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Watch MIS 2024 On Demand

Okanagan

KELOWNA APRIL 10, 2025

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		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).

Uniquely Curated

Make it Safe

is for You

Leadership

For business owners and leaders—Expert advice and industry best practice to build a thriving workplace culture.

Safety

Grow your health and safety knowledge and skills beyond compliance.

People

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

JHSC

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

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Conference Program

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7:30AM

Registration Open

07:30 - 08:30 AM

Audience:

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8:00AM

Dust Hazard Analysis | 2-Day Certificate Course – APRIL 9 & 10

08:00 - 17:00 PM

Jeramy Slaunwhite

Jeramy Slaunwhite

Explosion Safety Engineer

Rembe, Inc.

Audience:

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8:30AM

Opening | Make It Safe Okanagan 2025

08:30 - 08:45 AM

Wayne Arondus

CEO

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

Audience:

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8:45AM

Keynote

Keynote: Solving Problems When Life Goes Sideways

08:45 - 09:30 AM

Dan MacQueen

International Keynote Speaker

D-MAC

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9:30AM

Preventing MSI Injury

09:30 - 12:00 PM

Heidi Hare

Senior Safety Advisor

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

Sasan Tahvili

Senior Safety Advisor, Specialist

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

Tami Der

Industry and Program Specialist

WorkSafeBC

Tami Perkins

Ergonomist

WorkSafeBC

Audience:

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The Business Side of Safety

09:30 - 10:30 AM

Feisal Nasser

Managing Partner | Corporate

AIRPLUS Industrial Corp.

Audience:

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Lean 5S: The Safety Connection

09:30 - 10:30 AM

Bruce Ennis

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt & Process Improvement Guru

BE Quality Inc.

Audience:

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11:00AM

Changing Behaviour: Using Nudge Theory

11:00 - 12:00 PM

Patrick McDonald

Patrick McDonald

National Hand Safety Program Manager

Superior Glove

Michael Johannesson

Michael Johannesson

Regional Sales Manager, Canada

Superior Glove

Audience:

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1:00PM

Rigging Workshop | for Supervisors and Safety

13:00 - 16:15 PM

Rick Sikora

CEO & President

Cranemasters

Audience:

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Navigating Transitions in Life and Work

13:00 - 14:00 PM

Dr. Steve Conway

Director of Leadership and Psychological Safety

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

Audience:

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Navigating an Employer’s Duty to Accommodate Occupational Disability

13:00 - 14:00 PM

Amanda Peck

Claims Team Lead

TeksMed Services Inc.

Audience:

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2:00PM

Getting Action on Committee Recommendations

14:00 - 15:00 PM

Allison Engbrecht

Allison Engbrecht

Employers’ Adviser

Employer’s Advisers Office | BC Ministry of Labour

Audience:

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Driving Down Risk

14:00 - 15:00 PM

Jeremy Armstrong-Waugh

Jeremy Armstrong-Waugh

Regional Safety Manager

Rahr Corporation

Hassan Nedadahandeh

Hassan Nedadahandeh

OHS Audit Manager

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

Mark Lee

Partner and Director, Commercial Customer Care, BC and Yukon

Acera Insurance

Wayne Arondus

CEO

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

Audience:

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3:15PM

Keynote

Industry Keynote Panel on Safety Leadership and Responsible Business

15:15 - 16:15 PM

Mark Burleigh

President

Northside Industries Inc.

Wayne Arondus

CEO

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

Chris Inkster

President

Freeport Industries

Audience:

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Plan your Trip

Directions

Conference Venue

Coast Capri Hotel Kelowna

Address

1171 Harvey Avenue
Kelowna, B
V1Y 6E8

Located in the heart of Kelowna

Just off HWY 97 in Kelowna, the Coast Capri Hotel is situated close to amenities, restaurants, services and everything else you need during your stay. Need a Hotel? Group rates start at $149 + tax/night for a Coast Two Queen Room. Call them and quote the Make It Safe Conference for the best rate!

Accomodation - Conference Hotel

Coast Capri Hotel Kelowna

Book Your Hotel Stay!

The Coast Capri Hotel is offering a MIS group discounted rate of $153 + tax for conference attendees until March 10.

To take advantage of the conference rate, please call the toll-free reservations telephone line 800.663.1144 and quote the group code CCH-GFC30265 or
Make It Safe event name.

You can also book online via our event booking link: http://coa.st/MakeitSafeConference2025

Address

1171 Harvey Avenue
Kelowna, B
V1Y 6E8

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