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Happy Labour Day and welcome to a season of big events
Recovery Informed Workplaces
There’s a lot of continued interest in the concept of Recovery Informed Workplaces — work environments that destigmatize mental health and dependency issues to support a journey of recovery.
If you missed the BCCSA’s June event in Vancouver, there’s still time to register for a second event at the Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour in Victoria on September 5th. The free session features Dr. Paul Farnan of the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University, who shares insights into ways in which workplaces can become catalysts for positive change and healing. It also includes Ian Robb, Chairman, Building Trades of Alberta, who describes the organization’s unique Building Resiliency Program, which addresses mental health, addiction and dependency challenges with workplace support. Register here right now!
For those in the Prince George area, we’re bringing the Recovery Informed Workplaces event to the Courtyard Marriott Prince George on October 2nd. Register for this event here.
If Kelowna’s closer, we’re also bringing these fascinating speakers to the Eldorado Resort for another event on November 6. Register here for the Kelowna engagement.
Can’t make it to Victoria, Prince George or Kelowna? We’ve still got you covered. You can watch a recording of the Vancouver event here!
The 2024 BCCSA Construction Health and Safety Conference is happening next month
The 2024 BC Construction Health and Safety Conference will be held on October 24th and 25th at the Pinnacle Harbourfont Hotel in Vancouver and an exciting slate of presenters has already taken shape.
Among the conference speakers:
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Justin Ganschow talks about the limitations of an enforcement mindset in improving safety outcomes.
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Terry Small explains how our minds work, so that we can be calmer, happier and sharper.
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Victoria Beaton looks at ways that forward-thinking construction companies are leveraging AI to revolutionize traditional safety practices.
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Leslee Montgomery explains how leaders can develop thicker skins and calmer minds to address stress in the construction trades.
Register for the conference here!
Safety questions or concerns? Call on the magnificent seven!
The BCCSA team of seven Regional Safety Advisors (RSAs) is available to assist our member contractors at no cost to them. Looking to develop safety programs and materials? Want to prepare for a Certificate of Recognition (COR®)? Need to comply with a safety order? Contact the RSA in your area to get the assistance you need!
In this issue...
Meet BCCSA Training Coordinator Lena Arbetova.
Until next month.
As always, we welcome your feedback!
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