of your workers has a back injury, what he/she does about back pain is very important. This booklet has been prepared to show an injured worker how to care for his/her back during recovery.