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PARTNERS IN PREVENTION 2014HEALTH & SAFETY CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW

NOVEMBER 20, 2014SCOTIABANK CONFERENCE CENTRE, 6815 STANLEY AVENUE, NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO

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EARN HRPA AND BC R SP POINTSThis conference has been approved for 10 continuing professional development hours by the Human Resources Professionals Association. BCRSP has previously awarded CM points for this event. The event contains 6 technical hours and may be eligible for BCRSP CM points. See BCRSP web site at www.bcrsp.ca for CM point criteria.

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Power Up Your Health & Safety R•O•IRE-ENERGIZE • OPTIMIZE • INSPIRE It is mission-critical to continuously re-energize your workforce while optimizing the return on your training budget. Inspiring your employees to power up your health and safety R•O•I is the best investment you can make to create healthy work environments where employees thrive and businesses prosper.

Partners in Prevention Golden Horseshoe 2014 will help equip you with the expertise, knowledge and guidance you need to develop organizational health:

Knowledge Is Power – Gain expertise, insight and guidance on legislative requirements, hot-button issues and what’s-coming-next topics.

Strategies Lead to Solutions – Leave with proactive tools and results-based strategies that help you continuously improve and build self-reliance.

Activate Your Community of Learning – Multiply and share your learning through lively peer to-peer networking and knowledge exchange within your own community.

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SPONSORS

Partners in Prevention 2014 Golden Horseshoe thanks the generosity of its sponsors.

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MorningOpening Remarks 7:45 am

Morning Keynote 8:00 am

Series 1 Sessions 9:00 am

Series 2 Sessions 10:45 am

AfternoonLunch Keynote 12:30 pm

Series 3 Sessions 1:45 pm

Series 4 Sessions 3:00 pm

Adjournment 4:00 pm

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Registration/Breakfast & Trade Show Opens at 7:00 am

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS: November 19Pre-registration required. See page 10 for full details.

AODA: Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulation Learning to Coach to Build Engagement and Safety

WANT TO BE A SPONSOR?Find out how you can profi le your brand alongside Partners in Prevention. Demonstrate corporate social responsibility while extending your market reach to local industry, community and government agencies who attend this event.

For more information or to tailor a sponsorship package, visit:

wsps.ca/exhibit

Or contact:

Kristina ToomeyTrade Show & Sponsorship Specialist

905 614 1400 x2244 or 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) [email protected]

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WHAT’S NEW Each year we refresh the conference program to refl ect new and emerging issues.

SOME NAMES YOU MAY RECOGNIZEWe’re pleased to have the following Golden Horseshoe area speakers in this year’s program:

ArcelorMittal Dofasco, Angelo Italiano, Senior Third Party Health and Safety Specialist

Employee Wellness Solutions Network, Karen Kelly, Corporate Wellness Program Director

Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Norm Keith, Partner

General Motors of Canada, Ltd., St. Catharines Powertrain, Mike Hrycusko, Manager - Safety & Hygiene

Offi ce of the Employer Adviser, Dunstan Francis, Employer Specialist

Public Services Health & Safety Association, Greg Swan, Consultant

The Redlands Group, Dylan Short, Managing Partner

NEW SESSIONS FOR 2014

Hiring Outside Contractors: Third Party Compliance

Get Moving and Take a Stand Against Sitting

Do Not Put Your Back into It!

Hearing Loss: When It’s Gone It’s Gone

The Supervisors’ Daily Challenge

BREAKFAST KEYNOTE 8:00 – 8:45 am

SPENCER BEACH

Motivational Speaker

Turn Your Demons into Diamonds

Love is arguably the best emotion we have. I believe anger is the second-best emotion. “Turning Your Demons into Diamonds” is based on my personal struggles and triumphs, and

provides a step-by-step plan to turn the negative eff ects of anger into something extremely positive and motivating. This presentation teaches that individuals can grow from hardship and encourages the audience to leave the past behind while fi nding new hope for the future. I will fi nally answer why we all have hardship, where it comes from and what it is trying to do – the real reason hardship enters our lives. This presentation is structured for people facing all kinds of adversity in their lives: stress, disabilities, chronic pain, severe addictions, depression or any unwanted event.

LUNCHEON KEYNOTE 12:30 – 1:20 pm

SYLVIA YAEGER

Motivational Speaker and Comedian

Respectfully, Up Yours: How to Play Nice at Work

What makes a good workplace great? A culture of respect and cooperation! This interactive and collaborative

seminar will assist people in becoming more eff ective individual agents of change and more respectful as a team. We will explore practical and concrete ways of bringing these ideas to life to generate a workplace of happy, engaged and supportive team players.

WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY...

“The conference allows both new and experienced H&S professionals the opportunity to learn new skills and network with their peers.”

— Shirley Klauck, Constellation Brands


The Risky Business of Mechanical Material HandlingChuck Leon, CRSP, P.MM, Technical Consultant, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

Learn what can go wrong and how to prevent it from happening when receiving, moving, lifting, storing and shipping product. Become more knowledgeable on haz-ards and necessary controls when working with lift trucks, storing on racks, using manual material handling equip-ment, ladders, conveyors and other equipment around the loading dock. Assist your firm in its overall strategy of risk reduction as you move towards a managed system for your workplace environment. Obtain valuable resources to help identify the risks that you will likely encounter with the equipment you use.

Asleep at the Wheel: Lessons Learned from the Bronx Commuter Train DerailmentsIvan Szlapetis, B.Sc., CCPE, CEP, Ergonomist, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

Hear about recent and historic tragedies in which shift-work, sleep disorders and fatigue were contributing fac-tors. Although everyone experiences an occasional sleep-less night, some people may be chronically sleep-deprived and not realize it. This session reviews some common causes of fatigue in the workplace and presents useful evi-dence-based tips and resources that may improve sleep quality and increase alertness on the job.

Integrating Your Health and Safety Program into a Management SystemMike Hrycusko, Manager – Safety and Hygiene, General Motors, St. Catharines

Health and safety programs are often made up of policies and programs that have been left to safety departments and safety managers to administer, and frequently com-pete with other priorities such as production and quality. In order for health and safety to truly take root, policies and programs need to evolve into health and safety management systems which are driven from the top down. This session will outline the strategy of assigning leadership responsibility to “elements” of the health and safety management system in the form of element cham-pions and how you can apply this strategy at your own workplace.

Do Not Put Your Back Into It!Kristin Hoffman, Consultant, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

Back injuries are the leading cause of lost time in the workplace. Unfortunately, these injuries tend to be expensive, painful and require significant time for recovery. Learn strategies for the prevention of back injuries including exercise, equipment and manual material handling techniques.

Minimize the Risk of Hiring Your Next EmployeeJennifer Threndyle, B.Ed - Adult Ed., MBA, Consultant, Workplace Safety & Prevention ServicesAl Lutchin, President and CEO, Career Compass Canada

Learn the very latest standards and strategies in recruiting for best fit and talent – including requirements of the new AODA legislation that will take affect January 1, 2015 and impact every business. You will learn from experts how to avoid pitfalls in the hiring and interview process, along with best practices for job postings to ensure your com-pany is compliant. In addition, you will gain insight into how new assessment tools can provide a perspective on a candidate that sometimes gets missed in the interview process.

MOL: New Legislation and Standards Cordelia Clarke-Julien, Director of Training & Safety Programs, MOL Prevention Division

This session will bring you up to speed on the various changes in legislation and standards over the past year concerning mandatory awareness training for workers and supervisors, JHSC certification training and the working at heights training standard. A discussion of what’s to come and other initiatives on the horizon will be included.

Trade Show and E-Learning Lab Open!Take a one-hour health and safety e-course at no charge. Certificate issued upon completion. Limit one course per participant during the conference. Maximum of 8 participants per session. Seating is first-come, first-served.

SERIES 19:00 – 10:00 am CHOOSE ONE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20


Managing Mental Health in the WorkplaceLauren Bernardi, Lawyer & HR Specialist, Bernardi HR Law

This timely and informative session will help organiza-tions understand and respond to mental health issues in the workplace. You will learn how to recognize and deal with workplace mental health issues and about the duty to accommodate under the Human Rights Code – what it means and how far it goes. You will also learn more about what you can and cannot say when you suspect an em-ployee needs help. Simple steps for accommodating em-ployees with mental health issues and the return to work discussion, after a disability leave, will also be provided.

Will the Threat of Jail Really Improve Workplace Safety?Norm Keith, Partner, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

It is common practice for both police and health and safety inspectors to investigate a serious workplace ac-cident. In most cases, the police and provincial authorities would work together to decide which charges should be made. Employers can limit their liability and reduce the chances of being charged under the provisions of the Criminal Code by implementing an effective workplace health and safety program. In this session, you will hear about Bill C45, new health and safety requirements, high profile cases, the risks of criminal negligence, and some strategies you can use to be proactive in the workplace.

The Supervisors’ Daily ChallengeGreg Swan, Consultant, Public Services Health & Safety Association

To grow from being just a good supervisor to being a great safety leader is not a big leap – in theory. In practice, it can be much more complex, particularly when you have to figure out how to do it all by yourself. This session will look at ways to engage your workers to foster a safety culture while you also manage regulatory functions to meet due diligence standards and, more importantly, keep you and your workers safe.

Hearing Loss: When It’s Gone, It’s GoneIlma Bhunnoo, P.Eng, CRSP, CIH, ROH, Occupational Hygienist, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

The risk of noise-induced hearing loss is often ignored until it is too late. Once impaired, hearing cannot be restored. This session will assist participants with the rec-ognition, assessment and control of noise hazards and the key elements of a hearing conservation/loss prevention program (HCP/HLPP). Reference will be made to relevant CSA standards related to elements of a hearing conserva-tion program. Helpful tools and resources to assist in pre-vention of hearing loss in the workplace will be provided.

Next Generation JHSC: IRS AuditorYvonne O’Reilly, CRSP, Owner, O’Reilly Health & Safety Consulting

Effective committees significantly contribute to positive safety culture and can play a key role in assessing and supporting your internal responsibility system (IRS). This interactive presentation will provide tools and tips on how to evolve your committee to become ‘IRS Auditors’. Topics include evaluating the structure and purpose of your committee, assessing how the IRS has been defined, communicated and monitored, and how to take steps to evaluate the implementation of the OHS management system.

Get Moving and Take a Stand Against SittingKaren Kelly, BA, CCWS, Corporate Wellness Program Director, Employee Wellness Solutions Network

We spend so many hours a day sitting! We sit at our desks, in our cars, watching TV, at our computers, and even watching our kids’ activities. In fact, we are sitting so much, there is actually a new disease termed “Sitting Disease”, which is a reference to the Metabolic Syndrome and other risks of an overly sedentary lifestyle. This ses-sion will look at how much people actually sit during the day and how that impacts their health. Learn easy ways to become more active at work and at home and differ-ent things you can do, even while you are at your desk, to improve your posture, decrease your risk factors and get more fit!


SERIES 210:45 – 11:45 am CHOOSE ONE



Utilizing Team Norms: A Tool to Lead Teams to ExcellenceDylan Short, CRM, CHSC, Managing Partner, The Redlands Group

This session will outline the basics of Tuckman’s “develop-mental sequence in small groups” and the four stages of group interaction. Additionally, the session outlines how to utilize Team Norms as a communication and behaviour management strategy that all team leaders can employ to bypass “the storm” and get to the level of excellence ex-pected in your teams. Attendees will leave with a sample Team Norms template and information on developing above average performance in teams and committees.

Return to Work in the World of Work ReintegrationDunstan Francis, Employer Specialist, Office of the Employer Adviser

Returning an injured worker to work is one of the most important claims management requirements for an em-ployer. Join Dunstan Francis as he walks you through the reintegration process and explains your obligations in ar-ranging an early and safe return to work plan.

Critical Success Factors for Managing Risk in Guarding, Chemical Exposure and ErgonomicsSandra Patterson, B.Sc, CCPE, CRSP, Ergonomist, Workplace Safety & Prevention ServicesMichael Wilson, P.Eng., CRSP, Machine Safety Specialist, Workplace Safety & Prevention ServicesSusan Ing, P.Eng, CIH, Occupational Hygienist, Retired from Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

Company leaders manage risk by: a) identifying those things that negatively or positively affect events in an organization, b) not by considering the possibility that it will happen, but by managing the probability that it will happen. Formal risk studies are required by many of the quality standards (ISO9001) and safety standards (ISO18001) as well as the Workwell Audit conducted by the WSIB. This session will address how to assess the level of risks associated with machinery, chemicals and ergonomics related hazards. An open Q&A with the panel will follow.

Risks Associated with Racks That Go Unchecked: Lessons Learned! Chuck Leon, CRSP, P.MM, Technical Consultant, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

Learn what can go wrong when you ignore your steel storage racks. Using real life examples of rack damage and the aftermath of a fatality, the presenter will dem-onstrate the common hazards and necessary controls to prevent collapse, serious injury or fatalities. Become more knowledgeable on hazards and necessary controls when working with racks to prevent property damage and keep your employees safe.

Rights of the Employer When the MOL Comes KnockingJohn Baca, Retired Ministry of Labour Inspector

Do you know what you should do when the Ministry of Labour (MOL) shows up at your door for an inspection, complaint investigation, blitz agenda or accident investi-gation? If not, or you are not certain, then this session is a must for you to attend. Get first-hand information on what you should know from a former MOL inspector with 24 years experience.


SERIES 31:45 – 2:45 pm CHOOSE ONE



SERIES 4

Electrical Accidents: Case Studies and PreventionMark Jorgensen, Worker Safety Specialist, Electrical Safety Authority (ESA)

Attend this session to hear about recent electrical acci-dents and understand how they can be prevented in your workplace. You will hear that electrical worker fatalities are stubbornly high and not consistent with the decline ESA has seen in other occupations. Learn about ESA’s passion and conviction for improving electrical safety and about getting at risk workers to think differently about how they approach electrical safety in their day-to-day activities on the job.

Hiring Outside Contractors: Third Party Compliance ProcessAngelo Italiano, Senior Third Party Health and Safety Specialist, ArcelorMittal Dofasco, Health and Safety Department

ArcelorMittal Dofasco is one of Canada’s largest steel manufacturing facilities. It’s no surprise that at any given time they work with contractors in the course of their daily operations. Attend this session to learn how they manage their contractor program to ensure a safe work-ing environment for everyone. You will hear how they manage the critical components of qualification, commit-ment and registration, as well as about performance moni-toring, consequences, communication and community of practice, and audits.

Working Safely with Flammable and Combustible LiquidsIlma Bhunnoo, P.Eng, CRSP, CIH, ROH, Occupational Hygienist, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

When you think of fire hazards in your workplace, liquids might not be the first things that come to mind. But certain liquids in your workplace are flammable or combustible. That is, they can easily catch fire or ignite. Examples: acetone, diesel fuel, gasoline, paint and turpen-tine. According to research, at temperatures above their flashpoints, flammable and combustible liquids give off enough vapours to form mixtures with air that can be eas-ily ignited and burn. This session will discuss ignition and hidden sources including electricity.

Happy Hour Begins at 9 am!Sylvia Yaeger, Motivational Speaker and Comedian

Canadians report that work is their # 1 stressor! This presentation centres around creating a healthy life by focusing on happiness at work. We will deal with the influ-ence of technology, competing demands from work and home (work-life conflict) and relationships at work. You can transform your workplace into a happy, healthy and productive place to be!

High Visibility Health and Safety: Not Just a Shade of OrangeJanet Bewers, Business Developer, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

Traditional approaches to inspiring a safety culture typically fall into three broad categories: moral, legal and financial consequences. Often this is done with one-time messaging in lecture format, which has proven to be without certainty and likely ineffective. This session will discuss creative ways some businesses are using to adver-tise their health and safety programs and policies in order to promote an organizational cultural shift – and how you can implement some of these and create a safety “buzz” in your own workplace!


SERIES 43:00 – 4:00 pm CHOOSE ONE



Visit the Trade Show!OPEN 7:00 am – 2:00 pm

Check out the trade show fl oor with over 25 exhibitors showcasing the latest in health and safety-related products, programs and services.

SPECIAL FEATURES AT THE TRADE SHOW

Interactive Health Fair: Take time for yourself and your health. Visit a range of wellness providers and participate in activities that support the services they off er.

E-Learning Lab: Take a one-hour health and safety e-course at no charge. Certifi cate is issued upon completion. Limit one course per participant during the conference. Seating is fi rst-come, fi rst-served. The e-lab is open throughout the day from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Research Posters and Knowledge Exchange: Visit the poster display showcasing research eff orts from the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety System.

For exhibiting or sponsorship information:

wsps.ca/exhibit

Or contact:

Kristina ToomeyTrade Show & Sponsorship Specialist

905 614 1400 x2244 or 1 877 494 [email protected]

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“The conference is a great way to improve your skills and knowledge for health & safety and also a great opportunity to network with fellow health & safety colleagues from across an assortment of industries.”

—Jeremy Shorthouse, Molson Coors Canada



PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS NOVEMBER 19Scotiabank Conference Centre, Niagara Falls, Ontario Pre-registration required. Firms must register for the conference to attend the pre-conference workshops, but may register a diff erent person for the workshop only.

CHOOSE ONE AODA: Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulation Jennifer Threndyle, B.Ed - Adult Ed., MBA, Consultant, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services 1:00 – 4:00 pm Eff ective January 1, 2014, all organizations – both private and not-for-profi t – with 50 or more employees have requirements under the Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulation (IASR). Attend this working session to obtain templates for the statement of commitment, policy and multi-year accessibility plan and learn how to complete them for your organization. Training requirements under the IASR, eff ective January 1, 2015, will also be reviewed, including recommendations on how to roll out the training.

SHOW SPECIAL: $89 + HST (added to your registration fee)

Learning to Coach to Build Engagement and Safety Al Lutchin, President and CEO, Career Compass Canada 1:00 – 4:00 pmMost winning sports teams can be traced back to a top tier coach who knows how to lead, inspire and listen to team members. Companies are now realizing coaching is also important in the workplace. Having a performance review once a year just does not work for today’s fast-paced, competitive environment and cross generational demographic employee profi les.

This experiential workshop is customized from the Career Compass Canada/CPI Manager as Coach Learning Series. It provides participants with a better understanding of how to develop and apply coaching principles, to build trust and rapport, and to conduct constructive conversations that engage employees to drive performance and safety. The workshop combines theory and opportunities to practice learned coaching strategies. Participants will:

Discover the value of becoming a coach to inspire excellence in others Develop and enhance the skills, qualities and behaviours of an eff ective coach Gain the confi dence and skills to initiate impactful coaching conversations

SHOW SPECIAL: $89 + HST (added to your registration fee)


“The conference off ers a variety of information that allows delegates to select sessions that are most appropriate for their industry, while off ering great networking opportunities.”

— Michael A. Cocco, CHSC, TRW Automotive

“Excellent conference with helpful staff , speakers and delegates.”

— Steve Hinds, ArcelorMittal Dofasco

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SUPER EARLY BIRDEligible for Grand Prize Draw! Registration Rate: $249 + HST

Register on or before October 23, 2014

EARLY BIRD Registration Rate:

$279 + HST

Register on or before November 6, 2014

REGULAR Rate:

$309 + HST

After November 6, 2014

STUDENT RATE: $49 + HSTAvailable to full time students on proof of Student ID#. Limited spaces available! Early bird discounts do not apply.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

To register or for more information:

PartnersinPreventionConference.com/Golden1 877 494 9777

VOLUME DISCOUNTS PAYMENT METHODSCheque (made payable to WSPS), Visa, MasterCard, AMEX or Invoice (approved credit only)

6 to 9 registrations: 5%10 to 15 registrations: 10%

16 to 20 registrations: 15%21 or more registrations: 20%

Registrations must be made at the same time to be eligible.

REGISTRATION RATES include continental breakfast, keynote speakers, lunch, conference sessions and admission to trade show.

The early bird rate cannot be combined with any other discount or special off er. Volunteer, safety group, volume discounts and any other discounts or special off ers cannot be combined.

SPACE IS LIMITED We reserve the right to make venue and date changes with notice, speaker changes without notice and to cancel an event due to low registrations. No refunds or cancellations accepted after November 13. Substitutions welcome.

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HOTEL RESERVATIONSRoom blocks have been arranged at a special rate at the following hotel. Please book directly indicating that you are a delegate or exhibitor of Partners in Prevention 2014.

Marriott Gateway on the Falls – 1 800 618 90596755 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls $115 + HST per night for Cityview Rooms or $135 + HST per night for Fallsview Rooms. Register by October 9 to receive these special rates.

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A dynamic $43-million organization servicing 154,000 member fi rms, WSPS is primarily focused on the agricultural, industrial/manufacturing and service sectors. A key player in the Ontario occupational health & safety system, WSPS brings together community and business leaders to infl uence positive change to create a safer and more profi table Ontario.

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