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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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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2006
8:00am
TRADE SHOW FLOOR OPENS
8:00AM
OUTDOOR DISPLAYS OPEN
8:30am -10:00am
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
"9:11 - Aftermath of Exposure"
L. Cohen Ballroom
Keynote Speaker
Anthony Intrepido, Associate Program Leader - Chemical & Biological National Security Progam, USA 10:00am - 10:30am
COFFEE BREAK (Hall C)
10:30am - 12:00pm
GENERAL SESSIONS
The Military's Involvement During a Disaster
G. Pincent 1
Speaker:
Lt. Colonel M. Trollope, Canadian National Defense Task Force While the military has long been part of disaster response in Canada , a key part of recent Canadian Forces transformation initiatives has been to focus even more on assisting the responsible civil authorities during emergencies. This session is aimed at providing participants with an understanding of how the military can be value added in emergency and disaster situations. The new military command and control structure will be presented along with topics such as: the Canadian Forces' approach to operations in Canada ; military capabilities; the incident management system; and the method for requesting military support. In the end participants will know how, when, and what the military has to offer in its role of assisting civil agencies.
Critical Incident Management
G. Pincent 3
Speakers:
Police Sergeant James Adamson - Toronto Police Service, 55 Division Staff Seargent Al Comeau, Toronto Police Service Dr. Joel Rosenberg, Hank Frasier & Associates, Toronto This session offers details of both pre & post stress to personnel involved in the US-911 event.
Animals – Management in Disasters
G. Pincent 4
Speakers:
Don Mitton, CAWA, Supervisor, Toronto Public Health, Animal Services Jeremy Inglis, Ministry of Natural Resources Dr. Bill Holley, Ministry of Agriculture, Peterborough An emergency event or natural disaster may require immediate action to ensure the safety of the public and their pets. Although these emergencies may cause destruction to the environment, they primarily affect people, their pets, livestock and the indigenous animals in the community. Animal Care & Control agencies capacity to respond to animal care and relief issues may become overwhelmed. Supporting agencies are essential partners in meeting the diverse needs of pets and their owners. This presentation will address the animal related health and safety issues and strategies to minimize the potential for harm to workers and the pets they assist.
CAN-TF3 – A National Disaster Response Team
A. Waxman 4
Speaker:
Tony Comella, Captain PD&T, Toronto Fire Services, CAN-TF3 – Toronto HUSAR Coordinator This session deals with the special Federal disaster team of people who are deployed as soon as a national disaster strikes. What is there role during a catastrophe?
Preparedness: Planning Personal & Corporate Context
A. Waxman 1
Speaker:
Sergeant Dan Quigley, Emergency Planning and Operations section of the Toronto Police Public Safety Unit A police perspective on individual and corporate preparedness. Why we as first responders must be prepared for many different types of emergencies.
Occupational Health and Safety In A CBRN Context
A. Waxman 2
Speaker:
Denis W. Nelson, B.Sc., CRSP, Program Manager CBRN Forensics/CRTI, Forensic Laboratory Services - Ottawa RCMP * THIS SESSION MUST PRECEDE THE CBRN RESPONSE & PPE SELECTION SESSION AT 1:00PM * The potential use of chemical, biological and radiological materials for terrorist means pose new problems for occupational health and safety professionals. This session will provide an overview of CBRN agents and toxic industrial materials, a brief history of their development and what characteristics make them particularly effective weapons. A brief discussion of the CBRN Research and Technology Initiative (CRTI) and the work in support of first responder communities by the CRTI Laboratory Clusters will complement the presentation "CBRN Response and PPE Selection" 12:00pm - 1:00pm
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
LUNCH (L. Cohen Ballroom)
Keynote Speaker
The Honourable Steve Mahoney, P.C., Chair, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) 1:00pm - 2:30pm
GENERAL SESSIONS
Know Your Pipeline Neighbours
Speaker:
Gary Robinson, Manager, Environment, Safety & health, Trans-Nothern Pipe Lines Inc. Pippelines criss-cross across the Canadian landscape, under farm fields, across roadways, under creeks, riversand streams. Some pipelines are situated within city streets, delivering much needed energy supplies to keep cities warm and offer power to our industries. However, although these facilities are out of sight, they should not be out of mind. The pipeline industry strives to prevent leaks, but incidents do occur. Knowing the different commodities these various pipelines transport will dictate the manner in which municipal workers and emergency responders can safely respond to such incidents. Awareness of who your pipeline neighbours are is a first step towards safegarding your community and your response partners during a pipeline emergency.
Influenza Pandemic - Before, During and After - How to Prepare, Cope and Recover
G. Pincent 1
Speaker:
Kathryn Karcz, Community Emergency Management Coordinator & Senior Policy Advisor - Emergency Management, Office of the CAO We live in an age where a pandemic can strike at any time, creating havoc for those in its path. From large Cities, to Municipalities, to the smallest community, everyone should be prepared. Come and learn how to deal with one should you be in its path.
Impact of Legislation During A Disaster
G. Pincent 2
Speaker:
Cheryl Edwards, Lawyer, Stringer Brisbin Humphrey Management Lawyers, Toronto While the specifics of workplace health and safety legislation are often regarded as being directed to classic industrial or construction environments, legislative provisions are drafted sufficiently broadly to encompass the activities of emergency responders as well. This former Ontario Ministry of Labour prosecutor offers a closer look at how the lack of taking all "reasonable precautions" in workplace safety can result in enforcement of federal or provincial health and safety legislation.
Assessing an Emergency Management Plan
G. Pincent 3
Speaker:
Fiona Macpate, Consultant, Halton & Peel Region, Ontario Safety Association for Community & Health Care This session will focus on assessing occupational health and safety components of emergency management plan. It is based on a document soon to be released by OSACH entitled: Emergency Management: A guide for the protection of health care and community care workers, and is really an all hazards approach to addressing OHS. It is structured around the Incident Management System approach to emergencies, and will be applicable to other sector organizations to address worker health and safety as well.
Animals - Management in Disasters
A. Waxman 2
Speakers: An emergency event or natural disaster may require immediate action to ensure the safety of the public and their pets. Although these emergencies may cause destruction to the environment, they primarily affect people, their pets, livestock and the indigenous animals in the community. Animal Care & Control agencies capacity to respond to animal care and relief issues may become overwhelmed. Supporting agencies are essential partners in meeting the diverse needs of pets and their owners. This presentation will address the animal related health and safety issues and strategies to minimize the potential for harm to workers and the pets they assist.
CBRN Response and PPE Selection
A. Waxman 1
Speaker:
Eva Dickson, Ph.D. Head, Chemical Protection Group, Royal Military College of Canada and PM of project * DELEGATES ARE URGED TO TAKE THE 10:30AM-12:00NOON SEEION ON OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY IN A CBRN CONTEXT BEFORE TAKING THIS SESSION. * The project "Protecting the first responder from CB threats" has developed an interim guidance document for selection and use of PPE for CBRN response that analyzes a number of potential CBRN terrorism scenarios and discusses best practices for response, including scene assessment, locating support functions, and appropriate selection of PPE. This guidance will be reviewed, and current and future status of PPE to meet the needs will be addressed. 2:30pm - 3:00pm
COFFEE BREAK (Hall C)
3:00pm - 4:30pm
GENERAL SESSIONS
Public Safety: Where Are The "Radiation Tools" In Your Community?
G. Pincent 1
Speaker:
Dr. Fergal I Nolan, MA , DPhil, President and CEO, Radiation Safety Institute of Canada Few people are aware that radiation tools (radioactive materials and radiation machines and equipment) are widely used outside the nuclear industry. They are present in almost every municipality. They are used for various purposes in general industry and services and in education and health care. Like other tools, they can be used safely or unsafely. Public safety and emergency personnel need to be aware of the existence and locations of these materials and machines. Dr Nolan will give a broad introduction to the purpose and use of these tools in the community, including regulatory authorities and sources of practical assistance and training.
Personal Needs of Emergency Responders
G. Pincent 2
Speaker:
Brad Bigrigg, Fire Chief, Caledon Fire Department Who supplies food, clothes, and hygiene materials to Emergency Responders? Who pays for all of this?
The Rights & Responsibilities of Supervisors and Managers
G. Pincent 3
Speaker:
Paul Kamber, Area Manager, Municipal Health & Safety Association This session will demonstrate legal responsibilities managers and supervisors have in relation to the health and safety of their employees. It will also include the rights and responsibilities of all workplace parties, and the importance of the Internal Responsibility System.
The Tough Choice: Proper Respiratory Protection for Emergency Responders
– What is Adequate?
G. Pincent 4
Speakers:
Monica A. Szabo, CRSP, ROH, Operations Manager, MHSA Simon J. Smith, Occupational Health and Environmental Safety Division, 3M Canada Company Come to this session to find out what emergency responders are concerned about. What is the right respirator to use in unknown situations? What is available? Can one type of cartridge protect you from all hazards? How do you take care of the respirator you have ready? The threat of biological, chemical and environmental incidents, not to mention the response to everyday hazardous situations demands that emergency responders have competency in selecting and using respiratory and personal protective equipment. This session is designed to provide first responders with the knowledge base to effectively start the development of a program for selecting and using respirators under unknown situations.
Law Enforcement Networking & Information Exchange
A. Waxman 1 & 2
Meeting Chair:
Inspector Steve Schnitzer, Commander - District One, Vancouver Police Department This 90 minute session will involve an information exchange and networking for all safety and health delegates that are law enforcement members. Each agency will be asked to participate in this informal setting by listing some of their main safety and health issues. These exchanges have been very rewarding in the past, and often place delegates in touch with agencies that have already dealt with a particular issue. Included will be a discussion on the future of this National Forum, as well as methods to increase agency participation.This session will end with a preliminary look at next year's National Safety & Health Forum in Vancouver, BC, hosted by the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Police Department. All law enforcement delegates are urged and encouraged to attend this session. This session will be followed by a National Safety & Health Forum Steering Committee Meeting. 4:00pm
TRADE SHOW CLOSES
7:00pm - 8:00pm
COCKTAILS (L Cohen Ballroom)
8:00pm - 9:30pm
BANQUET (L. Cohen Ballroom)
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