October 6, 2023 – on ZOOM

ABOUT THE SESSION

The goal of the presentation is to give listeners a basic understanding of Canadian law and how to best protect their companies from litigation and criminal charges.

The presentation will go over the history of how laws are created in Canada and how law can impact companies. The presentation will then go over the induvial areas of law that are important for safety leaders in protecting their companies from liability such as:

• Negligence;
• The Human Rights Code; and
• Criminal Law.

While brief, these explanations will give listeners an understanding how the legal process works and how they can best protect their companies.

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS

Jodi L. Wyman B.A. LL.B
Dane C. Kingdon B.A., J.D.
Matthew B. Blunt B.A. (HONS.). J.D.
Patersons LLP

Our office is a local law firm that specializes in being client and community focused. Our lawyers serve Western Manitoba in a variety of areas of law including Family Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate, and Civil Litigation to name a few. Our office commits itself to listening to our clients issues and helping them solve their problems as efficiently and effectively as possible.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Safety leaders at a company or anyone who has an interest in preventing potential litigation.

SCHEDULE:
7:30-8:00 a.m. – Registration on ZOOM (link to be provided at a later date)
8:00-9:00 a.m. – Presentation and Q & A
9:00 a.m. – Wrap-Up

FEES:
Members – No Charge
Non-Members – $35.00 (GST is not applicable)
Non-members who join IPAM within a month of this breakfast meeting, will have the $35 fee applied to
the membership fee.
Students – $10.00

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Non-Member Registrations – Cancellations received at least 72 hours (3 full days) prior to the event date are accepted without charge.  The non-member fee of $35 is non-refundable if cancellation is not received by the specified time frame.  Substitutions are welcome.

How to reduce noise induced hearing loss and reduce the costs of a hearing conservation program.

ABOUT THE SESSION

Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is still a common workplace injury. To make it worse, running a hearing conservation program is time consuming and expensive. The talk will explore ways to reduce NIHL in your workplace and reduce the cost of your hearing conservation program.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Doug Wylie, CIH, ROH, CRSP, CRM
Winnipeg Air Testing

Industrial Hygienist with 30+ years of experience. Doug has previously worked as a government inspector and at the Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine at the Health Sciences Centre.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

. Understand saving thresholds in hearing conservation program.
. How to reduce or eliminate your hearing conservation program.
. How better noise control reduces accidents as well as noise levels.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Anyone who is responsible for safety at a company with noise levels above 80 dBA or have a general interest in this topic.

LOCATION
Made Safe
200 – 1479 Buffalo Pl, Winnipeg

SCHEDULE:
7:30-8:00 a.m. – Registration/Coffee/Nibblies – IN-PERSON – CSAM, 1447 Waverley St.
8:00-9:00 a.m. – Presentation and Q & A
9:00 a.m. – Wrap-Up

FEES:
Members – No Charge
Non-Members – $25.00 (GST is not applicable)
Students – $10.00

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Non-Member Registrations – Cancellations received at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to the event date are accepted without charge.  If cancellation is not received by the specified time frame the fee of $25.00 Non-Member fee is applicable. Substitutions are welcome.

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Friday, March 3, 2023
CSAM Office – 1447 Waverley Str.

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ABOUT THE SESSION

This session will discuss the responsibilities of contractors in the workplace regarding the procurement of products and the management of safety, health, and welfare in the workplace. We will establish the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders within any given workplace and discuss management tools to ensure that the Internal Responsibility System (IRS) has been established and maintained.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Daniel Olson, P.GSC NCSO
Training and Program Advisor
Construction Association of Manitoba (CSAM)

Daniel Olson is the Training and Program Advisor for CSAM. Daniel has been working at CSAM for the past seven (7) years facilitating their mandatory and NCSO/NHSA courses as well as helping with membership design, implementation, and maintaining CSAM’S health and safety management systems.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The participants of this session will understand their responsibilities regarding the procurement of products and the management of contractors. The participants will be able to establish a process so that they can meet their responsibilities.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Owners, Employers, Supervisors, Prime Contractors, Contractors, Suppliers or any safety professionals interested in this topic.

SCHEDULE:
7:30-8:00 a.m. – Registration – IN-PERSON – CSAM, 1447 Waverley St.
8:00-9:00 a.m. – Presentation and Q & A
9:00 a.m. – Wrap-Up

FEES:
Members – No Charge
Non-Members – $25.00 (GST is not applicable)
Students – $10.00

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Non-Member Registrations – Cancellations received at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to the event date are accepted without charge.  If cancellation is not received by the specified time frame the fee of $25.00 Non-Member fee is applicable. Substitutions are welcome.

Friday, February 3, 2023 on ZOOM

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ABOUT THE SESSION

Special considerations should be given to workers who may be at greater risk of injury or those who have greater exposure to unsafe or hazardous conditions. It is important for workplaces to develop strategies to ensure worker vulnerability is recognized and addressed in policies, training, signage, etc. in an attempt to prevent workplace injury and illness for all workers.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Cassandra Porpiglia
Prevention Consultant
SAFE Work Manitoba

Cassandra Porpiglia is a Prevention Consultant with SAFE Work Manitoba. She facilitates the SAFE Committee Basics and Safety Culture at your Workplace workshops at SAFE Work Manitoba, as well as works with workplaces to answer safety and health questions and delivers consulting services.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Obtain a better understanding of workplace considerations for all workers.
• Tools and ideas to help ensure all workers needs are being met.
• Improve workplace safety culture.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This session will be of value to Policy makers, supervisors, committee members or any safety professionals interested in this topic.

SCHEDULE:
7:30-8:00 a.m. – Logon to ZOOM (Link to be provided closer to event date.)
8:00-9:00 a.m. – Presentation and Q & A
9:00 a.m. – Wrap-Up

FEES:
Members – No Charge
Non-Members – $25.00 (GST is not applicable)
Students – $10.00

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Non-Member Registrations – Cancellations received at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to the event date are accepted without charge.  If cancellation is not received by the specified time frame the fee of $25.00 Non-Member fee is applicable. Substitutions are welcome.

MONDAY, December 5, 2022 on ZOOM

ABOUT THE SESSION

This presentation shares statistics of eye injuries in the workplace, hearing loss caused by the workplace and overall impact on the employee, family and environment. As this presentation is virtual a simulation experience of having vision & hearing loss is not possible but will include a “tactile tour” involving being blindfolded and trying to identify objects tactually. Resources including agencies and technical support will be shared for future reference in the workplace.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Cheryl Ramey, Professor & Coordinator of the Deafblind & Intervenor Studies Program
George Brown College

Cheryl Ramey has worked in the field of congenital deafblindness and multiple disabilities for the past 34 years. In the most recent 19 years she has been teaching and mentoring students as a professor at George Brown College in the Deafblind & Intervenor Studies Program. Cheryl also independently consults for a variety of organizations in Canada and internationally. Cheryl has presented at numerous conferences & symposiums on deafblindness at Deafblind International World Conferences in Portugal, Australia, Italy, and France. This has included a workshop at a Workplace Safety Conference sharing the impact of workplace vision and hearing loss on the employee and their families.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Prevalence of vision and eye health issues & the common symptoms that impact the person on a daily basis.
• Types of accommodations needed for someone with a vision or hearing loss.
• The impact on an individual’s independence and need to adapt the environment & how they do things.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This session will be beneficial to professionals in HR as well as supervisors in the safety and health community or anyone interested in this topic.

SCHEDULE:
7:30-7:55 a.m. – Logon to ZOOM (Link sent closer to the event date.)
8:00-9:00 a.m. – Presentation and Q & A
9:00 a.m. – Wrap-Up

FEES:
Members – No Charge
Non-Members – $25.00 (GST is not applicable)
Students – $10.00

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Non-Member Registrations – Cancellations received at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to the event date are accepted without charge.  If cancellation is not received by the specified time frame the fee of $25.00 Non-Member fee is applicable. Substitutions are welcome.

Friday, October 7, 2022
IN-PERSON at CSAM – 1447 Waverley Street

ABOUT THE SESSION

This session will focus on how the brain learns using the five human senses and how the brain translates the senses into a type of picture for better learning retention. What does safety look like, why is it one of the hardest subjects to understand. How a picture can be the most effective tool for our brains to understand and remember.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Adam Paoletic CRSP HSP, NFPA
Licensed Fire and Life Safety Educator
Director, Safety Services and Training
Safety Services Manitoba

As Director, Safety Services and Training, Adam leads the Occupational Safety and Road Safety teams at Safety Services Manitoba.  Adam plays a key role at SSM within the Leadership Team. Adam leads the trainers and consultants.  Adam has been part of SSM’s team since 2009. During his time with SSM, Adam has trained thousands of students and consulted numerous companies throughout Manitoba. Adam’s sincere dedication and communication skills have become his trademark with all companies who have worked with him. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• How the human brain learns and remembers.
• What the true meaning of “Safety” means.
• How the human senses create a picture in our minds.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This session will be of value to Instructors, managers, safety committee members, or anyone interested in this topic.

SCHEDULE:
7:30-8:00 a.m. – IN-PERSON – CSAM, 1447 Waverley St.
8:00-9:00 a.m. – Presentation and Q & A
9:00 a.m. – Wrap-Up

FEES:
Members – No Charge
Non-Members – $25.00 (GST is not applicable)
Students – $10.00

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Non-Member Registrations – Cancellations received at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to the event date are accepted without charge.  If cancellation is not received by the specified time frame the fee of $25.00 Non-Member fee is applicable. Substitutions are welcome.

SECOND Friday, May 13, 2022 on ZOOM

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ABOUT THE SESSION

Jamie Hall, Vice-President of SAFE Work Manitoba, will speak about creating a safer Manitoba through a training standards system that:

• ensures consistent and high-caliber training
• is accessible to all
• eliminates redundancy in training and levels playing field for approved participants on the platform
• provides a trusted source for employers and workers.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Jamie Hall is the Vice President of the WCB’s SAFE Work Manitoba Division. He is part of a team of people who are passionate about making our world a better place through significant improvements in safety performance in Manitoba.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Learn about training standards in Manitoba.
2. Find out how training providers can benefit from this new program.
3. Learn about how you can expand your safety and health training reach.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Training providers and anyone interested in this topic.

SCHEDULE:
7:30-7:55 am – Logon (Link provided closer tot the event date.)
8:00-9:00 a.m. – Presentation and Q & A
9:00 a.m. – Wrap-Up

FEES:
Members – No Charge
Non-Members – $25.00 (GST is not applicable)

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Non-Member Registrations – Cancellations received at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to the event date are accepted without charge.  If cancellation is not received by the specified time frame the fee of $25.00 is applicable. Substitutions are welcome.

IPAM Annual General Meeting

Note: A quorum of membership is required for the AGM. Join us for a light breakfast, AGM and presentation at CSAM.

This event is in person at CSAM.

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ABOUT THE SESSION

Having a clear and consistent injury reporting process is a critical element to an effective return to work program. Clear and consistent injury reporting will also support providing timely and accurate information to the WCB and be a critical link to your workplace injury prevention program.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Kim Keating is the Manager of Return to Work Program Services at the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB). Kim has been with the WCB for more than 22 years in various roles and departments including Adjudication, Case Management and SAFE Work Manitoba. Kim holds a Bachelor of Commerce (honours) degree and a Certificate in Adult and Continuing Education (CACE) from the University of Manitoba. She is also a Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) through the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) and a Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) through the National Institute of Disability Management and Research (NIDMAR).

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. WCB worker rights and responsibilities
2. Success factors for a good incident reporting procedure
3. WCB tools to support incident report

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This session will be of value to workplace safety and health professionals, return to work coordinators and HR leaders.

SCHEDULE:
7:15 a.m. – Arrive at CSAM, 1447 Waverley St. for a light breakfast and AGM followed by Presentation.
8:00-9:00 a.m. – Presentation and Q & A
9:00 a.m. – Wrap-Up

FEES:
Members – No Charge
Non-Members – $25.00 (GST is not applicable)

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Non-Member Registrations – Cancellations received at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to the event date are accepted without charge.  If cancellation is not received by the specified time frame the fee of $25.00 is applicable. Substitutions are welcome.

Friday, April 1, 2022

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ABOUT THE SESSION

Lead can be encountered in many forms in buildings and on construction projects, such as in paints, dust, and contamination from previous operations. Improper disturbance can result in lead exposures to workers or building occupants. This complimentary seminar reviews the major concerns with lead today, as well as the recent changes to the Ministry of Labour guidelines and policies that employers must follow for the protection of workers.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Edwin Wooster is a project manager for the hazardous materials group at Pinchin Ltd. He has over 25 years of experience, with more than 15 years in project management of environmental audits and hazardous materials management. Edwin has been Pinchin’s primary Canada Post contact for asbestos/mould related projects in Manitoba and Nunavut Territory (West) for the last eight years. He currently manages, co-ordinates, and supervises hazardous materials audits and abatement projects for a number of clients with large multi-building facilities. In the past, he has project managed a comprehensive asbestos reassessment project for a national financial institution consisting of over 700 branches across Canada. He has conducted in excess of 500 asbestos survey and inspection projects and is extremely proficient at the collection of field data for the purpose of asbestos surveys.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Uses and types of lead in building materials
• Health hazards associated with lead exposure
• Regulatory requirements related to lead
  • in buildings
  • on construction projects
  • in waste disposal

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Owners/ Managers/ Safety Officers from: construction, agriculture and manufacturing industries.
• Health & Safety Personnel

SCHEDULE:
7:45-8:00 a.m. – Logon to ZOOM – Link will be provided closer the date of the meeting.
8:00-9:00 a.m. – Presentation and Q & A
9:00 a.m. – Wrap-Up

FEES:
Members – No Charge
Non-Members – $25.00 (GST is not applicable)

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Non-Member Registrations – Cancellations received at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to the event date are accepted without charge.  If cancellation is not received by the specified time frame the fee of $25.00 is applicable. Substitutions are welcome.

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ABOUT THE SESSION

This session will make attendees aware of the benefits of the Safe Work Certification process, the resources that are available to them through Made Safe and outline the most efficient step by step process for achieving certification.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Theo McPherson is a Safety Trainer and consultant with Made Safe. With experience on the front lines of the heavy construction industry and in the trenches of safety auditing in the manufacturing industry, Theo brings a compliance focused and results-based approach to supporting companies in all stages of their path to Safe Work Certification.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

– The step-by-step process of creating a Safety Management system available from Made Safe.
– The process of documentation population for preparation of a Certification
– How to use our audit tool SOP when conducting a Maintenance audit or providing documentation for preparation of a Certification audit.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Those interested in becoming SAFE Work Certified and wanting to understand the process involved as well as the resources Made Safe has made available to simplify the process. (Safety Professionals, HR Professionals, and others responsible for managing their organization’s safety management system)

SCHEDULE:
7:45-8:00 a.m. – Logon to ZOOM – Link will be provided closer the date of the meeting.
8:00-9:00 a.m. – Presentation and Q & A
9:00 a.m. – Wrap-Up

FEES:
Members – No Charge
Non-Members – $25.00 (GST is not applicable)

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Non-Member Registrations – Cancellations received at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to the event date are accepted without charge.  If cancellation is not received by the specified time frame the fee of $25.00 is applicable. Substitutions are welcome.