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SUMMARY:Disability Prevention Strategies - Niagara Falls
DESCRIPTION:Learn how an effective Return to Work policy can be a win-win situation for all! \nOne of the greatest barriers for people with disabilities\, when returning to work\, is the process of reintegrating into the workplace. Return to Work (RTW) best practices frame the foundation of this day-long course which encourages participants to use real life examples to put disability prevention into practice and learn the importance of a RTW policy.  Read more. \nNiagara – January 31\, 2017\nMarriott on the Falls\n6755 Fallsview Blvd\,\nNiagara Falls\, ON \n*Please purchase tickets below*
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/disability-prevention-strategies-niagarafalls/
LOCATION:Marriott on the Falls\, 6755 Fallsview Blvd\, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, L2G 3W6 \, Canada
CATEGORIES:Disability Prevention Strategies
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161205
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SUMMARY:Level 3: Appeals & Dispute Resolution - December 5-9
DESCRIPTION:The Prevention Link team is pleased to offer Occupational Disability Response Training Level 3: Appeals & Dispute Resolution\, on DECEMBER 5–9\, 2016. Get the latest information on the appeals branch of the Workplace\nSafety and Insurance Board (WSIB) in the third of six offerings within Prevention Link’s core certification courses. Read more \nLocation:\nOntario Federation of Labour building\n15 Gervais Drive\nToronto\, ON \nCost: $1\,800*\n* Includes room plan (based on double occupancy) and meal \nFor further information:\nTel. (416) 441-2731\nFax: (416) 441-1893\ne-mail: info@preventionlink.ca
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/level-3-appeals-dispute-resolution-december-5-9/
LOCATION:OFL Classrooms\, 895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two\, Toronto\, ON\, M3C 1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Level Three: Appeals and Dispute Resolution
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:43.721861;-79.3366621
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161123
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UID:3106-1479600000-1479859199@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Windsor and District Labour Council's 2nd Annual Health & Safety Conference features Occupational Disability Response Training (ODRT) Level I
DESCRIPTION:ODRT Level I: Introduction of Workplace Injuries and Occupational Illnesses\nPrerequisite: None\nDuration: 12 hours \nThe first of six modules offered within Prevention Link’s core curriculum\, this introductory course begins by exploring the history of the compensation system in Ontario and the development of compensation legislation and the general principles of the system. \nParticipants learn: \n\nHow the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) determines whether an injury is compensable;\nAbout some workplace injuries and occupational illnesses; and\nExplore how to properly file a claim\, and includes the applicable timelines.\n\nWorker and employer obligations are covered as well as roles and responsibilities with respect to work reintegration. 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 injury employer. Shared responsibilities are also discussed and ways in which unions should participate in work reintegration are explored. Leading research shows that a collaborative and cooperative approach to work reintegration following the hierarchy of jobs\, beginning with a pre-injury job\, leads to better outcomes for both workers and employers. Protections under other legislation are also discussed should a work reintegration plan not provide sufficient protection to a worker in a work reintegration plan. \nFinally\, participants discuss how to effectively implement the new skills that have been acquired through this course and what additional resources are available. \nTo register for this event\, visit www.wdlcHealthAndSafety.webs.com or contact John Arnold at (519) 383-5144 for more details.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/workplace-insurance-level-i-december-14-15/
LOCATION:Best Western PLUS Leamington Hotel & Conference Centre\, 566 Bevel Line Rd\, \, Leamington\, ON \, Ontario\, N8H 3V4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Level One: Rights and Obligations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160724T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160729T170000
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CREATED:20160311T035640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160718T163831Z
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SUMMARY:Niagara Regional Labour Council ODRT Level 1&2 \, ODRT Level 3\, WHSC 1 & 2
DESCRIPTION:For more information regarding the courses on offer\, please contact: Norm Westbury\, at norm.westbury@gmail.com \nSummer 2016 Health & Safety/WSIB Educational July 24-29 ( WSIB 1&2\, ODRT 3\,WHSC 1 & 2) \nBrock University\, St. Catharines\, Ontario
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/niagara-regional-labour-council-july-24-29-wsib-12-odrt-3whsc-1-2/
LOCATION:Brock University\, 500 Glenridge Avenue\,\, St Catharines\, Ontario\, L2S 3A1\, Canada
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GEO:43.1203351;-79.2437668
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160715T080000
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CREATED:20160311T035122Z
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UID:4279-1468569600-1469379600@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Niagara Regional Labour Council ODRT Instructor Training Summer 2016
DESCRIPTION:Click Here for more information and to download a registration form  \nSummer 2016 Health & Safety/WSIB Educational July 15-24 (ODRT Instructor’s Training) & \nBrock University\, St. Catharines\, Ontario
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/niagara-regional-labour-council-odrt-instructor-training-summer-2016/
LOCATION:Brock University\, 500 Glenridge Avenue\,\, St Catharines\, Ontario\, L2S 3A1\, Canada
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GEO:43.1203351;-79.2437668
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UID:4264-1467532800-1467997200@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:CLC Summer School    ODRT Return To Work Level 4
DESCRIPTION:  \nCanadian Labour Congress Ontario Region’s Summer School will be held at the UNIFOR Family Education Centre in Port Elgin\, Ontario from July 3 to 8\, 2016.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/clc-summer-school/
LOCATION:Family Education Centre Port Elgin\, Port Elgin\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160403T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130537
CREATED:20160120T164829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160120T164829Z
UID:4250-1459324800-1459702800@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Eastern Ontario Labour Council Spring 2016 H&S/WSIB Educational
DESCRIPTION:The OFL-ODRT program will partner with Eastern Ontario Labour Councils and the Workers Health and Safety Centre to present a Spring Educational March 30th – April 3rd\, 2016 at Isaiah Tubbs Conference Centre in Picton\, ON. ODRT Workshops include Compensation Essentials (Level I & II)\, Appeals (Level III) and Return-to-Work (Level IV). Deadline for registration is March 11\, 2016. Visit the Kingston and District Labour Council to register or get more information here.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/eastern-ontario-labour-council-spring-2016-hswsib-educational/
LOCATION:Isaiah Tubbs Conference Centre\, RR 1\, West Lake Road\, \, Picton\, Ontario\, K0K 2T0 \, Canada
GEO:44.0007985;-77.1519176
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151210
DTSTAMP:20260404T130537
CREATED:20150119T163949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150727T193718Z
UID:4136-1449619200-1449705599@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:WSIB Orientation & Work Disruption Policies
DESCRIPTION:This 1 day seminar will introduce participants to Ontario’s compensation legislation\, principles and third party rights. Participants will explore key definitions like disablement\, recurrence\, aggravation\, occupational disease and stress.  They will discuss reporting of injuries\, filing of claims\, process of appeal and responsibilities of workplace parties and medical professionals.  As well\, participants will examine WSIB policies regarding  layoffs and plant closings  and their impact on worker’s claims and entitlements.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/wsib-orientation-work-disruption-policies/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Thunder Bay\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:48.3808951;-89.2476823
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151203
DTSTAMP:20260404T130537
CREATED:20150116T162045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150715T153840Z
UID:4064-1449014400-1449100799@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Confronting Occupational Disability (Brampton)
DESCRIPTION:This 1 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma and Disability Prevention Strategies. Participants will examine the impact of work injury and disability\, on injured workers\, their families\, employers\, unions\, government\, workplace insurance and health care providers. They will discuss ways that workplaces can achieve a strategic fit with legal requirements and best practices for return to work. Participants will also examine the need to shift the paradigm from viewing occupational disability as a weakness and threat to seeing it as an opportunity to make workplaces safer and more productive. \n \n  \n  \nClick on the image above to fill out a registration form.\nSave and email to info@odrt.ca.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/confronting-occupational-disability-toronto/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151118
DTSTAMP:20260404T130537
CREATED:20150117T191636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150727T193810Z
UID:4127-1447718400-1447804799@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Written Submissions - Hamilton
DESCRIPTION:This 1 day seminar examines writing formats for preparing a written submisison.  Participants discuss hearing options for appeals and the specific criteria considered when determining whether or not a written submission is appropriate. Important points of a written submission are discussed as they relate to the WSIAT Practice Direction for written submissions. Myths associated with oral hearings and how they can be used to improve writing skills begin an exploration of the differences between the two types of appeal. The traditional structure of the submission is explored with specific details for each section discussed. In addition to submissions\, this course also addresses writing to doctors and the effect the letter has both on the medical professional’s reply and on the decision maker on the file.  Seating is limited so book early to secure a spot.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/written-submissions-hamilton/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:43.2500208;-79.8660914
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20151114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20151115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130537
CREATED:20150116T205344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150116T211038Z
UID:4080-1447491600-1447603200@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Workplace Insurance – Level II Toronto
DESCRIPTION:The Workplace Insurance Level II course examines legislation (WSIA)\, regulations\, policy and recent legislative changes. The course also looks at the structure of the WSIB\, how it is funded\, incentive programs and the adjudication and appeals processes.  Participants will review benefits available under the Act that apply to three different eras.   They will also examine how to calculate maximum and minimum levels as well as exclusion periods and offsets.  The course provides information on how to communicate effectively with insurance and health care providers\, injured workers and witnesses involved in appeals.  The organization of a Board file is presented and participants explore how to effectively review a file\, make a case plan to proceed to move a claim forward and use this knowledge to review a case file. This course has limited enrollment so book early to secure a seat.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/workplace-insurance-level-ii-toronto-2/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, London\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:42.9869502;-81.243177
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151105
DTSTAMP:20260404T130537
CREATED:20150116T161711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150715T153923Z
UID:4060-1446595200-1446681599@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Confronting Occupational Disability (London)
DESCRIPTION:This 1 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma and Disability Prevention Strategies. Participants will examine the impact of work injury and disability\, on injured workers\, their families\, employers\, unions\, government\, workplace insurance and health care providers. They will discuss ways that workplaces can achieve a strategic fit with legal requirements and best practices for return to work. Participants will also examine the need to shift the paradigm from viewing occupational disability as a weakness and threat to seeing it as an opportunity to make workplaces safer and more productive. \n \n  \n  \nClick on the image above to fill out a registration form.\nSave and email to info@odrt.ca. \nUpcoming Locations:
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/confronting-occupational-disability-ottawa/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:45.4215296;-75.6971931
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20151024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20151025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130537
CREATED:20150116T212318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150116T212318Z
UID:4095-1445677200-1445788800@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Workplace Insurance - Level I Toronto
DESCRIPTION:The Workplace Insurance Level I course examines the history of the compensation system in Ontario and the development of compensation legislation and the general principles of the system. Participants will learn how the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) determines whether an injury is compensable and learn about some workplace injuries and occupational illnesses. The course covers how to properly file a claim\, and includes the timelines that are applicable. Worker and Employer obligations are covered as well as roles and responsibilities with respect to work reintegration.  Protections under other legislation are also discussed should a return to work plan not provide sufficient protection to a worker in a work reintegration program. Participants will learn the significance of legislation (WSIA)\, regulations and policy\, including changes to the legislation and the effects these changes have on benefits.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/workplace-insurance-level-i-toronto-2/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151015
DTSTAMP:20260404T130537
CREATED:20150116T161444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150715T153947Z
UID:4058-1444780800-1444867199@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Confronting Occupational Disability (Barrie)
DESCRIPTION:This 1 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma and Disability Prevention Strategies. Participants will examine the impact of work injury and disability\, on injured workers\, their families\, employers\, unions\, government\, workplace insurance and health care providers. They will discuss ways that workplaces can achieve a strategic fit with legal requirements and best practices for return to work. Participants will also examine the need to shift the paradigm from viewing occupational disability as a weakness and threat to seeing it as an opportunity to make workplaces safer and more productive. \n \n  \n  \nClick on the image above to fill out a registration form.\nSave and email to info@odrt.ca. \nUpcoming Locations:
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/confronting-occupational-disability-kitchener/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:43.45;-80.483333
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151008
DTSTAMP:20260404T130537
CREATED:20150117T185642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150727T193840Z
UID:4119-1444176000-1444262399@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Professional Responsibiites - Windsor
DESCRIPTION:The Professional Responsibilities seminar examines the Access to Justice Act and provisions regulating paralegals and code of conduct. It reviews responsibilities that include advocacy\, confidentiality\, professionalism\, administration of justice and competency. The session also examines what Boards and Tribunals say about professional responsibility. This is a 1 day seminar with limited seating. Register early to secure a spot.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/professional-responsibiites-windsor/
LOCATION:Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151008
DTSTAMP:20260404T130537
CREATED:20150116T161018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150715T161237Z
UID:4056-1444176000-1444262399@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Confronting Occupational Disability (Niagara Falls)
DESCRIPTION:This 1 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma and Disability Prevention Strategies. Participants will examine the impact of work injury and disability\, on injured workers\, their families\, employers\, unions\, government\, workplace insurance and health care providers. They will discuss ways that workplaces can achieve a strategic fit with legal requirements and best practices for return to work. Participants will also examine the need to shift the paradigm from viewing occupational disability as a weakness and threat to seeing it as an opportunity to make workplaces safer and more productive. \n \n  \n  \nClick on the image above to fill out a registration form.\nSave and email to info@odrt.ca. \nUpcoming Locations:
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/confronting-occupational-disability-sudbury/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Sudbury\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:46.49;-81.01
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20151003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20151004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130537
CREATED:20150116T205705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150116T211208Z
UID:4083-1443862800-1443974400@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Workplace Insurance – Level II North Bay
DESCRIPTION:The Workplace Insurance Level II course examines legislation (WSIA)\, regulations\, policy and recent legislative changes. The course also looks at the structure of the WSIB\, how it is funded\, incentive programs and the adjudication and appeals processes.  Participants will review benefits available under the Act that apply to three different eras.   They will also examine how to calculate maximum and minimum levels as well as exclusion periods and offsets.  The course provides information on how to communicate effectively with insurance and health care providers\, injured workers and witnesses involved in appeals.  The organization of a Board file is presented and participants explore how to effectively review a file\, make a case plan to proceed to move a claim forward and use this knowledge to review a case file. This course has limited enrollment so book early to secure a seat.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/workplace-insurance-level-ii-north-bay-2/
LOCATION:Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151001
DTSTAMP:20260404T130537
CREATED:20150116T160521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150715T153813Z
UID:4054-1443571200-1443657599@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Confronting Occupational Disability (Windsor)
DESCRIPTION:This 1 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma and Disability Prevention Strategies. Participants will examine the impact of work injury and disability\, on injured workers\, their families\, employers\, unions\, government\, workplace insurance and health care providers. They will discuss ways that workplaces can achieve a strategic fit with legal requirements and best practices for return to work. Participants will also examine the need to shift the paradigm from viewing occupational disability as a weakness and threat to seeing it as an opportunity to make workplaces safer and more productive. \n \n  \n  \nClick on the image above to fill out a registration form.\nSave and email to info@odrt.ca. \nUpcoming Locations:
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/confronting-occupational-disability-orillia/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:51.253775;-85.3232139
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130537
CREATED:20150116T212140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150116T212140Z
UID:4093-1443258000-1443369600@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Workplace Insurance - Level I North Bay
DESCRIPTION:The Workplace Insurance Level I course examines the history of the compensation system in Ontario and the development of compensation legislation and the general principles of the system. Participants will learn how the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) determines whether an injury is compensable and learn about some workplace injuries and occupational illnesses. The course covers how to properly file a claim\, and includes the timelines that are applicable. Worker and Employer obligations are covered as well as roles and responsibilities with respect to work reintegration.  Protections under other legislation are also discussed should a return to work plan not provide sufficient protection to a worker in a work reintegration program. Participants will learn the significance of legislation (WSIA)\, regulations and policy\, including changes to the legislation and the effects these changes have on benefits.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/workplace-insurance-level-i-north-bay-3/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, North Bay\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:46.3091152;-79.4608204
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150618
DTSTAMP:20260404T130537
CREATED:20150117T191503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150117T191503Z
UID:4125-1434499200-1434585599@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Written Submissions - Mississauga
DESCRIPTION:This 1 day seminar examines writing formats for preparing a written submisison.  Participants discuss hearing options for appeals and the specific criteria considered when determining whether or not a written submission is appropriate. Important points of a written submission are discussed as they relate to the WSIAT Practice Direction for written submissions. Myths associated with oral hearings and how they can be used to improve writing skills begin an exploration of the differences between the two types of appeal. The traditional structure of the submission is explored with specific details for each section discussed. In addition to submissions\, this course also addresses writing to doctors and the effect the letter has both on the medical professional’s reply and on the decision maker on the file.  Seating is limited so book early to secure a spot.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/written-submissions-mississauga/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Mississauga\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:43.5890452;-79.6441198
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150522
DTSTAMP:20260404T130537
CREATED:20150119T161256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150119T161256Z
UID:4129-1432166400-1432252799@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Electronic Evidence & Mental Stress - North Bay
DESCRIPTION:This 1 day seminar will examine the rules and use of electronic evidence to advance a worker’s compensation claim and pitfalls in using this type of evidence. Also\, participants will examine the history of mental stress claims including sections of the WSIA that prohibit payment of stress claims. The WSIB policies related to mental stress will also be discussed along with key WSIAT decisions. Policy considerations regarding occupations with cumulative exposures will also be discussed. Seating is limited so book early to secure a spot.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/electronic-evidence-mental-stress-north-bay/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, North Bay\, Ontario\, Canada
GEO:46.3091152;-79.4608204
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150508T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130537
CREATED:20150120T024637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150120T024637Z
UID:4143-1430730000-1431102600@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Medical Orientation - Toronto
DESCRIPTION:In this week-long course participants will examine medical testing and interpret medical information found in claim files.  They will learn medical terminology and human anatomy with attention to the different organ systems\, specific injuries involving the back\, bone\, MSI and disorders such as chronic pain and fibromyalgia.  Mental stress will be examined along with WSIB policies relating to traumatic stress\, psychotraumatic disability and behavioural disorders. The course also covers WSIB policies\, medical specialists\, diagnostic tests\, awards and how they are calculated and when and how a re-determination occurs.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/medical-orientation-toronto-2/
LOCATION:OFL Classrooms\, 895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two\, Toronto\, ON\, M3C 1W3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:43.721861;-79.3366621
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=OFL Classrooms 895 Don Mills Road Suite 600 Tower Two Toronto ON M3C 1W3 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two:geo:-79.3366621,43.721861
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150508T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130537
CREATED:20150119T170625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150119T171356Z
UID:4139-1430726400-1431102600@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Compensation Essentials - Toronto
DESCRIPTION:This week-long workshop covers Workplace Insurance Level I Rights and Obligations and Level II Benefits and Services.  Participants explore compensation law\, jurisprudence\, WSIB policies and technical information. As well\, participants will examine Ontario’s disability dilemma and strategies for prevention.  Seating is limited so book early to secure a spot.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/compensation-essentials-toronto/
LOCATION:OFL Classrooms\, 895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two\, Toronto\, ON\, M3C 1W3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:43.721861;-79.3366621
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=OFL Classrooms 895 Don Mills Road Suite 600 Tower Two Toronto ON M3C 1W3 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two:geo:-79.3366621,43.721861
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150508T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130537
CREATED:20150120T030759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150120T030759Z
UID:4144-1430643600-1431102600@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Occupational Disease - Toronto
DESCRIPTION:This week-long workshop will explore the  impact of occupational disease\, legal test and medical standards for causation\, legal principles used in appeals and the significance of apportionment. Participants will examine different types of studies\, how data is analyzed and what to look for when assessing a study. They will review toxicology and its significance and how to examine an expert witness. The Industrial Disease Panel and adjudication process are reviewed along with risk factors\, diagnostic testing and causal links for occupational diseases using WSIA policies and WSIAT decisions. This course has limited seating so book early to secure a spot.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/occupational-disease-toronto/
LOCATION:OFL Classrooms\, 895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two\, Toronto\, ON\, M3C 1W3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:43.721861;-79.3366621
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=OFL Classrooms 895 Don Mills Road Suite 600 Tower Two Toronto ON M3C 1W3 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two:geo:-79.3366621,43.721861
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150508T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130537
CREATED:20150119T193441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150119T193441Z
UID:4142-1430640000-1431102600@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Return to Work Program - Toronto
DESCRIPTION:In this week-long course participants examine leading research on return to work practices and legal requirements for re-integrating injured workers back into the workplace. Participants discuss the duty to accommodate\, and ways to remove barriers that restrict participation of workers dealing with disability.  The program includes an examination of strategies for preventing disability by seeing it as a social rather than medical issue.  Participants also examine the roles of employer\, injured worker and workplace representatives in dealing with return to work issues. They also discuss WSIB policies\, penalties and legal obligations for return to work.  Seating is limited so book early to secure a spot.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/return-to-work-program-toronto/
LOCATION:OFL Classrooms\, 895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two\, Toronto\, ON\, M3C 1W3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:43.721861;-79.3366621
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=OFL Classrooms 895 Don Mills Road Suite 600 Tower Two Toronto ON M3C 1W3 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two:geo:-79.3366621,43.721861
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130537
CREATED:20150116T210321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150116T211253Z
UID:4085-1429347600-1429459200@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Workplace Insurance – Level II London
DESCRIPTION:The Workplace Insurance Level II course examines legislation (WSIA)\, regulations\, policy and recent legislative changes. The course also looks at the structure of the WSIB\, how it is funded\, incentive programs and the adjudication and appeals processes.  Participants will review benefits available under the Act that apply to three different eras.   They will also examine how to calculate maximum and minimum levels as well as exclusion periods and offsets.  The course provides information on how to communicate effectively with insurance and health care providers\, injured workers and witnesses involved in appeals.  The organization of a Board file is presented and participants explore how to effectively review a file\, make a case plan to proceed to move a claim forward and use this knowledge to review a case file. This course has limited enrollment so book early to secure a seat.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/workplace-insurance-level-ii-london/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, London\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:42.9869502;-81.243177
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130537
CREATED:20150116T212003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150116T212003Z
UID:4091-1427533200-1427644800@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Workplace Insurance - Level I London
DESCRIPTION:The Workplace Insurance Level I course examines the history of the compensation system in Ontario and the development of compensation legislation and the general principles of the system. Participants will learn how the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) determines whether an injury is compensable and learn about some workplace injuries and occupational illnesses. The course covers how to properly file a claim\, and includes the timelines that are applicable. Worker and Employer obligations are covered as well as roles and responsibilities with respect to work reintegration.  Protections under other legislation are also discussed should a return to work plan not provide sufficient protection to a worker in a work reintegration program. Participants will learn the significance of legislation (WSIA)\, regulations and policy\, including changes to the legislation and the effects these changes have on benefits.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/workplace-insurance-level-i-london/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, London\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:42.9869502;-81.243177
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150325T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130537
CREATED:20150128T032017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150128T032017Z
UID:4182-1427270400-1427648400@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:SPRING 2015 H&S/WSIB SCHOOL @ PICTON
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2015 Course Offerings:\n\nCOURSES OFFERED (all 30 Hours except where noted): \n1. WHSC Level I Basic Occupational Health & Safety Awareness  (no prerequisites) \n2. WHSC Level II Committees (Provincial) (You must hold a Level 1 certificate to enrol) \n3.  WHSC Composite Confronting Bullying\, Harassment\, Mental Stress & Violence In the Workplace      (no prerequisites) \n4. OFL-ODRT WSIB Program Level 1 & 2  (no prerequisites) \n5. OFL-ODRT Level 4 Return To Work \n6. OFL-ODRT Level 5 Medicial Orientation \nOnline Registration \nMail-in registration form
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/spring-2015-hswsib-school-picton/
LOCATION:Isaiah Tubbs Conference Centre\, RR 1\, West Lake Road\, \, Picton\, Ontario\, K0K 2T0 \, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:44.0007985;-77.1519176
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Isaiah Tubbs Conference Centre RR 1 West Lake Road  Picton Ontario K0K 2T0  Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=RR 1\, West Lake Road\,:geo:-77.1519176,44.0007985
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150314
DTSTAMP:20260404T130537
CREATED:20150117T191254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150117T191254Z
UID:4122-1426204800-1426291199@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Written Submissions - Kingston
DESCRIPTION:This 1 day seminar examines writing formats for preparing a written submisison.  Participants discuss hearing options for appeals and the specific criteria considered when determining whether or not a written submission is appropriate. Important points of a written submission are discussed as they relate to the WSIAT Practice Direction for written submissions. Myths associated with oral hearings and how they can be used to improve writing skills begin an exploration of the differences between the two types of appeal. The traditional structure of the submission is explored with specific details for each section discussed. In addition to submissions\, this course also addresses writing to doctors and the effect the letter has both on the medical professional’s reply and on the decision maker on the file.  Seating is limited so book early to secure a spot.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/written-submissions-kingston/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Kingston\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
GEO:44.2311717;-76.4859544
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150308T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130537
CREATED:20150120T031630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150120T031630Z
UID:4145-1425801600-1426266000@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Appeals & Dispute Resolution - BayView Conference Center
DESCRIPTION:In this 6 day course\, participants will learn the structure of the appeals branch of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)\, how to begin the appeals process and the legal principles involved. Preparation for a hearing will be examined including: review of the file\, gathering additional evidence\, researching law\, policy and precedent and preparation of witnesses. Further information on questioning\, cross questioning and re-direct at a hearing are discussed. Hearing presentations are discussed with respect to oral advocacy\, code of conduct\, opening and closing statements\, objections and use of legal precedents. Further to the WSIB appeal process\, the Workplace Safety and Appeals Tribunal WSIAT) process is also discussed. In addition to the information presented\, participants will work with a claim file and\, in groups\, represent both worker and employer interests at the WSIB appeal level and at a WSIAT by presenting in front of an Appeals Resolution officer and a Vice Chair respectively.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/appeals-dispute-resolution-bayview-conference-center/
LOCATION:Bayview Wildwood Conference Centre\, Port Stanton\, ON\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Fratric":MAILTO:info@preventionlink.ca
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