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Business Summit:

Business Summit - November 4, 2010 - Mississauga

Insurance and Compensation:

WSIA: PART I - Newly Released! Workplace Safety & Insurance Act 101 

RTW: PART II - Updated! WSIB Return to Work and Claims Cost Management

APPEALS: Workplace Safety & Insurance Appeals

NEER: Experience Rating

CAD-7: Experience Rating

AUDIT: Workwell Audit

Health and Safety:

MOL: Ministry of Labour Inspector Visit - Are you ready?

ERGONOMICS: New! Job Rotation - A Strategy to reduce risk of Musculoskeletal injuries

CSA Z462-08: New! The NEW Electrical Standards have arrived - what you need to know!

NOTE: Attendance at our workshops potentially qualifies for continuing education, professional development and recertification points. Please check with your Representative Professional Association.

Upon registering online, you will be emailed your confirmation of enrollment and this will be your official receipt, invoice and HST record.  HST#108075482.

Cancellation Policy: Notice of cancellation, if received in our office by mail/fax/email, seven (7) days prior to the workshop, will be refunded minus the administration fee of $56.50 ($50.00 + HST). 

Refunds cannot be given after this date but delegate substitution is permitted.

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PART I - WORKPLACE SAFETY & INSURANCE ACT (WSIA) 101 

This Part 1 Workshop is RECOMMENDED Prior to Part II - RTW

Who Should Attend:  This workshop will be of interest to Human Resources Managers, Health & Safety Managers, WSIB Claims & Disability Managers and Business Owners.

A complimentary copy of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act is included in the price of this workshop (valued at $25.50).

If you haven't already explored effective strategies to address work-related disability management claims, return to work and WSIB premium/incentive issues related to the WSIA, attend this workshop and understand the increased demands now placed on employers.

Under the direction of a legal expert, this workshop provides participants with: 

  • Expanded definitions of accident and obligation to re-employ
  • Requirements to return injured workers to suitable work
  • Understanding of what the WSIA means to you as an employer
  • How you can best manage the worker's injury, absence and claim
  • Return to Work and Re-employment obligations, responsibilities and penalties
  • Insurance coverage requirements as set out in Schedule 1 and 2
  • Prevention Mandate and First Aid Regulations
  • Detailed review of offences and penalties 

PRICE:

$275.00 plus HST for Members and $325.00 plus HST for Non-Members if paying by Credit Card

$300.00 plus HST for Members $350.00 plus HST for Non-Members if paying by Cheque

The workshop includes: continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments and handout materials.

This is a Full Day Workshop that runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  (registration at 8:00 a.m.).
Bowmanville - September 28, 2010
 
Kitchener - October 19, 2010
Brantford - October 28, 2010
Don Mills - November 11, 2010
Mississauga - December 2, 2010

PART II - WSIB RETURN TO WORK & CLAIMS COST MANAGEMENT

Part I WSIA is RECOMMENDED Prior to this workshop

Who Should Attend:  This workshop will be of interest to Human Resources Managers, Health & Safety Managers, WSIB Claims & Dsability Managers and Business Owners.

A complimentary CD with best practice templates and samples is included in the price of this workshop (value of $49.99).

Managing workplace injuries is one of the most challenging issues facing employers today.  By properly managing workplace injuries and their WSIB claims, employers can PROTECT their assets from a multitude of liabilities including:

  • the breaching of obligations under the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act (WSIA)
  • union grievances and
  • complaints dealing with human rights issues

Under the direction of a legal expert, this workshop provides participants with:

Return To Work:

  • WSIB Re-employment & Return to Work (RTW) Obligations
  • Best Practices in Return to Work Using a Comprehensive Case Study
  • Understanding the differences between Suitable, Modified and Available Accommodated Work

Claims Management:

  • Knowledge of the accident, reporting and investigation process elements
  • Understanding of the WSIB Adjudication Process and how to Monitor and Manage Cases
  • Common claims decisions including recurrences, third party rights of action, aggravation and cost relief

PRICE:

$275.00 plus HST for Members and for Non-Members if paying by Credit Card

$300.00 plus HST for Members for Non-Members if paying by Cheque

The workshop includes: continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments and handout materials.

This is a Full Day Workshop that runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  (registration at 8:00 a.m.).
Burlington - September 23, 2010
Mississauga - September 30, 2010
Barrie - October 5, 2010
Thunder Bay - October 6, 2010
Guelph - October 13, 2010
Bowmanville - October 14, 2010
London - October 26, 2010
Mississauga - November 9, 2010
Sault Ste. Marie - November 10, 2010
Kitchener - November 18, 2010
Windsor - November 23, 2010
Ottawa - November 24, 2010
Don Mills - November 25, 2010
Hamilton - December 1, 2010

Next EAC Business Summit on Workplace Safety & Insurance

November 4, 2010

Mississauga Grand, 35 Brunel Road, Mississauga

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8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

PRICE:  $325.00 plus HST for Members and Government and $425.00 plus HST for Non-Members

Top 3 reasons why you should attend:

  • Excellent keynote speakers with opportunity for networking
  • Receive the latest developments in workplace health, safety & insurance
  • Participate in the "Ask the Expert" Q & A period

SPECIAL FEATURE Presentations by:

The Hon. Peter Fonseca, Minister of Labour (Opening Remarks)

Duncan Hawthorne, President & CEO, Bruce Power (Luncheon Speaker)

Featured Keynote Speakers:

Norman A. Keith, Partner, Gowlings LLP

Tony Dean, Expert Advisory Panel

Cheryl A. Edwards, Partner, Heenan Blaikie LLP

Michael Zacks, Director (A) and General Counsel, OEA

Patrizia Piccolo, Partner, Keyser Mason Ball LLP

Elaine Austin, Program Director, Business Takes Action

Katherine E. Ford and Leah M. Simon, Sherrard Kuzz LLP

Featured Keynote Topics:

Norman A. Keith: Bill C-45 and OHS Criminal Negligence: Has the Sleeping Giant Been Awakened?

Tony Dean: Update on the Review of Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Enforcement System

Cheryl A. Edwards: You have Had a Workplace Accident!: Best Practices for Managing Risk

Michael Zacks: The Overlap of Human Rights and WSIB: What It Means for Employers' Return to Work (RTW) Efforts

Patrizia Piccolo: Risky Business: The 10 Things Employers Shouldn't Gamble On

Elaine Austin: Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

Katherine E. Ford and Leah M. Simon: Disability Related Misconduct: Discipline or Accommodation?

WSIB APPEALS

FINALLY, a workshop in worker's compensation APPEALS to provide you with the tools to assess your case and prepare for a hearing!

Be prepared - don't wait for the last minute - become an effective representative in various dispute resolution situations.  By attending this workshop you will know what to expect and how to handle various appeal issues as they confront today's employers.

Under the direction of the Office of the Employer Adviser (OEA), this workshop provides participants with:

  • The required appeal time limits
  • An understanding of the role of the Appeals Resolution Officer (ARO)
  • The WSIB Appeal Guidelines
  • WSIA Appeals
  • The preparing of your case along with: researching issues, cross-questioning witnesses and written appeals
  • The skills to prepare for the appeals hearing

Please note:  This workshop will be most beneficial for those with a mid to advanced level of workers' compensation claims management experience.

PRICE:

$175.00 plus HST for Members and Non-Members if paying by Credit Card

$200.00 plus HST for Members and Non-Members if paying by Cheque

The workshop includes: continental breakfast, refreshments and handout materials.

This is a Half Day Workshop that runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon (registration at 8:00 a.m.)
Don Mills - September 28, 2010
Mississauga - October 20, 2010
Brantford - November 16, 2010
Ottawa - November 30, 2010

THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (MOL) INSPECTOR HAS ARRIVED:  Are YOU ready?

Top 8 "interaction tips" in achieving the best results from the MOL Inspector Visit

Who Should Attend:  This workshop will be of interest to Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) Members, Supervisors, Health & Safety Professionals and Human Resources Specialists.

This workshop will provide participants with the following required strategies in dealing with the MOL Inspector in a proactive manner:

  • Ministry of Labour (MOL) structure, role and mandate
  • Preparing and interacting with the inspector
  • Workplace roles/responsibilities (IRS)
  • Critical elements of the MOL Inspection
  • Orders, requirements, appeals and non-compliance issues
  • Role of inspector during court proceedings
  • Penalties/fines upon convictions
  • Action required to prepare for inspection

PRICE:

$275.00 plus HST for Members and $325.00 plus HST for Non-Members if paying by Credit Card

$300.00 plus HST for Members and $350.00 plus HST for Non-Members if paying by Cheque

The workshop includes: continental breakfast, lunch refreshments and handout materials.

This is a Full Day Workshop that runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  (registration at 8:00 a.m.)
Kitchener - October 7, 2010
Mississauga -  November 30, 2010

ERGONOMICS: Job Rotation

A strategy to reduce risk of Musculoskeletal Injuries.

A workshop to explore "job rotation" as a PREVENTION TOOL for MSDs.

Who Should Attend:  This workshop will be of interest to Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) Members, Supervisors, Health & Safety Professionals and Human Resources Specialists.

 Participants in this workshop will: 

  • Explore job rotation as a prevention tool for Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
  • Review tissue injury
  • Identify risk factors for the reporting of Low Back Pain (LBP)
  • Review current knowledge in job rotation
  • Assessment to quantify high risk of LBP reports
  • Impact of peak and cumulative loading on job rotation
  • Development of job rotation schedules 

PRICE:

$199.00 plus HST for Members and $250.00 plus HST for Non-Members if paying by Credit Card

$224.00 plus HST for Members and $275.00 plus HST for Non-Members if paying by Cheque

The workshop includes: continental breakfast, refreshments and handout materials.

This is a Half Day Workshop that runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon  (registration at 8:00 a.m.).
Mississauga - October 5, 2010
Kitchener - November 16, 2010

WSIB'S EXPERIENCE RATING PROGRAMS: New Experimental Experience Rating (NEER)

Who Should Attend:  This workshop will be of interest to Human Resources Managers, Health & Safety Managers, WSIB Claims & Disability Managers and Business Owners.

Register today and discover cost-cutting strategies to maximize your return on investment (ROI).

Under the direction of the former WSIB Director of Prevention, this session will assist participants in understanding the IMAPCT on their BOTTOM LINE with valuable "tips" on getting the most out of this program:

7 Basics of NEER: 

  • The annual refund/surcharge
  • Quarterly statements
  • Comparing expected versus actual performance
  • Actual costs + future costs + overhead
  • A claim lasts for (3) years
  • Existing limits of insurance affecting your potential refund/payback
  • Simplifying the NEER formula on your company statment 

We ask that you bring your latest NEER statement and have it reviewed by an expert! 

PRICE:

$199.00 plus HST for Members and $250.00 plus HST for Non-Members if paying by Credit Card

$224.00 plus HST for Members and $275.00 plus HST for Non-Members if paying by Cheque

The workshop includes: continental breakfast, refreshments and handout materials.

This is a Half Day Workshop that runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon  (registration at 8:00 a.m.).
Sault Ste. Marie - October 7, 2010
Mississauga - November 2, 2010

THE "NEW" CSA Z462-08 ELECTRICAL STANDARDS HAVE ARRIVED:  What YOU need to know! 

Who Should Attend:  This workshop will be of interest to Health & Safety Professionals, Electricians, Maintenance Managers and Electrical Contractors.

This workshop will provide participants with:

  • What the current standards demand
  • How to interpret the jargon
  • How to assess your company's risk factors
  • Ways to monitor and enforce
  • A simple 3-step proven method to save lives
  • What engineering controls you can leverage
  • How to evaluate your program effectiveness

PRICE:

$199.00 plus HST for Members and $250.00 plus HST for Non-Members if paying by Credit Card

$224.00 plus HST for Members and $275.00 plus HST for Non-Members if paying by Cheque

The workshop includes: continental breakfast, refreshments and handout materials.

This is a Half Day Workshop that runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon  (registration at 8:00 a.m.).
 Mississauga - October 14, 2010

Workwell Audit

The WSIB targets organizations that have consistently poor safety records. 

Based on these evaluations employers can be assessed premium increases. 

This workshop provides you with the knowledge and information on how to address and meet the audit requirements.

Please note:  A copy of your company's Firm Profile can be made available for the workshop.  Please provide us with your WSIB Firm number.

The workshop will cover Sections 1 to 12 of the Audit including: 

  • Background of the Audit
  • Selection Process
  • H & S Education/Training
  • First Aid
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Powers at the WSIB
  • High Costs of Accidents
  • JHSC Inspections
  • Operator Pre-Use Inspections
  • Management Inspections
  • Eligibility
  • Overview of Scoring
  • Accident/Incident Investigation
  • Senior Management Team
  • Early and Safe Return to Work

PRICE:

$250.00 plus HST for Members and for Non-Members if paying by Credit Card

$275.00 plus HST for Members for Non-Members if paying by Cheque

The workshop includes: continental breakfast, lunch,  refreshments and handout materials.

This is a Full Day Workshop that runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  (registration at 8:00 a.m.).
Kitchener - November 30, 2010

WSIB'S EXPERIENCE RATING PROGRAMS: Council Admenment Draft (CAD-7) for Construction

Who Should Attend:  This workshop will be of interest to Human Resources Managers, Health & Safety Managers, WSIB Claims & Disability Managers and Business Owners.

Register today and discover cost-cutting strategies to maximize your return on investment (ROI).

Under the direction of the former WSIB Director of Prevention, this session will assist participants with:

5 Basics of CAD-7: 
  • Understanding the fundamentals of expected versus actual costs
  • What drives your CAD-7 performance
  • How CAD-7 impacts your company
  • The power of frequency
  • The assessment process
  • Potential changes to the program

We ask that you bring your latest CAD-7 statement and have it reviewed by an expert! 

PRICE:

$199.00 plus HST for Members and $250.00 plus HST for Non-Members if paying by Credit Card

$224.00 plus HST for Members and $275.00 plus HST for Non-Members if paying by Cheque

The workshop includes: refreshments and handout materials.

This is a Half Day Workshop that runs from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  (registration at 12:30 p.m.). 
Sault Ste. Marie - October 7. 2010
Mississauga - November 2, 2010