Introduction

According to the COIDA definition it means ''an accident arising out of and in the course of an employee's employment and resulting in a personal injury, illness or the death of the employee''

Or - Injuries on Duty (IOD) Evaluations by an Occupational Therapist (OT) are assessments conducted for workers who have been injured while performing their job duties.

The purpose of the evaluation is to determine:

The impact of the injury on the employee's ability to work.
The worker's physical, cognitive, and functional abilities.
Whether the employee can return to work safely.
What workplace accommodations or modifications may be required.
Whether temporary or permanent work restrictions are necessary.

Example

If a factory worker injures their back while lifting heavy equipment, an OT may conduct an IOD evaluation to determine:

Whether they can return to their previous duties.
Whether they need lighter duties.
Whether further rehabilitation is required.
Whether the injury has resulted in a permanent reduction in work capacity.

Injuries on duty evaluations

Introduction

The purpose of the evaluation is to determine:

Example

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