Disability Prevention at Work
Canadian Labour Congress Ontario Summer School 2024 Date: Sunday, July 14 to Friday, July 19 2024 Where: McMaster University in Hamilton Prevention Link offers a new course, Psychological Health & Safety & Return to Work. Mental illness is a leading cause of disability in Canada and workplaces that have a strong commitment to psychological health […]
Niagara Regional Labour Council Health and Safety/WSIB Educational July 15, 2024 at 9:00 AM - July 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST Best Western St.Catharines 2 North Service Rd St.Catharines, Ontario L2N 2G9 Prevention Link courses offered Level 1: Rights & Obligations: Provides an overview of Ontario's compensation system, the development of legislation and the […]
Level 1 In-Person Training, September 9-10, 2024, Two-Day Model Where: Workers Health and Safety Centre 500 Parkdale Ave. N. Hamilton, ON L8H 5Y5 When: September 9-10, 2024 Explore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. The two-day model is filled with presentations, videos, and discussions. Who should attend: WSIB representatives, Workers’ […]
LEVEL 4 Return to Work September 16-20, 2024 (In-Person) Where: Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre 700 Hespeler Road Cambridge, ON N3H 5L8 This course is designed for those who will or currently assist injured workers individually or collectively through a therapeutic return to work (RTW) and provides workplace parties with the tools necessary to develop […]
Level 2 In-Person Training September 25 - 26, 2024 (Two-Day Model) Where: Workers Health & Safety Centre 500 Parkdale Avenue North Hamilton, ON L8H 5Y5 Explore your benefits & services under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. This course includes presentations, videos, discussions, and our Prevention Link team will be there to support you in […]
Workers’ Compensation 101 In-Person Training 2024, One-Day Model This workshop introduces participants to the compensation system in Ontario, the history and principles of compensation legislation and third party rights of action. Key definitions within the system are described, including: worker, employer, accident, disablement, recurrence, secondary injuries, aggravation, occupational disease, stress and chronic pain. Participants will […]
Return to Work 101 In-Person Training 2024, One-Day Model The objective of this course is to provide participants with the tools to develop strategies to assist workers with disabilities, individually and collectively; and return them to long-term healthy and productive employment. The course will review noteworthy case law and Human Rights legislation. Who should take […]
Principles of Accommodation Law In-Person Training 2024, One-Day Model With a focus on the protected ground of disability and the social area of employment, this workshop will advance a participant’s understanding of human rights legislation. We will explore definitions of discrimination, outline the requirements for requesting and responding to accommodation needs, and examine what constitutes […]
Level 1 Virtual Training, November 5-19, 2024, Two-Week Model Explore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 12 hours of self-paced modules, with presentations, videos, discussions, quizzes, and Prevention Link team there to support you to make this important online training very interesting. Who should attend: WSIB representatives, Workers’ […]
Level 2 Virtual Training November 21 - December 5, 2024 (Two-Week Model) Explore your benefits & services under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 12 hours of self-paced modules, which include presentations, videos, discussions, and our Prevention Link team will be there to support you in making this important online training valuable and […]