Rigging Fundamentals (Fulford Certification) - Prince George
2019-03-06 07:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | ICBA Office (Prince George), 2666 Queensway, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 1N2, Canada
This Rigging Fundamentals course is designed for anyone who rig loads for lifting by cranes and other hoisting equipment.

Course objectives

Identify safe rigging practices
Conduct prior to use inspections
Understand basic rigging principles
Load weight determination
Turning Loads

Topics covered:

Rigging terminology
Determining load weight
Locating the load’s centre of gravity (COG)
Communicating with hand signals
Knot tying
Inspecting slings and hardware
Using rigging working load limit charts
Application of common hitches
Basic lift planning
Rigging and signaling lifts

Participants will receive the following Fulford materials:

Rigging Fundamentals Manual
Lift Planning Guide
Rigging Fundamentals Certificate of Completion wallet card (no photo) – valid for 3 years

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Trenching and Excavation Safety Workshop - Kelowna
2019-03-14 07:30 - 16:30 | Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites, 2402 Highway 97 North, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1X 4J1, Canada
The workshop walks participants through a comprehensive program that includes what the WorkSafeBC Regulations & Guidelines state, safe work procedures and what to do if something goes wrong.

It covers shoring, benching, sloping and shielding systems. It also includes a section on location of underground utilities and the geotechnical and structural engineered documentation requirements.
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

Identify hazards around trenches and excavations
Be able to locate underground utilities
Understand soil types, soil collapse patterns, and warning signs
Gain familiarity with WorkSafeBC regulations
Understand geotechnical and structural engineered documentation
Understand sloping and benching
Understand shoring and shielding systems
Describe and demonstrate where possible safe installation and removal processes
Identify emergency procedures for a trench collapse

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a wallet certificate.
What previous participants said:
“Course was on point and informative.”
“Instructor has hands on experience!’
“Excellent presentation and explaining.”
“Very well done. I will hold a company wide meeting to talk about the information provided today.”

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Occupational First Aid Level 1 - Burnaby
2019-03-15 08:30 - 16:30, 2019-03-30 08:30 - 16:30, 2019-05-04 08:30 - 16:30, 2019-08-17 08:30 - 16:30 | Universal Health and Safety, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 3Y6, Canada
Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 is a one-day course designed to cover all medical techniques considered to be within the responsibility of the Occupational First Aid Level 1 Attendant as required by WorkSafeBC.
In order to be successful, participants must demonstrate practical skill competency and achieve 70% on a multiple choice exam. On successful completion of the course, participants receive a 3-year certification.
Important: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate.
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Challenges with Shoring Design (Breakfast Session) - Burnaby
2019-03-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
This presentation describes various earth shoring techniques for building construction including aspects of design and safety.
Several shoring methods are covered:

Cantilevered walls
Tied-back walls
Braced excavations

Case studies are presented relating to risks of instability during excavation.
Presenter: Robert Bourdages. P. Eng., PE, SE, LEED AP, Principal, Stantec Consulting Ltd.
Robert Bourdages is a structural engineer who has practiced building design along the US west coastal states, and in British Columbia and Alberta. He has provided the structural design of buildings and earth shoring structures in many geographic areas with various soil and water conditions. Robert is a Principal with Stantec Consulting Ltd. in Vancouver, and is currently working on the YVR CORE Program, a major infrastructure project at the Vancouver Airport.
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Rigging Fundamentals (Fulford Certification) - Fort St John
2019-04-09 07:30 - 16:30 | Quality Inn Northern Grand, 9830 100th Avenue, Fort St John, British Columbia, V1J 1Y5, Canada

Fall Protection - Burnaby
2019-04-12 12:30 - 16:30, 2019-05-10 08:30 - 12:30, 2019-06-14 12:30 - 16:30, 2019-08-16 12:30 - 16:30 | Universal Health and Safety, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 3Y6, Canada
This is a 4 hour course that introduces workers to Fall Protection methods. Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

Explain when Fall Protection is required
Identify and describe major Fall Protection methods and the key associated FP equipment
Explain and apply the Fall Protection hierarchy
Determine when a Fall Protection Plan is required and describe the main components
Develop a Fall Protection Plan based on a given scenario

Important: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate.
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Responsibilities of Joint Health and Safety Committees - Burnaby
2019-04-18 07:45 - 16:30, 2019-05-17 07:30 - 16:30, 2019-06-07 07:45 - 16:30, 2019-07-09 08:00 - 16:30, 2019-08-14 08:00 - 16:30 | Universal Health and Safety, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 3Y6, Canada
On April 3, 2017, changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation regarding joint health and safety committees and worker health and safety representatives took effect. All new joint committee members selected on or after April 3, 2017 must receive eight hours of training. This course will help participants fulfill the new requirement.

Participants will:

Know how to use the OHS Regulation and WC Act to access health & safety requirements;
Explain the roles and functions of the Joint Committee and the Worker Representatives;
Learn how to perform an incident investigation;
Learn how to perform a formal site inspection; and
Develop a foundation in knowledge to:

Promote workplace health and safety
Assist in ensuring the health and safety program elements are implemented;
Conduct and participate in Joint Committee Meetings; and
Work cooperatively to address workers’ health and safety concerns.

Topics covered:

Use of WorkSafe OHS Regulation;
Joint Health and Safety committee and workers representatives;
OHS Program;
Safety Inspections;
Incident investigations;
Refusal of unsafe work;
How to work as a committee;
Different types of recommendations; and
Hazard management.

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Trenching and Excavation Safety Workshop - Burnaby
2019-05-01 07:30 - 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada

Canada’s first Registered Utility Locator Technician (RULT) Certification (Breakfast Event) - Burnaby
2019-05-29 07:30 - 09:00 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
Breaking ground on any new project comes with numerous risks. Every time you dig in the ground, you run the risk of loss of life or damage to property if you hit any of the many buried cables, conduits, gas or oil pipelines and/or other underground facilities.
Knowing what underground facilities are buried in or near your jobsite is essential if deadly, dangerous, or destructive accidents are to be avoided. It is essential that precise and reliable information be obtained regarding the presence, location and depth of these underground utilities.
A Registered Underground Utility Locator Technician (RULT) is a person who possesses professional registration with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC). RULTs are recognized for their competencies to verify, identify and label public and private utility mains and other services located primarily underground.
Joseph Salazar B.Sc., AScT, RULT, a member of the ASTTBC Underground Utility Locator Certification Board, will talk to participants about the training and certification process and discuss the value in becoming certified as Registered Utility Locator Technician.
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Hazard Recognition and Control - Burnaby
2019-05-30 07:30 - 16:30, 2019-07-20 07:30 - 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
This session is designed to provide participants the required knowledge to understand the principle of hazard recognition and control as well as the methods used to ensure hazards are identified and adequately addressed in the workplace. At the end of the session participants will have an understanding of the requirements for identifying hazards, the tools required to assess the identified hazards and score them by priority, and methods to take the information gathered and develop Safe Work Procedures to mitigate the hazards. Participants will take part in reviewing a number of hazard scenarios as well as developing procedures to mitigate the identified hazards.

Topics covered:

The regulatory requirements to identify and assess hazards.
Who may do a hazard assessment?
How to gather information regarding the hazards of a process?
How to conduct interviews with persons familiar with the process being assessed?
Developing appropriate conclusions and mitigating factors.
Completing the Hazard Assessment Form and develop Safe Work Procedures.

Instructor: Terry Duncan is an independent safety specialist with over 30 years of experience in occupational safety. Past roles include safety coordinator for Dominion Bridge of Western Canada, and safety coordinator/industrial engineer for Freightliner Canada. Terry was also directly involved in the development of the City of Vancouver’s TSC/CSO training program. He has worked in construction, manufacturing, forestry, pulp and paper, and municipal and provincial governments. In 1998, Terry was voted Senior Safety Professional of the Year by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering.

What previous participants said:
“Excellent course! More info than expected!”
“Very interesting course and knowledgeable instructor.”
“Instructor has lots of real world experience and examples.”
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Managing Stress in the Workplace - Burnaby
2019-06-06 08:00 - 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
In this workshop, learn how to recognize stress, how it affects your work and personal life, and effective strategies to handle stress in the workplace. You will also learn how to reduce your stress and set goals for effectively managing internal and external stressors.
Topics to be covered:
* What is Stress?
* How do we React to Stress?
* Exploring our Sources of Stress
* Stress Management Strategies
* Stress Reduction/Relaxation (including practical exercises)
* Personal Goal Setting
Instructor: Jeffrey Cartwright’s background includes 25 years experience working as a paramedic, firefighter and in the field of trauma response. joined the New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services in August of 1995 after 3 years with BC Ambulance Service. He was promoted to qualified officer in 2009, and has since been confirmed to the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain and acting Battalion Chief. He joined the Critical Incident Stress Management team in 2000. He has developed many initiatives for the team members by introducing them to the latest techniques and training. Jeffrey has transferred his skills to the private sector to facilitate training in the prevention of, and response to, traumatic events that can occur in any workplace.
What previous participants said:
“The most informative course I have attended in a long time!”
“Jeff’s enthusiasm and interactive teaching style made the class enjoyable.”
“Excellent, honest, real and relevant! Great instructor!”
“All of it was valuable and relevant.”
“I will take quite a few of the observational information and stress relief options to heart.”

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Construction Safety for Supervisors - Burnaby
2019-06-13 08:00 - 2019-06-14 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
Participants will learn the fundamentals for building a safe workplace that is appropriate for their construction company. The course assists in familiarizing participants with WorkSafe regulations and Certificate of Recognition (COR) audit requirements. The participants will also build practical skills for supervising construction worksites, conducting toolbox talks, providing health and safety training, conducting regular safety inspections, doing safety investigations where an accident occurs and designing a safety manual.

The course is designed for construction owners, managers, estimators, supervisors and new safety representatives.

Define safety and determine responsibilities
Understand the legislative requirements for maintaining a safe workplace
Define and develop elements to make up a good health and safety program
Understand the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program and its requirements
Conduct hazard assessments – assess risk and hazard priorities
Identify the components of a good training program
Make on-the-job health and safety training a natural part of your job site activity
Include safety into planning
Conducting successful toolbox talks
Prepare for an inspection and develop an inspection checklist
Understand which incidents require investigation
Conduct timely incident or accident investigations
Recommend and implement corrective actions to prevent future reoccurrences
Understand the safety systems and document management required
Understand the key elements of an OH&S Committee
Understand how to build a safety culture within a construction company

Topics to be covered:

Safety basics
Safety Legislation in Canada
Health and safety programs
Hazard assessments
Requirements of the COR program
Incidents and accident investigations
Safety systems and document management
OH&S Committees
Safety planning
Safety training programs
Safety inspections and checklists
Safety culture

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Responsibilities of Joint Health and Safety Committees - Kelowna
2019-06-19 07:30 - 16:30 | Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites, 2402 Highway 97 North, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1X 4J1, Canada

Responsibilities of Joint Health and Safety Committees - Vernon
2019-06-20 07:30 - 16:30 | Vernon (TBA), Vernon, BC, Canada

Responsibilities of Joint Health and Safety Committees - Kamloops
2019-06-21 07:30 - 16:30 | Fairfield Inn and Suites, 1475 Hugh Allen Drive, Kamloops, BC, V1S 1J3, Canada

Fundamentals of Infection Control During Construction, Renovation and Maintenance of Healthcare Facilities - Burnaby
2019-06-25 08:00 - 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
Construction, renovation, and maintenance of health care facilities bring specific risks associated with potentially fatal infection and illness. Preventing and controlling infection while these activities take place requires the implementation and support of preventive measures intended to protect patients, staff, and visitors from potential harm. Focusing on the application of the CSA Z317.13 standard, participants will learn how to address necessary measures and help control infection risk in health care facilities.
Course Outline
Background and Development of CSA Z317.13

How and why the Standard was developed
Risk factors and construction related infections

Infection Prevention and Control Measures – Levels I – IV

In-Depth examination of proper procedures before, during and after construction in each of the four levels identified in Table I of the Standard
Hypothetic case studies to test accuracy in identifying levels of control necessary for compliance and discussing outcomes

Procedures

Infection prevention and control measures
Multidisciplinary teams
Preventative measures analysis – tables I, II, III

Recommended Practices

Best practices in the industry that exceed current standard requirements

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

Gain a general understanding of CSA Z317.13
Identify the risk factors and sources of health care facility infections
Identify all staff who should be involved in infection prevention and control measures during any aspect of construction, renovation and maintenance activities
Review effective infection prevention and control procedures during construction, renovation and maintenance
Understand and effectively apply infection prevention and control measures for renovation and/or new construction projects
Learn about industry best practices and how they can apply to your specific role

Who should attend?

Contractors
Construction Managers
Architects and Design Engineers
Commissioning Teams

Instructor: Mike Hickey – MF Hickey Consulting
President, Prince George Hospice Society
Director, Canadian Centre for Healthcare Facilities
Mike Hickey was recently the Director; Facilities Management and Support Services for Northern Health Authority based in Prince George, BC. Prior to moving to northern BC, Mike served as an Assistant Director of Facilities Management with the Healthcare Corporation of St. John’s and has worked in both acute care and long term care. He has also completed the management programs of Modern Management, Quality Management for Healthcare Professionals, Health Services Management, and Long Term Care Senior management (academic excellence award) through the Canadian Healthcare Association. He is currently past Chair of the BC Chapter of the Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society (CHES), as well as past National President of CHES. Mike is also a Faculty member for the Canadian Healthcare Construction Program course, a joint effort of CHES (Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society) and ASHE (American Society for Healthcare Engineering). He is also a faculty member of the Canadian Standards Association for CSA Standard Z317.13-12, Infection Control during Construction, Renovation and Maintenance of Healthcare Facilities.
*Note: This is Part 1 of an optional 2 Part course – Part 1: Fundamentals of Infection Control, and Part 2: Effective Implementation and Practical Applications of Infection Control. Part 2 will take place right after this course, on Wednesday June 26. If you would like to take both courses, please register for each course individually.
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Effective Implementation and Practical Applications of Infection Control During Construction, Renovation and Maintenance of Healthcare Facilities - Burnaby
2019-06-26 08:00 - 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
Construction, renovation, and maintenance of health care facilities bring specific risks associated with potentially fatal infection and illness. The establishment of a thorough infection control system, along with the necessary procedures to ensure that current, relevant information is maintained, is critical to protecting patients, staff and visitors. Updated to include all the latest elements of the latest version of CSA Z317.13 – Infection Control During Construction, Renovation, and Maintenance of Health Care Facilities – this interactive and informative course features newly designed exercises and case studies.
Building on the foundation established by Fundamentals of Infection Control During Construction, Renovation and Maintenance of Health Care Facilities, participants will gain insight into the latest developments and requirements of this critical field and acquire practical knowledge on how to apply the necessary measures to help control risk.
Course Outline
Selection and Handling of Construction Materials

Considerations
Review of new materials and equipment
New requirements for handling and storage of moisture susceptible materials and HVAC equipment

Damage Control

Water leaks and flooding
Containment of dust and mould
Maintenance of construction equipment
Water system management

Infection Prevention and Control Measures Levels I – IV

In-depth examination of the rewritten procedures for 2013 to be followed before, during and after construction in each of the four levels identified in Table I of the standards
Examination of real life case studies
Greenfield construction issues
Quality management requirements
Selection of maintenance of construction equipment

Recommended Practices

Review of non-mandatory sections added to the standard in 2013
Examples of construction details and surveillance
Review of the roles and responsibilities of infection prevention and control professionals

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

Review and understand all new components that have been added to the 2012 edition of the CSA Z317.13
Identify and learn to implement effective procedures during construction, renovation and maintenance of health care facilities
Practice real life application of the standard
Engage in practical discussions around the appropriate actions to help mitigate risks and implement damage control procedures
Learn how to apply innovative thinking in the field of infection prevention and control measure for new construction projects and/or significant additions

Who should attend?

Contractors
Construction Managers
Architects and Design Engineers
Commissioning Teams

Included with registration: Z317.13-12 Standard – Infection Control During Construction, Renovation and Maintenance of Health Care Facilities (A $150 value)
Instructor: Mike Hickey – MF Hickey Consulting
President, Prince George Hospice Society
Director, Canadian Centre for Healthcare Facilities
Mike Hickey was recently the Director; Facilities Management and Support Services for Northern Health Authority based in Prince George, BC. Prior to moving to northern BC, Mike served as an Assistant Director of Facilities Management with the Healthcare Corporation of St. John’s and has worked in both acute care and long term care. He has also completed the management programs of Modern Management, Quality Management for Healthcare Professionals, Health Services Management, and Long Term Care Senior management (academic excellence award) through the Canadian Healthcare Association. He is currently past Chair of the BC Chapter of the Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society (CHES), as well as past National President of CHES. Mike is also a Faculty member for the Canadian Healthcare Construction Program course, a joint effort of CHES (Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society) and ASHE (American Society for Healthcare Engineering). He is also a faculty member of the Canadian Standards Association for CSA Standard Z317.13-12, Infection Control during Construction, Renovation and Maintenance of Healthcare Facilities.
*Note: This is Part 2 of an optional 2 Part course – Part 1: Fundamentals of Infection Control, and Part 2: Effective Implementation and Practical Applications of Infection Control. Part 1 will take place right before this course, on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.
If you would like to take both courses, please register for each course individually.
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Supervisors Bootcamp - Practical Leadership Tools for Front Line Supervisors - Burnaby
2019-06-27 08:00 - 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
The Supervisors Bootcamp is designed specifically for front-line supervisors and managers in all industries. It is open to individuals with all levels of experience, but is most effective for those working for companies with an already established safety management system.
Participants will be given a leadership ‘tool kit’ comprised of the simplest but most effective leadership concepts, from which they can effectively build and develop their own leadership style. They will also take self-assessment questionnaires and participate in exercises based on the actual work they do and the crews they lead.
The ideas covered in this course will assist employers to tackle important and emerging issues facing business operations today:
· Greater productivity and quality outcomes
· Greater safety program effectiveness
· Greater worker retention and engagement
Participants will leave the session with leadership baselines established, reference materials and course content, and practical and personalised leadership goals for them to work towards.
Participants will also be introduced to ‘safety-II’ or ‘safety differently’, and the workshop includes strategies for putting these concepts into practical use.
What previous participants said:

“A lot of good new tools! I help train new guys all the time and a few methods from today will help a lot.”
“Related to every day life – not just out of the book.”
“Knowledgeable and personable instructor.”
“I was impressed with the instructor’s passion and knowledge.”
“A lot of information to take back to the site.”
Instructor: Since beginning his career over 25 years ago, Jeff Lyth has become recognized as an expert and innovator in workplace leadership and safety. He served as Director of Corporate Health and Safety with one of Western Canada’s leading high-rise contractors for nearly a decade during which time he was a facilitator of their leadership development program. He currently works in assisting organizations and safety departments to move beyond conventional views in both leadership and construction safety, and to break through the performance plateaus associated with those views.
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Reasonable Suspicion for Supervisors (Breakfast Session) - Prince George
2019-07-23 07:30 - 10:00 | Sandman Signature Prince George, 2990 Recplace Drive, Prince George, BC, V2N 0B2, Canada
Reasonable suspicion testing is performed when a Supervisor has evidence or reasonable cause to suspect an employee of drug or alcohol impairment while at work. Evidence is based upon direct observation, either by a supervisor or another employee.
This session is designed to provide Supervisors in safety-sensitive environment in making objective decisions about reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, including:

What is Reasonable Suspicion Testing
Drug Use Stats
Employer & Employees Obligations Under the Policy & the Law
The 5 Steps to Testing
Signs & Symptoms
How to Document

This session will also discuss the potential consequences for positive tests and look at some suggestions for updating your company policies.
Presenter: Pamela Bragg
Pamela is a professional consultant, trainer and coach with over 25 years’ experience in Organizational and Leadership Performance within multi-national environments, both union and non-union. Her professional background includes work as a senior HR Director with Lafarge North America where she was the key HR business partner for the Product Line General Managers (ready mix concrete, aggregates, cement manufacturing, asphalt, pave and construction) and leadership teams across Western Canada and the PNW US.
Disclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.
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