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2018 HEALTH AND
SAFETY CONFERENCE
October 3-5, 2018
Fredericton ConventionCentre
Register at worksafenb.ca Program and details:
Telephone: 1 800 222-9775, ext. 2223 worksafenb.ca/conference
Details
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3
4-7 p.m. Registration Level 1
4-7 p.m. Trade Show Levels 1 & 2
5-7 p.m. Conference Welcome Reception Levels 1 & 2
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4
7-10 a.m. Registration Level 1
7 a.m.-3 p.m. Trade Show Levels 1 & 2
7:15-8:15 a.m Buffet Breakfast Pointe Sainte-Anne B-C-D
8:30-9 a.m. Opening Remarks Pointe Sainte-Anne B-C-D
9-10:15 a.m. Plenary Session with Michelle Ray Pointe Sainte-Anne B-C-D
10:15-10:30 a.m. Break Foyer
10:30 a.m.-noon. Morning Sessions Fredericton Convention Centre
Noon-1 p.m. Buffet Lunch Pointe Sainte-Anne B-C-D
1:15-4:30 p.m. Full-Afternoon Session, Fredericton Convention Centre
1:15-2:45 p.m. Half-Afternoon Sessions, Part 1 Fredericton Convention Centre
2:45-3 p.m. Break Foyer
3-4:30 p.m. Half-Afternoon Sessions, Part 2 Fredericton Convention Centre
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5
7-8 a.m. Buffet Breakfast Pointe Sainte-Anne B-C-D
7 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Trade Show Levels 1 & 2
8:15-9:15 a.m. Safety Stars Awards Pointe Sainte-Anne B-C-D
9:15-9:30 a.m. Break Foyer
9:30-10:55 a.m. Morning Sessions Fredericton Convention Centre
11 a.m.-noon Plenary Session with Pointe Sainte-Anne B-C-D
Michael Landsberg
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HIGHLIGHTS CLOSING PLENARY WITH MICHAEL LANDSBERG
Darkness and Hope – Depression, Sports and Me
REGISTRATION (S.I.)
Register for the conference and tour the trade show. Michael Landsberg was the charismatic and outspoken
Wednesday, October 3, 4-7 p.m. host of TSN’s Off the Record — and from watching his
Thursday, October 4, 7-10 a.m. show, you’d never guess that he has battled mental
Level 1 illness and depression for most of his life. Lifting the
stigma from this topic, Landsberg delivers a powerful
TRADE SHOW
and personal keynote on the dangerously
Tour the trade show Wednesday through Friday to learn about health and
misunderstood issues of depression and mental
safety products and wellness services and opportunities.
health. Depression can affect even the most successful athletes — from
Wednesday, October 3, 4-7 p.m.
Clara Hughes, one of the great amateur athletes in Canada, to four-time
Thursday, October 4, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
World Series winner Darryl Strawberry. Landsberg shares the story of his own
Friday, October 5, 7 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
battle with mental illness, as well as the unexplored stories of some of the
Levels 1 & 2
world’s most recognizable sports figures, to show us that recovery, strength
CONFERENCE WELCOME RECEPTION and hope are possible in some of our darkest times.
Join us for an informal reception where you can network with Friday, October 5, 11 a.m.-noon
other conference delegates. Be there for a chance to win great Pointe Sainte-Anne B-C-D
door prizes!
Wednesday, October 3, 5-7 p.m.
Levels 1 & 2
ACCOMMODATIONS
OPENING PLENARY WITH MICHELLE RAY Note: All delegates are responsible for booking their own
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SAFETY STAR AWARDS (S.I.) S.I. = Simultaneous Interpretation
Join colleagues and friends as we honour New
Brunswickers who make workplace health and safety
a priority and inspire others to do the same. The annual WorkSafeNB Safety
Star Awards recognizes educators, workplace leaders and champions who
demonstrate their commitment by action and example.
Friday, October 5, 8:15-9:15 a.m.
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SESSIONS AT A GLANCE SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 1. An Economic Overview of New Brunswick
MORNING SESSIONS 10:30 a.m.-noon This session will look at recent trends in the economy, business investment
1. An Economic Overview of New Brunswick and the labour market. It will cover both the challenges facing
2. Measuring and Sampling Airborne Contaminants New Brunswick and opportunities for growth. There will be time for a Q&A.
3. Working Alone (French)
4. Violence and Harassment Panel Discussion (S.I.) David Campbell, President, Jupia Consultants Inc.
5. Best Practices for Safety Orientation and Training of Young Workers
2. Measuring and Sampling Airborne Contaminants
6. Dealing with Reality: Cannabis and Other Substances of Abuse at
Work – What is an Employer to Do? (S.I.) This is an introductory level session geared for those who have to undertake
airborne sampling for airborne contaminants (owners, employers, health and
FULL-AFTERNOON SESSION 1:15-4:30 p.m. safety specialists, JHSC members). The regulations require you to monitor
7. Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy Development 101 for airborne contaminants in certain circumstances. Participants will learn
about the different methods of sampling, their limitations and how to make
HALF-AFTERNOON SESSIONS (Part 1) 1:15-2:45 p.m.
the right choices for sampling. Once the measurements are done,
8. Industrial Rescue
participants will learn how to interpret the results to make good choices to
9. Stantec’s Journey into Leading Indicator Metrics (French)
reduce risk to employees.
10. Slips, Trips and Falls – It’s Not Just Bad Luck
11. A Health and Safety Officer Visit: Spot the Hazards Roberto Sgrosso, Health and Safety Officer Trainer, WorkSafeNB
12. Safety Leadership: Lessons Learned from the Front Line to the
Boardroom (S.I.) 3. Working Alone (French)
13. Taking Action Against Workplace Violence and Harassment – Developing
Codes of Practice This workshop addresses the many questions employers have on working
alone, such as: What is working alone? What are the legislative
HALF-AFTERNOON SESSIONS (Part 2) 3-4:30 p.m. requirements to protect employees who work alone? What must a code of
14. How to Create, Manage and Implement Your Electrical Safety Program practice include? Participants will be encouraged to think of situations where
15. A Health and Safety Officer Visit: Spot the Hazards (French) they or their colleagues work alone. They will be given tools to help identify the
16. Good Drivers — Just Drive (S.I.) hazards, assess risk and implement control measures during these
17. Effective Joint Health and Safety Committees – Beyond Legal situations.
Requirements
18. Safety – There is No Silver Bullet (S.I.) Nicole McLaughlin, Education Consultant, WorkSafeNB
19. Working Alone
4. Violence and Harassment Panel Discussion (S.I.)
20. Return on Investment when Committing to Disability Management
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 Occupational health and safety regulations will include requirements to
manage violence and harassment in New Brunswick workplaces beginning
MORNING SESSIONS 9:30-10:55 a.m. in April 2019. These complex issues intersect with other employment
21. Stantec’s Journey into Leading Indicator Metrics requirements and may leave employers and employees scratching their
22. Hazard Assessments – Filling in the Gaps heads on where to turn.
23. Fall Protection
24. The Mentally Healthy Workplace (S.I.) Join a panel of experts from WorkSafeNB, Employment Standards Branch
25. Choose Your Destiny (French) and the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission to hear what these
26. How to Develop a Happy, Productive Safety Culture and Effective changes could mean for your business and where to look for guidance and
Safety Leaders (S.I.) advice.
All sessions are in English, unless otherwise noted as French or Simultaneous
Moderated by Angela Francoeur, Regulatory Review Officer, WorkSafeNB
Interpretation (S.I.)
45. Best Practices for Safety Orientation and Training of Young 8. Industrial Rescue
Workers
This session will emphasize the importance of stand-by rescue in industrial
More than a thousand young workers are injured each year in New Brunswick. settings. We will explore the challenges of current practices, with a goal of
Young workers can have unique needs depending on their age, personal promoting a culture that encompasses industrial rescue. We will explore
development and level of work experience. In this workshop, participants will the definition of rescue and its value in an industrial setting, evaluate how
learn about best practices for the safety orientation and training of young regulations define rescue and identify the three most common types of
workers and can share their experiences and discuss ideas for keeping industrial rescue scenarios. The session will address quality rescue planning
young workers safe. versus minimum standards, risk management, and connecting to incoming
emergency services.
Jessica MacDonald, Business and Community Engagement Co-ordinator,
WorkSafeNB J. Reggie Verner, President of Operations, Scene Safety Company
KEYNOTE: 9. Stantec’s Journey into Leading Indicator Metrics (French)
6. Dealing with Reality: Cannabis and Other Substances of Abuse
Leading indicators are a signal and monitor of what is being done to prevent
at Work — What is an Employer to Do? (S.I.)
worker illness and injury, and other losses to an organization. In 2015,
Marijuana for medical purposes is a controversial subject that continues Stantec journeyed into leading indicator metrics to measure activities that
to evolve. The legalization of recreational marijuana adds another layer of focus on influencing future health and safety performance. The premise
challenges. Add to this the already existing prevalence of drug and alcohol was to be proactive and address unsafe acts or conditions before incidents
use, and the implications for workplaces are many. Managing this occur, with the goal of driving continuous improvement and enhancing
complex topic requires specialized knowledge in several key areas, including Stantec’s safety culture.
how cannabis differs from what we think of as “impairment”, addressing
medically authorized cannabis and education related to legalization. This In 2016, Stantec began using a calibrated metric for leading indicators that
session will address employer rights and responsibilities, handling situations is creating a new more focused discussion around evolving the firm’s safety
of use, a general substance use policy discussion, testing considerations culture. The resulting metrics are based on more than 14 million monthly
and necessary health care professionals required for effective workplace exposure hours and, consequently, more than 14,000 proactive activities.
management.
Tracking leading indicators for safety is only the first step. To attain safety
Nadine Wentzell, Workplace Drug and Alcohol Consultant, Nadine Wentzell excellence, organizations must follow up on the intelligence gathered from
Consulting Inc. these indicators, by implementing process changes.
KEYNOTE: Roland Roy, Senior Health, Safety, Security and Environment
7. Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy Development 101 Consultant – Canada, Stantec Consulting
Unlike other education sessions on this topic, this workshop is light on theory 10. Slips, Trips and Falls – It’s Not Just Bad Luck
and heavy on practical applications for the workplace. Nadine brings a wealth Slip and trip injuries account for almost 19% of all lost-time claims in
of experience from her work in numerous sectors across the country and New Brunswick. Often these types of injuries are poorly analyzed and very
is a straightforward in her approach. Participants leave with an action plan, few control measures are implemented to prevent future injuries. Learn how
motivation to move forward and essential resources for ongoing reference to identify the hazards, assess their risk level and develop control measures
and information. and strategies to prevent future occurrences of slip and trip injuries.
Nadine’s work is grounded in Canadian best practices and referenced in Gino Thomas, Senior Ergonomics Consultant, WorkSafeNB
arbitration decisions. She has broad knowledge on the multifaceted aspect
of drug and alcohol testing, on which she provides guidance and 11. A Health and Safety Officer Visit: Spot the Hazards
recommendations to clients, based on their specific circumstances and
WorkSafeNB occupational health and safety officers inspect and assist many
desired outcomes.
different types of workplaces around the province. This interactive “spot the
hazard” session will provide an overview of the types of workplace hazards
Nadine Wentzell, Workplace Drug and Alcohol Consultant, Nadine Wentzell
and issues they encounter daily, to help you identify them in your own
Consulting Inc.
workplace.
Allie Degrace, Health and Safety Officer, WorkSafeNB
512. Safety Leadership: Lessons Learned from the Front Line to the 17. Effective Joint Health and Safety Committees — Beyond Legal
Boardroom (S.I.) Requirements
Nancy will facilitate a discussion where participants can share their Through regular meetings, an effective JHSC seeks ways to improve health
experiences creating healthy, safe and supportive work environments. Come and safety awareness, provides guidance to workers and supervisors and
prepared to reflect on your successes, challenges and lessons learned. This makes recommendations to leadership on solutions to workplace health
session is intended for frontline supervisors to CEOs. and safety issues. This session will discuss ways to take your JHSC to the
next level, making it an integral part of a healthy and safe workplace.
Nancy Boutcher, Assistant Director, Safety Leadership, WorkSafeNB
Caroline Graham, Education Consultant, WorkSafeNB
13. Taking Action Against Workplace Violence and Harassment —
Developing Codes of Practice KEYNOTE:
18. Safety – There is No Silver Bullet (S.I.)
Have you started working on your codes of practice on violence or
harassment? New regulations come into force on April 1, 2019. Learn what Everyone is looking for that one program or that one thing that will solve
should be included in your violence and harassment codes of practice. all our safety problems – unfortunately it does not exist. This session will
Bring along your current policies and codes if you have them. discuss basic elements that need to be well-understood and well-executed
to improve safety. These basic elements include hazards and risks, safety
Jan Chappel, Senior Technical Specialist, Canadian Centre for Occupational data analysis and communication, identifying safety champions and change
Health and Safety (CCOHS) management.
Angela Francoeur, Regulatory Review Officer, WorkSafeNB Darrel Nickerson, Director of Safety, J.D. Irving, Limited
14. How to Create, Manage and Implement Your Electrical Safety 19. Working Alone
Program
This workshop addresses the many questions employers have on working
What employers need to know about building a robust electrical safety alone, such as: What is working alone? What are the legislative require-
program as described in the industry standard CSA-Z462. An electrical safety ments to protect employees who work alone? What must a code of practice
program is a living document that includes elements such as planning, include? Participants will be encouraged to think of situations where they or
implementation, documentation, evaluation and continuous improvement. their colleagues work alone. They will be given tools to help identify the
This session will also show how electrical safety fits into an overall OHS hazards, assess risk and implement control measures during these
system and should be treated no differently than fall arrest or confined situations.
spaces.
Nicole McLaughlin, Education Consultant, WorkSafeNB
Jonathan Travis, Electrical Safety Consultant and Trainer, Leaf Electrical Safety
20. Return on Investment when Committing to Disability
15. A Health and Safety Officer Visit: Spot the Hazards (French) Management
WorkSafeNB occupational health and safety officers inspect and assist many We know that there’s not a limitless budget for your company to improve
different types of workplaces around the province. This interactive “spot the and grow. It is critical to spend dollars wisely. This session will discuss the
hazard” session will provide an overview of the types of workplace hazards research that supports the positive return on investment when committing to
and issues they encounter daily, to help you identify them in your own disability management initiatives. It will highlight the critical components of a
workplace. disability management program that can be implemented in all businesses,
regardless of size.
TBD, Health and Safety Officer, WorkSafeNB
Nicola MacNaughton, OT Reg (NB), Certified Disability Management Profession-
KEYNOTE: al Occupational Concepts – CBI Health Group
16. Good Drivers — Just Drive (S.I.)
Distracted driving is killing and injuring more people on our highways and
in the workplace than alcohol. This session will address the complex task of
driving and show how distraction impacts the brain’s cognitive ability.
We will discuss the definition of a distraction and how we all have the power
to make a difference by reducing and eliminating these distractions.
Grant Aune, President and CEO, Advantage Fleet Services
621. Stantec’s Journey into Leading Indicator Metrics 24. The Mentally Healthy Workplace (S.I.)
Leading indicators are a signal and monitor of what is being done to prevent What does a mentally healthy workplace look like? Imagine your
worker illness and injury, and other losses to an organization. In 2015, organization as we paint the picture: Employees are engaged and
Stantec journeyed into leading indicator metrics to measure activities that passionate about their jobs, often surpassing expectations and productivity
focus on influencing future health and safety performance. The premise markers set by management. Management, staff and all other players
was to be proactive and address unsafe acts or conditions before incidents motivate one another and enjoy satisfying reciprocal professional
occur, with the goal of driving continuous improvement and enhancing relationships. Sick-time and disability claims are at an all-time low.
Stantec’s safety culture. Employee retention rates are excellent, and your organization functions like
a well-oiled machine. Morale and employee satisfaction are so exceptional
In 2016, Stantec began using a calibrated metric for leading indicators that that your organization develops a stellar reputation that results in more
is creating a new more focused discussion around evolving the firm’s safety qualified candidates when job opportunities arise. Your organization thrives
culture. The resulting metrics are based on more than 14 million monthly because when mental health is valued and prioritized, the domino effects
exposure hours and, consequently, more than 14,000 proactive activities. are endless.
The Mentally Healthy Workplace aims to equip managers, human resource
Tracking leading indicators for safety is only the first step. To attain safety
professionals, health and safety co-ordinators and other employee wellness
excellence, organizations must follow up on the intelligence gathered from
champions with the necessary tools to promote workplace wellness. Mental
these indicators, by implementing process changes.
health issues account for about one-third of all disability claims in Canadian
Roland Roy, Senior Health, Safety, Security and Environment workplaces and 70% of the total costs. In addition to the impact of
Consultant – Canada, Stantec Consulting absenteeism, many organizations are experiencing diminished productivity
and other effects of “presenteeism” — employees being physically present at
22. Hazard Assessments — Filling in the Gaps work but functioning below their capacity due to mental distress. Employers
have a duty to make reasonable accommodations for health conditions,
An important part of an organization’s health and safety program is whether physical or mental, but offering support and implementing
establishing a continuous hazards assessment process. Various types of accommodations can be complex when it comes to mental health. This
hazard assessments serve slightly different functions. Selecting the proper 90-minute session aims to help participants feel comfortable and well
tool for the situation will help assure that an assessment system is designed prepared to discuss mental health in their workplace contexts.
to identify changes in the working environment that may increase the
chances of an incident. If you are an employer with 20 or more employees Elizabeth Eldridge, Proprietor, Arpeggio Music Therapy
in New Brunswick, the OHS Act requires a workplace evaluation to identify
potential hazards, procedures and schedules for inspections, procedures for KEYNOTE:
hazard reporting, and prompt followup and hazard control. Strong hazard 25. Choose Your Destiny (French)
assessments provide appropriate safeguards to mitigate risk to workers. This Jimmy Sévigny will teach you how you can choose your own destiny. He will
session, hosted by our partners at the NBCSA, will discuss various hazard speak about choices you can make to ensure you perform and thrive in your
assessment tools and will help participants identify the appropriate tools for everyday life. Jimmy holds a bachelor of science in human kinetics and is
the job. passionate about physical fitness and conferences. He was determined to
achieve his goals through sheer strength and determination and a healthy
Shelley Poirier, Senior Safety Advisor/Member Services, New Brunswick and active lifestyle. He pushed himself to the limit. In his youth, he followed a
Construction Safety Association (NBCSA) path that seemed to be leading nowhere, if not towards death. In this
presentation, he will share with humour and emotion the story of how he
23. Fall Protection
overcame morbid obesity and how physical activity and a healthy lifestyle
This session will focus on the five elements of fall protection: understanding became an integral part of his life. Come and hear his inspiring story.
regulations and standards; hazard identification (including a discussion of
methods of defence); pre-planning and written fall protection procedures; Jimmy Sévigny, speaker and trainer, Jimmy Sévigny Inc.
product selection; and, training. Delegates will also learn about the types of
active fall protection – fall arrest, travel restraint, fall restrict and safety nets.
The session will also include a discussion of fall arrest systems, including
anchorage, body wear and connections.
J. Reggie Verner, President of Operations, Scene Safety Company
7KEYNOTE:
26. How to Develop a Happy, Productive Safety Culture and
Effective Safety Leaders (S.I.)
The most successful organizations recognize that enduring success is
based on their ability to build outstanding teams and great workplace
relationships. They understand that honing exceptional interpersonal skills
are a given… that building trust, co-operation and respect are essential for a
positive sought-after culture and high employee retention.
When leaders and teams are happy, a positive safety culture ensues, which
leads to increased motivation, low turnover, reduced accidents and greater
camaraderie. Teams flourish an atmosphere of respect, ultimately
strengthening relationships both internally and externally.
A fully-functioning workplace enjoys high morale, high engagement and
lower stress. When managers and teams collaborate and contribute to the
common purpose, their commitment to safety excellence deepens and the
desire to be part of a winning culture escalates.
During this energizing and informative presentation, participants will learn
how to hone essential relationship skills, elevate their influence as safety
professionals, build engagement and increase motivation levels. They will
leave with practical tools to build trust and co-operation with their
colleagues — inspired to take the lead and contribute to an enduring
outstanding safety culture.
Michelle Ray, Founder & CEO, Lead Yourself First Institute
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