Preparing for the “New” Workplace Violence Legislation Bill 168

from Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP

SEMINAR DESCRIPTION:
Bill 168 requires all Ontario employers to have a Violence Prevention Policy and Program. This half-day seminar will provide the information you need to understand and prepare for of the new legislation requiring employer action for the prevention and management of workplace violence and harassment. The seminar will also outline strategies for developing a successful workplace violence prevention program.

TOPICS:
- An overview of the key requirements of Bill 168, An Act to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

- Legal duties of employers, officers, directors, and supervisors to prevent and manage workplace violence.

- Worker training, reporting and discipline.

- Identifying and assessing workplace risks, including domestic violence.

- Preparing a Workplace Violence risk assessment.

- Dealing with work refusals related to violence and harassment.

- How to develop a comprehensive prevention policy and program.

- Valuable Bill 168 compliance checklist.

PRESENTERS:
Norm Keith, Partner, Gowlings
Elisa Scali, Partner, Gowlings
Goldie Bassi, Associate, Gowlings
John Illingworth, Associate, Gowlings
Cathy Chandler, OHS Consultant, Gowlings
David Marchione, OHS Consultant, Gowlings

SCHEDULED DATES:
November 10, 2009, Toronto
November 12, 2009, Ottawa
November 20, 2009, Hamilton

LENGTH: Half Day

TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

FEE:$275 per person, plus GST

AUDIENCE:
Human resource managers, health and safety managers, supervisors, office managers and committee members.

DISCOUNTS:
Register multiple individuals from the same organization to attend the same course on the same date(s) and save: $75 per person when 2 or more register $100 per person when 4 or more register

POINTS:
Certification maintenance points are rewarded by the following organizations:

Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA)

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