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Sid RyanOFL-ODRT Mission To improve the well-being of disabled workers and their working conditions by being a leading provider of training and advisory service on workplace insurance and disability prevention. Promote access, for workers with disabilities, to appropriate health care, disability benefits, workplace accommodation and fair treatment by employers, insurance and health care providers.

MEGA Comp Course comes to CAW Family Education Centre

Posted on 4th, May

fall training ad The OFL- Occupational Disability Response Team plans to present several advanced training workshops during the week of October 21-26 at the CAW Family Education Centre in Port Elgin Ontario. Several week-long workshops are planned along with special evening events, guest speakers and entertainment.

The Compensation Essentials workshop will cover workplace insurance rights and obligations, (level 1), benefits and services (level II), and accommodation essentials. Return to Work will appeal to people who assist injured workers with work re-integrated and who want to learn strategies for ensuring a successful return to work.
For those involved in handling claim files, the medical orientation workshop will provide a better understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, medical testing, mental stress issues and policies. An Advanced Claims workshop will include a combination of topical sessions for experienced representatives. Sessions include dealing with electronic evidence at appeals, appealing Mental Stress, Chronic Pain and CPP Disability claims, understanding how to craft the perfect written submission at the ARO or WSIAT level and the most current research and caselaw regarding accommodation of workers with disabilities.
Appeals and Dispute Resolution and Occupational Disease are both 6 day workshops which cover dispute resolution strategies including mediation, the appeals resolution model and Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal. Participants will gain experience preparing and presenting mock appeals at the ARO and WSIAT level. They will explore the use of researching tools, gathering evidence, preparing witnesses, examinations, cross-questioning, preliminary issues and formal objections. As well, the Occupaitonal Disease workshop will examine complex cases and explore specific diseases explaining pathology, diagnosis and criteria to satisfy with WSIB and WSIAT. The course also provides a detailed explanation of epidemiology, legal principles, examining expert witnesses and survivor benefits
Please note that 6 day workshops start on October 20th. Book early to qualify for a $50 discount. For more information ...

ODRT offers workplace insurance training in northern communities

Posted on 26, April

return to work adThe OFL Occupational Disability Response Team recently enhanced its workplace insurance and disability prevention services to north and eastern Ontario communities by hiring a regional services representative and hosting local training events. Murray McGrath, ODRT Regional Services Coordinator, works out of Sault Ste Marie and travels north and eastern Ontario promoting services and organizing training seminars. He has several upcoming events include five work re-integration seminars organized for Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury, Timmins and Ottawa. As well, workplace insurance level I & II workshops are scheduled for June 11 – 14 in Thunder Bay and for Timmins on September 15 & 16 and October 13 and 14, 2012.
These courses prepare workplace representatives to assist injured workers with filing their insurance claims and facilitating a safe and sustainable return to work plan. According to Murray McGrath, "offering training in the local community makes it more accessible and affordable for workers and workplace representatives." The ODRT is now receiving registrations but seating is limited and on a first come basis so be sure to book early to secure a seat.

News Highlights

Office of the Worker Advisor
The Office of the Worker Adviser (OWA) is an independent agency of the Ontario Ministry of Labour. The OWA provides free services to non-unionized injured workers and their survivors in workplace insurance matters. Comment

Ontario's Workplace Safety & Insurance Board
The WSIB promotes workplace health and safety, and provides a workers compensation system for Ontario workers and employers. It's web site provides useful forms, prevention information and useful links. Comment

Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups, ONIWG
The ONIWG is a network of 21 community-based injured worker groups providing peer support, compensation informaiton and campaign resources to reform the worker's compensation system. Comment