Work-related accidents, injuries and illnesses are unfortunate events that can occur in the workplace, often unexpectedly. As an employer, you need to be prepared for these eventualities, especially as the Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (AIAOD ) requires you to put in place a means of encouraging the worker’s return to work. Temporary assignment is mandatory for all members of a prevention mutual group.
What is temporary assignment?
Temporary assignment consists of assigning work to a worker who has suffered a work accident or occupational disease, until he or she is able to perform his or her job or a suitable job, even if the injury has not consolidated.
Why favor temporary assignment?
- For every dollar CNESST pays out in income replacement benefits (IRR), the employer must pay an actual bill equivalent to 2 to 3 times the amount paid out;
- To improve monitoring of lesion evolution;
- To avoid overwork for other employees and a shortage of manpower to ensure proper production management;
- To prevent a prolonged period of convalescence away from work, which can lead to a chronic physical condition and psychological problems;
- To maintain the employment bond, speed up the return to work and foster better working relationships.
In short, in addition to benefiting the worker, the team and the company, temporary assignment reduces the costs associated with the injury or occupational disease, whether in terms of CNESST contributions or organizational costs.
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