Networking Event for OHS Students & Recent Graduates
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Networking Event for OHS Students & Recent Graduates
June 24, 2022 @ 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
A networking event hosted by ASHS for OHS students and recent graduates. You must be currently enrolled in an OHS program or have recently graduated within the last 3 years.
Continental breakfast and lunch included – catered by Luigi’s.
Price: $30 CAD
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| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Registration and Networking |
| 9:00 AM | Introduction |
| 9:10 AM | Working with Regulators |
| 10:00 AM | Safety and Health Professional – OHS Practice Liability |
| 10:30 AM | Questions and Answers |
| 11:00 AM | Social Media – Keep it Professional |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch and Networking |
| 1:00 PM | Assertive Communication in the Workplace – Tips |
| 2:00 PM | Problem Solving Process |
| 3:00 PM | Health Break and Networking |
| 3:15 PM | Maintaining Professional Integrity |
| 4:00 PM | Networking |
Educational Topics – Short Outline
Working with Regulators
Speakers: ASHS Directors Ed Pschulski (CRSP, CHSE, CIM, CRM) and Darcel P. Lecocq (CRSP and Safety and Health Officer, Government of Manitoba)
Do you know what to do when a governmental safety officer pays a visit in your organization? Be informed and be prepared and know the expectations.
Safety and Health Professional – OHS Practice Liability
Speakers: Jamie Alyce Jurczak (Partner) and Taylor McCaffrey (LLP)
What are your liabilities as an OHS professional employed at an organization or as a consultant? Know your legal limitations.
Social Media – Keep it Professional
Speaker: Grace Neko (MBA, CPHR) – Bio
The use of various social media platforms can have advantages and disadvantages. As an OHS practitioner, what are the issues when using social media?
Assertive Communication in the Workplace
Speaker: Sara-Jane Perrier (LSO, Health and Safety Coordinator at MacDon Industries, RRC Graduate 2020) – Bio
In this profession, we encounter various and difficult situations. We need to effectively communicate or express our point of view, while also respecting the rights and beliefs of others. Learning how to be assertive can improve your self-esteem and help gain respect from your employer, co-workers and customers.
Problem Solving Process
Speaker: Doug Wylie (CI, Owner at Winnipeg Air Testing) – Bio
What is an effective way to address a problem? The first step is to identify the problem. Learn how to articulate the problem and methods to formulate solutions to the problem.
Maintaining Professional Integrity
Speaker: Jason Combe (Director at Pinchin) – Bio
As OHS practitioners, to gain trust from your employer and co-workers, you must present yourself and practice your profession with integrity. What does professional integrity look like?