Injury Management Consulting

Injury and illness in the workplace is costly

Workplace injuries and illness can be costly to both individuals and organisations. Not only is there the immediate human fallout, but injuries and illness can also result in lost time and productivity, significant financial costs associated with compensation and rehabilitation, and even reputational damage for the organisation.

Although organisations are legally obligated to actively prevent and minimise workplace injuries, the reality is that accidents do happen from time-to-time, irrespective of risk mitigation and hazard reduction. Regrettable as it might be, organisations need to be prepared for this eventuality.

Managing workers compensation claims

Workplace injuries and illness can lead to workers compensation claims. Workers compensation is a form of insurance payment to employees if they are injured at work or become sick as a result of their employment. Workers compensation includes payments to employees to cover their wages while they’re not fit for work, their medical expenses and rehabilitation.

Employers are required to take out workers compensation insurance to cover themselves and their employees. In South Australia, the provisions of workers compensation are governed by the State Government entity, ReturnToWorkSA.

Workplace injury management and workers compensation arrangements are complex and many organisations need assistance to help reduce their costs and to improve their injury and claims management practices.

The South Australian Business Chamber can help with injury management and workers compensation

To help you navigate this complex world, the South Australian Business Chamber offers comprehensive injury management and workers compensation advisory services for organisations.

The South Australian Business Chamber is well-placed to provide this support: we are South Australia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry and peak employer body; we are SA’s largest membership-based employer organisation; and we represent employers and business owners across 19 different industry sectors. Founded in 1839, we have been providing support to organisations for over 180 years.

With a team of qualified, highly-experienced injury management practitioners, the South Australian Business Chamber can provide your organisation with tailored support, whether it’s an urgent, short-notice requirement or a longer-term solution. Our consultants are experts in their field and are fully abreast of every aspect of injury management, workers compensation, recovery and rehabilitation, and return-to-work provisions.

We can also review your premium costs and work with your organisation to proactively manage its claims, ultimately ensuring that claim costs and insurance premiums are kept as low as possible. 

Interested in learning more?

Complete our online enquiry form and we will get in touch with you to discuss our services.