Return-to-Work Screening
Health assessments for employees returning after illness or injury
Return-to-work health assessments are carried out to help determine readiness for employees returning after illness or injury. These assessments provide information that can support a safe return to the workplace.
Return-to-work screening is designed to support the return process rather than to make medical decisions about an employee's condition. Assessment requirements may vary according to the employee's role, workplace and occupational health needs.
Our occupational health nurses provide return-to-work assessments that help employers plan a safe and supported return for their employees, with accommodation recommendations where appropriate.
What Return-to-Work Screening Includes
Return-to-work screening typically includes the following, depending on the requirements of the employee's role and the nature of the illness or injury:
- Fitness evaluation
- Work readiness assessment
- Accommodation recommendations
- Physical examination where applicable
- Professional assessment documentation
Return-to-work screening is designed to support the return process rather than to make medical decisions about an employee's condition.
Why Return-to-Work Screening Matters
Return-to-work assessments help employers support employees returning after illness or injury. A structured assessment provides useful information on readiness for the demands of the role and can help identify reasonable accommodations that support a safe return.
Carried out professionally and sensitively, return-to-work screening supports both the wellbeing of the employee and the workplace health and safety obligations of the employer.
Plan a Safe Return to Work
Contact us today to arrange return-to-work screening at your premises or at our rooms in Phuthaditjhaba.