Return to Work &
Claims Cost Management

Wednesday, October 6, 2010
116 Pinnacle Street, Belleville
 8:30 - 3:30

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

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, Available and 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

FACILITATOR: Pat Lammana,
Former Eastern Ontario Director, Operations Division  of the WSIB

INCLUDES LUNCH, & CD-ROM with best practice templates & samples(valued at $50)

PART II alone $275 or BOTH for $500

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Employers, Owners, Managers, HR & Claims Personnel

Pat Lamanna is passionate about health and safety and has been in the field for over 30 years.  Two years ago Pat retired from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. He served in various capacities, including rehabilitation counselor, project management, return to work specialist and lastly Director of the Ottawa and Kingston WSIB Offices.

Today, Pat continues to be actively involved in health and safety.  He splits his time between teaching Health & Safety at Algonquin College in Ottawa, running his own consulting company and doing volunteer work for Mr. Rob Ellis and his charitable organization MySafeWork.com.  Mr. Ellis became a motivational speaker on health and safety after he lost his son David to a tragic workplace incident.