Disability Prevention at Work
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
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 […]
Learn how an effective Return to Work policy can be a win-win situation for all! One of the greatest barriers for people with disabilities, when returning to work, is the process of reintegrating into the workplace. Return to Work (RTW) best practices frame the foundation of this day-long course which encourages participants to use real […]
Join Prevention Link for a week-long workshop that will explore worker and employer rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act (WSIA) and the benefits and services available. From December 4-8, 2017, we are pleased to offer our Occupational Disability Prevention Training Level 1 and 2. Learn more about: Level I: Rights and […]
WORKERS’ COMP BOOTCAMP UPDATE: October 21st, 2020 LEVEL 3 IS POSTPONED DUE TO PANDEMIC. STANDBY FOR FUTURE DATES FOR LEVEL 3. An interactive and analytical module, Prevention Link has developed a holistic and intuitive course meant to build participants into mock hearing settings. Participants will gain skills on representing workers at oral hearings before […]
Level 1 Virtual Training 2021, 2-Week Model Explore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 8 self-paced modules (10 hours), with presentations, videos, discussions, quizzes and Prevention Link team there to support you to make this important online training very interesting. The deadline to register for this two-week online course […]
UPDATE: If you missed the webinar, you can now watch it here. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems that there is always new information coming from all sorts of platforms. Sometimes, it can be difficult to distinguish real information from misinformation. Join us for a conversation with Dr. Chénier who will translate […]
Level 2 Virtual Training 2021, 2-Week Model Explore your benefits & services under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. Seven self-paced modules (10 hours) include presentations, videos, discussions, and our Prevention Link team will be there to support you in making this important online training valuable and engaging. The deadline to register for this two-week […]
Level 1 Virtual Training 2021, 2-Week Model Explore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 8 self-paced modules (10 hours), with presentations, videos, discussions, quizzes and Prevention Link team there to support you to make this important online training very interesting. The deadline to register for this two-week online course […]
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems that there is always new information coming from all sorts of platforms. Sometimes, it can be difficult to distinguish real information from misinformation. Join our second webinar with Dr. Chénier where she will translate scientific information into plain language and will guide us through the work […]
Level 2 Virtual Training 2021, 2-Week Model Explore your benefits & services under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. Seven self-paced modules (10 hours) include presentations, videos, discussions, and our Prevention Link team will be there to support you in making this important online training valuable and engaging. The deadline to register for this two-week […]
The Mental Health Commission of Canada reports that one in every five Canadians experiences a mental health problem within a given year. While we often know a lot about physical illness, there tends to be less knowledge about mental health or substance use problems. This lack of understanding leads to fear and negative attitudes towards […]
Level 1 Virtual Training 2021, 2-Week Model Explore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 8 self-paced modules (10 hours), with presentations, videos, discussions, quizzes and Prevention Link team there to support you to make this important online training very interesting. The deadline to register for this two-week online course […]
Level 2 Virtual Training 2021, 2-Week Model Explore your benefits & services under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. Seven self-paced modules (10 hours) include presentations, videos, discussions, and our Prevention Link team will be there to support you in making this important online training valuable and engaging. The deadline to register for this two-week […]
Return to Work 101 Virtual Training 2021, 1-Week 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 […]
Level 1 Virtual Training 2021, 2-Week Model Explore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 8 self-paced modules (10 hours), 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’ Compensation activists, […]
Return to Work 101 Virtual Training 2021, 1-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 […]
The Mental Health Commission of Canada reports that one in every five Canadians experiences a mental health problem within a given year. While we often know a lot about physical illness, there tends to be less knowledge about mental health or substance use problems. This lack of understanding leads to fear and negative attitudes towards […]
Level 2 Virtual Training 2021, 2-Week Model Explore your benefits & services under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. Seven self-paced modules (10 hours) include presentations, videos, discussions, and our Prevention Link team will be there to support you in making this important online training valuable and engaging. Who should attend: WSIB representatives, Workers’ Compensation […]
NEW Virtual Training 2021! 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 “undue hardship.” Learn from the […]
NEW Virtual Training 2021! 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 “undue hardship.” Learn from the […]
Level 1 Virtual Training 2022, 2-Week Model Explore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 8 self-paced modules (10 hours), 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’ Compensation activists, […]
Return to Work 101 Virtual Training 2022, 1-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 […]
Virtual Training 2022! 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 “undue hardship.” Learn from the comfort […]
New Virtual Course! This workshop will help participants understand the goals and challenges of legal submission writing and how to address them. In accordance with the WSIB’s Practice and Procedures and with WSIAT’s Practice Directions, participants will learn how to organize and structure submissions to be clear and reader focused. Using various outlines and templates, […]
Level 2 Virtual Training 2022, 2-Week Model Explore your benefits & services under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. Seven self-paced modules (10 hours) include presentations, videos, discussions, and our Prevention Link team will be there to support you in making this important online training valuable and engaging. Who should attend: WSIB representatives, Workers’ Compensation […]
Level 1 Virtual Training 2022, 2-Week Model Explore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 8 self-paced modules (10 hours), 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’ Compensation activists, […]
Return to Work 101 Virtual Training 2022, 1-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 […]
Virtual Training 2022! 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 “undue hardship.” Learn from the comfort […]
LEVEL 3 IN-PERSON TRAINING: WORKERS’ COMP BOOTCAMP An interactive and analytical course, Prevention Link has developed a holistic and intuitive course meant to build participants into mock hearing settings. Participants will gain skills on representing workers at oral hearings before the Workplace Safety Insurance Board as well as the Workplace Safety Insurance and Appeals Tribunal. […]