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Injuries In The Workplace

Have you sustained an injury in the workplace? At Eli Waters Medical Centre, we offer injury management and assessments on the Fraser Coast for employees who have suffered minor or moderate injuries at their place of work. Workers from Hervey Bay Airport, Burrum Heads and Eli Waters visit our practices for prioritised injury management and return-to-work assessments. Common workplace injuries we see in patients include cuts, burns and puncture wounds sustained by tools, falling from heights or working with machinery. If left untreated, these injuries can become infected and pose a greater risk to your health. Our practices work together with companies and their employees to offer priority triage for injured workers. In doing this, we keep injured workers out of congested emergency departments and into the hands of our experienced team of doctors. If you have a workplace injury you would like to discuss; please call our team on (07) 4128 4563.
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Types of Workplace Injuries

The types of injuries employees can face in the workplace range from minor scrapes and cuts to long-term diseases and even death. During your employment, you may suffer physical or psychological injury. Seek medical treatment immediately if required. Determining what the damage is, when, why and how it occurred are necessary first steps in receiving workers compensation.

Physical injuries in the workplace may include cuts, burns, penetrating wounds and broken bones. Psychological and psychiatric injuries—while not visible—should be taken just as seriously. These can include conditions such as Depression, Anxiety and PTSD.

Workers in high-risk industries such as agriculture, construction and coal mining should be aware of the risks of contracting a disease. Diseases contracted in these workplaces may include Q-fever asbestosis, silicosis and more.

At Eli Waters Medical Centre, we’re passionate about occupational health. Visit our Fraser Coast practices for pre-employment medicals, coal board medicals, rail worker safety medicals and workers compensation management.

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Preventing Workplace Injuries

At Eli Waters Medical Centre, we believe prevention is always better than cure. Across Australia, we should encourage all companies, big and small, to be proactive about workplace health and safety and implement preventive strategies.

As an employer, it is essential to create a safe working environment for all staff. You can do this by:

Creating and adhering to strict safety protocols in the workplace can help prevent your workers from injuring themselves or contracting an illness. You will also enjoy the added benefits of a more productive working environment and increased employee morale.
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Doctor Speaking With Female Patient — Health Specialists on Fraser Coast, QLD
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Working On Patient's Back — Health Specialists on Fraser Coast, QLD
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Return-To-Work Assessments

Do you feel ready to return to work following your workplace injury or illness? That’s great! However, before you can safely return to the workplace, we will conduct a return-to-work assessment to evaluate your progress and determine whether you can meet the requirements of your position without risking re-injury.

During your return-to-work assessment, we will assess your load lifting capacity, grip strength and flexibility. In some cases, our medical professionals may recommend that you return to work under specific limitations—such as only completing light duties or performing duties sitting down.

Our team of doctors are here to support and guide you through your transition back to work. We issue patients with a work clearance certificate to give employers complete confidence that their employees are fit to work again.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A workplace injury can happen while you’re at work, travelling to or from your place of work, while on a scheduled break or while performing activities involved in your job. The injury can be physical or psychological.
Workplace injuries can be prevented by identifying potential hazards and minimising their associated risks. This can involve providing staff training, delegating tasks and responsibilities and more.
All employers must report any injury sustained by their employees if compensation may be payable. Reporting an injury does not equal filing a claim for compensation.
A psychological injury can include conditions such as Depression, Anxiety and PTSD.