Media Advisory - Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) hosts Canada's largest health and safety event on April 29 - 30

MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 28, 2014 /CNW/ - 4,500 business and health and safety experts and delegates are headed to Partners in Prevention 2014, Canada's largest health and safety conference and trade show to learn about the latest trends and equipment required for a safe workplace.  On the heels of Ontario's new health and safety strategy, investing in employee safety not only brings big returns to a company's bottom line, but also helps to foster safety cultures across the province.  

Every year in Canada, over 250,000 workers get injured or fall ill to disease on the job – 48,000 of those are young workers.  The show offers delegates the knowledge and tools they will need to help put an end to this epidemic. 

Partners in Prevention features over 64 presentations, e-learning labs and more than 400 exhibitors on the Trade Show Floor.

The conference highlight is its View from the Top panel where Harry Oshanski, President & CEO, Casino Rama, Peter Van Stralen, President & CEO, Sunshine Brands and Mike Reinders, President, Maple Reinders Constructors, will share how their efforts resulted in a competitive edge and healthy bottom line (Tuesday, April 29, 10 a.m.).

Event details & media access

• April 29 - 30, International  Centre, 6900 Airport Road in Mississauga (Media Centre located in the Pisces Room)
• Media can attend any portion of the event; schedule can be found here
• Interview opportunities are available upon request with Elizabeth Mills, leader of WSPS, Ontario's largest health and safety association, as well as View from the Top panelists and other conference speakers

About Partners in Prevention 2014 – Over 4,500 health and safety experts and delegates from across all industry sectors in Canada are expected to attend this year's event. The conference, taking place April 29-30, aims at improving a company's chances for success by increasing their understanding of workplace hazards, risk management, and occupational health and safety legislation. There will be hands-on sessions, workshops and professional development courses. For more information and to register, visit PartnersinPreventionConference.com or contact the Customer Care Department (1-877-494-9777 or [email protected]).

About Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) – A dynamic $43-million organization servicing 154,000 member firms, WSPS is primarily focused on the agricultural, industrial/manufacturing and service sectors.  It brings together community and business leaders to influence positive change, creating a safer and more profitable Ontario. WSPS is a leader in providing impactful risk management solutions and insight, helping to create healthy work environments that result in increased profit margins. For more information visit WSPS.ca or follow us on Twitter, @WSPS_news.

SOURCE: Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

For more information and event access please contact: Jana Manolakos, [phone] or 1-877-494-9777 | [email protected]; For business media, please contact: Mary Ann Freedman, Freedman & Associates Inc. for Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS), Tel: [phone], Email: [email protected]