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OCTOBER 26-17, 2023

WORLD CLASS HEALTH, SAFETY, & PERFORMANCE

Join us online October 26-27, 2023, for an exploration of worldwide best practice in health, safety and performane.

What can we learn from companies and experts across Canada, across industries, and around the world?

Connect for two days of keynotes and interactive workshops.

Network and learn from industry experts and hundreds of business leaders and executives, safety and HR professionals, and safety committees.

Make It Safe Online is brought to you in partnership with an international network of health and safety organizations. Don't miss this landmark online event.

Why Attend

Make It Safe Online 2023 contains more than 20 technical hours for business leaders, safety and HR professionals, and safety committees - and invaluable industry connections. Participate online, and tap into more on demand.

Discover new strategies and tools to strengthen your safety culture.

Make your committee or worker rep training a new and interesting experience this year!

Network and learn from health and safety experts—and from other companies and people who put safety first.

Keynotes

Safety Matters
OCTOBER 26, 2023 | 9:00AM-9:45AM PDT

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International Keynote Panel: World-Class Health, Safety and Performance
OCTOBER 27, 2023 | 9:00AM-9:45AM PDT

SPEAKERS:

Andrea Weimar, Lee-Anne Lyon-Bartley and Lisa McGuire

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Conference Program

9:00AM

Keynote

KEYNOTE | Safety Matters

09:00 - 09:45 AM

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10:00AM

Managing Change and Growth: Strategies for Business, People, and Safety Leaders

10:00 - 10:45 AM

Erin Quinn

Principal Consultant

Bespoke Excellence

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Maintenance by Remote Access – Assessing Risk from an OHS Lens

10:00 - 10:45 AM

Klaus-Dieter Becker

Klaus-Dieter Becker

Professional Engineer

BG ETEM Energie Textil Elektro Medienerzeugnisse

Audience:

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Mental Health Matters: Prioritizing Employee Wellbeing

10:00 - 10:45 AM

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JHSC Best Practices Hot Seat Panel: Your Questions Answered

10:00 - 10:45 AM

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11:00AM

Best Practices Before, During, and After a Disability for a Successful Return to Work

11:00 - 11:45 AM

Debbie Pearmain

Debbie Pearmain

Consulting, Training, Assessments, Coaching

One Stop HR

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People and AI | Legal Considerations

11:00 - 11:45 AM

Chris Drinovz

Partner

Kane Shannon Weiler LLP

Jenson Leung

Lawyer

Kane Shannon Weiler LLP | KSW Lawyers

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Proactive Steps to Recognize and Manage Stress at Work

11:00 - 11:45 AM

Dr. Steve Conway

Dr. Steve Conway

Mental Health and Wellness Director

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

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Why Accidents Happen – Building a Prevention Strategy Based on Human Behaviour

11:00 - 11:45 AM

Raymond Reza

Professor | OHS Program Manager

University of Fredericton

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12:45PM

Recognizing and Managing the Impacts of Employee Addiction and Substance Use

12:45 - 13:30 PM

Dr. Matthew Chow

Dr. Matthew Chow

Chief Mental Health Officer

Telus Health

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Better Work by Design | Building Resilience to Workplace Stress by Addressing the Root Causes

12:45 - 13:30 PM

Francois Barton

Francois Barton

Executive Director

Business Leaders' Health and Safety Forum

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Using Video in Your Safety Program

12:45 - 13:30 PM

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Supporting Your Fire Safety Program

12:45 - 13:30 PM

Lorne Davies

Safety Advisor, Combustible Dust Specialist

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

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2:15PM

AI in Risk Identification

14:15 - 15:00 PM

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Understanding Microaggressions: What You Need to Know to Support a Respectful Workplace

14:15 - 15:00 PM

Amy Saini

HR Consultant

HR West Consulting

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Reimagining Safety Training: Leveraging Immersive Technology to Make Training More Engaging and Effective

14:15 - 15:00 PM

Tony Black

President, Service

Husky Technologies

Joey Caturay

CEO

Dapphaus

Lisa McGuire

CEO

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

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9:00AM

Keynote

INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE PANEL: World-Class Health, Safety, and Performance

09:00 - 09:45 AM

Andrea Weimar

Secretary General

International Social Security Association (ISSA) | Machine and System Safety Section

Head of Advice and Practice

IOSH

Lee-Anne Lyon-Bartley

EVP, Health, Safety, Sustainability, Quality & Community

Dexterra Group

Lisa McGuire

CEO

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

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10:00AM

Influencing Change | Getting Action on Your Committee Recommendations

10:00 - 10:45 AM

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Fostering and Evaluating Employee Well-Being

10:00 - 10:45 AM

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Women and Safety | Bridging the Gaps to Promote Equity in Workplace Safety Controls

10:00 - 10:45 AM

Stephanie Benay

Stephanie Benay

Director of Safety

BC Hydro

Michelle Lofting

Michelle Lofting

Manager, Health & Safety

Factors Group of Companies

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Future Trends: Modernizing EHS with ESG to Improve Business Value and Culture

10:00 - 10:45 AM

John Dony

Vice President, Workplace Strategy

National Safety Council

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11:00AM

Embracing Diversity and Inclusion for a Safer Workplace

11:00 - 11:45 AM

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Mentoring Health and Safety Champions in Your Business

11:00 - 11:45 AM

Lee-Anne Lyon-Bartley

EVP, Health, Safety, Sustainability, Quality & Community

Dexterra Group

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Air and Noise Basics

11:00 - 11:45 AM

Brendan Talbot

Safety Advisor - Specialist, Occupational Hygienist

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

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Designing Competency-based OHS Education and Career Pathways

11:00 - 11:45 AM

Dr. Philip Bigelow

Dr. Philip Bigelow

Associate Professor

University of Waterloo

Kyle Dewsnap

Research Associate

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

Craig Ogilvie

Vice President of Supply Chain

BC Tree Fruits

Lisa McGuire

CEO

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

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12:45PM

People and Robots: Safety in the Automated Plant

12:45 - 13:30 PM

Alan Moat

Risk Analysis Unit

WorkSafeBC

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Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries Through Effective Risk Controls

12:45 - 13:30 PM

Aaron Derouin

Safety Advisor Specialist — Ergonomics

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

Dr. Geoff Wright

Dr. Geoff Wright

Ergonomist, Risk Analysis Unit, Prevention Division

WorkSafeBC

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Beyond Incident Counts: Meaningful Ways to Measure Health and Safety Culture and Effectiveness

12:45 - 13:30 PM

Sean Tucker

Associate Professor, University of Regina; Visiting Professor, UBC

Owner, Centre West Consulting

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Sustainable Workplaces: Promoting Green Initiatives for Health and Safety Excellence

12:45 - 13:30 PM

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2:15PM

Managing Conflict on Committees and Teams

14:15 - 15:00 PM

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Leading Growth: Inspiring a Safety-First Culture in a Growing, Changing Team

14:15 - 15:00 PM

Michael Simone

President

Puratos Canada

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Workforce Next | OHS Student Panel

14:15 - 15:00 PM

Tom Lai

OHS Student

BCIT

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Lean Safety

14:15 - 15:00 PM

Bruce Ennis

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt & Process Improvement Guru

Manufacturing & Export Enhancement (MEE) Cluster

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