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EARN HRPA AND BC R SP POINTSThis conference has been approved for 10 continuing professional development hours by the Human Resources Professionals Association. BCRSP has previously awarded CM points for this event. The event contains 6 technical hours and may be eligible for BCRSP CM points. See BCRSP web site at www.bcrsp.ca for CM point criteria.

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Power Up Your health & safety r•o•iRE-ENERGIZE • OPTIMIZE • INSPIRE it is mission-critical to continuously re-energize your workforce while optimizing the return on your training budget. inspiring your employees to power up your health and safety r•o•i is the best investment you can make to create healthy work environments where employees thrive and businesses prosper.

Partners in Prevention Northeastern Ontario 2014 will help equip you with the expertise, knowledge and guidance you need to develop organizational health:

� Knowledge is Power – Gain expertise, insight and guidance on legislative requirements, hot-button issues and what’s-coming-next topics.

� strategies Lead to solutions – Leave with proactive tools and results-based strategies that help you continuously improve and build self-reliance.

� activate Your Community of Learning – Multiply and share your learning through lively peer to-peer networking and knowledge exchange within your own community.

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SPONSORS

Partners in Prevention 2014 Northeastern Ontario thanks the generosity of its sponsors.

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Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals

Conseil Canadien Des Professionels En Sécurité Agréés

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WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY...

“ Networking opportunities with like-minded individuals at this conference are excellent, and i enjoy participating in the valuable concurrent sessions.” — Lisa Lounsbury, New Day Wellness

BREAKFAST KEYNOTE 7:45 – 8:30 am

JIM LEES

Coordinator, Student Success Centre, Confederation College

Multigenerational Workforces

Multigenerational workforces are a fact of life. It is common to experience the impact of four diff erent generations in a single workday. An understanding

of how each generation diff ers from each other, in terms of values, expectations and workplace behaviour, is essential to leveraging everyone’s strengths and improving teamwork. You will learn key diff erences in work styles which will enable negotiating work relationships with more empathy and understanding.

LUNCHEON KEYNOTE 12:45 – 1:30 pm

BIG DADDY TAZZ

Comedian/Stigma Fighter

stand Up against stigma

Often described as “one of the most talented comics in the business”, Tazz has been delighting crowds at fundraisers, corporate events, festivals and on television for more than a decade and a

half. Known as the Bi-Polar Buddha, Tazz is equal parts comedian and motivational speaker, who likes to enlighten, educate and inspire. With his newest endeavour, “Stand Up Against Stigma”, Tazz believes that it is time to educate, embrace and empower so that we can all stand tall and give stigma a bad name!

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WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY...

“ attending this conference in sudbury over the last few years has

enabled me to gather information and knowledge that can be used in

our workplace. it’s a great opportunity to attend educational sessions,

visit trade show exhibitors and make new contacts!”

— Nick Dominelli, Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation

WHAT’S NEW Each year we refresh the conference program to refl ect new and emerging issues.

SOME NAMES YOU MAY RECOGNIZEWe’re pleased to have the following Greater Sudbury area speakers in this year’s program:

New Day Wellness, Lisa LounsburyLacroix Lawyers/Avocats, Claude LacroixVallen, Herb SchmidtKGHM International, Mike ParentPioneer Construction/Fisher Wavy Inc., John ScanlonA&M Remediation, Paul Thususka and Christopher F. Hendsbee

NEW VENUE FOR 2014!

steelworkers Union hall & Conference Centre66 Brady street, sudburyWorkplace Safety & Prevention Services is pleased to announce that Partners in Prevention 2014 will take place in the new Steelworkers Union Hall & Conference Centre.

NEW SESSIONS FOR 2014

� The Ultimate Guide to the New 2014 JHSC Certifi cation Training Requirements

� Is Sitting the New Smoking? Why Smoking May Not Be Your Worst Habit!

� Do No Harm: Preventing Psychological Injuries at Work

� Is It You? Is It Me? Or is It Adult ADHD?

� The Act… 35 Years Later! What Have We Learned?

� Asleep at the Wheel: Learning from Fatigue-Related Tragedies

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The Act… 35 Years Later! What Have We Learned?John scanlon, CRSP, Safety Manager, Pioneer Construction/Fisher Wavy Inc.

The legislation that changed the landscape of occu-pational health and safety is 35 years old. This highly personal look at the beginning of the Act, resulting from Elliot Lake miners going on strike in 1974 and the resulting Ham Report, will leave you with a refreshed appreciation of the Act. John Scanlon, highly en-gaging and passionate about health and safety, will share with you why he believes that each regulation is written in blood and his personal experiences with interpretation of the Act.

Cellphone Safety and Driving, the Law and Employer LiabilityClaude Lacroix, Lacroix Lawyers/Avocats

The use of wireless devices while driving has emerged as one of the most serious traffic safety issues of our time. Most jurisdictions require drivers to use “hands free” devices for wireless communication while driv-ing. This session will discuss the legal obligations of employers to protect the safety of workers and the public, examine potential liability risks, review case studies and discuss best practices for wireless com-munication policies.

Is Sitting the New Smoking? Why Smoking May Not Be Your Worst Habit!Lisa Lounsbury, Founder, New Day Wellness

Did you realize that more people are dying from sit-ting than they are from smoking? During this session you will learn dramatic statistics on the dangers of sit-ting and how it is affecting your health and your pro-ductivity at work. Even if you don’t have a sedentary job, you are still at risk. Join Lisa Lounsbury as she of-fers you a motivating and energetic presentation and learn what you can start doing today to decrease your risk of a chronic illness or worse… death.

OHS Profession, Current Competencies and Youtom Welton, Director Industrial, Workplace Safety North

Trying to identify what skills, knowledge and abili-ties to upgrade? Interested in starting a career in safety, and evaluating what education or professional development you should pursue? Competencies are identified as the knowledge, abilities, skills, attitudes and judgment required within the industry. This ses-sion will outline the competencies that will form the 2015 CRSP Examination Blueprint, and enable you to evaluate your ongoing career and professional devel-opment goals.

A Small Business Journey to Creating a Positive Safety CulturePaul thususka, President, A&M Remediation

Christopher F. hendsbee, EP, Health & Safety/ Operations Superintendant, A&M Remediation

They may not have a safety department or huge budgets, but they conduct business with big compa-nies that do! Safety is not only a top priority, but also a shared responsibility in all facets of the job. Safety training, reporting, and measurement of a program are critical and A&M is on a mission to ensure that their employees are motivated, and that they create a dialogue with business partners as well. Be inspired and know that you can have a positive safety culture no matter how big or small your company is. Join Paul and Chris as they share their health and safety journey and lessons they have learned along the way.

Trade Show and E-Learning Lab Open!Take a one-hour health and safety e-course at no charge. Certificate issued upon completion. Limit one course per participant during the conference. Maximum of 8 participants per session. Seating is first-come, first-served.

SERIES 19:00 – 10:00 am CHOOSE ONE

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Do No Harm: Preventing Mental Injuries at Workivan szlapetis, B.Sc., CCPE, CEP, Ergonomist, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)

The workplace can be a strong contributor to mental well-being. Yet it can also be a stressful environment. The law is trending towards holding employers in-creasingly responsible for providing a psychologically safe workplace. Understand the hazards and learn to identify the risks which could cause mental injury or harm in the workplace. Learn about resources (includ-ing a sample audit tool) and guidance to begin the implementation of a Psychological Health and Safety Program using the CSA Z1003 standard.

Next Generation JHSC: IRS AuditorYvonne o’reilly, CRSP, Owner, O’Reilly Health & Safety Consulting

Joint health and safety committees (JHSCs) form an integral part of your internal responsibility system (IRS). Has your committee moved past just conduct-ing housekeeping inspections to eff ectively evaluating the employer’s written program? Does the committee go beyond reviewing statistics to evaluate the imple-mentation of the OHS management system? Are you guided by a committee manifesto? Eff ective commit-tees signifi cantly contribute to positive safety culture and achieving continuous improvement. Take the next step and provide tools to prepare your JHSC members to become IRS auditors.

Is It You? Is It Me? Or Is It Adult ADHD? BOOK SIGNING!Linda Walker, PCC, ACCG, B.Adm, ADHD Coach, Trainer and Speaker, Focus Action Success Inc.

Most of us get up, go to work and do our jobs without a substantial struggle. For individuals with Attention Defi cit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) however, the workday can be fi lled with unique challenges. The good news is with education, support, and a little creativity you can learn to turn some of the challenges

into achievements and excel. In this session, we will discuss the signs of ADHD, its impact, and off er solutions to thrive, not just survive, in the workplace! Book Signing immediately following presentation.

Reduce the Risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). It’s More Fun Than You Think!Lisa Lounsbury, Founder, New Day Wellness

The best way to manage MSDs is to avoid them altogether. During this session, you will learn the risks associated with repetitive movements and why it’s vital to make adjustments to ensure that you are able to enjoy being pain free and happy. You will fi nd out that there are fun ways to support your body more eff ectively than just relying on an expensive chair, desk or piece of equipment. Join Lisa as she takes you through an exhilarating session on how to avoid MSDs, the fun way.

Electrical Accidents, Case Studies and PreventionMark Jorgensen, Worker Safety Specialist, Electrical Safety Authority (ESA)

Attend this session to hear about recent electrical accidents and understand how they can be prevented in your workplace. You will hear that electrical worker fatalities are stubbornly high and not consistent with the decline ESA has seen in other occupations. Learn about ESA’s passion and conviction for improving electrical safety and about getting at-risk workers to think diff erently about how they approach electrical safety in their day-to-day activities on the job.

Trade Show and E-Learning Lab Open!Take a one-hour health and safety e-course at no charge. Certifi cate issued upon completion. Limit one course per participant during the conference. Maximum of 8 participants per session. Seating is fi rst-come, fi rst-served.

Courses off ered:

� Accident Investigation � Joint Health & Safety Committees � Offi ce Ergonomics � Return to Work � WHMIS for Managers and Supervisors � Contractor Health & Safety � Ladder Safety � Preventing Falls from Slips and Trips � WHMIS for Workers � WHMIS Refresher

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The Ultimate Guide to the New 2014 JHSC Certifi cation Training RequirementsDave santi, Consultant, Northeastern Ontario, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)

New Joint Health and Safety Committee certifi cation training requirements were released by the Ministry of Labour in 2014. Learn what you need to know to stay compliant and use your training dollars most ef-fectively. Hear about the steps you can take to en-sure you are compliant with the new requirements. A WSPS expert will lead you through the new training standard, the implications, and the questions that still need to be answered.

Reading Body Language: How It Can Help Identify and Control Workplace Violence and HarassmentBrett Webb, Consultant, Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA)

This presentation will explore the reasons why reading body language is a reliable skill to obtain information and provide illustration of where this skill can help in dealing with aggressive or assertive people.

Are You Ready For GHS?Brandi Bell-tanninen, Health & Safety Consultant/Account Manager, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)

On March 28, 2014, the Government of Canada tabled new legislation intended, among other things, to start the introduction of the Globally Harmonized System for Classifi cation and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). This legislation, included in Bill C-31, proposes amend-ments to the Hazardous Products Act which will even-tually allow Health Canada to replace the Controlled Product Regulations (CPR) with a new regulation, the Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR). Learn how the transition to GHS will impact your existing WHMIS programs, the timelines for the transition and key steps you can take now to prepare for GHS arrival.

2 HOUR WORKSHOP! 1:45 – 3:45 pm

Mental Health: What Can We Do To Assist?shirley Gilpin, Canadian Mental Health Association, Sudbury/Manitoulin

This workshop will include an overview of major men-tal health issues, signs, symptoms and risk factors. Issues that will be examined include mood disorders, anxiety disorders and psychosis. We will also look at resources in our community that can assist people living with a mental health problem, and review the strategy of practicing Mental Health First Aid.

Reduce Your Costs with Good Lift Truck ManagementChuck Leon, CRSP, P.MM, Senior Technical Consultant, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)

Learn why it is important to implement a lift truck safety management system, the process for manag-ing lift truck health and safety and how you can lead the implementation for injury and cost reduction. A lost time injury can cost your company hundreds of thousands of dollars in possible product damage, production slow down, training replacement workers, time involved in accident reporting and investigation, not to mention workers compensation costs. You will also hear about the Ministry of Labour 2014 material handling blitz campaign, racking safety, hazard identi-fi cation and MSD issues regarding your lift trucks.

Trade Show and E-Learning Lab Open!Take a one-hour health and safety e-course at no charge. Certifi cate issued upon completion. Limit one course per participant during the conference. Maximum of 8 participants per session. Seating is fi rst-come, fi rst-served.

SERIES 31:45 – 2:45 pm CHOOSE ONE

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Health & Safety at Work: Body Fluid Clean-Up and Beyondherb schmidt, Health, Safety, and Environment Expert, Vallen

Herb Schmidt will demonstrate effective containment and clean-up of exposed body fluids in the workplace. He will emphasize the proper utilization of safe chemi-cals and procedures to avoid cross-contamination and to ensure proper containment of associated health hazards. He will also expose products committing “green washing” – a trend for manufacturers to claim environmental friendliness through subversion and exaggeration.

Asleep at the Wheel: Learning From Fatigue-Related Tragediesivan szlapetis, B.Sc., CCPE, CEP, Ergonomist, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)

Examine recent and historic tragedies in which shift-work, sleep disorders and fatigue were contributing factors. Although everyone experiences an occasional sleepless night, some people may be chronically sleep-deprived and not realize it. This session reviews some common causes of fatigue in the workplace and presents useful evidence-based tips and resources that may improve sleep quality and increase alertness on the job.

Culture ChallengeMike Parent, CSP, CRSP, Regional Health & Safety Manager, KGHM International Ltd.

Margaret Cernigoj, Account Manager/Consultant, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)

Organizational culture strongly influences the success of strategic initiatives and goals. If you want to cultivate change, it’s important to understand your organizational culture. Using a culture survey reveals the behaviours, practices and beliefs within your orga-nization. Learn how to use those results to influence the adoption, implementation and success of change initiatives. Attend this session to hear how KGHM successfully utilized this tool to establish a culture that promotes a healthy and safe workplace and some of their challenges along the way.

Fall Protection: The Dynamics and Regulations scott Patrick, Safety Specialist, Honeywell Safety Products

Do your workers understand how to calculate the fall window to ensure they have enough space below to safely be arrested from a fall? Learn what the current regulations are regarding equipment and your work-ers’ weight. Learn about the difference in force that a worker is subjected to depending on the equipment chosen. Rescue and suspension trauma will also be discussed. Live drop tests with different types of connecting devices will also be included.

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WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY...

“ Networking opportunities at this event are incredible, and certainly the

most important part of the trade show. Meeting people from varied

backgrounds certainly makes this event worthwhile!”

— Jerry Romanyszyn, Vallen

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Visit the trade show!

OPEN 7:00 am – 1:45 pmSee a wide range of health and safety-related products, programs and services.

our exhibitors include: � Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals � CAA - North & East Ontario � Electrical Safety Authority � Equipment World Inc. � Industrial Safety Trainers Inc. � Infrastructure Health & Safety Association � Laurentian University � Levitt-Safety Ltd. � Ministry of Labour � New Day Wellness � Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers � Pinchin Environmental � Public Health Ontario � Threads of Life � Vallen � Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)

NORTHEASTERN ONTARIO

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SPECIAL FEATURES AT THE TRADE SHOW

Interactive Health Fair: Take time for yourself and your health. Visit a range of wellness providers and participate in activities that support the services they offer.

E-learning Lab: Take a one-hour health and safety e-course at no charge. Certificate is issued upon completion. Limit one course per participant during the conference. Seating is first-come, first-served. The e-lab is open throughout the day from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm.

Research Posters and Knowledge Exchange: A poster display showcasing research efforts from the Ontario occupational health and safety system.

NEW Bookstore: Check out the latest best sellers from your local bookstore on health, wellness, finance, professional and personal development. A selection of top selling health and safety system books will also be available for sale. Special 10% discount applies during show hours.

For exhibiting or sponsorship information, contact:

Kristina Toomey Trade Show & Sponsorship Specialist

905-614-1400 x2244 kristina.toomey@wsps.ca

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APRIL 28 – 29, 2015the international CentreMississauga

Canada’s largest health and safety event is the fl agship of the Partners in Prevention Conference series. it off ers:

Watch for details on the 2015 conference at:

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� Access to best practices, compliance advice and business solutions via 60+ interactive sessions, workshops and professional development courses

� One-stop shopping experience with 400+ exhibitors, an onsite bookstore and feature areas

� Networking opportunities with peers, industry experts, solution providers and new business contacts

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SUPER EARLY BIRD Registration Rate: $249 + HST

Register on or before September 4, 2014

EARLY BIRD Registration Rate:

$279 + HST

register on or before september 18, 2014

REGULAR Rate:

$309 + HST

after september 18, 2014

STUDENT RATE: $49 + HSTavailable to full time students on proof of student iD#. Limited spaces available! early bird discounts do not apply.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

To register or for more information:

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VOLUME DISCOUNTS PAYMENT METHODSCheque (made payable to WSPS), Visa, Mastercard, AMEX or Invoice (approved credit only)

6 to 9 registrations: 5%10 to 15 registrations: 10%

16 to 20 registrations: 15%21 or more registrations: 20%

Registrations must be made at the same time to be eligible.

REGISTRATION RATES include continental breakfast, keynote speakers, lunch, conference sessions and admission to trade show.

The early bird rate cannot be combined with any other discount or special off er. Volunteer, safety group, volume discounts and any other discounts or special off ers cannot be combined.

SPACE IS LIMITED We reserve the right to make venue and date changes with notice, speaker changes without notice and to cancel an event due to low registrations. No refunds or cancellations accepted after September 24. Substitutions welcome.

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HOTEL RESERVATIONSRoom blocks have been arranged at a special rate at the following hotel. Please book directly indicating that you are a delegate or exhibitor of Partners in Prevention 2014.

Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel50 Brady street, sudbury, ontario • 1 800 461 1144$100+ HST • Rate expires September 26

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