Abstract
The social and economic costs of injury and disability in the workplace has had an adverse impact on employers and societies throughout the world. International trends in worksite disability management policies and practices, as surveyed by the International Labor Organization, are explored. The impact of formal training for Disability Management Coordinators is discussed, as relates to reductions in unnecessary lost time and workplace disability costs. A disability management audit system is summarized, as a strategic planning process for developing return-to-work programs for workers with disabilities.
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Shrey, D.E., Hursh, N.C. Workplace Disability Management: International Trends and Perspectives. J Occup Rehabil 9, 45–59 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1021393432243
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