Dr JOEL SILBERT
Occupational Physician
MBBS (WA), Grad Dip OHS, FAFOEM, CIME, AMS WorkCover WA
Dr Silbert is an Australian recognized specialist in Occupational Medicine, with more than 30 years industry experience.
He is an Approved Medical Specialist with WorkCover WA, an executive Fellow of the Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (WA) Council and an Independent Medical Examiner with the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners.
Dr Silbert practices all aspects of Occupational Medicine with a specialist interest in Human Capital Risk Management. His experience extends to the resource, refinery, construction and civil contracting, transport and logistics, manufacturing, warehousing and distribution sectors. His expertise includes Early Intervention Injury Management, medico-legal advice and independent medical opinions, pre-employment and Fitness for Work design, implementation and strategic planning for all aspects of Occupational Health.
He advises corporate entities, insurers, self-insurers, insurance lawyers and other health professionals.
MAIN AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Medico-legal assessments and independent medical examinations
Specialist medical risk management advice
Evidence-based pre-employment medical assessment design & implementation
OHS policy and procedure development and implementation
WorkCover approved impairment
Permanent disability assessments
SPECIFIC SERVICES INCLUDE:
Early intervention injury management and medical specialist referral
Workers compensation claims management, review and advice
Onsite and in-house consulting advice
Occupational rehabilitation and return to work assessments & implementation
Fitness for work assessments
Industry-specific and statutory medical assessments
Health surveillance Implementation and ongoing maintenance
Workplace assessments and OHS advice
Poisons permit protocol development, audit and ongoing management
Workplace health promotion design and implementation
Lecturing, education and training in OHS