Disability Prevention at Work
This 1 day community awareness event will review elements of the WSIB's new work re-integration program and the principles and best practices for safe and sustainable return-to-work. Participants will review the latest research and applicable laws and case law. They will also examine workplace-based training and facilitation services provided by ODRT and other resources to […]
This 1/2 day community awareness event will review the impact of occupational injuries and disability and practical strategies and solutions to improve prevention and return to work outcomes. Â Participants are encouraged to look out-side the box to discover innovative solutions. The cost is $89/participant and includes guided instruction, all course material, refreshments and certificate of […]
This 1 day community awareness event will review elements of the WSIB's new work re-integration program and the principles and best practices for safe and sustainable return-to-work. Participants will review the latest research and applicable laws and case law. They will also examine workplace-based training and facilitation services provided by ODRT and other resources to […]
This 1/2 day community awareness event will review the impact of occupational injuries and disability and practical strategies and solutions to improve prevention and return to work outcomes. Â Participants are encouraged to look out-side the box to discover innovative solutions. The cost is $89/participant and includes guided instruction, all course material, refreshments and certificate of […]
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 […]
This 6 day course begins by exploring the impact of occupational disease on society and workplaces, the lessons that have been learned and current developments in occupational disease claims. Participants will learn both the legal test and medical standards for causation, how legal principles apply in an appeal and the significance of apportionment. The field […]
This 5 day course begins by exploring the history of the compensation system in Ontario and development of compensation legislation and general principles. You will examine how the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) determines whether an injury is compensable and types of workplace injuries and occupational illnesses. The course covers how to properly file […]