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COMING SOON... FALL 2010 SCHEDULES Please check back in August for: UPCOMING WORKSHOPS Register online and SAVE! See Below for all Workshop and Registration Options: Workshop Quick Link: Business Summit: Business Summit - November 4, 2010 - GTA Insurance and Compensation: Workplace Safety & Insurance Act (WSIA 101: What you MUST know) "Tool Box" for Return to Work and Case Management Workplace Safety & Insurance Appeals Experience Rating: NEER Experience Rating: CAD-7 Construction Workwell Audit Health and Safety: How to Manage a Ministry of Labour Visit Ergonomic Risk Management Electrical Safety in the Workplace & ARC Flash Control NOTE: Attendance at our workshops potentially qualifies for continuing education, professional development and recertification points. Upon registering online, you will be emailed your confirmation of enrollment and this will be your official receipt, invoice and GST record. GST#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 $52.50 ($50.00 + GST). Refunds cannot be given after this date but delegate substitution is permitted. _________________
Workplace Safety & Insurance Act (WSIA 101): "What you must Know" Price: $275.00 plus GST for Members and Non-Members A complimentary copy of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act is included in the price of this workshop (valued at $25.50). The goal of this workshop is to provide participants with an introduction to the critical elements of the WSIA and WSIB Operational Policy Manual as well as their application in the workplace. The Ontario worker's compensation system (a no-fault insurance model) is financed solely by employer premiums. An understanding of what the legislation requires, how it works and how to best manage claims, forms the fundamental basis of WSIA 101. The workshop will focus on: How to Read the Act Overview of the Prevention Programs and First Aid Regulations Coverage, Registraton and Premiums Reporting Obligations Entitlement, Benefits and Service Delivery Third Party Rights and Action Return to Work Protocols Decisions, Objections and Appeals Penalties and Offences
Ottawa, April 22, 2010
Mississauga - May 13, 2010
Kitchener - June 3, 2010
"Tool Box" for Return to Work & Case Management Price: $275.00 plus GST for Members and Non-Members A complimentary CD with templates and resources to assist in the development of your program, is included in the price of this workshop. "Tool Box" is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and practical examples/tools on the importance of their roles/obligations in the workplace. This workshop will assist you in managing and supporting the claims management and early and safe return work process. The workshop will focus on: Disability Management Accommodation and re-employment obligations Best practices model, information and options Dispute resolution Case management/return to work program Recurrences vs. new claims Third party rights of actions Program administration
Kitchener - April 7, 2010
Windsor - April 13, 2010
Mississauga - April 29, 2010
Barrie - May 5, 2010
Thunder Bay - May 11, 2010
Sault Ste. Marie - May 20, 2010
Markham - May 26, 2010
Ottawa - June 2, 2010
Sarnia - June 8, 2010
Brampton - June 15, 2010

Next EAC Business Summit - November 4, 2010 Mississauga Grand, 35 Brunel Road, Mississauga Check back soon to view the Brochure and to Register 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Price: $325.00 plus GST for Members and Government and $425.00 plus GST 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 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, CME 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)**

Workplace Safety & Insurance Appeals Workshops Price: $175.00 plus GST for Members and Non-Members In partnership with the Office of the Employer Adviser, Michael Zacks, Acting Director and General Council. Workers' Compensation appeals are becoming more complex. This workshop will provide you with the critical tools and information to enable you to confidently assess your case and prepare for a hearing. You will know what to expect and will be prepared to handle and confront many appeal issues that employers face in today's complex business world. The workshop will focus on: Time Limits Taking and Using Witness Statements Role of the Appeals Resolution Officer (ARO) WSIB Appeal Guidelines WSIAT Appeals Preparing your Case Preparing for the Hearing Please note: This workshop will be most beneficial for those with a mid to advanced level of workers' compensation claims management experience.
Toronto, March 18, 2010
Mississauga - May 6, 2010

How to Manage a Ministry of Labour Visit Price: $325.00 plus GST for Members and $400.00 plus GST for Non-Members Want to know what to do when the Inspector comes knocking on your door? This workshop is facilitated by a former MOL provincial specialist who will provide you with the tips and tools to use when an MOL Inspector shows up at your door. You will understand the role of the MoL in your workplace, how to prepare for a possible MoL visit, how to interact with the MoL after they arrive and what you can do when things go wrong. The workshop will focus on: MoL role and mandate MoL Inspectors and their supporting organization What an Inspector expects of your workplace Proving your Internal Responsibility System works Why you might be inspected The inspection process How Inspectors deal with non-compliance Appealing Inspector orders or decisions Possible legal actions and penalties Pre-emptive actions you can take now
Scarborough - March 31, 2010
Kitchener, May 19, 2010
Mississauga, June 17, 2010

Ergonomic Risk Management Price: $325.00 plus GST for Members and $400.00 plus GST for Non-Members Ergonomics - Ontario's #1 challenge! 40% of all workplace lost time injuries are ergonomic related injuries. This one-of-a-kind hands-on workshop will utilize practical tools to identify, evaluate and resolve your ergonomic challenges. Course Outline - We Will Cover: Introduction MSD Prevention Guideline for Ontario - Process Flow The Language of Ergonomics Understanding MSD Hazards MSD Hazard Identification MSD Hazard Assessment MSD Hazard Management/Controls Applied Learning Participants are asked to bring examples of troublesome jobs (ergonomic concerns) to the workshop including videos, pictures, drawnings/layouts and work process descriptions; by providing samples the instructor will be able to assist you and provide solutions to common situations.
Brampton - May 12, 2010
Burlington - June 22, 2010

Experience Rating: NEER Price: $199.00 plus GST for Members and $250.00 plus GST for Non-Members Hands on workshop on the WSIB program that can most affect your bottom line, but allows you to control your costs! The workshop will focus on: Basics of NEER - what it is and isn't How to read and understand your NEER claim and firm statements Reducing the impacts on your bottom line The risks and the benefits of NEER for your company More than the 'numbers' - tips on getting the most from the program Changes to NEER Our facilitator, Ron Lovelock, is a former WSIB Director of Prevention Services and an expert on NEER. Ron will show you how to read and understand your NEER claim and firm statements. This workshop is more than the 'numbers'. You will be provided with tips on getting the most from the program. We ask that you bring your latest NEER statement and have it reviewed by an expert! A quote from one of our recent participants who attended our NEER workshop: "Helped simplify the NEER Statement through step-by-step detailed and practical examples."
Mississauga - March 9, 2010
Toronto - April 27, 2010
Kitchener - June 10, 2010

Electrical Safety in the Workplace and ARC Flash Control Price: $199.00 plus GST for Members and $250.00 plus GST for Non-Members Have you updated your workplace environment to meet the new CSA electrical standard? The need for an effective electrical safety program is important for due diligence requirements to protect owners, managers, supervisors and workers. In addition, electrical safety in your workplace is a vital element of your corporate safety structure and culture to protect workers from hazards and risks. Course Curriculum: Introduction and Overview of the Electrical Safety Program Hazard Analysis/Risk Assessment/Risk Reduction What is Arc Flash, Arc Blast and the Safe Limits of Approach The effects of Voltage and an Arc Flash on the human body Requirements under OHSA Regulation 851, 213 and CSA Z462-08 Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment (PPE) Categories Defining Live Work Repair Exchange vs. Troubleshooting - Electrical Shock Contact Hazards (Identification/Avoidance) Establishing an "Electrically Safe Working Condition" Lockout Tagout Test-Before-Touch Engineering Controls and Risk Reduction Controls
Scarborough - April 15, 2010
Mississauga - May 18, 2010
Hamilton - June 24, 2010

Workwell Audit Price: $250.00 plus GST for Members and Non-Members The WSIB targets organizations that have consistently poor safety records. Based on these evaluations employers can be assessed pemium increases. This workshop is facilitated by a WSIB Workwell Evaluator and will provide 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
Kitchener - March 3, 2010
Mississauga - March 29, 2010
Kitchener - April 21, 2010
Mississauga - June 23, 2010

CAD-7 (Construction) Price: $199.00 plus GST for Members and $250.00 plus GST for Non-Members How to manage your WSIB costs and improve your bottom line! A prevention incentive program that applies to employers in the construction sector. This workshop is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of this incentive program and how to manage your claim costs. The workshop will focus on: What is CAD-7 Impacts on companies Basics of CAD-7 Costs and frequency Changes coming We ask that you bring your latest CAD-7 statement and have it reviewed by an expert!
Mississauga - March 9, 2010
Kitchener - July 6, 2010

COMING SOON...

FALL 2010 SCHEDULES

Please check back in August for:

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Register online and SAVE!

See Below for all Workshop and Registration Options:

Workshop Quick Link:

Business Summit:

Insurance and Compensation:

Health and Safety:

NOTE: Attendance at our workshops potentially qualifies for continuing education, professional development and recertification points.

Upon registering online, you will be emailed your confirmation of enrollment and this will be your official receipt, invoice and GST record. GST#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 $52.50 ($50.00 + GST).

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

Workplace Safety & Insurance Act (WSIA 101): "What you must Know"

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

The goal of this workshop is to provide participants with an introduction to the critical elements of the WSIA and WSIB Operational Policy Manual as well as their application in the workplace.

The Ontario worker's compensation system (a no-fault insurance model) is financed solely by employer premiums.

An understanding of what the legislation requires, how it works and how to best manage claims, forms the fundamental basis of WSIA 101.

The workshop will focus on:

Ottawa, April 22, 2010

Mississauga - May 13, 2010

Kitchener - June 3, 2010

"Tool Box" for Return to Work & Case Management

A complimentary CD with templates and resources to assist in the development of your program, is included in the price of this workshop.

"Tool Box" is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and practical examples/tools on the importance of their roles/obligations in the workplace.

This workshop will assist you in managing and supporting the claims management and early and safe return work process.

The workshop will focus on:

Kitchener - April 7, 2010

Windsor - April 13, 2010

Mississauga - April 29, 2010

Barrie - May 5, 2010

Thunder Bay - May 11, 2010

Sault Ste. Marie - May 20, 2010

Markham - May 26, 2010

Ottawa - June 2, 2010

Sarnia - June 8, 2010

Brampton - June 15, 2010

Next EAC Business Summit -

November 4, 2010

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

Featured Keynote Speakers:

Featured Keynote Topics:

Workplace Safety & Insurance Appeals Workshops

In partnership with the Office of the Employer Adviser, Michael Zacks, Acting Director and General Council.

Workers' Compensation appeals are becoming more complex. This workshop will provide you with the critical tools and information to enable you to confidently assess your case and prepare for a hearing.

You will know what to expect and will be prepared to handle and confront many appeal issues that employers face in today's complex business world.

The workshop will focus on:

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

Toronto, March 18, 2010

Mississauga - May 6, 2010

How to Manage a Ministry of Labour Visit

Want to know what to do when the Inspector comes knocking on your door?

This workshop is facilitated by a former MOL provincial specialist who will provide you with the tips and tools to use when an MOL Inspector shows up at your door.

You will understand the role of the MoL in your workplace, how to prepare for a possible MoL visit, how to interact with the MoL after they arrive and what you can do when things go wrong.

The workshop will focus on:

Scarborough - March 31, 2010

Kitchener, May 19, 2010

Mississauga, June 17, 2010

Ergonomic Risk Management

Ergonomics - Ontario's #1 challenge!

40% of all workplace lost time injuries are ergonomic related injuries. This one-of-a-kind hands-on workshop will utilize practical tools to identify, evaluate and resolve your ergonomic challenges.

Course Outline - We Will Cover:

Brampton - May 12, 2010

Burlington - June 22, 2010

Experience Rating: NEER

Hands on workshop on the WSIB program that can most affect your bottom line, but allows you to control your costs!

The workshop will focus on:

Our facilitator, Ron Lovelock, is a former WSIB Director of Prevention Services and an expert on NEER.

Ron will show you how to read and understand your NEER claim and firm statements.

This workshop is more than the 'numbers'.

You will be provided with tips on getting the most from the program.

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

A quote from one of our recent participants who attended our NEER workshop: "Helped simplify the NEER Statement through step-by-step detailed and practical examples."

Mississauga - March 9, 2010

Toronto - April 27, 2010

Kitchener - June 10, 2010

Electrical Safety in the Workplace and ARC Flash Control

Have you updated your workplace environment to meet the new CSA electrical standard?

The need for an effective electrical safety program is important for due diligence requirements to protect owners, managers, supervisors and workers.

What is CAD-7

Impacts on companies

Basics of CAD-7

Costs and frequency

Changes coming