Support to Obtain Professional Designations in Disability Management / Return to Work 2024

Support to obtain professional designations in disability management/return to work 2024 National Institute of Disability Management and Research March 7, 2024 - Funding is available for individuals to enrol in courses between now and the end of June 2024. Courses are available at no cost in the following programs: Disability management practitioner program. Mental health certificate program. Disability management from a HR perspective. Special and advanced courses. This special initiative provides Canadian residents (except British Columbia, which developed its similar initiative) the opportunity to obtain these professional designations for those working in the field: Certified disability management professional (CDMP). Certified return-to-work co-ordinator (CRTWC). Employers and governments across Canada and around the world have recognized and adopted these professional designations. They were also referenced in the United Nations’ International Social Security Administration (ISSA) best practice guidelines on return to work and reintegration, as they are recognized as the global gold standard [...]

2024-06-21T11:55:52-06:00March 7th, 2024|news|

WCB-certified instructor program

Approved Training Provider Program Worksafe Saskatchewan's Certified Instructor Program will be discontinued at the end of 2024. The WorkSafe Saskatchewan Approved Training Provider Program replaces the certified instructor program with the intent to approve training providers (organizations rather than individuals) to deliver safety training courses that meet the minimum standard (as outlined in each training standard under this program). The WCB will support certified trainers through the transition to the new program. To become an approved training provider, applicants follow the link to SkillsPass to complete the training provider profile. Applicants will then upload the required course material (if they choose to use their own training material) and program documents as outlined in the approved training standard. Access to the new WorkSafe Saskatchewan training material course title will only be available for those organizations applying to become an approved training provider. New applicants SkillsPass link [...]

2024-06-21T11:18:34-06:00February 20th, 2020|

Occupational Health Committee Level 1 course

Occupational Health Committee (OHC) Level 1 course The Occupational Health Committee (OHC) Level 1 course is an introductory course for OHC members and occupational health and safety (OHS) representatives. By the end of this one-day course, OHC members and OHS reps will know: How to locate relevant information in Saskatchewan OHS legislation to address OHS issues in their workplace. The requirements for establishing and operating an effective OHC. The duties and role of the OHC within the OHS workplace responsibility system. How to identify and assess workplace hazards. How to identify and recommend corrective actions to control workplace hazards. How to handle OHS concerns and how to investigate refusals to work. There is no pre-requisite for attending this course. Register for training

2024-03-14T13:47:47-06:00December 3rd, 2013|
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