WORKPLACE SAFETY AND INSURANCE BOARD
(WSIB)
Level 1 - Rights & Obligations
Level 1 provides front-line advocacy skills to union
members. Participants will receive an insight into the
operations of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board,
as well as an understanding of the rights and obligations
of injured workers. At the end of the training, participants
will be able to assist injured workers in the steps of filing
claims, completing forms, receiving benefits and service
entitlements, and accident prevention protocols.
Open to: All members. Of particular interest to Shop
Stewards, Local Executive Members, Health and Safety
Committee Members and Injured Workers.
Prerequisite: The Talking Union Basics(TUB), Building
Union Solidarity (BUS) or its equivalent.