Eastern Ontario Labour Education Spring 2026 Health & Safety/WSIB Educational
2026-03-25 - 2026-03-29 | Isaiah Tubbs Conference Centre, RR 1, West Lake Road, , Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0 , Canada
2026 Spring Eastern Ontario Health and Safety Labour Education
March 25-29, 2026
Isaiah Tubbs Resort, West Lake, Picton, ON
1. WHSC Level 1 Basic Occupational Health and Safety Awareness (no prerequisite) *starts evening of Wednesday, March 25, 2026
2. Prevention Link – ODRT WSIB Level 1: Rights and Obligations & Level 2: Benefits and Services (no prerequisite) *starts evening of Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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.
3. MHCC Mental Health First Aid Certification, and Anti-Racist Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (no prerequisite) *starts evening of Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Courses begin on the evening of the date specified above. On Wednesday, March 25, 2026 there will be an Opening Assembly at 7:30 pm (you must attend). Classes are held from 8:30 am to 5 pm each full day. Please note there may be evening course work and general sessions which you may be required to attend.
Register here: laboureducation.net/registration
Deadline to register is February 27, 2026

Level 1 and Level 2 Workers’ Compensation fundamentals - In-Person
2026-04-12 - 2026-04-17 | ON
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: TBD
When: April 12-17, 2026 | Class time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Save the date. Registration will open soon.

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 (London)
2026-04-21 | Workers Health & Safety Centre – London, 841 Wellington Rd, London, Ontario, N6E 3R5, Canada
Return to Work 101 In-Person Training, April 21, 2026, London
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: April 8, 2026
There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $169.00. Register before March 9 to get $20.00 discount!
Where: Workers Health & Safety Centre
841 Wellington Rd., Unit B2
London, ON N6E 3R5

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 (London)
2026-04-22 | Workers Health & Safety Centre – London, 841 Wellington Rd, London, Ontario, N6E 3R5, Canada
Principles of Accommodation Law In-Person Training, April 22, 2026, London
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: April 8, 2026
There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $169.00. Register before March 9 to get $20.00 discount!
Where: Workers Health & Safety Centre
841 Wellington Rd., Unit B2
London, ON N6E 3R5

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 (GTA)
2026-04-28 | IBEW Hall 353 – Mississauga, 3185 Orlando Dr, Mississauga, Ontario, L4V 1C5, Canada
Return to Work 101 In-Person Training, April 28, 2026, GTA
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: April 15, 2026
There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $169.00. Register before March 13 to get $20.00 discount!
Where: IBEW Local 353 Mississauga Training Centre
3185 Orlando Dr
Mississauga, ON L4V 1C5

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 (GTA)
2026-04-29 | IBEW Hall 353 – Mississauga, 3185 Orlando Dr, Mississauga, Ontario, L4V 1C5, Canada
Principles of Accommodation Law In-Person Training, April 29, 2026, GTA
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: April 15, 2026
There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $169.00. Register before March 13 to get $20.00 discount!
Where: IBEW Local 353 Mississauga Training Centre
3185 Orlando Dr
Mississauga, ON L4V 1C5

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
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-08 | ON
Level 4 Return to Work May 4-8, 2026 (In-Person)
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
Save the date. Registration will open soon.

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 6 Occupational Disease - In-Person
2026-05-31 - 2026-06-05 | Bayview Wildwood Conference Centre, Port Stanton, ON, Canada
Level 6: Occupational Disease | May 31 – June 5, 2026 (In-Person)
Final core certification course offered within Prevention Link’s core curriculum.
Graduates will gain unique skills enabling them to recognize and advocate for workers with occupational disease, and their survivors.
This advanced course explores the impact of occupational disease on society and workplaces, medical standards for causation, the adjudication process, as well as the role of scientific evidence, exposure studies, and expert opinions.
Where: Bayview Wildwood Resort
1500 Port Stanton Parkway
Severn Bridge, ON
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2026. Register before April 17 for $100 off!
Prerequisites: Level 1 and Level 2.
Cost: $2,399.00 (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.
