IPAM Safety Saves Conference

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This year's conference is shaping up to be another great educational day full of interesting speakers and topics.  Watch this space often for updates as we confirm our line-up.

OUR FACILITATOR

Jack Slessor is a Certified Safety and Health Consultant (CHSC) with over 18 years of experience as a workplace safety and health professional. Jack’s experience includes his time as a Workplace Safety and Health Officer with the Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Branch and as a Prevention Consultant with SAFE Work Manitoba. He retired from SAFE Work Manitoba in September 2022, but continues to bring his passion for people and their safety to every presentation he provides as an independent trainer and consultant because he still loves what he is doing!

PANEL SESSION:

Emergency Response: Expectations vs. Reality

This topic explores the gap between what workplaces often expect during an emergency and what actually happens when emergency services respond. Many workplaces assume that calling 911 is the complete emergency or rescue plan; however, in reality, EMS response can take longer than expected due to location, access challenges, availability, weather, or the nature of the incident.

For example, in a fall arrest situation, a workplace may believe that calling 911 is enough. But if a worker is suspended in a harness, time is critical. Delayed rescue can lead to serious injury or death if the workplace has not developed and practiced its own rescue plan.

The purpose of this discussion is to encourage workplaces to think beyond simply relying on emergency services. Employers should consider what immediate actions are needed before help arrives, develop practical emergency and rescue plans, train workers, reduce hazards, and minimize situations where 911 becomes the only option. Effective emergency planning means being prepared to act quickly, safely, and realistically when every minute matters.

Watch for more information coming soon on our panelists!

FEES

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellations received by 4:00 pm, November 13th are accepted without charge. If cancellation is not received by the specified time frame the amount is due in full. Substitutions are welcome.

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