WSPS Safety Connection (2 hours)

Breaking down mental health barriers and reducing stigma in workplaces will be the topic of this stimulating discussion. This session will provide the participant with an understanding of where they are at in their workplace mental health journey and what tools can take them to next level. You will explore ideas, share best practices and highlight some of the available resources that workplaces can use in support of improving workplace mental health.

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Join André Latreille, the Public Services and Procurement Canada Ombudsman for Mental Health, in a lively and informative discussion on civility in the workplace. What is incivility? What are the impacts of incivility on people and the organization? And most importantly, what can we do? We have also arranged for an optional Senate Tour as part of this session as follows:

Arrival: 8:00am - 8:15am
Senate Tour (English-Optional)*: 8:30am - 9:00am
Civility and Respect Presentation by Andre Latreille: 9:00am - 11:00am

*Please note: There is no bag check available for the Senate Tour. Only one bag smaller than 35.5 cm × 30.5 cm × 19 cm (14? × 12? × 7.5?) is permitted per visitor. Visitors carrying any item that exceeds these dimensions may be denied entry.

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Our focus in this session is to explore ergonomics and human behaviour, not only as a part of MSD prevention, but as a crucial component to the success of implementing other health and safety programs in the workplace.

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Year after year falls continue to be the second largest cause of traumatic fatalities in Ontario. In this interactive session we will consider how best to prevent fall related fatalities and injuries and discuss the legislative and practical application of working at heights training in industrial and construction workplaces.

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Everyone has a role to play in keeping workplaces healthy and safe but do Employers, Supervisors and Workers know what their responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace are? Do you have an effective IRS in place and do Supervisors and JHSC members know their roles and responsibilities? When JHSC members and Supervisors work together workplace culture improves, the workplace is more productive and ultimately safer for everyone. In this interactive session we will discuss the duties of Employers, Supervisors and Workers and address some of challenges while learning from others best practices in building a strong JHSC.

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Managers have the responsibility to create productive and safe work environments, free from injuries, illnesses and fatalities that affect the work place. In this interactive session, we will discuss work place training your organization needs to fulfill its health and safety responsibilities. Participants will also discuss challenges and learn from others some of the best practices for keeping their managers educated, motivated and engaged to apply their health and safety training on the job, as well as transfer this knowledge to their employees. Participants will be given the opportunity to evaluate their current state, so they have a greater understanding of any gaps in health and safety training of managers in their work place and are able to identify action steps to take moving forward.

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Want to know more about trends in workplace accidents and incidents and upcoming MOL Blitzes? Join us for an interactive session with a local Ministry of Labour Inspector and/or Employment Standards Officer, to learn more about new and emerging hazards, exchange ideas and share best practices for keeping your staff healthy and safe in your workplace.

• Look for MOL Hot Topics in schedule below.

Transforming the WSIB's Premium Rate Setting Model-The WSIB is transforming the way premium rates are set for almost 300,000 businesses all across Ontario. Our new premium rate setting model will increase fairness, boost transparency, and be more reflective of individual employer claims experience. As we get closer to implementation in 2020, we're here to support you and ensure you're prepared for our new model.

• Look for WSIB Rate in schedule below.

How do you ensure pedestrian safety inside and outside your workplace? Preventing pedestrian incidents by physically separating them from lift truck and truck traffic is the best approach. However, this is not always possible as work duties may require pedestrians to walk and work around vehicle traffic.

Join us for this interactive session and together we will explore the risks associated with pedestrians walking amongst vehicles, ways to minimize these risks and share strategies for managing the flow of pedestrian and industrial vehicle traffic in your work environment.

• Look for Pedestrian H&S in schedule below.