We would like to invite everyone to our 2019 NAOSH Speakers Conference and Tradeshow Wednesday, May 1st at the Chateau Louis Hotel and Conference Center.
TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR EARLY BIRD for only $99!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS |
Speaker Bios & Topics
Ruthann Weeks l Session Topic: Domestic Violence: Creating Workplace Safety
The importance of maintaining an inspiring, abuse-free work environment is at the forefront of public awareness these days, thanks to the efforts of forward-thinking crusaders like Harmony Training & Development’s founder, Ruthann Weeks. Working as a Certified Information and Referral Specialist in the human service sector, Ruthann went on to graduate as a Human Resource Manager and obtained her CMHA certification as a Psychological Health and Safety Advisor
Acting upon her vision to see HR embrace systems supporting organizational well-being and mental health, Ruthann created her social enterprise to address workplace violence and harassment by providing practical education and policy and procedure development. Building corporate social responsibility into her business model, a portion of all revenues are donated to domestic violence prevention initiatives. Passionate in her quest to support business, human resource professionals and safety personnel in following the legal framework, Ruthann challenges business leaders to implement training programs designed to mitigate risk and create an engaged and productive workforce maximizing profitability.
Susan Sawatzky l Session Topic: Stressed for Success- 10 Myths You Never Knew About Stress…But Wish You Did
Susan Sawatzky is the Director of In-Scope Solutions, a health and safety consulting company specializing in fatigue and stress management. Susan is also an instructor with the University of Alberta, instructing EXOS 4640 - Psychological Health and Safety. In this
Billy Strean l Session Topic: Joy for Mental Health and Well Being?
"In a world where many are tired, busy, distracted, and feeling disconnected, Dr. Billy Strean engages and enlivens people. A former three-sport NCAA athlete and coach, Billy Strean earned a Ph.D. in sport and exercise psychology from the University of Illinois. Dr. Strean is also a Master Somatic Coach (Strozzi Institute), Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500), a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher, and a Certified Professional Co-active Coach. It is precisely this eclectic range of disciplines and fields of study — somatics, yoga, sport psychology, laughter and play, and his 30+ years of teaching experience — that is the foundation of Dr. Strean’s success both in the classroom as well as outside the classroom as
Jason Kumagai l Session Topic: Waking up to fatigue in the Workplace
Jason Kumagai MSc, CHFP, CCPE, PMP, is the Principal Consultant at OPTIMAL FiT Inc. based in Calgary Alberta. He brings over 20 years of experience in Human Factors / Ergonomics across many industry sectors, including oil & gas,
Interested in sponsoring the event or have a booth at the tradeshow?
Contact Whitney Rutherford at WhitneyR@scottbuilders.com or 587.773.5331 or Contact Jenn Currie at jenn@trainandconsult.ca or 780-966-0701Plan your NAOSH Week Events - May 5-11, 2019
The North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week is a continent-wide event spanning the countries of Canada, USA, and Mexico. The goal during the North American Occupational Safety & Health (NAOSH) Week is to focus the attention of employers, employees, partners, and the public on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community.
We strive to: