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»»» FAQs FOR MAKE IT SAFE ««« Q: How does Make It Safe Conferences apply for training credits? A: All Make It Safe Conferences issue attendees a Certificate of attendance. On the certificate, there will be a clear indicator of how many hours of training you will receive for your attendance. BCRSP has typically accepted training/education hours from Make It Safe events for CRSP credit. CPHR has as well for relevant topics. You can find the sessions for upcoming Make It Safe conferences as information are confirmed at https://makeitsafe.ca. Education hours from relevant Make It Safe sessions can also be applied to the annual safety committee training requirements for JHSC/JOSH members. Q: How can I access Make It Safe On-Demand? A: You can access Make It Safe On-Demand by visiting https://makeitsafe.ca and following the links to Make It Safe On-Demand. All Make It Safe Online attendees can access the recorded sessions until the following fall. Certificates of Attendance are issued for Make It Safe Online "live" attendees. People who only access Make It Safe On-Demand recorded sessions after Make It Safe Online may email makeitsafe@safetyalliancebc.ca for details on how to receive a Certificate of Attendance. Q: Where does Make It Safe happen? Typical schedule for Make It Safe in-person conferences: - February/March: Vancouver Island - April: Okanagan - October: Metro Vancouver Make It Safe Online occurs virtually in the fall, Make It Safe Expert Series webinars monthly, and workshops in select locations. Learn about upcoming Make It Safe Conferences at https://makeitsafe.ca Q: Is there an opportunity to engage and interact with other attendees and speakers at Make It Safe Online? A: Connect with other attendees during daily networking sessions, and meet peers via video conference, chat, or by exchanging emails. You can also network with exhibitors in the virtual tradeshow. Q: How are Make It Safe sessions determined? A: We are always looking for ideas for Make It Safe sessions. If you have an idea or thought for a future session, or would like to speak at a future Make It Safe, email makeitsafe@safetyalliancebc.ca. Q: How can I exhibit at a Make It Safe Conference? A: If you are interested in being a part of a Make It Safe Conference as an exhibitor, email makeitsafe@safetyalliancebc.ca Q: Is Make It Safe *only* for manufacturers and food processors in B.C.? A: While many Make It Safe sessions are curated for our membership, attendees from many other industries find value in attending. Information and takeaways from sessions built to support psychosocial safety of workplaces, to help develop people leaders, and sessions for safety committee members are useful for anyone working within health and safety. If you have a question about Make It Safe that is not answered above, put it in the comments below or send it to makeitsafe@safetyalliancebc.ca . . . #MakeItSafeBC #MakeItSafe #FAQ

Let's kick off 2025 with a look at diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Diversity and inclusion creates healthy and safe workplaces where workers feel valued. Workers are more confident and willing to share their observations and thoughts for controls and ideas on how processes can be improved and made even safer. Here's a clip from one of last fall's Make It Safe Online sessions where MSABC Mental Health and Wellness Director Steve Conway and New Zealand's Jo Cribb discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you attended a Make It Safe in 2024, you too have access to all the recordings from Make It Safe Online. #diversity #inclusion #safeworkplaces #healthyworkplaces #safetyatwork #dei

For rest of the month of December, this's year's Women in Safety, a panel discussion from Make It Safe Online, will be available through YouTube for watching and sharing. In this panel, Maureen Shaw, Tanya Tighe, Briana Hollick, and Lana Schultze share their journey and experiences as women in health and safety. In this session, these occupational health and safety professionals explore how they started their careers in OHS, talk about mentorship and support, and discuss actionable steps in creating a thriving community dedicated to advancing women's roles in occupational health and safety. https://lnkd.in/gD58TkwY . . . #SafetyatWork #WomeninSafety #Dec6 #VAW #violenceagainstwomen #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyFirst

We want to take a moment to thank our many sponsors.... without their support, we wouldn't be able to put on safety conferences like #MakeItSafe Online. Safety conferences that provide us with so many opportunities to connect and learn. Thank you! AIRPLUS Industrial Corp. TeksMed Services Inc. Acera Insurance WorkSafeBC Milwaukee Tool Canada STP ComplianceEHS Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) University of Fredericton Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission Continuing Studies at UVic Orca Health and Safety Consulting Wombat Safety Software TJ's Workplace Hearing Testing #safetylearning #safetyeducation #safetytraining #safetyconference #safetyatwork #safetyfirst

Which #MakeItSafe Online session are you attending this morning at 10:00am? - Bridging the Safety Culture Generation Gap with Tony Mudd A session that looks at the steps you can take to train, support, and engage to team members from across different generations to build strong and successful teams and healthy workplaces. or Collaboration: Skills and Strategies for Initiatives that Work with Kamilla K. This session explores how to cultivate inclusive teams, both from the perspective of individual and organizational development across varied perspectives to enhance problem-solving, performance, and innovation. . . . #safetyatwork #safeworkplaces #safetyfirst

👻🦇🎃 Happy Hallowe'en! 👻🦇🎃 Who's looking forward to the last day of Make It Safe Online? Day 2 of Make It Safe Online starts in less than an hour at 9:00am with an insightful discussion between Chris Baby from SureWerx, Scott Bax from CM Biomass, and Wayne Arondus from Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC - Nonprofit Health & Safety Association that looks into responsible business strategies we can adopt for long-term success. Learn about out: - What strategies are be used to ensure responsible health, safety, and environmental practices across their operations and supply chains.  - Which safety and ethical considerations are being explored as they invest in technology.  - How practical steps they are taking create inclusive environments where everyone feels valuable, valued, and secure. Look forward to seeing you there! https://lnkd.in/eXgGFv32 . . . #MakeItSafe #safetyatwork #safetyfirst

Day 1 of Make It Safe Online has drawn to a close, ending a day of inspiring speakers, insightful discussions, and bursting with new ideas and information. A huge thank you for everyone who joined us today—we provided the event and you brought the energy and enthusiasm. We’re thrilled by the level of engagement and the thought-provoking questions you've brought to each session. Rest up, recharge, and get ready for more exciting sessions tomorrow—we'll be starting with an International Keynote Panel on #SafetyLeadership and #ResponsibleBusiness see you all in the morning for Day 2! . . . #MakeItSafe #safetyatwork #safetyfirst

#Artificialintelligence is transforming how we approach health and safety within the workplace. It’s driving the implementation of safety measures and helping organizations monitor risks and hazards more effectively in today’s fast-changing environments. So, how does artificial intelligence play into your health and safety management system? Find out how you can integrate AI into your safety compliance plans in this #MakeItSafe Online session with Avetta's Chief Produce Officer Taylor Allis. . . . #safetyatwork #safetyfirst #MakeItSafe2024

Did you know that JHSC participation is both a requirement and crucial to a sustainable and successful health and safety management program? Learn more about how JHSCs can strengthen workplace inspections in this 30-min session with Robert Paddon!

Thank you Stuart Hughes for the wonderful insight this morning's opening keynote for #MakeItSafe Online... and reminder that there is always more to learn... both as people and as safety professionals. . . . #MakeItSafe2024 #safetyatwork #safetyfirst