KITIMAT DRAFT Report

Summary:
Although an overwhelming majority (94%) of participants agreed that early contact was made,
and more (96%) were aware of who to contact, fewer were aware of the type of contact and
information supplied when an employee is off work due to injury or illness. Generally, the majority
of respondents are unaware of the process regarding communication and planning of return to
work when a worker is absent from work.
Recommendations:
1) Facilitate a joint review of the early contact and interventions including:
a) Training for supervisors on the workplace’s commitment to support the worker’s
health and well-being.
b) Communications to the workers regarding expectations and procedures when
absent from work for injury or illness.
DRAFT
Situational assessment
District of Kitimat
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