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.
See the Opening keynote, then choose from 9 OSH different sessions, and see the small but informative table top safety tradeshow.
Optional full day post conference courses. Attendance at the conference is not a pre-requisite.
For Session Descriptions, scroll to bottom of page, or click on a session title in the grid below, or click on the button to the right:
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8:45am
Introduction & Welcome
Master of Ceremonies: Norm Ralph
Cascades Ballroom 1 & 2
9:00 – 10:00am
Opening Keynote: Think Before You Prompt: Artificial Intelligence in the Real Safety World
Cascades Ballrooms 1 & 2
10:00 – 10:30 am
Coffee Break. Optional lunch tickets available for purchase from hotel staff at conference registration desk from 7:30 am to 10:30am.
10:30 – 11:45 am
Session 1A
Incident Investigations for the Safety Committee
Cascades Ballroom #2
10:30 – 11:45 am
Session 1B
Intro to Mental Health First Aid for Safety Committees
Cascades Ballroom 1
10:30 – 11:45 am
Session 1C
Workplace Safety Inspections, How, What, and Why
Mackie Room
11:45 – 1:00pm
On Own For Lunch (Optionally, lunch tickets available from hotel staff at conference registration desk from 7:30 am to 10:30am. Pick up lunch in same area and enjoy in Cascades Ballroom #2)
1:00 – 2:30pm
Session 2A
Rejuvenating Your Safety Committee
Mackie Room
1:00 – 2:30pm
Session 2B
Ergonomics in the Office: What Safety Committees Need to Know
Cascades Ballroom 1
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Session 2C
WorkSafeBC Resources for Safety Committees
Cascades Ballroom 2
2:30 – 2:50 pm
Coffee Break
2:50 – 4:00pm
Session 3A
JOHSC Role & Responsbilities in Writing & Reviewing Their Organizations OHS Program
Mackie Room
2:50 – 4:00pm
Session 3B
Getting Action on Safety Committee Recommendations
Cascades Ballroom 2
2:50 – 4:00 pm
Session 3C
Turning Dysfunction Into Direction: Strategies to Revitalize and Empower Safety Committees
Cascades Ballroom 1
4:00 – 4:30 pm
Certificate Pickup
Conference Registration Desk
Optional Post Event Courses
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8:30am – 4:30pm
Course PC-1
Fundamentals for Joint Health and Safety Committees
Innes Room
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.
OPENING
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Master of Ceremonies:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
