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Session Description:

As individuals, organizations and societies navigate the tremendous challenges of the current pandemic, we must consider the possibilities that there may have been leading indicators that predicted this global crisis. Leading indicators are predictive measures that are monitored in the effective performance of a management system that can identify, assess and control risk in the workplace. Given the evolving nature of health and safety that spans from chemical safety, to the integration of robotics to mental health in the workplace, the need for an understanding of leading indicators is critical.

This webinar will address the importance of tracking leading, as well as lagging health and safety indicators to improve the overall performance of your organization.

At the end of the session, participants will:

• Understand the importance of proactive, predictive leading indicators
• Measure the effectiveness of leading indicators from the example of other organizations
• Learn about ongoing research to define and prioritize leading indicators in incident prevention

Presenters:

Wendy Tobin
Senior Environment, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) Consultant
Corteva Agriscience Global EHS&S Centre of Expertise

Wendy Tobin is a Senior Environment, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) Consultant in the Corteva Agriscience Global EHS&S Centre of Expertise. Her responsibilities include corporate EHS&S policies, standards, safety culture and compliance. Wendy is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) who sits on the Minerva Safety Education Board of Directors. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Mount Allison University and is a TapRooT® trained incident investigator. Ms. Tobin spent nearly 30 years with DuPont prior to the creation of Corteva Agriscience from the merger and spin of Dow and DuPont in 2019. She joined DuPont as a researcher in Kingston, Ontario, holding various technical and management roles, including Quality Manager, Operations Manager and EHS&S Manager for all DuPont businesses and functions in Canada, before moving into an EHS&S corporate role. Prior to joining DuPont, Ms. Tobin worked as a researcher at Dalhousie University, St. Francis Xavier University and the National Research Council – Atlantic Research Laboratory in Halifax, NS.

Chris Banbury
Co-Products, Rail & Wash/Dry Operations Team Leader
NOVA Chemicals

Chris Banbury , is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) and is dedicated to continuous safety improvement in the workplace. His commitment is demonstrated by his 13 plus years of experience and involvement as a safety professional, advisor and leader to the manufacturing and petrochemical industry, educational institutions, safety associations and government organizations. His active involvement in Steps for Life ensures that his conviction to health and safety remains rooted in the community. Chris has been a member of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) for over ten years with a portion of that being the NASOH Chair for AB, NWT & NU. Most recently, he represents NOVA Chemicals and the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) as the lone Canadian on the new ANSI Z-16 Standard development for Safety and Health Metrics and Performance Measures.

About Minerva Canada

The CSSE was one of the 5 founding members of Minerva Canada which is a not for profit volunteer organization dedicated to advancing Health and Safety education in post-secondary institutions and the only organization of its kind in North America. It develops teaching modules, case studies for academia, sponsors student projects as well as conducts professor Learning Forums and student award programs. Minerva has developed an online certificate program in Health and Safety for engineering and other post-secondary students with its university partners. To learn more please feel free to reach out via

Format: FREE Webinar

Session Description:

When critical events happen that affect our lives and the way we do work, there can be an impact on the mental health of workers. When events are widespread, sudden and leave us with uncertainty in the near future, they can have an impact on the mental health of workers. As we navigate the continued response to Covid-19 and the eventual lifting of emergency measures, we need to look at how to build mental health into our emergency management and business continuity programs. Organizations that do will be better able move forward in a coordinated and effective manner that protects their workers while focusing on solutions to support their operations. This webinar covers how to use the National Standard of Canada on Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace for guidance.

About Liz Horvath:

Liz is guided by a deep passion to help people succeed without unnecessary suffering from injury or illness.

For nearly 25 years, Liz has been guiding organizations throughout Canada to achieve better business outcomes through implementation of occupational health and safety management systems. Her career has included managing health and safety in unionized manufacturing facilities, leading a team of consultants in the OHS practice of one of Canada’s leading employment and labour law firms, and running her own health and safety company which focused on lowering the risk of stress-related injuries. Liz also managed the development of several ground-breaking OHS national standards, including Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace, Management of Work in Confined Spaces, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, and OHS Training.

She joined the Opening Minds Team of the Mental Health Commission of Canada in August 2019, where she leads the development and delivery of the Workplace Mental Health Program. This program is designed to support employ

Format: FREE Webinar

Session Description:

Join us for an interactive webinar where we will discuss the changing world of home and car insurance and share insider knowledge on what insurers look for when determining your premiums and how to save!

About Johnson Insurance:

Johnson Insurance is one of Canada's oldest insurance brokers offering personal home, car, travel, and group benefits insurance nationally. Johnson Insurance has a rich Canadian heritage and opened its doors in Newfoundland and Labrador over 130 years ago. For more information about Johnson Insurance visit https://www.johnson.ca/ or check us out on Twitter at @WeAreJohnson or Facebook at .

Format: FREE Webinar