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Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium
Cape Breton University
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Cape Breton University
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
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7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
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Registration & Trade Show - Great Hall
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8:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
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Welcome - Boardmore Playhouse
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8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
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Keynote Address - Boardmore Playhouse
Elevating Personal Wellness and Business Success Through Greater Work-Life Integration Presented by: Gail Godreau - Founder & CEO, Lighthouse Wellness Strategies Today’s world is characterized by rapid change, 24/7/365 connectivity, global competition...AND by unprecedented levels of stress, chronic illness, and employee disengagement! To thrive in this environment – as organizations, leaders and individuals – we need to find new ways to succeed. In this keynote address, we will explore the myth of “Work-Life Balance” and introduce a new approach which Gail calls “Work-Life Integration”. The result? Lower stress, better relationships, more engaging work, improved well-being, and greater personal, professional and business success! |
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9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
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Nutrition Break & Trade Show - Great Hall
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10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
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Breakout Session One
Addressing Impairment in the Workplace
When workers are impaired on the job, it can have serious consequences. Employers have an obligation to make sure that all workers have the ability to do their jobs safely. Being impaired at work – whether caused by alcohol, drugs, or another source – can affect our ability to focus, make decisions, follow instructions or handle equipment and tools. Jan Chappel - Senior Technical Specialist, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety slip simulator
During this interactive session, attendees will venture outside to the Nova Scotia Power Slip Simulator where they will walk across a simulated ice surface facing various obstacles. Attendees will be wearing reverse ice cleats and tied to a fall protection harness system in the ceiling and the instructor will educate on proper walking techniques throughout the session. Attendees are asked to not wear high heel shoes for this exercise and should be able to put on a proper fall protection harness. Instructed by Mike MacDonald and Ryan MacBurnie of Nova Scotia Power DISTRACTED DRIVING SIMULATOR
In this interactive session, attendees will experience Bolland Driving Solutions’ virtual reality simulator, One Simple Decision, the world’s first simulation-based impaired and distracted driving program designed to stop destructive driving behaviors. This simulator will offer drivers a personal experience illustrated through simulation, high definition consequence videos from medical personal and RCMP, interactive quizzes, and “Reality Check”. NFLD and Toronto Police departments, Nova Scotia Power, and others, such as the US Military, have used this system as a safety educational tool. This session is limited to 4 participants only. Presented by Eric Bolland - Bolland Driving Solutions VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE
The purpose of the Workplace Violence Prevention Program is to provide an opportunity for Employers to assess Safety Culture within their respective organization regarding workplace violence through the application of the Employee Perception Survey, Program Review and risk assessment. These tools will serve to evaluate their organization’s compliance with the Nova Scotia Workplace Violence Regulations and consider some optional best practice program elements such as bullying and domestic violence to enhance the workplace violence prevention program. Presented by Heather Matthews - OHS Specialist, AWARE NS HEALTH OF HEALTH AND SAFETY
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has developed a program “Total Worker Health” to help organizations review their policies, programs, and practices that integrate protection from work-related safety and health hazards with promotion of injury and illness prevention efforts to advance worker well-being. The session will look at the state of health in the Nova Scotia population and identify a tool to assist in setting the priorities for health initiatives in your workplace. Presented by Jim LeBlanc - Occupational Hygienist, Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education OHS Division Mental Health: Stress and Burnout in the Workplace
Burnout is often recognized as emotional exhaustion, ineffectiveness in the workplace, and negative responses to stressful conditions. Left unaddressed, workplace stress and burnout can result in poor physical health, greater risk of workplace accidents, the development of mental health issues, and even increased absenteeism, presenteeism and turnover. This session’s focus is to define the issue, recognize signs and symptoms and identify preventative steps for reducing the impact of burnout on employees and workplaces. Presented by Diana Parks - Director of Learning NS/PEI, St John Ambulance INCIDENT INVESTIGATION
The Incident Investigation session is designed to help individuals who will be investigating workplace incidents. It will highlight:
Presented by Paul Donovan - Workplace Consultant, WCB Nova Scotia |
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11:25 a.m. to 11:55 a.m.
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Keynote Address - Boardmore Playhouse
Update from Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia Presented by: Shelley Rowan - Vice-President of Prevention and Service Delivery, WCB Nova Scotia |
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12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
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Lunch & Tradeshow - PIT/Cafeteria & Great Hall
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1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Breakout Session Two
Mental health in the workplace
It can be challenging to create and successfully maintain healthy workplaces that address both the psychological and physical well-being of your employees equitably. This session, Mental Health in the Workplace, invites participants to look at how work environments help people access personal health resources, address workplace psychosocial factors, protect people in their physical work environment and provide community involvement opportunities. Presented by Jan Chappel - Senior Technical Specialist, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety slip simulator
During this interactive session, attendees will venture outside to the Nova Scotia Power Slip Simulator where they will walk across a simulated ice surface facing various obstacles. Attendees will be wearing reverse ice cleats and tied to a fall protection harness system in the ceiling and the instructor will educate on proper walking techniques throughout the session. Attendees are asked to not wear high heel shoes for this exercise and should be able to put on a proper fall protection harness. Instructed by Mike MacDonald and Ryan MacBurnie of Nova Scotia Power Restaurants… the Industry, Challenges & the Risks
A snapshot look at the industry numbers, the challenges facing the sector and some of the risks that are faced by the evolving sector. Presented by Gordon Stewart - Executive Director, Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia drug & alcohol AWARENESS in the workplace
This session will provide insight on how managers and supervisors should appropriately deal with employees that show signs of impairment or issues with substance abuse. This session will touch on the following topics: • Canadian Criminal Code Bill C-45 Section 217.1 • Reasonable Cause duties for Supervisors • Responsibilities of Employers, Supervisors and Employees • Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures • Review of the Substance Abuse Professional Assessment Process • Effects of Drugs and Alcohol • Signs and Symptoms of Drug & Alcohol Use and Abuse • How and When to order a Reasonable Cause Test • Dealing with Employees Suspected of Being Impaired • What a Supervisor must do if Impairment is Suspected Presented by Dion Dooley - Occupational Health & Safety Manager, East Coast Mobile Medical Distracted driving simulator
In this interactive session, attendees will experience Bolland Driving Solutions’ virtual reality simulator, One Simple Decision, the world’s first simulation-based impaired and distracted driving program designed to stop destructive driving behaviors. This simulator will offer drivers a personal experience illustrated through simulation, high definition consequence videos from medical personal and RCMP, interactive quizzes, and “Reality Check”. NFLD and Toronto Police departments, Nova Scotia Power, and others, such as the US Military, have used this system as a safety educational tool. This session is limited to 4 participants only. Presented by Eric Bolland - Bolland Driving Solutions Incident investigation
The Incident Investigation session is designed to help individuals who will be investigating workplace incidents. It will highlight:
Presented by Paul Donovan - Workplace Consultant, WCB Nova Scotia EXPLORING THE SAFETY DECISION MAKING PROCESS
A look at the safety decision making processes we all utilize to determine if an activity is in our comfort zone, and to apply that process to real world employment safety decisions. Presented by Matthew Swan - Makerspace Director, Innovacorp Culture and leadership
How leadership, coaching and communication can change a culture and safety outcomes. Presented by: Lori Ross - OH&S Advisor, Construction Safety NS |
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2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Nutrition Break & Trade Show - Great Hall
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2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Fit for Work Panel - Boardmore Playhouse
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3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
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Your Occupational Health and Safety - Update from the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education - Boardmore Playhouse
Presented by: Harold Carroll - Executive Director, Occupational Health and Safety at Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education |
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3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Safety Awards Presentation & Wrap Up - Boardmore Playhouse
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*Agenda subject to change.
