Preferred Workers' Stories
Oregon DCBS (2:18min)
Description: "Josh Allison describes his experience with Preferred Worker Program (PWP) after an on-the-job injury that resulted in an amputation, and PWP Worksite Modification Consultant Brian Nease shares details about his role and the program."
Oregon Preferred Worker Program
Oregon DCBS (6:12min)
Description: "Oregon's Preferred Worker Program helps injured workers return to work quickly and earn close to their pre-injury wages. Chris Mathews used the program after a serious on-the-job injury."
Program pays employers to help workers return to work
SAIF Corporation (4:02min)
Description: "Funds are available through Oregon’s Preferred Worker Program for things like special equipment for modified work for injured workers. Watch how the program helped hardwood veneer grader Leonardo Alvarez of Medford."
Pet Clinic finds cost savings with expanded Preferred Worker benefits
Labor & Industries (L&I), Washington State (3:15min)
Description: "Veterinarian technician Leah Wiltse-Perry was severely injured when a horse she was leading reared up and came down on her, breaking her back in several places. Through L&I's Preferred Worker Program, she's been able to find a medically appropriate permanent job as a vet tech working with small animals at the Pet Emergency Clinic in Spokane."