Benefits

"APM's priority is to contain the human and financial cost of workplace injury and advance the quality of working life"

Early referral for injury management is the single most critical factor in achieving outcomes that are a success for individuals and their organisation.

There are numerous human and financial benefits resulting from the prevention and management of injuries in the workplace.

Various human benefits may include maintenance of health and wellbeing, continuing benefits of employment and associated personal, social, family and lifestyle benefits. 

Financial benefits of effective injury prevention and management initiatives may include:

• Reduced workers' compensation and common law costs

• Reduced cost of corporate income protection

• Reduced absenteeism and lost time

• Reduced recruitment and induction costs

• Improved productivity

• Improved industrial relations

• Improved staff retention

• Improved staff morale