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PROGRAM:
SESSION #1 - Mastering Connection: Can You Hear Me Now?
Navigating communication and training, particularly within the workplace, presents its share of challenges. At times, we shine; at others, we struggle. What contributes to this difficulty? Let’s dive into communication theory and influences, simplifying them to establish connections between communication skills and education/training. Our goal? To enhance understanding and elevate training success by answering these questions:
- What makes workplace communication succeed or fail?
- How can we connect communication theories with practical workplace situations?
What methods improve communication skills in training, boosting success at work?
Dana Bergman
CACE, TESL
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership Student
Dana Bergman is a professional adult educator and educational project coordinator. She has completed university programming in both Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching English as a Second Language, and recently started her Master of Education in Educational Leadership. Her professional background includes sales, service, and training with a direct selling organization, and 20 years in manufacturing in multiple functional areas of the business, with over a decade in staff development.
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SESSION #2 - Understanding Workplace Safety and Health Enforcement
Confusion and sometimes fear or negativity often accompany a visit from a Workplace Safety and Health Officer at a workplace. This session will help participants understand why officers visit workplaces, what their responsibilities are once an officer enters a workplace, what is involved in WSH inspections and investigations, and what exactly an improvement order or stop work order is as well as how to satisfy the order.
Marty Danielson, Workplace Safety and Health
Department of Labour and Immigration
Marty is the Director of Client Services and Technical Support, Workplace Safety and Health.
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SESSION #3 - Panel Presentation
Navigating Multiculturalism in Occupational Health and Safety
The session is designed to discuss challenges facing employers, Health and Safety Professionals, supervisors of our workplaces relative to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). As global events shape immigration often change workplace safety dynamics through Canada, reasonable comprehension of differences in cultures and how different beliefs require a more effective approach to communication, learning styles, and relevance/ importance of OHS. Canada adapts to its changing workforce demographic. Additionally the panel and discussion is designed to share different approaches that lead to professional victory and success, offer varying approaches to resolving individual workplace challenges between participants.
PANELISTS:
Craig Nicholson, COHS, DOHS,
Owner and Director
Build with Safety
Barrie, ON
Craig is a safety professional involved in OHS for 15 years, his career spans through industrial, construction, transportation industries. He operates an OHS Consulting practice out of Barrie Ontario specializing in Training, Consulting and professional services including accident investigation, program development. Also, Crag is a participant on 2 professional panels for the SAIA (Scaffold and Access Industry Association) in the US designing best practices for use of Fall Protection and Elevated Work Platforms.
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Daria M. Pakhomova, CPHR Candidate Daria is a seasoned professional with a rich background in Operations, Human Resources, and Training. With extensive experience both internationally, particularly in Russia, and locally, she brings a unique perspective to the table. Daria holds a post-graduate diploma in HR Management from the University of Winnipeg, PACE, along with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Russia. Throughout her career, Daria has excelled in roles where she was responsible for leading teams of up to 30 individuals and overseeing various functions within organizations. Her journey to the Director level in 2022 is a testament to her dedication and expertise in navigating complex workplace dynamics. Currently, Daria also shares her knowledge and insights as a part-time instructor at the University of Winnipeg, where she imparts her wisdom on future professionals in the field. Her passion for teaching mirrors her commitment to fostering inclusive and safe workplaces. Daria's experiences have equipped her with a deep understanding of multicultural environments and the challenges they pose, particularly in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all workers while respecting their cultural differences. With her blend of practical experience and academic knowledge, Daria is well-prepared to contribute meaningfully to discussions on multicultural workplaces and safety challenges, offering valuable perspectives and solutions to address these critical issues.
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Iqbar Brar Iqbal Brar is the President and Principal Consultant of IQ Safety Solutions, a leading provider of occupational health and safety consulting services. Born and raised in Manitoba, Iqbal has an unwavering passion for all things related to OHS, and his entire professional career has been dedicated to this field. With over a decade of experience, Iqbal has built a reputation as a skilled and knowledgeable safety expert. His journey began in the field on construction sites across Canada, where he gained invaluable hands-on experience. Over time, he transitioned into overseeing safety management systems on billiondollar projects as a Regional Health and Safety Manager overseeing Central and Eastern Canada. Iqbal was responsible for developing and implementing health and safety systems, leading serious incident investigations, managing large teams of safety professionals and overseeing large-scale projects. At IQ Safety Solutions, Iqbal applies his extensive experience to implement effective health and safety systems for companies of all sizes, particularly priding himself on enhancing safety cultures within small and medium-sized companies. |
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SESSION #4
Safety Leadership Belongs at the Top
Kirk Regular’s theory and experience will introduce a different perspective towards the safety first thought process. It takes each component of the specific actions of people required in safety leadership and couples it to the four business goals of profitability, achieving margins, taking care of costs and competitiveness. It is about not accepting risk as it presents itself but rather managing it to the lowest achievable level no matter what position you hold in your organization.
True risk management to zero harm is not just a catch phrase but rather an obligation of each employee. It always happens by choice and employees need the tools to be able to manage risk in the workplace. This conversation helps them get those tools.
Kirk Regular
In addition to sharing my experiences as a safety leader, I have over 28 years in the mining industry. Holding positions ranging from mechanic to executive and every level in between. I have most recently taken a position as Director of Operations with a major manufacturing company in Manitoba. My resume includes frontline supervisor, middle manager as a Superintendent, Manager of Operations, manager of Human Resources and Safety, Health and Environment. I have also served as a board member on a provincial mining association as well as shared the chairperson’s role of the province’s Mine Rescue association for 10 years.
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Threads of Life: Support when workplace tragedies come home
Barb Murray will provide a personal perspective on her family’s workplace tragedy with the death of her husband Bob. What happens to the families after the headlines die away? Barb will then outline the type of support she has obtained over the years and through her grief journey from Threads of Life – Association for workplace tragedy support. This support is available to all individuals and families impacted by a workplace tragedy, whether a life-altering injury, occupational illness, or a fatality on the job.
This event may contain 6 technical hours (0.1 CPD Points) and may be eligible for BCRSP CPD points. See the BCRSP web site at www.bcrsp.ca for CPD point criteria.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellation are accepted until November 8, 2024 and registration fees will be refunded in full. After November 8, 2024, registration fees, less $75 administration fee will be refunded. Registrations cancelled after November 8, are non-refundable. Substitutions are welcomed.
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