Course Description:
This course provides basic awareness about how to manage workers who are returning to work from a disability or injury.
The Employment Standards Act (ESA) provides the minimum standards for working in Ontario. It sets out the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers in Ontario workplaces.
An injury under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA) is considered a disability under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Therefore, you not only need to meet the employer’s obligations under the WSIA, but also under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
In Ontario construction projects are regulated by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Ontario Regulation 213/91: (reference e-law). Disability Management is governed through the regulation in multiple sections such as first aid, incident reporting and investigation, and the general duty clause.
Who should take this course:
Employers, including business owners, HR professionals, and managers responsible for effectively managing workers returning to work after disability or injury. Additionally, supervisors and managers overseeing construction site operations, HR specialists navigating complex legal requirements, and occupational health and safety officers dedicated to safety and compliance in the construction sector will also benefit from this course, as it equips them with essential knowledge and strategies for successful disability management and legal compliance.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Implement modified work as a tool to support an employee’s ability to stay at or return to work.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the process to create a Return-to-Work Plan
- Describe the employer’s obligations related to the Duty to Accommodate
Delivery Mode:
Self-Directed Online study via 24×7 access to individual learner account on user friendly LMS.
Platforms:
Accessible on laptop, desktop, and mobile devices using all browsers and Brightspace Pulse App (available in App Store and Google Play)
Assessment:
Minimum 80% score is required on the Final Assessment to receive Completion Certificate.
Certification:
A digital Certificate of Completion is generated and stored within the LMS platform. PDF version is available to download and print.
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
Prerequisites: There are no specific prerequisites for this course.