Reducing the Duration of Occupational Disabilities using the SPICE Model

Presenters:

1. Cézanne Charlebois, Lawyer (Management side WSIB and OHS law)
2. Dr. Ketan Patel, Physician
3. Joel Rabideau (Guest Speaker), OHS & Environmental Health and Safety Consultant and Risk Manager

There are two critical factors which prolong the duration of many occupational disabilities. These are 1) a delay in obtaining medical assessments and treatment, and 2) the lack of modified duties available or an unwillingness to provide modified duties. Return to work after injury or illness is a behavior which is influenced by physical, psychological, and social factors. In utilizing elements of the S.P.I.C.E. model (Colledge et al, 2000) we will help participants to identify obstacles in the early and safe return to work process that may come from the medical professionals treating injured workers, employers and the injured workers themselves. All may unwittingly contribute to creating a ‘disability’ where none should exist.  We are currently developing a new model for the management of occupational disabilities that will assist both medical professionals and employers identify and overcome some of the medical and disability management systemic factors that contribute to prolonging or creating a disability of greater magnitude. In doing this, we will provide you with practical guidelines for fostering the partnerships needed to develop a readiness for active participation in recovery while maintaining productivity.  SPICE is an acronym which stands for Simplicity, Proximity, Immediacy, Centrality and Expectancy.

If you would like to be invited to one of these complimentary seminars please contact:

 alan@d-tacsafety.com