H&S: Workplace Health and Disability Guide for Employees and Those Supporting Them
Published by Patrick May 20th, 2009 in Health & Safety Tags: health-and-safety, PWD.The following document is available at the Treasury Board website and we are making it available here as well … download the Workplace Health and Disability Guide for Employees and Those Supporting Them (pdf)
Purpose of the guide
The primary purpose of this document is to guide you through the main aspects of health and disability support in the core public administration workplace. The guide is designed to give you an overview of what you need to know if you are absent from work for health reasons and to direct you to more detailed and comprehensive information that can be found elsewhere.
The guide is also a resource for those assisting you during your illness or return to work, such as your spouse, family, friends, or co-workers.
Content
The first sections of the guide outline basic principles related to workplace health and disability, and introduce the plans and programs.
The next sections focus on roles and responsibilities, what you need to do, and what you should expect in different situations, from well-being and disability prevention to retirement.
These sections are designed to help you quickly find useful and practical information related to your current situation.