Program

Program Schedule

The 2025 conference will be returning to the Coast Langley City Hotel and Convention Centre, Langley BC on Monday Oct. 20, 2025 with the optional post conference courses running Tuesday Oct. 21, 2025.

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Monday, October 20, 2025

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Tuesday Oct. 21, 2025

Optional Post Event Courses

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Please Note: All sessions, speakers, events, times and descriptions are subject to change without notice. Pacific Safety Center Ltd reserves the right to limit quantities and to correct errors or omissions. For the latest information and updates please check the home page.

Session Descriptions:

Monday, October 20, 2025

8:45 – 9:00 am

OPENING
Welcome and Opening Remarks

Master of Ceremonies:

9:00  – 10:00 am  Cascades Ballrooms 1 & 2
Keynote Presentation:  Think Before You Prompt: Artificial Intelligence in the Real Safety World

In this keynote, David Dunham shows how artificial intelligence can awaken the dormant storyteller, designer, and strategist in every safety committee member or safety professional . Tracing his own journey from conventional practice to AI-augmented creativity, he reveals why ignoring or criticizing the technology leaves vast potential untapped. By treating AI as a co-creator that expands reach, sharpens judgment, and makes safety messages resonate, David illustrates how thoughtful prompting amplifies—rather than replaces—professional expertise, helping build workplaces that are not only safer but more engaging for everyone.

Presenter: David Dunham, Pragmatic Safety Services

Session 1A
Incident Investigations for the Safety Committee    Cascades Ballroom 2

Designed to introduce you to the fundamental elements of investigations, this session overviews the procedures for actions at incident sites, how to interview, how to discover underlying causes and how to develop effective recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.  With WorkSafeBC now requiring Safety Committees be familiar with the requirements in the incident investigation process, a session like this should be a must for every committee member.

Presenter: Isabel Kreuger

Session 1B

An Introduction to Mental Health First Aid     Cascades Ballroom 1

If I sprain my Ankle, chances are you’ll know what to do. If I have a panic attack, chances are you won’t. Organizations across Canada are recognizing the tremendous cost in both human and financial terms of mental health issues in and out of the workplace. They are seeking to address and help those who may be facing mental health challenges by training designated in-house staff in Mental Health First Aid with the intention of providing initial support to someone who may be developing or experiencing a mental health issue. If a crisis does arise, a MHFA trained person can take appropriate steps that may help to reduce the harm that can result. This session provides an overview of mental health first aid and how your safety committee can get involved in implementing a similar program in their workplace.
Presenter: Laurie Lowes, Delta BC. Canadian Mental Health Association certified MHFA trainer

Session 1C

Workplace Safety Inspections: How, What, and Why    Mackie Room

Looking for tips on how to conduct your safety inspections? Trying to get more participation or response from the people in your workplace? This is the session for you. Learn how to plan and conduct successful safety inspections, rate hazards and get advice on implementation. This is a great session for safety committees, supervisors or anyone responsible for doing safety inspections in the workplace.

Presenter: Norm Ralph

1:00 – 2:30 pm

Session 2A  

Rejuvenating Your Safety Committee   Mackie Room

Designed for safety committee’s that have meetings that need a bit of direction to be more effective, attract more members and get action items done. Gain ideas, directions, motivation and tools for success in improving the effectiveness of your committee meetings leading to more confidence, higher production and people lining up to be on the committee.

Presenter: Tanya Steele, (r)CSO, NCSO, CSS, CHSC

Session 2B  

Ergonomics in the Office: What Safety Committees Need to Know   Cascades Ballroom 1

Learn how to identify and address office ergonomics issues. This session equips safety committees with practical tools to prevent injuries, improve comfort, and boost productivity in the workplace.

Presenter: Karl Brysch

Session 2C  

WorkSafeBC Resources for Safety Committees   Cascades Ballroom 2

Feeling a bit lost on how to go about your various safety committee tasks? Wishing you had some resources to help you? WorkSafeBC has developed numerous resources specifically to aid you and your safety committee and help make your job easier. Come to this session to hear what’s available, how to access these great resources, and how to improve the functioning of your safety committee.

Presenter: Glenn Russell, Industry & Program Specialist, Prevention Programs & Service Department, Prevention Division, WorkSafeBC 

2:50 – 4:00 pm

Session 3A

JOHSC Role & Responsibilities in Writing & Reviewing Your Organizations OHS Program  Mackie Room

This session outlines how Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC) members can effectively support the creation and review of their company’s OHS program. Key duties, legal requirements, and best practices will be discussed. This session will help strengthen safety in the organization and may lead to employees actually looking at the company’s OHS manual.

Presenter: Tanya Steele, (r)CSO, NCSO, CSS, CHSC

Session 3B  

Getting Action on Safety Committee Recommendations    Cascades Ballroom 2

The fastest way to discourage ideas and participation in your safety committee is to rack up a list of recommendations with no response. In this session, learn new strategies to get your ideas heard, to make your case effectively, and get commitment from company leadership.

Presenter: Terri Downton, Employers Advisor

Session 3C  

Turning Dysfunction Into Direction: Strategies to Revitalize and Empower Safety Committees   Cascades Ballroom 1

Safety committees play a crucial role in promoting workplace safety, enhancing communication about hazards, and fostering a culture of accountability. Is your safety committee living up to its potential?  Or is it struggling with dysfunction, disagreements and disappointment?     By recognizing the signs of such struggles and implementing strategic solutions, you can help transform your safety committee into a productive, effective team that makes a tangible difference in workplace safety

Presenter: Cathy Cook, Safe Harbour Consulting

4:00– 4:30 pm
Certificate Pick Up

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Post Conference Courses:

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

8:30am – 4:30pm

Course PC-1 
Fundamentals of Joint Health and Safety Committees Course  Innes Room

This course is ideal for new safety committee members needing to comply with WorkSafeBC’s Safety Committee Member training regulations as well as existing members looking to upgrade their safety knowledge and skills. If your organization is setting up its first safety committee or looking to make its existing committee more effective, this one day course is just what you need.
Topics include: applying the process of safety inspections and accident investigations, participating in constructive committee meetings, helping your committee work together and much more.
Fees:
275.00  (Early Bird – register by Sept. 22, 2025)
295.00  (after Sept. 22, 2025)
GST extra

Course PC-2 
Incident Investigation Course for Safety Committees and Supervisors  Mackie Room

The guiding principle of incident investigations is to ensure the incident doesn’t happen again. This in-depth course is designed to guide you through one of the fundamental activities of supervisors and safety committees. A straight forward step by step guide for what to do at an accident scene and how to: a) record the accident site, b) interview c) problem solve d) develop good, effective recommendations e) gain commitment to your recommendations and f) properly follow-up and communicate the results.  Great session for safety committee members and for supervisors, the two groups who are deeply involved in resolving injuries and accidents in the workplace.
Fees:
295.00  (Early Bird – register by Sept. 22, 2025)
345.00  (after Sept. 22, 2025)
GST extra