Meetings
Meetings are held on the second Friday of each month at the Canad Inns Polo Park, 1405 St. Mathews Avenue. Our schedule is as follows:
Schedule:
(With the exceptions of November and June 2012)
Breakfast Meetings:
7:30 a.m. - Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00-9:30 a.m. - Presentation and Q&A
9:30 a.m. - Adjournment
Please contact Karen Turner if you have any ideas for a topic or guest speaker, we are very interested in your suggestions!
Cost: $ 10.00 for non members. There is no fee for members to attend the speaker session. Please use the list below to find information on our next scheduled meetings.
2012 Meetings
February 10, 2012 - Breakfast Meeting
Topic: Implementation of Machine Guarding
Speaker: Peter Scarlett, National Health and Safety Manager, Westeel
Peter has been with Westeel for many years, 9 of which in the role of Health and Safety Coordinator/Manager.
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March 9, 2012 - Breakfast Meeting
Topic: Fire Prevention & Preparation
Speaker: Dean Campbell, CRSP, Regional Fire Marshall, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
About the Speaker:
Dean Campbell, CRSP has 22 years experience in the OH&S field. He has background in - Commercial explosives, Aerospace and Healthcare. Dean is currently with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority in the capacity of Regional Fire Marshal.
Dean also has 16 years experience in the Fire Service and background in Structural, Agricultural and Wildland fire fighting. He is currently serving as Fire Chief, Woodlands Fire Dept.
- OH&S Certificate program – University of Manitoba
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional
- Fire Fighter, Hazardous Materials Technician
Hobbies—anything mechanical especially if it has an engine attached….
About the Presentation:
Provision of Healthcare is a challenge in a rapidly evolving environment. Safety challenges in Healthcare are huge given the unpredictability of human behavior especially when compounded by illness. The presentation looks at the challenges of keeping a large organization spread across the entire spectrum of population and in various facilities, fire safe. Compounding the challenge is a rapidly evolving field of practice where today’s norms are tomorrow’s antiquated ways. The past, present and future of fire safety for a large organization (healthcare) is overviewed with some practical solutions that anyone can use in their own safety practice.
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2012 Meeting Archive
January 13, 2012
TOPIC: After the Audiogram - Where do we go from here?
SPEAKER: Bob turner, M.S. Aud (c), Protec Hearing Inc.
- how meaningful is the audiogram (hearing test)
- diagnostics, what the Audiologist does
- yearly Hearing Conservation Report - What use is it?
- supervisor involvement
- know your noise
2011 Meeting Archive
November 21 & 22, 2011
Pre-Conference Sessions &
Annual Conference & Trade Show
October 12, 2011
WCB Rate Setting - this prsentation will focus on how the WCB determines employers rats, and how to best mitigate rate increases through prevention, claim management, and effective disability management.
Speaker: Dave Kramer CDMP
Dave Kramer is a SAFE Work Coordination with the Workers Compensation Board and is a certified disability management professional. Dave has worked with the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba for over 14 years and has extensive experience in the case management field. Over the past decade Dave has held positions as a Case Management Representative, Adjudicator, Case Manager, and more recently as a SAFE Work Coordinator focusing on assisting Manitoban companies in the manufacturing section build stronger and more effective safety & health and return to work programs.
September 14, 2011
Season Opener
4Play Sports Bar
May 11, 2011
Annual General Meeting
Buffet dinner is provided.
April 13, 2011
Phyllis Reid-Jarvis
Dietitian,
Diabetes Educator,
Life Coach |
Eating For Energy:
10 Strategies for Mental Alertness and Productivity
This session will provide participants with an overview of how to increase their energy level using food and nutrition. . Participants will look at the types of foods that are best to consume for physical energy, mental alertness, productivity and a healthy body weight. In addition, they will be provided with tips and strategies on the role nutrition plays in working safely and preventing accidents and injuries both at home and work.
About Phyllis Reid-Jarvis
PRJ Consulting Inc. is an innovative training and coaching firm that helps people and organizations realize their full potential. From busy corporate executives seeking balance and energy to small business owners, front-line workers and middle managers, all can benefit from our personalized health solutions. In addition to providing worksite wellness programs for companies, The services for individuals and companies are rounded out by our Life & Health Coach Services, offered to business people ready to create extraordinary health and success in all aspect of their lives.
Clients include Manitoba Hydro, Scotia Bank, Investors Group, Canadian Wheat Board, Manitoba Family Services and Housing, Civil Service Commission, Princess Auto, Motor Coach Industries and Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). |
March 16, 2011
Kim Roer O.T. Reg. (MB)
Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention and Ergonomics
in Healthcare |
Kim Roer is an Occupational Therapist and is the Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Program (MIPP) Coordinator at St. Boniface Hospital. With over 16 years experience in work injury management, Kim’s focus is on the prevention and management of musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace.
She is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of various ergonomic programs such the Minimal Lift Program for patient handling, office ergonomics and Physical Demands Analysis as well as providing ergonomic assessments, consultation and numerous education/training sessions.
Kim will discuss the issues associated with MSI prevention in healthcare and best practice for injury prevention with a focus on the Safe Patient Handling Minimal Lift Program. |
February 16, 2011
Are You Ready For The “New” WHMIS Regulations?
Speaker: Léo Jr. Nicolas, M. Sc., Manager, Occupational Health & Safety;
Pinchin Environmentalin Environmental Ltd.
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January 12, 2011
Workplace Safety and Health Programs
Speaker: Quim Reis, CRSP, Safety Advisor, Occupational, Health & Safety, St. Boniface Hospital
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2010 Meeting Archive
December 8, 2010
Revised Regulation Update and Question/Answer
Speaker: Jo-Anna Guerra, Prevention Services Director
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October 13, 2010
Keith Closen presented on how they managed to get 100 non industrial workers, who were not used to any type of safety program, to work 12 hour days for a rotation fo 21 days of work with 7 days off for a period of 5 months. With 200,000 hours in a five month period, there were no loss time injuries, no medical assistance injuries and 3 minor first aids.
September 13, 2010
Season Opener
Tavern United
May 12, 2010
Annual General Meeting
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Buffet Dinner
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Annual General Meeting
Members Only - There is no charge to attend the AGM.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
April 14, 2010
John Melnick, B.Comm (Hons), Distinguished Toastmaster
Bio & Topic Info and Article
Why Speak About Mental Health -
Strategies to recognize and deal with depression in the workplace.
January 13, 2010
Guest Speaker Theo Kowalchuk, President of 1 Life Workplace Safety & Health Ltd.
Topic: High Impact Training
February 10, 2010
Guest Speaker TJoel Gervais, Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
Topic: Under the Influence - Drugs & Alcohol in the Workplace t
Speaker
March 10, 2010
Guest Speaker John Elias, MPH, CIH, ROH, CRSP, OHG Consulting
Topic: Establishing Occupational Exposure Limits in the Workplace
John will introduce the new guidelines on how to comply with the part of the Manitoba Regulation 217/2006 in this 1.5 hr presentation. Copies of the guideline can be downloaded from:
www.adjustingtlvs.com
2009 Meeting Archive
September 9, 2009
Guest Speaker Stan Kruse, Manitoba Heavy Construction
Topic: Developing Safety Culture
October 14, 2009
Guest Speaker Dave Bihun, Western Safety Sign
Topic: Signs, Signs, Everywhere are Signs!
November 24, 2009 - Annual Conference
Annual APAM Conference
December 9, 2009
Topic: Ice Road Trucking |
