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Accident Investigation

This seminar will provide Employers with information regarding when accident/incident investigations are required and how to conduct these types of investigations. Topics covered include WorkSafeBC law and regulation regarding accident/incident investigations, a practical guide to investigating accident/incidents, and why thorough accident investigations are important. Case studies will be used to emphasize the practical information. This course is ideal for Employers, Managers, Supervisors and members of the Joint OHS Committee who conduct or are involved in accident/incident investigations at the workplace.

City	Date	Time	Location	Venue
Abbotsford	May 30, 2012	08:30 AM - 12:00 PM	207-32555 Simon Avenue Abbotsford, BC	Employers Advisers Office Conference Room
Abbotsford	Jun 27, 2012	08:30 AM - 12:00 PM	207-32555 Simon Avenue Abbotsford, BC	Employers Advisers Office Conference Room
Prince George	May 18, 2012	09:00 AM - 12:00 PM	444 George Street Prince George, BC	Ramada Inn

Focus on Assessments

This seminar will provide employers with information on the Assessment related topics under the WorkSafeBC. Topics include a brief overview of relevant board, law and policy in the area of Assessments, review of when registration is required under the system, discussion on residential employers, Personal Optional Protection (POP), contractor liability (i.e. Section 51), clearance letters, collections, audits, penalties and the appeal process. Participants will also learn how assessment rates are determined (i.e. Classification system, Rate Making System and Experience Rating Programs), what constitutes assessable payroll, remittance requirements and how to utilize the ER Calculator.

City	Date	Time	Location	Venue
Richmond	Jun 20, 2012	09:00 AM - 12:00 PM	620-8100 Granville Avenue Richmond, BC	Employers' Adviser Office

Claims Management Module 1 - Introduction

INTRODUCTION - This seminar provides participants with a brief overview of the workers' compensation system. Employers will receive information on some of the law and policies associated with the adjudication and management of claims by WorkSafeBC. Other topics covered include: initial notification, reporting procedures, investigation requirements and how to identify and deal with claims issues. In addition, this module will review some of the recent changes in the processing of claims at WorkSafeBC introduced by WorkSafeBC's online Claims Management Solutions (CMS).

City	Date	Time	Location	Venue
Penticton	Jun 07, 2012	09:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Location address provided at time of registration

Claims Management Module 2 - Stay at Work/Return to Work

STAY AT WORK/RETURN TO WORK - This seminar focuses on Stay at Work and Return to Work programs. Employers will receive information on developing an effective Stay at Work/Return to Work program. Topics covered include; benefits of having a program, review of the basic elements of a program, developing a return to work plan, outline of the return to work process, evaluating the program, and identifying the appropriate law & policy/practices that are applicable. Promoting stay at work/return to work is beneficial for both the worker and employers.

NOTE: We recommend that participants complete Module 1 prior to registering for Module 2.

City	Date	Time	Location	Venue
Abbotsford	May 23, 2012	08:30 AM - 12:00 PM	207-32555 Simon Avenue Abbotsford, BC	Employers Advisers Office Conference Room
Penticton	Jun 07, 2012	01:00 PM - 04:00 PM	Location address provided at time of registration
Prince George	May 16, 2012	01:00 PM - 04:00 PM	444 George Street Prince George, BC	Ramada Inn

Claims Management Module 3 - Preparing a Written Submission

PREPARING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION -This seminar will assist participants to prepare a written submission for a review or appeal and will provide a better understanding of the review and appeal process in claims related matters. Topics include: understanding the legislation pertaining to reviews and appeals, what decisions can be reviewed or appealed, who can participate, time limits, etc. Participants will be asked to read & participate in a case study/class discussion based on a sample file disclosure to aid in understanding how to prepare a written submission.

Note: We recommend that participants complete Modules 1&2 prior to registering for Module 3

City	Date	Time	Location	Venue
Prince George	May 17, 2012	09:00 AM - 12:00 PM	444 George Street Prince George, BC	Ramada Inn

Claims Management Module 4 - Preparing for an Oral Hearing

PREPARING FOR AN ORAL HEARING - This seminar has been designed to provide participants with the basic knowledge and skills needed to prepare for and represent the employer at an oral hearing. The session will address the following topics: outline the oral hearing process, overview of the legislation pertaining to reviews and appeals, gathering evidence, types of questions to ask witnesses, preparing witnesses, preparing closing arguments, etc.

Note: We recommend that participants complete Modules 1, 2 & 3 prior to registering for Module 4.

City	Date	Time	Location	Venue
Prince George	May 17, 2012	01:00 PM - 04:00 PM	444 George Street Prince George, BC	Ramada Inn
Richmond	Jun 07, 2012	01:00 PM - 04:00 PM	620-8100 Granville Avenue Richmond, BC	Employers' Adviser Office

Consultants Seminar - Claims Managment

This seminar is intended for individuals or companies that provide workers compensation related consulting services to employers for a fee. The seminar will cover current legislation, policies and practices in claims management and return to work.

City	Date	Time	Location	Venue
Richmond	May 31, 2012	09:00 AM - 12:00 PM	620-8100 Granville Avenue Richmond, BC	Employers' Adviser Office

Consultants Seminar - Occupational Health and Safety

This seminar is intended for individuals or companies that provide workers compensation related consulting services to employers for a fee. The seminar will cover current safety legislation, safety programs and other due diligence requirements.

City	Date	Time	Location	Venue
Richmond	May 31, 2012	01:00 PM - 04:00 PM	620-8100 Granville Avenue Richmond, BC	Employers' Adviser Office

Consultants Seminar - Claims Management and Return to Work

Claims Management and Return to Work. This seminar is open only to individuals or companies that provide consulting services to employers for a fee. The seminar will cover current legislation, policies and practices in claims management and return to work.

Seats Unavailable - Please Contact Your Area Office.

Customized Seminar

Seats Unavailable - Please Contact Your Area Office.

Due Diligence for Employers

This seminar will discuss the elements of due diligence. Managers and Supervisors will gain a better understanding of the legislative and regulatory requirements necessary to demonstrate due diligence in their workplace. This seminar may also be of interest to Human Resource and Health & Safety practitioners.

City	Date	Time	Location	Venue
Nanaimo	Jun 12, 2012	09:00 AM - 12:00 PM	404 - 495 Dunsmuir Street Nanaimo, BC	Employers' Advisers Office, Nanaimo
Prince George	May 18, 2012	01:00 PM - 04:00 PM	444 George Street Prince George, BC	Ramada Inn

Emergency Preparedness

Are you prepared to deal with an emergency in your workplace? Emergency Preparedness is a WorkSafeBC requirement for all workplaces in BC under Part 4 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. Learn what your obligations are for a risk assessment, written procedures, and training of the workforce.

Seats Unavailable - Please Contact Your Area Office.

Intro to WCB, ESB, CRA/ARC

Introduction to Workers' Compensation Board (WCB), Employment Standards Branch (ESB) and Canada Revenue Agency/Agence du Revenu du Canada (CRA/ARC).

Employment Standards topics include:

Basic standards and responsibilities
Employee or manager or independent contractor?
Wage, rates, pay statements, and record keeping
Deductions from wages and restrictions
Hours of work, overtime or time off, and averaging agreements
Statutory holidays, annual vacation pay, and leaves from work
Termination: Notice or pay? Just cause or not? Quit?
Free resources/advice and the dispute resolution process

Workers' Compensation (Employers' Advisers) topics include:

Mandate and authority of the Workers' Compensation Board
Legal rights and responsibilities of employers
WorkSafeBC definitions of employer, worker, manager, supervisor etc.
Calculation of WorkSafeBC premiums (Assessments)
Occupational health and safety regulation in BC and penalties
Investigation and report of worker injuries
Reducing WorkSafeBC payments with effective claims management

Canada Revenue Agency/Agence du Revenu du Canada (CRA/ARC) topics include:

Employee or self-employed?
Calculating and remitting deductions for CPP, EI and Income Tax
Completing the T4 information return
Maintain proper payroll records
Electronic Services - Payroll, GST/HST, Income Tax, E-Services for business, My Business Account

City	Date	Time	Location	Venue
Richmond	May 24, 2012	08:45 AM - 04:00 PM	620-8100 Granville Avenue Richmond, BC	Employers' Adviser Office
Richmond	Jun 21, 2012	08:45 AM - 04:00 PM	620-8100 Granville Avenue Richmond, BC	Employers' Adviser Office
Richmond	Jul 26, 2012	08:45 AM - 04:00 PM	620-8100 Granville Avenue Richmond, BC	Employers' Adviser Office
Richmond	Aug 23, 2012	08:45 AM - 04:00 PM	620-8100 Granville Avenue Richmond, BC	Employers' Adviser Office
Richmond	Sep 20, 2012	08:45 AM - 04:00 PM	620-8100 Granville Avenue Richmond, BC	Employers' Adviser Office
Richmond	Oct 25, 2012	08:45 AM - 04:00 PM	620-8100 Granville Avenue Richmond, BC	Employers' Adviser Office
Richmond	Nov 22, 2012	08:45 AM - 04:00 PM	620-8100 Granville Avenue Richmond, BC	Employers' Adviser Office
Richmond	Dec 13, 2012	08:45 AM - 04:00 PM	620-8100 Granville Avenue Richmond, BC	Employers' Adviser Office
Vancouver	Jun 13, 2012	09:15 AM - 04:30 PM	601 West Cordova Street Vancouver, BC	Small Business of BC
Vancouver	Jul 18, 2012	09:15 AM - 04:30 PM	601 West Cordova Street Vancouver, BC	Small Business of BC
Vancouver	Aug 10, 2012	09:15 AM - 04:30 PM	601 West Cordova Street Vancouver, BC	Small Business of BC
Vancouver	Sep 12, 2012	09:15 AM - 04:30 PM	601 West Cordova Street Vancouver, BC	Small Business of BC
Vancouver	Oct 10, 2012	09:15 AM - 04:30 PM	601 West Cordova Street Vancouver, BC	Small Business of BC
Vancouver	Nov 14, 2012	09:15 AM - 04:30 PM	601 West Cordova Street Vancouver, BC	Small Business of BC
Vancouver	Dec 05, 2012	09:15 AM - 04:30 PM	601 West Cordova Street Vancouver, BC	Small Business of BC

Intro to WCB

This seminar provides information on claims management, assessments and occupational health and safety. This seminar is of particular interest to newly registered employers.

Seats Unavailable - Please Contact Your Area Office.

Joint OHS Committee

Designed for the members of the employers' Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee. Overview of Part 3 of the Worker' Compensation Act with emphasis on a Joint Committee's duties and responsibilities. This seminar would be beneficial for both worker and employer committee representatives.

Seats Unavailable - Please Contact Your Area Office.

OHS Program Requirements

Part 3 of the Workers' Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations impose many duties, responsibilities and requirements primarily for the employer. This seminar is designed to assist employers in understanding the legislative requirements of Part 3 of the Act. The course will also highlight key regulatory requirements found in the Core Requirements (Parts 1-4) of Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. In addition, this seminar will explain all the components of a formal safety program as required by the Regulation.

This seminar is intended for employers, but would also be of value to Human Resource Personnel, Supervisors, Managers, Safety Committee Members, Safety Coordinators, and First Aid Attendants with safety responsibilities.

Seats Unavailable - Please Contact Your Area Office.

Risk Assessment

Assessing risk is a new approach to occupational health & safety in British Columbia. The Regulation requires all employers to assess risk in the workplace in a variety of situations. This seminar will cover when a risk assessment must be completed and will give participants hands on experience in a variety of different methods of conducting risk assessments that are consistent with the expectations of WorkSafeBC.

City	Date	Time	Location	Venue
Abbotsford	Jun 20, 2012	08:30 AM - 12:00 PM	207-32555 Simon Avenue Abbotsford, BC	Employers Advisers Office Conference Room
Castlegar	Jun 06, 2012	08:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Fireside Inn
Nanaimo	May 31, 2012	09:00 AM - 12:00 PM	404 - 495 Dunsmuir Street Nanaimo, BC	Employers' Advisers Office, Nanaimo
Nelson	Jun 07, 2012	08:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Best Western Hotel
Richmond	May 16, 2012	01:00 PM - 04:00 PM	620-8100 Granville Avenue Richmond, BC	Employers' Adviser Office
Trail	Jun 05, 2012	08:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Selkirk College

Small Business and WorkSafeBC

This course is designed to provide small business (1-19 workers) with an overview of WorkSafeBC. This includes employer responsibilities related to registration and assessments, injury claims, Occupational Health and Safety, and a variety of topics related to the Workers' Compensation Act and Regulations. Useful resources, templates and samples will be provided. Course is 3 hours in duration.

Seats Unavailable - Please Contact Your Area Office.

Young/New Worker Orientation

This invaluable 90-minute session will educate and inform participants on the new WorkSafeBC regulations that requires specific elements to be included in the safety orientation of new and young workers. Attend the session and learn valuable tips on how to be in compliance with the new regulations. This session is intended for anyone who hires and/or trains new or young workers including: business owners, managers, supervisors, human resource professionals, safety coordinators, and corporate trainers.

City	Date	Time	Location	Venue
Abbotsford	Jun 13, 2012	08:30 AM - 10:30 AM	207-32555 Simon Avenue Abbotsford, BC	Employers Advisers Office Conference Room

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