| 6C - Safety Management System, Aviation |
| This session reviews the experiences of Halifax Stanfield International Airport in developing and implementing their safety management system. A safety management plan, establishing effective reactive and proactive safety reporting systems, incident investigation, hazard identification/risk management and establishing targets and key performance indicators will be discussed. The example used will be aviation-centered but relates to many workplaces. |
| 2G - Sun Safety for Outdoor Workers |
| Nova Scotia has among the highest incidence of skin cancer in Canada. In 2008, approximately 2,400 Nova Scotians were diagnosed with some form of the disease. Learn what over-exposure to the sun can do to your outdoor workers and gain knowledge of tools you can use for risk assessment, policy development and sun protection control measures. |
| 6D - Hazards: What you don't know can hurt you |
| The hazard recognition, evaluation and control process has been around for some time. If we eliminate some hazards and effectively control the rest, we will have a healthy and safe workplace. Easier said than done. This session examines hazard types and risk management. It�s back to basics with several examples to help you take a fresh look at potential hazards. |
| 6A - How safe are your standards? |
| This session may challenge the way we perceive what safety is. Using real world examples, including those from NASA, the predictability of events is explored from simplistic origins to tragic consequences, while examining the contribution of standards and individuals to each event. The lessons learned can help us in our goal to eliminate workplace injuries. |
| 7E - The status of OHS in the Health and Community Services Sectors |
| AWARE-NS is an association formed to promote a culture of health and safety among 50,000 workers in the health and community services sector, which has the highest risk of workplace injury and psychological health problems of any workplace group. The current state of OH&S in the healthcare and community services industry and AWARE-NS priority initiatives for 2010 will be presented. |
| 8A - How to Talk to Young Workers about Health and Safety |
| Young workers may not “hear” our safety messages because our messaging is “wrong”. It’s a problem of differing values, ambitions, demographics and multi-generational differences in the way we communicate. Youth injuries are real and communication is the key to solving this problem. We need to customize our communication methods for all of the generations at work! |
| 8D - Administrative Pentalties - Information Session |
| The Nova Scotia government recently introduced regulations that will allow administrative penalties for violations of occupational health and safety laws. These penalties are assigned following workplace inspections where violations are found. How do these new regulations affect your business or organization? Mr. Garnier reviews the content of the new regulations, and answers your questions. |
| 8E - A Review and Discussion of The New ANSI/ASSE Z117.1-2009 “Safety Requirements For Confined |
| This American standard provides minimum safety requirements to be followed while entering, exiting and working in confined spaces at normal atmospheric pressure could this work in Canada, or in the confined spaces that your employees must enter? |
| 9D - An Ergonomic Perspective On Return to Work |
| Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSIs) represented nearly 50% of time-loss claims reported to the WCB in 2008. There is an opportunity to impact durations and injury rates, reducing the immense financial and human burden caused by MSIs. A summary of participatory ergonomics and return-to-work programs will be presented including the common tools needed to run a successful intervention. |
| 9E - The Aging Golden Worker |
| As the older worker population continues to increase, studies discuss how to understand how this trend will impact on the health, safety and disability in workplaces. This presentation will define the older worker, discuss if older workers are more injury prone than younger workers and will provide tips on minimizing generational collisions. |
| 13C - Weston Bakeries Fleet Safety Program |
| In Canada Weston Bakeries has over 50 plants and 18 distribution centers, utilizing both in-house and contractor fleet logistics. Derek Mumford and Bob Gamble of Weston have a combined OH&S and Fleet Safety background of over 20 years. This presentation will provide useful tools and information to help establish or enhance your fleet safety program. |
| 13F - General Duty Clauses: Power and Perils |
| The most powerful section of any OHSE Act is the general duty clause. What is its purpose? Are there different types or degrees of them? People often overlook them because they seem vague, openended and without content. Yet, they arguably require the most thought and work to comply with. Hear thought-provoking discussion on this important aspect of legislation. |
| 14F - A status Report on Agricultural Safety |
| This session will describe some current and future initiatives with regard to improving the health and safety of farm families in Nova Scotia. It includes research on farmers' compliance with OHS, the Farm Medic program, education initiatives at NSAC, and plans for a farm safety association. |
| 9C - The Art and Science of Safety |
| This session outlines the evolution of safety at NB Power, focusing on the inter-relationship between safety management systems and human resources programs. Using the NB Power experience as a case study, this presentation offers a differing perspective on what it takes to excel with respect to safety performance. |
