1. Modified Duty We can do better.

2. Modified Duty Modified duty assignments are strictly temporary. Injured workers on modified duty who are not capable of returning to their original duty assignment shall pursue other options as provided by employment provisions. A combination of tasks that are chosen based upon functional medical restrictions and injured worker capability. A location and shift that do not vary greatly from the regular location and shift for the injured worker. Productive work.

3. Modified Duty When does that modified duty job offer go out? You get mulligan’s Be sure it is a certified letter Be specific

4. Modified Duty Who needs to know you have made a temporary modified duty job offer? The injured worker The supervisor/manager as well as the expectation to supervise the job Your WC adjuster – they write checks The medical provider – they need to know you always make offers

5. Modified Duty What if the employee does not want to work modified duty and would rather stay home until 100%? Does the injured worker understand there will be no wage replacement benefit because they are turning down suitable work? Does your WC adjuster know the injured worker rejected the modified duty offer?

6. Modified Duty Offer Letter Template Place on company letterhead Date Injured Worker’s Name Address City, State, ZipCertified Mail #, Return Receipt Requested RE: Injured Worker’s Name, Claim Number & Date of Injury Dear Injured Worker: Your doctor has released you for temporary modified duty work. We are offering you temporary modified duty work, as described below. Unless otherwise stated, the duration of the work is unknown at the time of this offer. Job Title:___________________________Starting Time:_________________ Starting Date:________________________Hours per Day:________________ Wage:______________________________Hours per Week:_______________ Where to Report:___physical address_____Report to Whom:______________ Description of job duties: List the specific duties here and include a statement that these duties can be performed within the restrictions assigned by the treating physician. Offer Letter – Page __

7. Project for the Meeting Task List Jobs have individual tasks Gather a list of those tasks (poster and page __) I will post to the pestsure website You will use them to formulate modified duty jobs based on the medical restrictions

8. Modified Duty Tasks List – Combine to create Modified Duty Job Offer 1. quality control calls 2. on call manager 3. identify and list spill control kit contents by product label/MSDS 4. identify and list PPE requirements by product label/MSDS 5. label traps 6. complete any training needed 7. route sales 8. filing 9. cleaning/organizing storage areas/office areas 10. collection calls

9. Modified Duty Tasks List – Combine to create Modified Duty Job Offer vehicle inspections vehicle inventory personal protective equipment inventory/inspection technician certification verifications update/confirm certificate holder information cleaning bait stations ride alongs for training new technicians technician training verifications ?