Prevention Link

Level 1 Rights and Obligations - IN-PERSON
2024-09-09 - 2024-09-10 | Ontario
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’ Compensation activists, RTW specialists, union leadership and union stewards, H&S representatives and activists, supervisors and employers, young workers.
Course Overview:
» History & Principles of Workers’ Compensation
» Types of Injuries and Illnesses
» Reporting an Injury and Filing a Claim
» Legal Tests for EntitlementCost: $599.00.
Register for Level 1 and Level 2: Benefits & Services (September 25-26) and get $100 off!

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Level 4 Return To Work - In-Person
2024-09-16 - 2024-09-20 | Ontario
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 strategies that ensure successful outcomes. Through the exploration
of leading research, law and evidence-based best practices, participants will learn the principles
of good return to work practices and the Duty to Accommodate. Legal lessons from precedent
setting cases are reviewed and participants put these legal concepts into practical use preparing
and participating in return-to-work meetings and scenarios.
Barriers to successful return to work are addressed with a focus on attitudinal barriers and their
elimination using the social model of disability and therapeutic return-to-work principles.
Prerequisites required for this course: Level 1 & Level 2
Registration Deadline: September 1, 2024. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Register two or more participants for $100 off!
Cost: $995.00 (HST incl.)
When booking accommodation with Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre, please note Prevention Link for the discounted rate.

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Workers’ Compensation 101 - IN-PERSON
2024-10-02 | Ontario
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 learn:

Injury reporting;
How claims are filed;
The responsibilities of the workplace parties;
The role of medical professionals; and
Benefits and services available to injured and ill workers.

Information on the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), including time limits for dealing with issues are discussed and the process flow for claims and appeals are presented.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: September 18, 2024. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $149.00.
Register two or more participants for $50 off!

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Return to Work 101 - In-Person
2024-10-09 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
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 this course: All workers are welcome! Union and employer leadership encouraged!
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: September 25, 2024. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $149.00.
Register two or more participants for $50 off.

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Principles of Accommodation Law - In-Person
2024-10-16 09:00 - 16:30 | CUPE, Peterborough, 161 Sherbrooke St., Peterborough, Ontario, K9J2N2, Canada
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 “undue hardship.”
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: October 2, 2024. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $149.00.
Register two or more participants for $50 off!

Eastern Ontario Labour Education Fall 2024 Health & Safety/WSIB Educational
2024-11-05 - 2024-11-10 | Isaiah Tubbs Conference Centre, RR 1, West Lake Road, , Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0 , Canada
2024 Fall Eastern Ontario Health and Safety Labour Education at Isaiah Tubbs Resort, West Lake, Picton, ON
November 5 or 6 to November 10, 2024
Except for Course #4, which starts Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024, all courses begin on the evening of Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 immediately following the opening assembly at 7:30 pm (you must attend). Classes are held from 8:30 am to 5 pm from Thursday onward, except Sunday when they are from 9 am to noon. Please note there may be evening course work and general sessions which you may be required to attend.
Deadline for paid registration: October 11, 2024.
COURSES OFFERED (All courses offered are 30 hours except Course #4, which is 36 hours):

WHSC Level 1 Basic Occupational Health and Safety Awareness (no prerequisite)
WHSC Level 2 Law Provincial (WHSC Level 1 is a prerequisite)
Prevention Link – WSIB Level 1: Rights and Obligations and Level 2: Benefits and Services | No prerequisite
Prevention Link – ODRT WSIB Level 5 Medical Orientation* (Level 1 and 2 are prerequisites)
Organizing to Build Solidarity with Racialized Injured Workers | No prerequisite
Mental Health First Aid Certification (MHCC), and Anti-Racist Psychological H&S in the Workplace (no prerequisite)

Register here: https://laboureducation.net/registration/
Watch a video about the school:

Level 1 Rights and Obligations - Virtual
2024-11-05 - 2024-11-19 | Ontario
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’ Compensation activists, RTW specialists, union leadership and union stewards, H&S representatives and activists, supervisors and employers, young workers.
Course Overview:
» History & Principles of Workers’ Compensation
» Types of Injuries and Illnesses
» Reporting an Injury and Filing a Claim
» Legal Tests for Entitlement
Three 2-hour virtual meetings are required:
November 5 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
November 12 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
November 19 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: October 22, 2024. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $449.00. Register before October 8 to get $40.00 discount!

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Psychological Health & Safety & Return to Work In-Person
2024-11-10 - 2024-11-15 | Bayview Wildwood Conference Centre, Port Stanton, ON, Canada
When: Sunday, November 10 – Friday, November 15
Where: Bayview Wildwood Resort
1500 Port Stanton Parkway
Severn Bridge, ON
Mental illness is a leading cause of disability in Canada and workplaces that have a strong commitment to psychological health and safety, demonstrated by the behaviours of the workplace, have more success in Return to Work (RTW). This training provides participants with the resources and tools to develop strategies to assist workers with disabilities, individually and collectively, and support return to healthy and productive employment.
Who should attend: WSIB and Benefits Representatives, RTW Specialists, Health and Safety Representatives, Human Resources, Workplace Leadership and Union Stewards.
Prerequisites: None
Registration Deadline: November 5, 2024.
Cost: $1,799.00. Cost is based on single-occupancy room, meal plan, and course materials.
Discount: Register before October 14 to get $50.00 discount!

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Level 2 Benefits and Services - Virtual
2024-11-21 - 2024-12-05 | Ontario
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 engaging. Who should attend: WSIB representatives, Workers’ Compensation activists, RTW specialists, union leadership and union stewards, H&S representatives and activists, supervisors and employers, young workers.
Course Overview:
» Regulation & Policy
» Benefits & Services
» Funding the System
» Professional Responsibilities
» Calculation of Benefits
Three 2-hour virtual meetings are required:
November 21 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
November 28 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
December 5 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: November 7, 2024. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $449.00. Register before October 24 to get $40.00 discount!
Prerequisite: Level 1

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Return to Work 101 - Virtual
2025-01-28 | Ontario
Return to Work 101 Virtual Training, January 28, 2025, 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 this course: All workers are welcome! Union and employer leadership encouraged!
There are 6 self-paced hours of independent learning.
Two virtual mandatory meetings:
January 28 » 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
January 28 » 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: January 14, 2025. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $129.00. Register before January 1 to get a $20.00 discount!

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Principles of Accommodation Law - Virtual
2025-01-29 | Ontario
Principles of Accommodation Law Virtual Training January 29, 2025, 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 “undue hardship.”
Learn from the comfort of your own home with the support of the Prevention Link Team!
Two virtual mandatory meetings:
January 29 » 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
January 29» 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: January 15, 2025. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $129.00. Register before January 1 to get a $20.00 discount!

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Level 1 Rights and Obligations - Virtual
2025-01-29 - 2025-02-12 | Ontario
Level 1 Virtual Training, January 29 – February 12, 2025, 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 the Prevention Link team to support you in making this essential online training very interesting. Who should attend: WSIB representatives, Workers’ Compensation activists, RTW specialists, union leadership and union stewards, H&S representatives and activists, supervisors and employers, and young workers.
Course Overview:
» History & Principles of Workers’ Compensation
» Types of Injuries and Illnesses
» Reporting an Injury and Filing a Claim
» Legal Tests for Entitlement
Three 2-hour virtual meetings are required:
January 29 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
February 5 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
February 12 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: January 20, 2025. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $449.00. Register before January 1 to get $40.00 discount!

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Hearings in Writing - Virtual
2025-01-30 | Ontario
Hearings in Writing Virtual Training, January 30, 2025, One-Day Model
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, the traditional structure of a submission is examined with attention given to strategies and guidelines to produce an effective written hearing submission. Participants will explore making facts and law persuasive and the technical components of writing, including referring to and attaching documents and a professional format will be reviewed.
Two virtual mandatory meetings:
January 30 » 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
January 30 » 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: January 16, 2025. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $129.00. Register before January 2 to get a $20.00 discount!

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Level 2 Benefits and Services - Virtual
2025-02-19 - 2025-03-05 | Ontario
Level 2 Virtual Training February 19 – March 5, 2025 (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, and 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 activists, RTW specialists, union leadership and union stewards, H&S representatives and activists, supervisors and employers, and young workers.
Course Overview:
» Regulation & Policy
» Benefits & Services
» Funding the System
» Professional Responsibilities
» Calculation of Benefits
Three 2-hour virtual meetings are required:
February 19 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
February 26 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
March 5 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: February 5, 2025. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $449.00. Register before January 22 to get $40.00 discount!
Prerequisite: Level 1

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Level 1 Rights and Obligations - In-Person
2025-02-24 - 2025-02-25 | Ontario
Level One In-Person Training, February 24-25, 2025, Two-Day Model
Where: IBEW Local 353 Training Centre
1377 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto ON M3A 3P8
When: February 24-25, 2025
NEW extended deadline to register: February 18, 2025
Cost: $599.00. Register before February 12 to get a $50.00 discount!
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’ Compensation activists, RTW specialists, union leadership and union stewards, H&S representatives and activists, supervisors and employers, and young workers.
Course Overview:
» History & Principles of Workers’ Compensation
» Types of Injuries and Illnesses
» Reporting an Injury and Filing a Claim
» Legal Tests for Entitlement
Note: Lunch will be provided

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Level 2 Benefits and Services - In-person
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-04 | Ontario
Level Two Benefits and Services, In-Person Training March 3-4, 2025 (Two-Day Model)
Where: IBEW Local 353 Training Centre
1377 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto ON M3A 3P8
When: March 3-4, 2025
NEW extended deadline to register: February 24, 2025
Cost: $599.00. Register before February 12 to get a $50.00 discount!
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 making this important training valuable and engaging. Who should attend: WSIB representatives, Workers’ Compensation activists, RTW specialists, union leadership and union stewards, H&S representatives and activists, supervisors and employers, young workers.
Course Overview:
» Regulation & Policy
» Benefits & Services
» Funding the System
» Professional Responsibilities
» Calculation of Benefits
Prerequisite: Level 1

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Level 4 Return To Work - In-Person
2025-03-23 - 2025-03-28 | Bayview Wildwood Conference Centre, Port Stanton, ON, Canada
LEVEL 4 Return to Work March 23-28, 2025 (In-Person)
Where: Bayview Wildwood Resort
1500 Port Stanton Parkway
Severn Bridge, ON
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 strategies that ensure successful outcomes. Through the exploration of leading research, law and evidence-based best practices, participants will learn the principles of good return to work practices and the Duty to Accommodate. Legal lessons from precedent setting cases are reviewed and participants put these legal concepts into practical use preparing and participating in return-to-work meetings and scenarios.
Barriers to successful return to work are addressed with a focus on attitudinal barriers and their elimination using the social model of disability and therapeutic return-to-work principles.
Prerequisites required for this course: Level 1 & Level 2
Registration Deadline: March 9, 2025. Register before February 21 for $50 off!
Cost: $2,195.00. Cost is based on single-occupancy room and meal plan.

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Eastern Ontario Labour Education Spring 2025 Health & Safety/WSIB Educational
2025-03-26 - 2025-03-30 | Isaiah Tubbs Conference Centre, RR 1, West Lake Road, , Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0 , Canada
2025 Spring Eastern Ontario Health and Safety Labour Education at Isaiah Tubbs Resort, West Lake, Picton, ON
Wednesday, March 26 to March 30, 2025
All courses begin on the evening of Wednesday, March 26, 2025, immediately following the opening assembly at 7:30 pm (you must attend). Classes are held from 8:30 am to 5 pm from Thursday onward, except Sunday when they are from 9 am to noon. Please note there may be evening course work and general sessions which you may be required to attend.
Deadline for paid registration: February 28, 2025
COURSES OFFERED (All courses offered are 30 hours except Course #4, which is 36 hours):
1.WHSC Level 1 Basic Occupational Health and Safety Awareness (no prerequisite)
2.WHSC Level 2 Committees Provincial
3.Prevention Link – ODRT WSIB Level 1 & 2 | No prerequisite
4.Prevention Link – ODRT WSIB Level 4 Return to Work* (Level 1 and 2 are prerequisites)
5.Organizing to Build Solidarity with Racialized Injured Workers | No prerequisite
6.Mental Health First Aid Certification (MHCC), and Anti-Racist Psychological H&S in the Workplace (no prerequisite)
Register here: https://laboureducation.net/registration/

Level 1 Rights and Obligations - Virtual
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-15 | Ontario
Level 1 Virtual Training, April 1–15, 2025, 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 the Prevention Link team to support you in making this essential online training very interesting. Who should attend: WSIB representatives, Workers’ Compensation activists, RTW specialists, union leadership and union stewards, H&S representatives and activists, supervisors and employers, and young workers.
Course Overview:
» History & Principles of Workers’ Compensation
» Types of Injuries and Illnesses
» Reporting an Injury and Filing a Claim
» Legal Tests for Entitlement
Three 2-hour virtual meetings are required:
April 1 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
April 8 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
April 15 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: March 23, 2025. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $449.00. Register before March 12 to get $40.00 discount!

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Level 2 Benefits and Services - Virtual
2025-04-16 - 2025-04-30 | Ontario
Level 2 Virtual Training April 16–30, 2025 (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, and 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 activists, RTW specialists, union leadership and union stewards, H&S representatives and activists, supervisors and employers, and young workers.
Course Overview:
» Regulation & Policy
» Benefits & Services
» Funding the System
» Professional Responsibilities
» Calculation of Benefits
Three 2-hour virtual meetings are required:
April 16 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
April 23 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
April 30 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: April 3, 2025. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $449.00. Register before March 20 to get $40.00 discount!
Prerequisite: Level 1

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Level 3 Appeals & Dispute Resolution - In-Person
2025-05-04 - 2025-05-09 | Bayview Wildwood Conference Centre, Port Stanton, ON, Canada
LEVEL 3 IN-PERSON TRAINING: WORKER ADVOCATE EDITION
An interactive and analytical course, Prevention Link has developed a holistic and intuitive course meant to prepare participants for WSIB and WSIAT hearings. Using case file examples and mock hearings, this intensive course will provide participants with the practical skills to prepare and present oral hearings before the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and the Workplace Safety and Insurance and Appeals Tribunal.
Participants will review a file, gather additional evidence, research law, policy, and precedent, and prepare witnesses. They will also prepare witnesses for questioning, cross-questioning, and re-directing at a hearing.
Prerequisites required for this course: Level 1 & Level 2
This course will take place May 4-9, 2025 at Bayview Wildwood Resort.
Sunday Class Time is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: April 14, 2025. Register before March 14 for $50 off!
Cost: $2,195.00. Cost is based on single-occupancy room and meal plan.

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Return to Work 101 - Virtual
2025-05-14 | Ontario
Return to Work 101 Virtual Training, May 14, 2025, 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 this course: All workers are welcome! Union and employer leadership encouraged!
There are 6 self-paced hours of independent learning.
Two virtual mandatory meetings:
May 14 » 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
May 14 » 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: April 30, 2025. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $129.00. Register before April 14 to get a $20.00 discount!

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Principles of Accommodation Law - Virtual
2025-05-21 | Ontario
Principles of Accommodation Law Virtual Training, May 21, 2025, One-Day Model
This course has been recently updated.
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 of your own home with the support of the Prevention Link Team!
Two virtual mandatory meetings:
May 21 » 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
May 21 » 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: May 7, 2025. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $129.00. Register before April 18 to get a $20.00 discount!

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Level 1 and Level 2 Workers’ Compensation fundamentals - In-Person
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-06 | IBEW Hall 353 – Mississauga, 3185 Orlando Dr, Mississauga, Ontario, L4V 1C5, Canada
Level 1 & Level 2 In-Person Training:
Workers’ Compensation Fundamentals
Levels 1 and 2 are foundation courses that teach participants the workers’ compensation system in Ontario (WSIB). They learn about the principles of workers’ compensation, how to report and file a WSIB claim, types of injuries, regulations and policies, benefits and services, and much more.
We made it easier for participants to register for our core curriculum training. Once you complete Level 2, you can take any level, in any order, afterwards.
Where: IBEW Local 353 Mississauga Training Centre
3185 Orlando Dr, Mississauga, ON L4V 1C5
When: June 2-6, 2025 | Class time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration Deadline: May 26, 2025. Register before May 5 for $50 off!
Cost: $699.00

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Return to Work 101 - Virtual
2025-06-19 | Ontario
Return to Work 101 Virtual Training, June 19, 2025, 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 this course: All workers are welcome! Union and employer leadership encouraged!
There are 6 self-paced hours of independent learning.
Two virtual mandatory meetings:
June 19 » 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
June 19 » 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: June 5, 2025. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $129.00. Register before May 23 to get a $20.00 discount!

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Principles of Accommodation Law - Virtual
2025-06-26 | Ontario
Principles of Accommodation Law Virtual Training, June 26, 2025, One-Day Model
This course has been recently updated.
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 of your own home with the support of the Prevention Link Team!
Two virtual mandatory meetings:
June 26 » 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
June 26 » 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: June 12, 2025. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $129.00. Register before May 30 to get a $20.00 discount!

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Prevention Link Activist Bundle – In-Person
2025-07-20 - 2025-07-25 | Hamilton Convention Centre, 1 Summers Ln, Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 4Y2, Canada
Prevention Link Activist Bundle at CLC Ontario School
Sunday, July 20 to Friday, July 25, 2025
The Hamilton Convention Centre
1 Summers Ln, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y2
This bundle of workshops will introduce participants to the unique challenges of electronic evidence, the Workers’ Compensation system, noteworthy case law, and Human Rights legislation. The tools develop strategies to assist workers with disabilities, individually and collectively, and return them to long term healthy and productive employment. With a focus on the protected ground of disability and the social area of employment, this training will advance a participant’s understanding of human rights legislation and the Duty to Accommodate.
Prevention Link Certificates will be issued for:
Principles of Accommodation Law
With a focus on the protected ground of disability and the social area of employment, learn about rights, obligations, and principles of accommodation: respect for dignity, individualization, integration, and full participation.
Workers’ Compensation 101
This workshop introduces participants to the compensation system in Ontario, including time limits for dealing with issues are discussed and the process flow for claims and appeals are presented.
Electronic Evidence
Electronic evidence has become increasingly more common in recent years and WSIB accepts digital evidence and surveillance in audio, video, film, and photographic formats. The unique challenges of this type of evidence will be explored in this workshop.
Return to Work 101
Gain the tools to develop strategies to assist workers with disabilities, individually and collectively; and return them to long-term healthy and productive employment.
Who is this course for: All workers are welcome! Workplace leadership encouraged! No pre-requisites required.

Labour Education builds solidarity and knowledge, and it creates meaningful bonds that last a lifetime. In these exciting weeks of learning, union members will learn valuable skills in order to continue the fights of today’s workplaces, allowing adults of all backgrounds to learn to defend their rights using proven methods. If your union wants to train the next generation of local activists or expand the skills that today’s leaders and activists already have, the CLC Ontario Summer and Women’s Schools 2025 is here to help our labour movement succeed.
Registration Deadline EXTENDED: June 19, 2025

Niagara Regional Labour Council 2025 Health & Safety/WSIB Educational – In-Person
2025-07-21 - 2025-07-25 | Best Western St. Catharines Hotel & Conference Centre, 2 North Service Road, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2N 4G9, Canada
Niagara Regional Labour Council Health and Safety/WSIB Educational
July 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM – July 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST
Best Western St. Catharines Hotel & Conference Centre
2 North Service Road, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2N 4G9
Prevention Link
WSIB Level 1 & Level 2: 5-Day
Rights & Obligations: Provides an overview of Ontario’s compensation system, the development of Legislation and the general principles of the system. Worker and employer obligations, roles and responsibilities with respect to work reintegration are covered. The WSIB work reintegration policies are discussed and the new direction that the Board is taking with respect to returning workers to their pre-injury job with the accident employer. Disability Prevention best practices and shared responsibilities are discussed and ways in which unions should participate in work reintegration are explored. Protections under other legislation are discussed should a work reintegration plan not provide sufficient protection to a worker.
Benefits and Services: Participants learn: the significance of legislation (OHSA and WSIA), regulations and policy, changes to the legislation and the effects these changes have had on benefits; and the benefits available under the WSIA in the three different eras, including PT, TT, FEL, NEL, and LOE. Detailed examples of benefit calculations and parameters affecting final number to be explored. The structure of WSIB and the appeal system are described in relation to the New Delivery Module and the roles of each WSIB position. Participants will also learn how to make a case plan for a successful outcome and different types of evidence to use. The organization of a Board file is presented and participants will explore how to effectively review a file.
Prevention Link
WSIB Level 4: Return to Work: 5-Day (Pre-requisite is Levels 1 & 2)
The fourth of six certification courses offered within Prevention Link’s core curriculum, is designed for participants 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 strategies that ensure successful outcomes. Through the exploration of leading research, law, and evidence-based best practices, participants learn: The principles of good return to work practices and the Duty to Accommodate; Legal lessons from precedent-setting cases and their practical use; Barriers to successful return to work and their elimination using the social model of disability and therapeutic return to work principles; An in-depth comparison between older methods of disability management and the newer progressive disability prevention model; The paradigm shift from management to prevention and the roles of the parties involved (employer, an injured worker, representative, H&S representatives) including their rights and responsibilities in the process.
WHSC
Level 1 Occupational Health & Safety: 30 hours
WHSC Level 1 is a comprehensive foundational program build from a worker perspective focusing on the legal right to know about all workplace hazards and the right to participate in efforts to eliminate or control hazardous exposures. It is also an essential onboarding point for workers and worker representatives thinking of expanding their occupational Health and Safety advocacy. This course is also the pre-requisite for Instructor training.
WHSC
3-Day Bundle: Wednesday to Friday
Making the Link Between Occupational Disease and the Workplace: 15 Hours
Occupational disease claims more worker lives than traumatic fatalities yet remains greatly under recognized and unaddressed. WHSC Making the Link Between Occupational Disease and the Workplace is a two-day program designed to equip workers and their representatives with the knowledge, skills, and tools to understand and advocate for occupational disease prevention. Through engaging activities, participants will learn about the science of epidemiology and environmental monitoring and their limits, body mapping exercises, workplace inspections, job hazard analysis, worker surveys and exposure profiles and their role in occupational disease prevention.
UPDATED GHS/WHMIS: 3 Hours
Training workers about hazardous exposures on the job is legally mandated but its’ also a tool to help identify and prevent exposures that can lead to disease. Research evidence suggest between five and 16 per cent of cancers are work-related. When we fail to link toxic workplace exposures to occupational diseases cases also go unreported and undercompensated. This is especially true for occupational illnesses including cancer which typically have long latency periods between workplace exposure(s) and disease onset.
UPDATED Documenting Health & Safety: 3 Hours
The WHSCs three-hour program, ‘Documenting Health and Safety’ is a hands-on, jump-start documenting system developed in response to this need. Participants will examine six basic areas: (1) why documenting health and safety is critical, (2) ways to document, (3) specific types of documents to use (4) what to document (5) when to document, and (6) how to organize their documents. Participants take part in a work refusal and sit in on a JHSC meeting to practice their note taking skills while listening to interactive audio-led worksheets. Action Objective: Identify, track, document and detail health and safety issues at work to improve working conditions and protect workers from reprisals
HOW TO REGISTER: Click here to download the registration form.
Registration Deadline EXTENDED: June 30, 2025

Level 1 Rights and Obligations - Virtual
2025-09-03 - 2025-09-17 | Ontario
Level 1 Virtual Training, September 3–17, 2025, 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 the Prevention Link team to support you in making this essential online training very interesting. Who should attend: WSIB representatives, Workers’ Compensation activists, RTW specialists, union leadership and union stewards, H&S representatives and activists, supervisors and employers, and young workers.
Course Overview:
» History & Principles of Workers’ Compensation
» Types of Injuries and Illnesses
» Reporting an Injury and Filing a Claim
» Legal Tests for Entitlement
Three 2-hour virtual meetings are required:
September 3 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
September 10 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
September 17 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: August 20, 2025. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $449.00. Register before August 1 to get $40.00 discount!

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Psychological Health & Safety and Return to Work - In-Person
2025-09-28 - 2025-10-03 | Bayview Wildwood Conference Centre, Port Stanton, ON, Canada
Psychological Health & Safety and Return to Work | September 28 – October 3, 2025 (In-Person)
Mental illness is a leading cause of disability in Canada and workplaces that have a strong commitment to psychological health and safety, demonstrated by the behaviours of the workplace, have more success in Return to Work (RTW). This training provides participants with the resources and tools to develop strategies to assist workers with disabilities, individually and collectively, and support return to healthy and productive employment.
Who should attend: WSIB and Benefits Representatives, RTW Specialists, Health and Safety Representatives, Human Resources, Workplace Leadership and Union Stewards.

Where: Bayview Wildwood Resort
1500 Port Stanton Parkway
Severn Bridge, ON
Registration Deadline: September 24, 2025. Register before August 25 for $50 off!
Prerequisites: None.
Cost: $2,195.00 (Incl. HST). Cost is based on single-occupancy room and meal plan.

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.
