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Regulatory Frameworks and Implications for the Workforce
Bruce Watson, Executive General Manager
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OUR ENVIRONMENT
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Year of initial determination
Number of claims by year of initial determination
Commuting
Physical injury
Disease
Psychological injury
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OUR ENVIRONMENT
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Physical injury Psychological injury Disease
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Average weeks of incapacity at 12 months after the end of the injury year
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OUR APPROACH
> Healthy and safe workplaces deliver greater productivity and improved workplace participation
> Problems and solutions – working in partnership with employer and service providers
> De-regulation – cutting red tape > Efficiency and effectiveness > Risk oriented services
Productivity and Participation
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OUR RESPONSIBILITIES
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OUR REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MODEL
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OUR APPROACH
• Claims Management > File Review Task Force > Best Practice for Psychological
Injuries and New Claims > Enhancing the Model: “Active
Management” • Actuarial Capability • Employer Engagement
Scheme Liability Management Program
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EMPLOYER AS “REHABILITATION AUTHORITY”
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EMPLOYERS AND RETURN TO WORK
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> Early Intervention – Front of House Program
> Rehabilitation Management System
> Starting Over Program
EMPLOYER CASE STUDY Defence Premium Reduction Strategy
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OUR APPROACH Influence in the Workplace
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