Level 1 Rights and Obligations - Virtual
2024-02-21 - 2024-03-06 | Ontario
Level 1 Virtual Training 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:
February 21 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
February 28 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
March 6 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: February 6, 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 January 10 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.

Workers’ Compensation 101 - In-Person
2024-03-26 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | OFL Classrooms, 895 Don Mills Road, Suite 600, Tower Two, Toronto, ON, M3C 1W3, Canada
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: March 11, 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 before February 13 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.

Return to Work 101 - In-Person
2024-03-27 09:00 - 16:30 | IBEW Hall 353 -Toronto, 1377 Lawrence Ave., E., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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: March 13, 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 before February 26 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 - In-Person
2024-03-28 09:00 - 16:30 | OFL Classrooms, 895 Don Mills Road, Suite 600, Tower Two, Toronto, ON, M3C 1W3, 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: March 14, 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 before February 27 to get a $20.00 discount!

Level 2 Benefits and Services - Virtual
2024-04-04 - 2024-04-18 | Ontario
Level 2 Virtual Training 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:
April 4 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
April 11 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
April 18 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: March 21, 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 February 29 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.

Eastern Ontario Labour Education Spring 2024 Health & Safety/WSIB Educational
2024-04-16 - 2024-04-21 | Isaiah Tubbs Conference Centre, RR 1, West Lake Road, , Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0 , Canada
2024 Spring Eastern Ontario Health and Safety Labour Education at Isaiah Tubbs Resort, West Lake, Picton, ON *Scholarships available*
April 16 or 17 April through to April 21, 2024
Except for Course #4, which starts Tuesday, April 16, 2024, all courses begin on the evening of Wednesday, April 17, 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: March 22, 2024.
COURSES OFFERED (All courses offered are 30 hours except Course #4, which is 36 hours):

WHSC Level 1 Basic Occupational Health & Safety Awareness | No prerequisite
WHSC Level 2 Committees (Provincial) | Prerequisite: WHSC Level 1
Prevention Link – WSIB Level 1: Rights and Obligations and Level 2: Benefits and Services | No prerequisite
Prevention Link – WSIB Level 3: Appeals and Dispute Resolution | Level 1 and Level 2 are prerequisites
Organizing to Build Solidarity with Racialized Injured Workers | No prerequisite
Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace | No prerequisite

Watch a video about the school:

Return to Work 101 - Virtual
2024-04-30 | Ontario
Return to Work 101 Virtual 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!
There are 6 self-paced hours of independent learning.
Two virtual mandatory meetings:
April 30 » 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
April 30 » 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: April 16, 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: $129.00. Register before March 29 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
2024-05-01 | Ontario
Principles of Accommodation Law Virtual 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.”
Learn from the comfort of your own home with the support of the Prevention Link Team!
Two virtual mandatory meetings:
May 1 » 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
May 1 » 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: April 17, 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: $129.00. Register before March 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.

Level 1 Rights and Obligations - Virtual
2024-05-16 - 2024-05-30 | Ontario
Level 1 Virtual Training 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:
May 16 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
May 23 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
May 30 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: May 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: $449.00. Register before April 17 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.

Workplace Mental Health Injuries - In-Person
2024-05-23 09:00 - 17:00 | OFL Classrooms, 895 Don Mills Road, Suite 600, Tower Two, Toronto, ON, M3C 1W3, Canada
Workplace Mental Health Injuries In-Person Training 2024, One-Day Model
Prevention Link’s Workplace Mental Health Injuries workshop is ideal for workers’ compensation representatives who have some case work experience and are looking to gain more knowledge on mental health injury claims.
It will provide participants with a better understanding of mental health and illness, stigma and discrimination, how conditions are diagnosed, and common treatment options.
It explores:
» Which mental health injuries may be covered by WSIB;
» How such claims are adjudicated (policy and law); and
» Legal principles, case law examples, and relevant resources.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: May 9, 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 before April 20 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.

Workers’ Compensation 101 - IN-PERSON
2024-06-04 | 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: May 21, 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 before May 7 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.

Return to Work 101 - Virtual
2024-06-05 | Ontario
Return to Work 101 Virtual Training, June 5, 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!
There are 6 self-paced hours of independent learning.
Two virtual mandatory meetings:
June 5 » 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
June 5 » 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: May 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: $129.00. Register before May 8 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
2024-06-06 | Ontario
Principles of Accommodation Law Virtual Training June 6, 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.”
Learn from the comfort of your own home with the support of the Prevention Link Team!
Two virtual mandatory meetings:
June 6 » 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
June 6 » 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: May 23, 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: $129.00. Register before May 9 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
2024-06-13 - 2024-06-27 | Ontario
Level 2 Virtual Training June 13-27, 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:
June 13 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
June 20 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
June 27 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: May 30, 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 May 16 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.

CLC Ontario Summer School 2024 IN-PERSON
2024-07-14 - 2024-07-19 | Ontario
Canadian Labour Congress Ontario Summer School 2024
Date: Sunday, July 14 to Friday, July 19 2024
Where: McMaster University in Hamilton
Prevention Link offers a new course, Psychological Health & Safety & Return to Work.
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
To register for a course: https://canadianlabour.ca/schools/who-we-are/labour-education/regional-schools/schools/clc-ontario-summer-school-2023/

Niagara Regional Labour Council 2024 Health & Safety/ WSIB Educational in-person
2024-07-15 - 2024-07-19 | 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 15, 2024 at 9:00 AM – July 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST
Best Western St.Catharines
2 North Service Rd
St.Catharines, Ontario
L2N 2G9
Prevention Link courses offered
Level 1: 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.
Level 2: 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 will 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.
Level 5: Medical Orientation (Prerequisite is WSIB level 1 & 2): This advanced course is designed to assist participants in understanding medical terminology, anatomy, and medical testing so they can interpret and be comfortable with Medical information in Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) files. Participants will be exposed to medical terminology and human anatomy with attention to the different organ systems (skeletal, muscular, nervous, auditory, ocular, respiratory, circulatory, digestive and integumentary). Special focus will be placed on injuries commonly seen in WSIB cases (back, bone, MSI’s, lower extremities). Disorders such as chronic pain and fibromyalgia are discussed in detail. Mental stress related injuries are examined and the WSIB policies relating to traumatic stress, psycho-traumatic disability and behavioural disorders are presented. Learn how disability and permanent rewards are determined, how they are assessed and the different types of awards (PPDS and NELs).
Prevention Link-3 Day Course Bundle: 3 day (July 17 to July 19)
Workers Comp 101: (day one)
This course introduces participants to the compensation system in Ontario, the history of compensation Legislation, its principals 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 learn about injury reporting and how claims are filed, as well as the responsibilities of the workplace parties and medical professionals. Benefits and Services for injured workers are presented.
Return to Work 101: (day two)
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 also reviews noteworthy case law and Human Rights Legislation.
Principles of Accommodation Law: (day three)
The workshop focuses on the most frequently cited ground of discrimination that is disability. It looks At how disability and the duty to accommodate plays out with emphasis on employment. The Workshop will help participants recognize rights, obligations and principals of accommodation (respect for dignity, individualization, integration and full participation)
Click here to download the registration form.
To learn more about the educational, please visit: https://niagaralabour.ca/events/summer-school-2024/
The registration deadline is June 1, 2024

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 | 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.
