Disability Prevention at Work
The Workplace Insurance Level II course examines legislation (WSIA), regulations, policy and recent legislative changes. The course also looks at the structure of the WSIB, how it is funded, incentive programs and the adjudication and appeals processes. Participants will review benefits available under the Act that apply to three different eras. They will also examine […]
In this 6 day course, participants will learn the structure of the appeals branch of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), how to begin the appeals process and the legal principles involved. Preparation for a hearing will be examined including: review of the file, gathering additional evidence, researching law, policy and precedent and preparation of witnesses. Further […]
This 1 day seminar examines writing formats for preparing a written submisison. Participants discuss hearing options for appeals and the specific criteria considered when determining whether or not a written submission is appropriate. Important points of a written submission are discussed as they relate to the WSIAT Practice Direction for written submissions. Myths associated with oral hearings and how […]
Spring 2015 Course Offerings: COURSES OFFERED (all 30 Hours except where noted): 1. WHSC Level I Basic Occupational Health & Safety Awareness (no prerequisites) 2. WHSC Level II Committees (Provincial) (You must hold a Level 1 certificate to enrol) 3. WHSC Composite Confronting Bullying, Harassment, Mental Stress & Violence In the Workplace (no prerequisites) 4. OFL-ODRT WSIB […]
The Workplace Insurance Level I course examines the history of the compensation system in Ontario and the development of compensation legislation and the general principles of the system. Participants will learn how the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) determines whether an injury is compensable and learn about some workplace injuries and occupational illnesses. The course […]
The Workplace Insurance Level II course examines legislation (WSIA), regulations, policy and recent legislative changes. The course also looks at the structure of the WSIB, how it is funded, incentive programs and the adjudication and appeals processes. Participants will review benefits available under the Act that apply to three different eras. They will also examine […]
In this week-long course participants examine leading research on return to work practices and legal requirements for re-integrating injured workers back into the workplace. Participants discuss the duty to accommodate, and ways to remove barriers that restrict participation of workers dealing with disability. The program includes an examination of strategies for preventing disability by seeing it as a social […]
This week-long workshop will explore the impact of occupational disease, legal test and medical standards for causation, legal principles used in appeals and the significance of apportionment. Participants will examine different types of studies, how data is analyzed and what to look for when assessing a study. They will review toxicology and its significance and how to examine an […]
This week-long workshop covers Workplace Insurance Level I Rights and Obligations and Level II Benefits and Services. Participants explore compensation law, jurisprudence, WSIB policies and technical information. As well, participants will examine Ontario's disability dilemma and strategies for prevention. Seating is limited so book early to secure a spot.
In this week-long course participants will examine medical testing and interpret medical information found in claim files. They will learn medical terminology and human anatomy with attention to the different organ systems, specific injuries involving the back, bone, MSI and disorders such as chronic pain and fibromyalgia. Mental stress will be examined along with WSIB policies relating to traumatic stress, psychotraumatic disability and behavioural disorders. […]
This 1 day seminar will examine the rules and use of electronic evidence to advance a worker's compensation claim and pitfalls in using this type of evidence. Also, participants will examine the history of mental stress claims including sections of the WSIA that prohibit payment of stress claims. The WSIB policies related to mental stress […]
This 1 day seminar examines writing formats for preparing a written submisison. Participants discuss hearing options for appeals and the specific criteria considered when determining whether or not a written submission is appropriate. Important points of a written submission are discussed as they relate to the WSIAT Practice Direction for written submissions. Myths associated with oral hearings and how […]
The Workplace Insurance Level I course examines the history of the compensation system in Ontario and the development of compensation legislation and the general principles of the system. Participants will learn how the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) determines whether an injury is compensable and learn about some workplace injuries and occupational illnesses. The course […]
This 1 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma and Disability Prevention Strategies. Participants will examine the impact of work injury and disability, on injured workers, their families, employers, unions, government, workplace insurance and health care providers. They will discuss ways that workplaces can achieve a strategic fit with legal requirements and best practices […]
The Workplace Insurance Level II course examines legislation (WSIA), regulations, policy and recent legislative changes. The course also looks at the structure of the WSIB, how it is funded, incentive programs and the adjudication and appeals processes. Participants will review benefits available under the Act that apply to three different eras. They will also examine […]
This 1 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma and Disability Prevention Strategies. Participants will examine the impact of work injury and disability, on injured workers, their families, employers, unions, government, workplace insurance and health care providers. They will discuss ways that workplaces can achieve a strategic fit with legal requirements and best practices […]
The Professional Responsibilities seminar examines the Access to Justice Act and provisions regulating paralegals and code of conduct. It reviews responsibilities that include advocacy, confidentiality, professionalism, administration of justice and competency. The session also examines what Boards and Tribunals say about professional responsibility. This is a 1 day seminar with limited seating. Register early to […]
This 1 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma and Disability Prevention Strategies. Participants will examine the impact of work injury and disability, on injured workers, their families, employers, unions, government, workplace insurance and health care providers. They will discuss ways that workplaces can achieve a strategic fit with legal requirements and best practices […]
The Workplace Insurance Level I course examines the history of the compensation system in Ontario and the development of compensation legislation and the general principles of the system. Participants will learn how the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) determines whether an injury is compensable and learn about some workplace injuries and occupational illnesses. The course […]
This 1 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma and Disability Prevention Strategies. Participants will examine the impact of work injury and disability, on injured workers, their families, employers, unions, government, workplace insurance and health care providers. They will discuss ways that workplaces can achieve a strategic fit with legal requirements and best practices […]
The Workplace Insurance Level II course examines legislation (WSIA), regulations, policy and recent legislative changes. The course also looks at the structure of the WSIB, how it is funded, incentive programs and the adjudication and appeals processes. Participants will review benefits available under the Act that apply to three different eras. They will also examine […]
This 1 day seminar examines writing formats for preparing a written submisison. Participants discuss hearing options for appeals and the specific criteria considered when determining whether or not a written submission is appropriate. Important points of a written submission are discussed as they relate to the WSIAT Practice Direction for written submissions. Myths associated with oral hearings and how […]
This 1 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma and Disability Prevention Strategies. Participants will examine the impact of work injury and disability, on injured workers, their families, employers, unions, government, workplace insurance and health care providers. They will discuss ways that workplaces can achieve a strategic fit with legal requirements and best practices […]
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 […]
The OFL-ODRT program will partner with Eastern Ontario Labour Councils and the Workers Health and Safety Centre to present a Spring Educational March 30th - April 3rd, 2016 at Isaiah Tubbs Conference Centre in Picton, ON. ODRT Workshops include Compensation Essentials (Level I & II), Appeals (Level III) and Return-to-Work (Level IV). Deadline for registration is March […]
Canadian Labour Congress Ontario Region’s Summer School will be held at the UNIFOR Family Education Centre in Port Elgin, Ontario from July 3 to 8, 2016.
Click Here for more information and to download a registration form Summer 2016 Health & Safety/WSIB Educational July 15-24 (ODRT Instructor’s Training) & Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario
For more information regarding the courses on offer, please contact: Norm Westbury, at norm.westbury@gmail.com Summer 2016 Health & Safety/WSIB Educational July 24-29 ( WSIB 1&2, ODRT 3,WHSC 1 & 2) Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario
Windsor and District Labour Council's 2nd Annual Health & Safety Conference features Occupational Disability Response Training (ODRT) Level I. See details below. To register for this event, visit www.wdlcHealthAndSafety.webs.com or contact John Arnold at (519) 383-5144 for more details. Introduction of Workplace Injuries and Occupational Illnesses, the first of six modules offered within Prevention Link’s core curriculum, begins by exploring the history of the compensation system in Ontario and the development of compensation legislation and the general principles of the system. course examines the history of the compensation system in Ontario and the development of compensation legislation and the general principles of the system.
The Prevention Link team is pleased to offer Occupational Disability Response Training Level 3: Appeals & Dispute Resolution, on DECEMBER 5–9, 2016. Get the latest information on the appeals branch of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) in the third of six offerings within Prevention Link’s core certification courses. Read more Location: Ontario Federation of Labour building 15 Gervais Drive Toronto, ON […]