LANDSCAPE ONTARIO – WORKPLACE SAFETY TAILGATE TALKS
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Plan to Return to Work After an Injury
In the event you are injured seriously enough to be off work, your
employer should discuss how, when and what you will be doing
when you return. A return-to-work plan, required by law, outlines
the strategy and direction to be taken so an injured worker can
return to their pre-incident job as quickly and safely as possible.
This may involve many considerations, additional tasks, and
further training.
For more details on return-to-work responsibilities, visit the
WSIB website.
Training Tips
Before you assign any worker to a new job, you should assess
the individual's skills. Adequate training will be the key to safe,
efficient job performance. The following are basics you should
consider when training new workers:
Clearly explain in plain language how and why a particular job
will be performed.
Make sure you have the full attention of your worker.
Personally demonstrate the correct way of doing the work.
You should go through the task first at a normal pace, and then
repeat it at a slower pace, pointing out the various steps and
answering any questions.
Point out any hazards associated with the job and how a worker
can best protect themselves from the hazard.
Ensure all workers have demonstrated their ability to perform
the work in the correct and safe manner.
Use positive reinforcement to encourage good working practices.
Encourage all workers to report unsafe conditions or equipment.
Ensure the worker knows how to work with emergencies such
as fire or situations requiring first aid.
Complete and date a sign off sheet for each training session.
