Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island
On a day like any other, while just doing his job, Spencer Beach found himself suddenly engulfed in a flash fire. Within twenty seconds, he received third and fourth degree burns to 90 percent of his body. Experience Spencer’s struggle through the fire and for survival, first hand. Learn how simple mistakes can lead to tragic events changing many lives in the process.
WCB Workplace Health & Safety Conference
Friday, April 27, 2012
8:00am - 4:30pm
Confederation Centre of the Arts
Confederation Centre of the Arts
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Cost: $125 per person (includes lunch)
Registration Deadline: April 13, 2012
Registration Deadline: April 13, 2012
The WCB Workplace Health & Safety Conference features workshops on a wide range of workplace safety topics, as well as a comprehensive trade show of products and services from Atlantic Canada’s health and safety community.
Key Note Speaker - Spencer Beach, author of In Case of Fire Please Remain Calm Then Slowly Rebuild Your Life.
On a day like any other, while just doing his job, Spencer Beach found himself suddenly engulfed in a flash fire. Within twenty seconds, he received third and fourth degree burns to 90 percent of his body. Experience Spencer’s struggle through the fire and for survival, first hand. Learn how simple mistakes can lead to tragic events changing many lives in the process.
All registered delegates have access to the key note speech at 9:00 AM, a buffet lunch and the trade show, which includes a chance to win a big screen TV!
In addition to these plenary events, delegates may choose up to three workshops to create their own customized learning experience. This year’s conference workshops are listed below. Full workshop descriptions are available in the
2012 WCB Workplace Health & Safety Conference brochure.
Workshops:
Total Fall Protection - a practical perspective on equipment use and maintenance, including standards, testing and inspections.
Rod Stickman – jumpstart the safety conversation at your workplace with Rod Stickman’s quirky and informative safety videos.
Mindfulness Based Stress Management - learn about the impact of stress on the human body, as well as ways to manage stress through exercise.
Eye Safety Program – prevent eye injury and change the way you think about vision health and safety.
Mould! Do We Have Mould? – learn how to identify mould and its potential growth locations in the workplace.
Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Control – develop the foundation of your safety program by identifying and addressing all hazards.
Vulnerable Workers – best practices to protect those in high risk groups such as young, new, aging and immigrant workers.
Developing a Positive Corporate Safety Culture – examine organizational beliefs that can build up, or break down, a culture of safety.
The Power to Believe – change the way you think to achieve more out of life.
Electrical Safety & You – tips to work safely with electrical overhead and underground lines, tools and appliances.
Return to Work – Bridge to Recovery – strategies and return to work planning for injured workers and employers.
Zero Tolerance Fall Protection – learn about the WCB’s new strategy to eliminate fall protection violations and what this means to you.
Rod Stickman – jumpstart the safety conversation at your workplace with Rod Stickman’s quirky and informative safety videos.
Mindfulness Based Stress Management - learn about the impact of stress on the human body, as well as ways to manage stress through exercise.
Eye Safety Program – prevent eye injury and change the way you think about vision health and safety.
Mould! Do We Have Mould? – learn how to identify mould and its potential growth locations in the workplace.
Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Control – develop the foundation of your safety program by identifying and addressing all hazards.
Vulnerable Workers – best practices to protect those in high risk groups such as young, new, aging and immigrant workers.
Developing a Positive Corporate Safety Culture – examine organizational beliefs that can build up, or break down, a culture of safety.
The Power to Believe – change the way you think to achieve more out of life.
Electrical Safety & You – tips to work safely with electrical overhead and underground lines, tools and appliances.
Return to Work – Bridge to Recovery – strategies and return to work planning for injured workers and employers.
Zero Tolerance Fall Protection – learn about the WCB’s new strategy to eliminate fall protection violations and what this means to you.
Deadline for registration is April 13, 2012
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For more information about this year’s conference, please contact Wilma Lewis at the Workers Compensation Board at 902-368-5697.
