CCOHS is hosting a series of complimentary workshops designed to be of interest to both small and large businesses alike. These informal, content-rich, 60 minute sessions will be conducted by health and safety professionals from the Hamilton community.

All workshops are to be held onsite at CCOHS, in downtown Hamilton, ON.

Preregistration is required, please contact CCOHS Client Services.

8:45 am
Due Diligence
Due Diligence is an investment in injury prevention and reduced accident costs. it makes good business sense for employers to have programs and activities in place that demonstrates a commitment to taking reasonable care for the protection of the worker and thereby meet the text of due diligence.

Session Leader: Bill McPherson, Senior Associate, MCP and Associates

10:00 am
New Worker Health & Safety Initiatives
CCOHS is pleased to demonstrate the Canadian youth Web Portal and discuss how new workers can be helped through this project. To discuss Hamilton and area new worker initiatives, Sarah Goodhope will share what's happening with the Youth Employment Network, a young worker group. This group will be hosting their own workshop, A Health and Safety Awareness Seminar for Youth on Tuesday, May 6/03 from 2:30-4:30 pm at careerworx!.  Download flyer for details

Session Leaders: Jan Chappel, Inquiries/Chemical Information Officer and Sarah Goodhope, YMCA Career Cruiser Coordinator

11:00 am
Ergonomics for Sitting and Standing
Learn proper sitting and standing procedures that will help you stay safe and well! Attend this detailed presentation so you can find out first hand how airport and related service-sector workers benefit from combined methods of "sitting and standing" at work.

Session Leader: Andrew Drewczynski, Ergonomist and CCOHS Subject Specialist

2:00 pm
Business Results through Health & Safety
Want to improve your bottom line? Make you and your company a leader in health and safety. "Business Results through Health & safety" will show you how, with a relatively small investment in workplace health and safety, your company can gain substantial returns in profits and productivity.

Session Leader: David Lindeman, Senior Prevention Program Specialist, WSIB

3:15 pm
West Nile Virus: Prevention and Control
If you employ outdoor workers or are one yourself, attending this workshop can help you learn appropriate prevention and control measures regarding the West Nile virus. Find out how to properly apply insect repellents and choose clothing that will help reduce risks of acquiring this disease. Your questions on how to set up and maintain surveillance for West Nile virus in humans, mosquitoes, birds, horses, other animals will also be addressed.

Session Leader: Renzo Bertolini, Subject Specialist