Okanagan

April 21, 2023 - Kelowna, BC
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The New Health and Safety Conference in the OkanaganNEW LIVE EVENT April 21 in KelownaMake It Safe Okanagan is SOLD OUTSee You There!The New Health and Safety Conference in the OkanaganMEET, CONNECT, LEARNMake It Safe Okanagan is SOLD OUT - See You There!Where the Okanagan Health and Safety Community Meets
The New Health and Safety Conference in the OkanaganNEW LIVE EVENT April 21 in KelownaMake It Safe Okanagan is SOLD OUTSee You There!The New Health and Safety Conference in the OkanaganMEET, CONNECT, LEARNMake It Safe Okanagan is SOLD OUT - See You There!Where the Okanagan Health and Safety Community Meets
GATHER WITH PURPOSE
Join us at Make It Safe to eqip our teams for the future. Lead the way to stronger cultures and safer organizations and industries in B.C. and across the country.
LEARN TOGETHER
Lessions learned from industry experts and peers teach, connect, and inspire.
GROW TOGETHER
Build community through networking and mentorship — in-person for two days at the Anvil Center — PLUS two more days at the Make It Safe Online (included with your Vancouver conference ticket).
Highlights

Keynote Sessions

Safety Matters
Live
Safety Matters
Apr 21st | 09:00 - 09:45 AM PDT
Shawna Harroun - Threads of Life
Industry Panel | Driving Safety and Engagement: Building a Culture that Works
Live
Industry Panel | Driving Safety and Engagement: Building a Culture that Works
Apr 21st | 13:15 - 14:30 PM PDT
Stuart McVitty - Bryton Marine Group, Gordon Jack - Andrew Peller Limited, Andy McEachern - Peerless Limited, Jeremy Armstrong-Waugh - Rahr Corporation, Lisa McGuire - Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

Conference Program

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8:00AM
Registration
08:00 - 08:45 AM
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8:45AM
Opening
08:45 - 09:00 AM
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9:00AM
Keynote
Safety Matters
09:00 - 09:45 AM
Shawna Harroun
Shawna Harroun
Speaker
Threads of Life
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9:45AM
Morning Break
09:45 - 10:00 AM
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10:00AM
Unlock the Power of Emotional Intelligence in Psychological Safety at Work
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Dr. Steve Conway
Dr. Steve Conway
Director of Leadership and Psychological Safety
Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC
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Machine Safeguarding: Protect Your People and Your Equipment
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Ian Rood
Ian Rood
Principal
UBSafe
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11:15AM
Reframing Task Analysis: An Important First Step in MSI Prevention
11:15 - 12:15 PM
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Supervising Safety: Effective Safety Management
11:15 - 12:15 PM
Heidi Hare
Heidi Hare
Senior Safety Advisor
Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC
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12:15PM
Lunch
12:15 - 13:15 PM
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1:15PM
Keynote
Industry Panel | Driving Safety and Engagement: Building a Culture that Works
13:15 - 14:30 PM
Stuart McVitty
Stuart McVitty
Chief Operating Officer
Bryton Marine Group
Gordon Jack
Gordon Jack
Maintenance and Continuous Improvement Manager
Andrew Peller Limited
Andy McEachern
Andy McEachern
Senior Vice President
Peerless Limited
Jeremy Armstrong-Waugh
Jeremy Armstrong-Waugh
Regional Safety Manager
Rahr Corporation
Lisa McGuire
Lisa McGuire
Founder and Former CEO
Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC
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2:45PM
Prepared: Identifying Risk Hot Spots
14:45 - 17:00 PM
Heidi Hare
Heidi Hare
Senior Safety Advisor
Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC
Steve Marino
Steve Marino
Occupational Safety Officer, Prevention Field Services
WorkSafeBC
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Safety Culture and the JHSC
14:45 - 15:45 PM
Wayne Arondus
Wayne Arondus
CEO
Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC
Rosa Diaz
Rosa Diaz
Training & Development Manager
Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC
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4:00PM
Prevention and Response: Violence in the Workplace
16:00 - 17:00 PM
Dr. Steve Conway
Dr. Steve Conway
Director of Leadership and Psychological Safety
Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC
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Uniquely Curated

Make it Safe

is for You

Safety

Grow your health and safety knowledge and skills beyond compliance.

JHSC

A fresh approach to annual training on relevant topics for safety committees and Worker Reps.

People

For managers and HR—Manage the human side of health, safety, and employee wellness.
Accomodation - Conference Hotel

Best Western Plus Kelowna

Conference Rates

$159 + Tax

We look forward to having you attend Make It Safe. To assist, we have partnered with the Best Western Plus Kelowna to offer a limited block of rooms at this discounted rate.

For more details, please visit the Best Western Plus Kelowna website.

Reservations

To book, call Reservations the front desk at 250-860-1212, or toll free at 1-888-860-1212. Please reference the Group Name: Make It Safe Okanagan 2023 when reserving rooms.

Or reserve rooms online using this link: Reservations

Conference room block and rates available as space allows, until March 21, 2023.

COVID-19 and Communicable Disease Protocols

We continue to monitor and follow the latest recommendations, and appropriate measures will be in place at the venue and event to protect public health and the safety of all attendees.

Address
2402 Hwy 97 N
Kelowna, BC
V1X 4J1
Plan your Trip

Directions

Conference Venue
Best Western Plus Kelowna
Address
2402 Hwy 97 N
Kelowna, BC
V1X 4J1
Airport
7 kilometer(s) from Kelowna International Airport. Shuttle approximately $11.50 per person, taxi service approximately $17.00.
Airport Shuttle
Free airport shuttle service, run by a third-party company with set times. Must call 12 hours at a minimum in advance of needing the shuttle in order to reserve your spot.
Parking
Parking at the conference venue and hotel is free, 24 hours per day.
About the Venue
Meet your peers at Best Western Plus Kelowna's South Conference Centre. Join us for keynote sessions and breakouts.

Coffee, tea, and lunch provided.
Stronger Together

In Partnership With

We are grateful for the sponsorship, participation, and endorsement of these industry and health and safety organizations across Canada and worldwide-our partners whose support helps make Make It Safe possible. Together, we are taking steps to build healthy and safe workplaces.
Allied Partner
Acera Insurance
Marquis Sponsor
WorkSafeBC
Safety Sponsor
Recognition Sponsors
Media Sponsors
 
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