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Course streams include these topics:
Hazard Recognition
Incident Management Systems
Community Impact
General Health & Safety Sessions
Law Enforcement
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2006
8:00am
TRADE SHOW FLOOR OPENS
8:30am -10:00am
GENERAL SESSIONS
Crossing Territorial Borders
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Speaker:
Edgar Ladouceur, Director of Compliance & ResponseTransport Canada Having an emergency response team, technical advisor, equipment or materials cross international borders in either direction may provide the timeliest effective response to an emergency incident. Cross border response is an option which should be considered within some emergency programs, but when evaluating the options one should be aware of the additional planning, preparation, training and ongoing evaluation of the plan which may be required over and above that needed for an effective domestic response. The presentation will highlight key factors that should be considered in developing cross border emergency response plans and provides information on where additional information may be obtained.
Electrical Utility Safety Rules, "What's New"
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Speaker:
R.A. Stahlbaum CUSA , Manager, Prevention Services - Field, Electrical & Utilities Safety Association In most disaster situations, power is usually affected and badly in need of repair. This session will be an overview of the change in requirements under the OHSA and Regulations for Construction Projects, reg. 181, which now references the “New Harmonized” Electrical Utility Safety Rules, for electrical work on or near electrical transmission or distribution systems. The session will include some history of what was, as opposed to what is now required, focusing on the higher impact rule changes in the EUSR. Safety is first at disaster sites too. Come and hear these changes and be more aware of additional safety requirements.
Identifying & Dealing With Vulnerable & Difficult Communities
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Speakers: How to identify and deal with persons confined in Prisons, Hospitals, Mental Institutions etc, during a catastrophe.
CSIS: Terrorist Risks In Your City
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Speaker:
Rocky D'Amico, Department Head, Canadian Security and Intelligence Service (CSIS) Contrary to our expectations, terrorist attacks do not only appear in the form of explosives. They can strike in a variety of ways. Come and hear what your city could face in the event of a terrorist attack. This session also explains what CSIS is and the work the organization does throughout Canada.
Heat Stress
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Speaker:
Tom McLellan, Ph.D, Operational Medicine Section, DRDC Toronto This session will focus on the research that was conducted on behalf of the Toronto Fire Service through funding from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario. The studies that were conducted at Defence R&D Canada – Toronto first addressed the limits of heat stress experienced by firefighters wearing their protective ensemble in warm environments and then examined strategies to help reduce the thermal strain that the firefighters were experiencing. Our data revealed that providing adequate hydration and forearm and hand immersion in cool water during rehabilitation periods effectively doubled work productivity.
High Stress Areas De-briefing Program
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Speaker:
Inspector Steve Schnitzer & Inspector Ted Schinbein, Vancouver Police Work related stress is a factor that police executives need to consider in relation to police officers working in high stress areas. For the last three years the Vancouver Police Department has participated in a psychological debriefing program for officers working in high stress units such as the Homicide Unit, Sexual Offence Squad, and Forensic Identification Section. This session discusses the benefits and issues involved in implementing such a program.
Identification & Remediation of Mould Problems in Buildings
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Speaker:
Gregory Smith, CRSP, RCMP Occupational Safety Officer Mould contamination can affect building components such as walls, floor coverings, windows and ventilation systems. While some moulds are not harmful, certain types can cause adverse health effects. This session discusses methodologies for recognizing, assessing and mitigating mould issues in the work place. 10:00am - 10:30am
COFFEE BREAK (Hall C)
10:30am - 12:00pm
OPENING CEREMONIES (L. Cohen Ballroom)
OFFICIAL WELCOME: The Honourable Steve Peters, Minister of Labour KEYNOTE SPEAKER: To be announced 12:00pm - 1:30pm
LUNCH (L. Cohen Ballroom)
1:30pm - 3:00pm
GENERAL SESSIONS
The Role of the Office of the Fire Marshal, Mutual Aid,
and the Provincial CBRNE System in an Emergency
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Speakers:
Delegates will learn about the roles and responsibilities of the OFM, the Ontario fire service mutual aid system and the Provincial CBRNE teams in preparedness and response to complex natural or human-caused emergencies
Mould Caused by Excessive Flooding
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Speaker:
Description to follow...
Hazard Assessment: The Key to Protecting Those Who Protect Us
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Speaker:
Neil McManus, CIH, ROH, CSP, Consulting Industrial Hygienist, NorthWest Occupational Health & Safety The practice of occupational health and safety is integral to protecting those who protect us. Safe performance of work is no accident. It follows from planning and supervision. OH&S practitioners use the guide words: anticipate, recognize, evaluate, control to organize their approach to problem-solving. Following these guide words is absolutely essential when work occurs under conditions of unpredictability. The key to minimizing unpredictability is the hazard assessment. Hazard Assessment contains two components: hazard anticipation and identification, and assessment of the significance of a particular hazardous condition. These components compliment and reinforce each other and lend repeatability and defensibility to decision-making. Formal hazard assessment. Bill C45 holds individuals and groups accountable in the criminal courts for faulty conduct and decision-making. Come and hear why Hazard Assessment is an integral piece in the safety of any workplace.
Legal Responsibilities Related to H&S Issues
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Speakers:
Helle Tosine, Assistant Deputy Minister of Labour Pat Lamanna, Director Ottawa District - Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Over the past few years Ontario residents have offered their assistance in emergency situations occurring both in and out of province. The Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA) and Board policy address coverage and entitlement to benefits for workers participating in emergency situations. This session will discuss who is able to declare an emergency situation, plus inform the audience on who is covered, by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), during a "declared" and "undeclared" emergency. The presenter will provide a one-page summary to all participants for their future use. Q & A period is included for further dialogue and learning on this important topic which may impact us all. The MOL's perspective on the topic will also be given.
The 1998 Ice Storm
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Speakers:
John Parish, Manager Fire Services, Municipal Health & Safety Association Mark Urquhart, EMS,County of Leeds Grenville Joe Watkins, Former Regional Planning Officer for O.P.P, Eastern Region A look at the 1998 Ice Storm in Eastern Ontario and how it affected small municipalities, villages, and towns. A Volunteer Firefighter, a Paramedic Supervisor, and an OPP Officer speak on how each agency worked with each other and the public to provide assistance, shelter, meals, medical care, and protection of persons and property. Many things showed up daily and created new challenges. Basic needs such as heat, fuel, water, food, and transportation became a challenge that had to be dealt with. Going door to door to check on people showed those who were able to cope, and those who were in need of assistance. Pets and farm animals had to be looked after, and communication of emergencies had to be dealt with by all agencies.
Electrical Safety for Municipal Workers
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Speaker:
Paul Kamber, Area Manager, Municipal Health & Safety Association Too many electrical contact incidents are reported each year. Electricity is a wonderful thing, but it can be lethal. This session will provide information on the potential hazards faced by municipal employees when working in proximity to energized electrical overhead and underground apparatus. It will also assist in recognizing, assessing, and controlling the hazards.
Best Practices in Police Wellness (PANEL SESSION)
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Speakers:
Bonnie McKenzie, Halton Regional Police Service Peter Shipley, Physiological Health Sciences Co-ordinatorOPP Gary Goguen, Hamilton Police Service This session will review the benefits of having a physically fit police agency. The discussion will encompass a review of how a physically fit police officer can more effectively perform tasks under stress in a lethal force situation to the numerous corporate benefits of implementing a comprehensive wellness program. The presentation will also address the all important fiscal accountability component of police business plans. The session will outline not only the WHAT, but also the WHY and HOW with respect to police wellness programs.
Signs of Stress and Suicide Risk in Your Employees: Recognizing & Reacting
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Speaker:
S/Sgt. Don Spicer, Halifax Regional Police This session is designed to create an awareness of stress indicators and suicide risk in your fellow employees. Participants should be better equipped to recognize these signs and deal with them more effectively. 3:00pm - 3 :30pm
COFFEE BREAK (Hall C)
3:30pm - 4:45pm
GENERAL SESSIONS
Traffic Hazards and Controls – More Than You Think!
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Speaker: So you work on the road, set up and take down traffic control measures daily. Good. But Is it? Come to this session and receive additional insight on traffic control and protection planning beginning with legal requirements, on-the road methods, and resources needed to ensure the job is set up, maintained and removed safely
Hazardous Spills & Environmental Protection
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 Speaker: Mitchell Gibbs CES CEC., Manager of Emergency Services, TEAM-1 Environmental Services Inc This photo essay style presentation will show you the positives and negatives of Spill Response. The course facilitator has operated the leading Emergency Response companies for the past 21 years. Course participants will learn the various styles of response and protection and will see first hand the benefits of having an internal response team and what to expect from the authorities when your faced with an emergency situation. Learn the truth behind what goes on at an Emergency Scene and who performs it. This presentation, incorporated with live video and still photography will surely leave you with few unanswered questions.
The Role of Public Health During A Disaster
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Speaker:
Bjorn Christensen, Director, Health Protection & Promotion, Niagara Regional Public Department In recent years public health departments across Ontario have been forced with many challenges in managing emergencies. This session will focus on emergency management with a Corporate structure, speak to the traditional role of public health in emergencies and focus on the work currently underway to prepare for the next pandemic.
Casualty Management
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Speaker:
Dr. A. E. Lauwers MD, CCFP, Regional Supervising Coroner, Office of the Chief Coroner, Toronto This session will define disasters giving examples of large multi-casualty events. Natural versus technological disasters will be discussed, using slides from contemporary real examples of both.The session will also include information on a classification system for disasters, the types of disasters we might anticipate today; the management and response to a large number of deaths due to different etiologies, discussions around the Provincial Multiple Fatality Plan will be reviewed, and more...
Workplace Hazards: What You Need To Know Before Responding To A Disaster
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Speaker:
Gerry Culina, Operations Manager, Western Ontario,, Municipal Health & Safety Association There are several hazards waiting for Emergency Responders at the site of a catastrophe. Be prepared to protect yourself before entering the site.
Incident Command Fatigue Issues
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Speaker:
S/Sgt. Kevin Galvin, i/c Disaster and Emergency Planning Section, Edmonton Police Service The effects that fatigue has on incident Commanders and how this can impact front line members.
Fleet Safety Development
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Speaker:
Sergeant Chris Murison, Fleet Safety Officer, OPP At last years session the OPP Fleet Safety Officer conducted a session on our ongoing fleet safety development and video. There has been significant development in the last year and would like to update the group on the process and what the OPP is currently examining. The presentation will outline our work with consultants and the development of a long-term safety strategy for fleet/officer safety. 5:00pm
TRADE SHOW CLOSES
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