Disability Prevention at Work
This 1 day seminar will introduce participants to Ontario’s compensation legislation, principles and third party rights. Participants will explore key definitions like disablement, recurrence, aggravation, occupational disease and stress. They will discuss reporting of injuries, filing of claims, process of appeal and responsibilities of workplace parties and medical professionals. As well, participants will examine WSIB policies regarding layoffs and plant closings and their impact on worker’s claims and entitlements.