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What is Work Hardening
Work Hardening is a systematic program of gradually progressive, work related activities performed with proper body mechanics to physically and psychologically recondition the client in order to facilitate return to full employment. The Work Hardening Program benefits clients who are presently out of work, or who are working at less than full capacity due to a recent or long term injury. |
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Description
Description
Work hardening is a highly specialized rehabilitation program that spans the transition from traditional rehabilitation therapies to return to work by simulating workplace activities and surroundings in a monitored environment.
Programs may be developed and carried out by an Occupational Therapist and/or Physical Therapist.
The goal is to create an environment in which returning workers can rebuild psychological self-confidence and physical reconditioning by replicating their work routine.
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Frequently asked questions about the work hardening program.
- When is work hardening appropriate?
- How does an injured worker enroll in a work hardening program?
- Who provides work hardening programs?
- Where can I get more information about work hardening?
- How does the department pay for work hardening programs?
- What is the difference between work hardening and work conditioning?
- Does the injured worker need to have a vocational counselor in order to enter a work hardening program?
- What is the vocational counselor's role in a work hardening program?
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Helping Injured Workers Return to Work Safely
Injured workers typically participate in rehabilitation programs that address strength, endurance and position tolerances. They also may deal with pain tolerance and other work behaviors that impact job performance. |
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Professional Job Task Analysis FAQs
- What is a professional job task analysis?
- Why would my company need it?
- How do I know which program I want the data used for?
- How is a professional job task analysis used to compare physical demands against known standards?
- What do the workers' compensation courts think about the professional job task analysis?
- Is this a proactive defense of ambiguous or dubious claims?
- Has it been perceived better in the courts?
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Ergonomics FAQs
- WWhat is ergonomics?
- Why should I apply ergonomics to my workplace?
- What are ergonomic risk factors?
- Do I need an ergonomics program?
- Is ergonomics just for office settings?
- How can your services help me reduce my workers' compensation costs?
- What kind of services does your Ergonomics Department provide?
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Frequently Asked Questions About OSHA
- What if OSHA inspects my workplace and I disagree with the findings?
- Who must keep records of work-related injuries and illnesses?
- Do I need to put up an OSHA poster in my workplace? Where can I get a copy?
- How can I get help from OSHA to fix hazards in my workplace?
- How can I get workplace safety and health training from OSHA?
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