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Conference Highlights:
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Session topics that address current hot issues in health and safety
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Intimate workshops that provide participants with useful tools and ideas to implement immediately in their workplace
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Mock Trial
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4 Engaging Keynote Speakers (both breakfasts and luncheons)
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Expanded, dynamic Wellness Assessment Area on the main floor
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Large exhibit area with over 40 exhibitors displaying an extensive range of products and services
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Many opportunities to network and exchange ideas, strategies and best practices to attain healthier workplaces
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Icebreaker and 'Comedy Night Out' - banquet with entertainment on Tuesday evening
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Pre-registration on Monday evening to avoid long line ups when the conference begins
2010 Sessions Topics include:
Health & Safety Essentials: For new JHSC members this session will cover risk assessment, accident investigation and workplace inspection
Talking Safety to Your Teen: A session to assist parents with teens who are starting their first job to help them understand their rights and responsibilities for their workplace safety
Distracted Driving: A focus on driving distractions, including cell phones and GPS units and their effect on road safety facilitated by Thunder Bay Police Services
Occupational Exposure Limits: Understanding the limits for vibration and noise including recent changes to the legislation
Workplace Violence: This session will explore the implications of Bill 168 in the workplace six months after it has become law
Employer and Labour Perspective on Leadership and Responsibly: Effective joint health and safety committees and safe workplaces require leadership from both sides, this session will be facilitated by Thunder Bay Hydro management and labour
Carnivore, Locavore and Ominvore: Explore how to eat locally and healthily with a dietician from Thunder Bay District Health Unit
Addictive Behaviours in the Workplace: Recognizing and accommodating employees with addictive behaviours including a focus on current and local trends in addictions.
Food Drive & Silent Auction
Following a successful initiative in 2009 that raised over $1000.00 for the Regional Food Distribution Association, we will once again hold a food drive and silent auction in support of RFDA. RFDA supplies food to food banks throughout Northwestern Ontario and we are all aware of the increased need for food bank services throughout our region. Delegates are invited to bring non-perishble food items or to make a donation to the RFDA. The Silent Auction will be held on Tuesday, November 2nd in conjunction with Comedy Night Out. RFDA's mission is "Let No One Go Hungry in Our Midst"
Thanks to our delegates and exhibitors for their kindness and generosity.
