Recovering And Returning To Work After A Workplace Injury
Returning to work after a workplace injury can feel like a scary task. Lots of people worry that they won’t be as good at their job as they were before, or are concerned that they will be more nervous in the workplace. If you can relate to this, don’t worry — it is very normal for your confidence to take a knock after an injury, and it is entirely possible for you to bounce back to working.
From networking with friendly colleagues to speaking to your boss about making your return easier, here are a few ways to make your return to work easier.
After The Injury
In 2016, nearly 3 million people were injured at work (although thankfully this number seems to be decreasing), and many of these people received compensation for their injuries, so the first thing that you should do is speak to a lawyer about claiming compensation. Tait and Hall state that it is possible to receive compensation for a wide range of injuries, including construction injuries or office injuries.
Returning To Work
Returning to work may take a while, especially if you have an injury that will take months or even years to heal. During your time off it can be useful to contact your boss from time to time so that you can find out what it is going on at work. This means that you will feel less out of the loop when you return.
Once you return to work you may have to attend a meeting to help welcome you back. This meeting is mainly so that your employer can make your return to work easy and safe; they may need to provide you with a specially made chair, or they may suggest that your workload will be lighter for the first few weeks. For instance, the most common workplace accident in the US is hearing loss, and if you need to communicate as part of your job your employer may alter your role so that you don’t need to rely on your hearing while you are working.
Returning to work doesn’t need to be a scary or overwhelming task. Just make sure to reach out to your boss so that you can speak to them about your concerns and issues, as this will help you to feel supported and positive about returning to work.
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