Latest Developments in
Occupational Health & Safety
Putting Health and Safety First: Tools You Need to Improve Your Safety Culture in the Workplace
December 6 and 7, 2011
Optional Workshops: December 8, 2011
OTTAWA, ONTARIO
Featuring these experts... and many more!
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Patti Boucher
Vice-President
Public Services Health and
Safety Association
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Suzanne Arsenault
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Labour Canada
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Bruce Christianson
Staff Officer - Civilian Health and Return-to-Work Coordinator
Department of National Defence
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Doug Kube
Senior Health, Safety and Environment Consultant
Stantec Consulting
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Dr. Stephanie Bot
Psychoanalyst and Chief Visionary
Bizassessments
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Sabrina Francescut
Ergonomic Health Specialist
Workplace Safety North
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Donna Marshall
Chief Solutions Strategist
Bizassessments
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Robert-Paul Juster
PhD Candidate
Centre for Studies on Human Stress
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Anna Abbott
Associate
Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP
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Dan Palayew
Partner, Labour and Employment Group
Heenan Blaikie LLP
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Event Overview
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Our expert faculty also includes representatives from:
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- Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety
- Department of National Defence
- Heenan Blaikie
- Occupational Risk Management Group
- Stantec Consulting
- WorkSafeBC
- Ontario Kinesiology Association
- Public Services Health and Safety
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- Ontario Ministry of Labour
- Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP
- Bizassessments
- Workplace Safety North
- Centre for studies on Human Stress
- Human Resources and Skills Development (HRSDC)
- Ottawa Environmental Health Clinic
- Canadian Standards Association
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Expert advice on developing a healthy workplace and
creating effective safety programs
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- Learn how to establish and maintain evidence of compliance and conformance with occupational health and safety legislation
- Identify factors contributing to worker vulnerability: improving health and safety awareness and training
- Explore key elements for developing a hazard prevention program that meets current regulatory guidelines
- Get tools for training new managers and supervisors: how to develop health and safety training programs that also foster the development of leadership and coaching skills
- Examine media relations and communication strategies: responding to media scrutiny and promoting your prevention programs effectively
- Improve your skills in dealing with employee stress in the workplace and avoid burnouts
- Explore preventative measures for environmental sensitivity and musculoskeletal disorders
- Clarify your obligations for safeguarding employees from violence and harassment in light of Bill 168 and participate in a roundtable discussion on the implications of Bill 160
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As a professional responsible for workplace health and safety policies and their enforcement, you have a duty to keep up to date on the latest developments in occupational health and safety and ensuring due dilligence. Failure to meet your obligations can put your organization at risk of penalties, costly litigaton, or worse - worker injury!
Building on almost two decades of successful workplace accommodation and disability management events, Infonex is proud to present Latest Developments in Occupational Health & Safety. This comprehensive event will guide you through the latest regulatory updates to help you stay compliant with OHS guidelines, and will provide innovative strategies for fostering an organization-wide culture of safety and employee health and wellbeing.
Our experienced faculty of OHS and HR professionals, practitioners, and legal experts will share their expertise and help you improve your OHS policy implementation and enforcement to ensure the long-term health and wellness of your workers. Get tips for training front-line supervisors and managers and solutions for dealing with harassment and workplace bullying. Get advice for ensuring due dilligence and documenting your compliance with OHS legislation. Develop a system of tools for dealing with meantal health, such as stress and burnout, mental illness, and substance abuse for a total health approach to worker wellness. Get insight on the latest regulatory updates such as Bill 168 and Bill 160 and learn what you will need to do to adapt to evolving guidelines.
Your employees are a valued resource - don't miss this opportunity to learn from experts and share experiences with your peers on how to enhance your enterprise-wide commitment to workplace health and safety. Register today!
Who Should Attend This Event
- Safety Officers
- Disability Management Coordinators
- Occupational Health and Safety Coordinators
- Directors and Managers of OHS
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- Legal Counsel Representatives
- Employee Relations Specialists
- Labour Relations Managers
- Training, Learning, and Development Managers
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