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Vancouver Island

VICTORIA MARCH 1, 2024

Uniquely Curated

Make It Safe Is For You

JHSC

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

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.

Why Attend?

This Make It Safe Live event contains more than 12 technical hours of content and two days of invaluable connection with the region's health and safety community. A bonus pass to Make It Safe Online gives attendees access to another 20 hours of expert sessions online and 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.

Made Safely in BC

Whatever your products or services, Make It Safe is the health and safety event for the companies that keep British Columbia's supply chain running.

Connect and Learn!

Join us for a packed day of keynotes, workshops, and networking for manufacturers, food and beverage processors, and anyone with an interest in safe and healthy workplaces.

2 CONFERENCES, 1 TICKET

Free Make It Safe 2024 Online pass included with your Vancouver ticket. Tune into international keynotes and 25+ more expert sessions online Oct 30-31 and on demand for a year.

Conference Program

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Friday
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Thursday
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March 1st 2024

8:30AM

Opening | Make It Safe Vancouver Island 2025

08:30 - 09:00 AM

Wayne Arondus

CEO

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

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9:00AM

Keynote

Imagine What Might Shake Our World (and Your Business) in the 21st Century!

09:00 - 09:45 AM

George Abbott

Board Chair

Technical Safety BC

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9:45AM

Networking + Exhibit Break

09:45 - 10:00 AM

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10:00AM

Workshop: JHSC Participation in Workplace Inspections

10:00 - 12:15 PM

Robert Paddon

OHS Training Instructor

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

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Leading with EQ

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Dr. Steve Conway

Mental Health and Wellness Director

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

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11:00AM

Networking + Exhibit Break

11:00 - 11:15 AM

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11:15AM

Building Effective Return to Work Programs

11:15 - 12:15 PM

Jeff Hunt

CFO

TeksMed Services Inc.

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12:15PM

Networking + Exhibit Lunch

12:15 - 01:15 AM

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1:15PM

Keynote

Industry Panel: Building World Class Safety Engagement and Culture

13:15 - 14:30 PM

Mark Reilly

West Region Prevention Manager

Agropur Canada

Lisa McGuire

Founder and Former CEO

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

Danny Seeton

Operations Manager

Vancouver Island Brewing

David Fagen

Executive Director, Safety, Health and Environment

BC Ferries

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2:30PM

Networking + Exhibit Break

14:30 - 14:45 PM

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2:45PM

Emergency Response Planning for Business Continuity

14:45 - 15:45 PM

Paul Breed

Business Continuity Specialist - Crisis, Security and Emergency Management

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Workshop: Managing Stress

14:45 - 15:45 PM

Dr. Steve Conway

Mental Health and Wellness Director

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

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3:45PM

Networking + Exhibit Break

15:45 - 16:00 PM

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4:00PM

Workshop: Emergency Response Risk Assessments

16:00 - 17:00 PM

Brendan Talbot

Safety Advisor - Specialist, Occupational Hygienist

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

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Supervising Safety: Effective Safety Management

16:00 - 17:00 PM

Wayne Arondus

CEO

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

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5:00PM

Closing | Make It Safe Vancouver Island 2024

17:00 - 17:05 PM

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March 13th 2025

7:30AM

Registration Open

07:30 - 09:00 AM

Audience:

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Plan your Trip

Directions

Conference Venue

Coast Bastion Nanaimo Hotel

Address

11 Bastion Street
Nanaimo, BC
V9R 6E4

Conference and Workshop Spaces + Hotel

Join us in downtown Nanaimo for Make It Safe 2025 Vancouver Island at the Coast Bastion Hotel.

Just 4 KM from Departure Bay and 2 KM from the Hullo Ferries terminal, the hotel is located on the scenic Nanaimo waterfront with beautiful ocean views. It is a 2-minute walk to restaurants and shops on the Harbourfront Walkway.

Need accommodation? Enjoy thoughtful amenities including air conditioning, openable windows for fresh air, free wi-fi, a 55" flat-screen TV equipped with casting option, a mini fridge and a microwave.

Accomodation - Conference Hotel

Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina

Conference + Hotel

Join us in Nanaimo in 2025 for Make It Safe Vancouver Island at the Coast Bastion Hotel—conveniently located downtown, across from the waterfront.

Newly renovated accommodations feature a Juliet balcony with partial or full ocean views of Nanaimo Harbour and the Port of Nanaimo. Enjoy thoughtful amenities including air conditioning, openable windows for fresh air, free wi-fi, a 55″ flat-screen TV equipped with casting option, a mini fridge and a microwave.

To reserve – call the hotel reservation line at 1.800.716.6199 and ask for the Make It Safe rate of $189 for a single room before February 2.

Address

146 Kingston Street
Victoria, BC
V8V 1V4

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Why Attend?

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