Disability Prevention at Work
In this hands-on 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 […]
This 6 day course is designed for representatives who will assist injured workers through a therapeutic work reintegration (WR). It provides workplace parties with tools and strategies to ensure successful outcomes. Through the exploration of leading research, participants learn the principles of good WR practices and the Duty to Accommodate. Barriers to successful WR are […]
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. 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 […]
This advanced course is designed to assists participants in understanding medical terminology, anatomy and medical testing so they can interpret medical information in Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) files. Participants will learn medical terminology, and human anatomy with attention to the different organ systems (skeletal, muscular, nervous, auditory, ocular, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, and integumentary). […]
This 1 day community awareness event will review elements of the WSIB's new work re-integration program and the principles and best practices for safe and sustainable return-to-work. Participants will review the latest research and applicable laws and case law. They will also examine workplace-based training and facilitation services provided by ODRT and other resources to […]
This 1 day community awareness event will review elements of the WSIB's new work re-integration program and the principles and best practices for safe and sustainable return-to-work. Participants will review the latest research and applicable laws and case law. They will also examine workplace-based training and facilitation services provided by ODRT and other resources to […]
This 1 day community awareness event will review elements of the WSIB's new work re-integration program and the principles and best practices for safe and sustainable return-to-work. Participants will review the latest research and applicable laws and case law. They will also examine workplace-based training and facilitation services provided by ODRT and other resources to […]
This event is being rescheduled to a later date.
This 1 day community awareness event will review elements of the WSIB's new work re-integration program and the principles and best practices for safe and sustainable return-to-work. Participants will review the latest research and applicable laws and case law. They will also examine workplace-based training and facilitation services provided by ODRT and other resources to […]