Partners in Prevention 2011: what you need, now
April 11, 2011

Find actionable information, resources, solutions, subject experts, and service providers for virtually any health and safety issue you’re facing at Health & Safety Ontario’s Partners in Prevention 2011 Health & Safety Conference & Trade Show, taking place May 17-18 in Mississauga.
Hosted by all the partners in Ontario’s Prevention System, this health and safety event is Canada’s largest, and the flagship of the Partners in Prevention Conference Series.
The conference component offers 60+ interactive sessions, workshops and professional development courses. The trade show, 400+ exhibitors, an onsite bookstore, and feature areas.
Check out this year’s highlights.
3 keynote speakers: Don Bell, founder and former EVP of WestJet, and a “culture guru” on championing success through positive, upbeat teamwork • Margaret Trudeau, a celebrated Canadian and mental health advocate, on finding balance of mind, body and spirit • Dr. Jeff Linkenbach, director, Center for Health and Safety Culture, Montana State University, on achieving sustained positive results in lowering motor vehicle incidents.
A conference spotlight on 4 high-priority hazard categories: motor vehicle incidents, strains and sprains, falls, and contact with machinery.
A CEO Panel, moderated by CBC News’ senior business correspondent Amanda Lang, on influencing organizational culture, engaging in health and safety, the consequences of complacency, and more. [NOTE TO REVIEWERS: MORE ON THE CEO PANEL WILL APPEAR IN THE APRIL ISSUE OF THE NEWSLETTER, AS WELL AS THE E-MAGAZINE]
3 MSD Forums: Low Cost Ergonomic Solutions, on how to devise inexpensive solutions that can prevent musculoskeletal disorders while increasing efficiency and productivity • Prescription for Success, featuring peers sharing best practices • Jumpstart your MSD Program, reviewing the framework and resources offered by the MSD Prevention Guideline for Ontario.
400 exhibit booths at the Partners in Prevention 2011 Trade Show, presenting a comprehensive range of products and services. Take a “virtual tour” of the Trade Show online. [http://www.healthandsafetyontario.ca/bundles/conference2011/virtual_trade_show.asp]
Entrance to 3 trade shows in 1: Partners in Prevention 2011 • MASC 2011 (Machine Automation Safety Congress) • CANECT 2011 (Canadian Environmental Conference & Trade Show).
In the April issue of Health & Safety Network News, watch for more information on key conference sessions, professional development courses, the trade show’s Healthy Living Stage, and much more.
Can’t wait? Check out the event’s preliminary showguide now. [http://www.healthandsafetyontario.ca/bundles/conference2011/index.asp]