Shedding Light on Workplace Safety
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Friday, March 6, 2026
Shedding Light on Workplace Safety
ABOUT THE SESSION:
Are you experiencing headaches, eye strain, nausea or a general feeling of fatigue at work? What if the culprit isn't health-related or just a long workday. This talk shines a light on modern workplace lighting. Prepare to see workplace safety in a whole new light.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
Tony Viles, GSC
Project Coordinator
EHS Partnerships, Winnipeg
Tony Viles is a Project Coordinator at EHS Partnerships in Winnipeg. As a Gold Seal Certified construction Project Manager, he has over 20 years of experience working with hazardous materials, abatement, and occupational hygiene ranging from residential homes to large scale industrial and commercial buildings, schools and universities.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Identify the different types of lighting in workplaces;
- Understand what factors create good or bad lighting;
- Recognize the health effects related to poor lighting in the workplace;
- Learn about light flicker and stroboscopic effects in modern lighting; and
- Understand the lighting assessment options available to evaluate workplace lighting.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is designed for safety professionals, building managers, and facility operators who are responsible for creating healthy, productive, and compliant environments in commercial, educational, and institutional buildings. Attendees will benefit from understanding how lighting quality - specifically flicker and stroboscopic effects in LED systems - can impact occupant well-being, visual comfort, and operational safety. Whether you're involved in lighting specification, maintenance, or health and safety oversight, this session will provide practical insights to help you make informed decisions and improve building performance.
LOCATION:
CSAM Office - 1447 Waverley Street
TIME:
7:30 am Registration Opens
8:00-9:00 am - Session
9:00 am - Close
FEES:
IPAM Members - No Charge
Non-Members - $45.00/person
Students - $25.00
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 non-member fee of $45.00 is applicable. Substitutions are welcome.
If the non-member joins IPAM within a month of this meeting, the $45 fee will be applied to the cost of membership.
