Finding a job for an Early-Return-To-Work is usually too difficult. Instead, look for tasks

Tasks to help with ERTW

Things that can also help the business owner answer the eternal question, "Where do I find the time?!? "

[NOTE : check out all these against what the doctor put on the assessment.]

• Perform office work
• "Go-fer" - going after supplies, parts, materials
• Workplace clean up - housekeeping, etc.
• Training
  • Learn to estimate jobs for bidding on
  • Take courses to improve job skills/provide you with needed expertise
  • Train to operate specialty equipment
• Logistics
  • Pre-stage materials at places on site
  • Assemble "kits" or "nice to have job aids."
  • Check out some of the latest technology for equipment that could make the job easier/more productive. What's on the web? At the dealers'?
• Help set up/run your safety program
  • Review and update the APP and other safety plans
  • Review the WISHA standards to ensure the plans cover everything they should
  • Prepare safety meeting topics and materials for the next 3 months
  • Perform and document worksite safety inspections

Keep a running list of tasks that keeps you from doing what otherwise needs to be done. Add it to this list.

• For more information, read the booklet, Employer's Return-to-Work Guide