courses Archives - Optimal Performance

By Carla Mardonet

In accessible design, Back Pain, blog, Business, Canada, chairs, compliance, courses, Ergnomic Design, ergonomic audits, ergonomic design, Ergonomic design; Ergonomics, ergonomic regulations, ergonomic standards, Ergonomics, Ergonomics in office design, Human Centred Design, Human Error and the Titanic, human factors, Human Factors Design, Human Resources Posted July 30, 2014

Did you know Ergonomics is about Preventing Human Error?

Many an OH&S Manager or Committee make the same assumptions when attempting a Root Cause Analysis. Too often the human factor is deemed to be the cause for an accident, near miss or MSI [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In accommodation, Back Pain, blog, CDN HR Reporter, compliance, courses, Ergnomic Design, ergonomic audits, ergonomic design, Ergonomic design; Ergonomics, ergonomic regulations, ergonomic standards, Ergonomics, Ergonomics and Bill 160, Ergonomics in office design, evaluation, Integrated Standards, Jane Sleeth, JDA, JDA's, JE Sleeth, left handed mousing, legislation Ontario, lifting, low back pain, management techniques, Manual Materials Handling Posted July 25, 2014

Did you know Ergonomics is Mandatory Under the General Duty Clause of the OHS Act?

A formal and effective Ergonomic Program when developed by the experts at OPC Inc. should include the following elements; 1. Written Policies about the Ergonomic Program 2. Tie in of the program [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In accessibility, Accessible, accessible design, ADA, AODA, AODA Act, AODA Experts, AODA Training, Blindness, Blindness and wayfinding, Build Code, compliance, Conferences and talks, courses, Customer Service Standard, disability, Duty to Accomodate, handicap, HR law, Human Centred Design, Human Factors Design, Human Resources, IAR, impairment, Inclusive, Integrated Accessibility Standards, Integrated Standards, Jane Sleeth, legislation Ontario, Long Term Disability, On Line tools, OPC, OPC Blog, Optimal Performance, Optimal Performance Consultants, Return on Investment Accessible Design, seminars, universal access, Universal Design, Wayfinding, web training, Wheelchair ramps, Workshops Posted July 23, 2014

The AODA is the Law In Ontario PLUS it makes for an excellent business case!

Only 30% of employers in Ontario are compliant with the Customer Service Standard (CSS) of the AODA. As part of the CSS compliance, Optimal Performance developed an easy to use, effective [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In absence from work, absence management, accessibility, accommodation, Accomodation, attendance management, Back Pain, best treatment for back pain, best treatment for neck pain, blog, books, Business, Canada, Caregiver, Carswell, Case Management, compliance, Conferences and talks, courses, Diagnosis, disability, Disability Management, Disability prevention, Doctor's notes, what impacts return to work outcomes, Workshops, WSIAT, WSIB Posted July 2, 2014

Why do 54% of Canadians “fake” sick time?

54% of Canadian workers ADMIT to taking sick days off not for sickness or accident. Learn about why this happens and how to prevent this in Return to Work Toolkit from Carswell, Author JESleeth

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In absence from work, absence management, accessibility, accommodation, Accomodation, attendance management, Back Pain, best treatment for back pain, best treatment for neck pain, blog, books, Business, Canada, Caregiver, Carswell, Case Management, compliance, Conferences and talks, courses, Diagnosis, disability, Disability Management, Disability prevention, Doctor's notes, what impacts return to work outcomes, Workshops, WSIAT, WSIB Posted July 2, 2014

Why do 54% of Canadians "fake" sick time?

54% of Canadian workers ADMIT to taking sick days off not for sickness or accident. Learn about why this happens and how to prevent this in Return to Work Toolkit from Carswell, Author JESleeth

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In courses, Jane Sleeth, Managing Absenteeism Posted February 1, 2011

Jane E. Sleeth presents Workshop: Preventing Dis Ability and Absenteeism through Wellness, Ergonomic/Accessible Design & Disability Prevention

A growing concern in today’s workplace is the escalating cost of absenteeism and the serious problems affecting employees whereby their physical and mental health is negatively impacting job [...]

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In courses, Duty to Accomodate, Toronto Posted December 2, 2010

5TH EMPLOYER’S DUTY TO ACCOMMODATE COURSE Toronto COURSE AGENDA Day One, December 15, 2010 9:00-9:15 Opening Remarks Karen Bock Davis LLP 9:15-10:00 Developing a Strategy for Accommodation Karen Bock Davis LLP 10:00-10:45 Latest Legal Developments Impacting the Duty to Accommodate Soma Ray-Ellis Himelfarb Proszanski LLP 10:45-11:00 Networking Break 11:00-11:45 Preventative Strategies: Implementing Wellness Programs Rocco Meraglia SNC-Lavalin Inc. 11:45-12:30 Designing and Implementing an Effective Return-to-Work Program Jane E. Sleeth Optimal Performance Consultants 12:30-1:30 Lunch 1:30-2:15 Duty to Accommodate in a Unionized Environment Brenda D. Parsons Metroland Media Group Ltd. 2:15-3:00 Accommodating the Older Worker James Heeney Rubin Thomlinson LLP 3:00-3:15 Networking Break 3:15-4:00 Case Study: Becoming a Barrier Free City: Ceta Ramkhalawansingh Bernita Lee City of Toronto 4:00-4:45 Beyond the Legal Duty to Accommodate Victor Trotman University Health Network 4:45-5:00 Wrap-up 5TH EMPLOYER’S DUTY TO ACCOMMODATE Toronto COURSE AGENDA Day Two, December 16, 2010 9:00-9:15 Opening Remarks & Recap Karen Bock Davis LLP 9:15-10:00 Religious Accommdation the Workplace: Employer Obligations and Strategies André Goh Toronto Police Service 10:00-10:45 Identifying and Managing Addiction in the Workplace Sarah Crossley Ogilvy Renault LLP 10:45-11:00 Networking Break 11:00-11:45 Mental Health Accommodations Deborah Taylor-Suttie Sun Life Financial 11:45-12:00 Questions & Discussion Karen Bock Davis LLP 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-1:45 Retroactive Accommodation and Duty of Fairness in Personal Assessments and Performance Evaluations Milé Komlen McMaster University 1:45-2:00 Networking Break 2:00-3:45 Implementing Accommodation Policies and Procedures Alan Cantor Tom Proszowski Cantor Access Inc. Disability Options Consulting 3:45-4:00 Wrap-up & Discussion Karen Bock Davis LLP

5th employer’s duty to accommodate Toronto Course AGENDA Day Two, December 16, 2010 9:00-9:15 Opening Remarks & Recap Karen Bock Davis LLP 9:15-10:00 Religious Accommdation the Workplace: [...]