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Confronting Occupational Disability (Peterborough)

CUPE, Peterborough 161 Sherbrooke St., Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

This 1.5 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 […]

$215

Confronting Occupational Disability (London)

Unifor 27 Office, 606 First Street, London, Ontario, Canada

This 2 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma, Disability Prevention Strategies and Accommodation Essentials. 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 […]

$258

Confronting Occupational Disability (Sudbury)

CUPE office 888 Regent Street, Suite 205, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

This 1.5 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 […]

$215

Basic Strategies (Written Submissions & Professional Responsibilities) Mohawk

Solidarity Place Worker Education Centre 1130 Barton Street East , Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Gain skills in writing cogent and persuasive submissions.  Discuss representation in the compensation system and the professional responsibilities of the representative. This session runs Friday evening starting  at 6:00 P.M through Sunday until 4:30 P.M.   Registration is handled through Mohawk College. Contact continuing education at: Phone: 905-385-4295 or 1-888-385-4295, Fax: 905-575-2348, Email: CE Registration  Course code: LABR 10085

Eastern Ontario LC Fall H&S and Workplace Insurance Educational

Isaiah Tubbs Conference Centre RR 1, West Lake Road, , Picton, Ontario, Canada

The OFL-ODRT program will partner with Eastern Ontario Labour Councils and the Workers Health and Safety Centre to present a Fall educational November 18-23 at Isaiah Tubbs Conference Centre in Picton, ON. ODRT Workshops include Compensation Essentials (Level I & II), Appeals and Dispute Resolution (Level III) and Occupational Disease (Level VI). The WHSC will […]

Confronting Occupational Disability (Windsor)

UNIFOR Local 200 1855 Turner Road, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

This 1.5 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 […]

$215

Confronting Occupational Disability (Guelph)

OPSEU Guelph Regional Office A-400 Speedvale Ave. West, Guelph,, Ontario, Canada

This 1.5 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 […]

$215

Confronting Occupational Disability (Toronto)

IBEW Hall 353 -Toronto 1377 Lawrence Ave., E., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This 2 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma, Disability Prevention Strategies and Accommodation Essentials. 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 […]

$258

Workplace Insurance – Level II Mississauga

UNIFOR Local 1285 Brampton 23 Regan Road, (Suite 1), Brampton, Ontario, Canada

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 […]

$149

Confronting Occupational Disability (Kingston)

The Residence Inn by Marriott 7 Earl St., Kingston, Ontario, Canada

This 1.5 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 […]

$215

Workplace Insurance – Level I Ottawa

Unnamed Venue Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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 […]

$149

Workplace Insurance – Level II Ottawa

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 […]

$149

Appeals & Dispute Resolution – BayView Conference Center

Bayview Wildwood Conference Centre Port Stanton, ON, Canada

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 […]

$1545

Written Submissions – Kingston

Unnamed Venue Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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 […]

$129

SPRING 2015 H&S/WSIB SCHOOL @ PICTON

Isaiah Tubbs Conference Centre RR 1, West Lake Road, , Picton, Ontario, Canada

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 […]

Workplace Insurance – Level I London

Unnamed Venue London, Ontario, Canada

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 […]

$149

Workplace Insurance – Level II London

Unnamed Venue London, Ontario, Canada

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 […]

$149

Return to Work Program – Toronto

OFL Classrooms 895 Don Mills Road, Suite 600, Tower Two, Toronto, ON, Canada

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 […]

$955

Occupational Disease – Toronto

OFL Classrooms 895 Don Mills Road, Suite 600, Tower Two, Toronto, ON, Canada

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 […]

$955

Compensation Essentials – Toronto

OFL Classrooms 895 Don Mills Road, Suite 600, Tower Two, Toronto, ON, Canada

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.

$795

Medical Orientation – Toronto

OFL Classrooms 895 Don Mills Road, Suite 600, Tower Two, Toronto, ON, Canada

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. […]

$795

Electronic Evidence & Mental Stress – North Bay

Unnamed Venue North Bay, Ontario, Canada

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 […]

$129

Written Submissions – Mississauga

Unnamed Venue Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

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 […]

$129

Workplace Insurance – Level I North Bay

Unnamed Venue North Bay, Ontario, Canada

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 […]

$149

Confronting Occupational Disability (Windsor)

Unnamed Venue Ontario, Canada

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 […]

$149

Workplace Insurance – Level II North Bay

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 […]

$149

Confronting Occupational Disability (Niagara Falls)

Unnamed Venue Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

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 […]

$149

Professional Responsibiites – Windsor

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 […]

$149

Confronting Occupational Disability (Barrie)

Unnamed Venue Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

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 […]

$149

Workplace Insurance – Level I Toronto

Unnamed Venue Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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 […]

$149