Industry

Hosted by Randy Kolowrocki, Project Coordinator.

About our Guest Speaker: Janelle Abela is a speaker, business coach, equity strategist and business advisor. As the CEO and Growth Strategist at Diverse Solutions Strategy Firm, Janelle has built this consultancy firm to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in corporate settings. Janelle is driven by the simple truth: real change doesn’t have to be complicated. Janelle works to build forward-thinking, sustainable culture, communication, and leadership strategies that enable growth in learning spaces and workplaces worldwide.
Discover how EMC can support your investment in employees today! Learning Differences 101 | Miscommunication, Mistakes, and Missed Opportunities is the second in a four-part series featuring Janelle Abela bringing their experience to the table on inclusive workplaces. Registration details to follow on the remaining sessions.
We hope you can join us to learn more.

Miscommunication, Mistakes, and Missed Opportunities

Unclear instructions, misaligned training styles, and lack of inclusive practices can lead to safety risks, quality issues, and employee disengagement. During this session we will connect learning differences to real-world performance issues and highlight the benefits of getting it right.

Learning Differences 101 

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Central Ontario

Golden Horseshoe

Eastern Ontario

Newfoundland

Greater Toronto Area

Grey Bruce Counties

Alberta

Northern Ontario

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Southwestern Ontario

Health and Safety

Hosted by EMC&#8217;s National Health &amp; Safety Network.

Low back pain is a common issue that up to 35% of people experience at some point in their lives, with an increased prevalence with age. Furthermore, most people who experience low back pain endure recurrent episodes during their lifetime. Low back pain is not only potentially debilitating, but it affects our work performance and productivity as well as our ability to participate in activities outside of work.
Through awareness of proper body mechanics, proper posture and optimal work techniques, along with prioritizing overall health and wellness, we can reduce the strain we place on our backs and minimize the risk of injury.
Join us, and our guest speaker, Rachel Mitchell with Ergo Inc as she presents:
• What a Health &amp; Safety Program needs to minimize back injuries at work 
• Why posture matters to the health of our backs and will ultimately reducing workplace injuries 
• What back postures are essential to protect employees while performing manual handling tasks 
• Steps to incorporate into your workplace to create awareness &amp; prevent injuries
About our speaker: Rachel Mitchell is a Canadian Certified Ergonomist (CCPE) with a Masters of Science in Human Factors Engineering and over 20 years of workplace ergonomics experience. Rachel was awarded the 2023 AEC &amp; Liberty Mutual Practitioner of the Year Award for her ergonomics accomplishments, including the management of an ergonomic program at a large aerospace company, for which the company has been recognized as global leader, as well as her Ergonomics promotion work with Staples Canada.
Through her analytical approach to ergonomics assessments, her practical problem solving skills and her facilitation of hands-on education, Rachel’s work has positively impacted a wide range of sectors, from offices to manufacturing, warehousing, aerospace, energy and infrastructure, municipalities and transportation.
This event may be eligible for BCRSP CPD points. See the BCRSP website at www.bcrsp.ca for CPD point criteria

A national safety discussion

Minimizing back injury risk is essential to workplace injury reduction. This Webinar will provide tips and strategies that you can incorporate into your Health &amp; Safety Program to reduce back injuries in your workplace.

Preventing Back Injuries with Ergonomics

This session will cover the safety standards applicable to robotics, energy control through Lockout Tagout (LOTO), and best practices for robotic guarding. Organizations utilizing robotics will gain key takeaways to enhance workplace safety and compliance.
Robots and safety compliance is a crucial aspect of robotic implementation, ensuring the safety of personnel and the integrity of equipment in workplaces. 
&#8211; What safety standards apply to robotics? 
&#8211; Energy control – Lock out Tag out. 
&#8211; Robotic Guarding. 
&#8211; Key takeaways for organizations with robots.
This event contains 1 technical hour and may be eligible for BCRSP CPD points. See the BCRSP website at <a href="http://www.bcrsp.ca">www.bcrsp.ca</a> for CPD point criteria.”

As robotics become more prevalent in the workplace, ensuring compliance with safety regulations is crucial.

Robotics and Safety Compliance

Food and Beverage

Join us, and our guest speaker, Jamie Wright with Mentor Safety Consultants as he presents:
<ul>
<li>What is the book of promises?</li>
<li>What are the supervisor&#8217;s roles?</li>
<li>What are supervisors liable for?</li>
<li>Key takeaways for supervisors.</li>
</ul>

National Health and Safety Network Event

This session will break down the &#8220;Book of Promises&#8221; (a.k.a the Health and Safety Policies and Procedures) explaining its significance and how it impacts supervisors. Learn what your role entails, the liabilities you carry, and the key takeaways that will help you navigate compliance and leadership in workplace safety.

Supervisors and Health & Safety – Knowing the Book of Promises

A roundtable discussion for Simcoe County, Muskoka and Parry Sound area manufacturers to discuss best practices, challenges, experiences, questions and requests for suggestions.

Sharing and Learning

A roundtable discussion for Simcoe County, Muskoka and Parry Sound area manufacturers.

Sharing and Learning

Marketing Professionals Strategic Interest Group

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