Partners in Prevention 2012: Canada's Largest Health & Safety Event (May 1 - 2, 2012)

MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 27, 2012 /CNW/ - Partners in Prevention 2012 Health & Safety Conference & Trade Show - the flagship event of the Health & Safety Ontario conference series - will welcome over 4,500 health and safety professionals, peers, industry experts and solution providers from across Canada to the Mississauga International Centre May 1 - 2, 2012, for two-days of learning, sharing and networking in aim of preventing workplace injuries, illness and fatalities.

"Rapid changes in workplaces, our economy and workforce require all workplace parties and leaders to continuously engage in conversations supported by evidence and expertise. Tragedies are preventable and remind all Ontarians to act, lead and engage in prevention," says Elizabeth Mills, President & CEO of Workplace Safety & Prevention Services. "Partners in Prevention is a catalyst for change. This event brings together business leaders, employers, workers, researchers, educators, and solution providers and affords them deeper understanding and an increased ability to strengthen their workplace health and safety programs."

60+ sessions, workshops and courses
Partners in Prevention 2012 offers over 60 interactive sessions, workshops and professional development courses focused on providing health and safety best practices, compliance advice and business solutions relevant to all industry sectors. Conference content will have a strong focus on the four leading hazards affecting Ontario workplaces: motor vehicle incidents; strains and sprains; falls; and contact with machinery.

Provocative conversations with today's leaders
Executives recognized for their organizations' commitment to health and safety, will answer tough questions during a special, half-day session entitled View from the Top - Provocative Conversations with Today's Leaders. Moderated by Amanda Lang, Senior Business Correspondent with CBC News, this panel will speak candidly about their investment in health and safety and their resulting achievements of sustainability and profitability. CEO panelists include Michelle DiEmanuele, Credit Valley Hospital and Trillium Health Centre; Stewart Hardacre, Habitat for Humanity Canada; Dean Johnson, Sodexo Canada Limited; and Senior Vice President, Energy Sector Siemens Canada Limited, Bill Smith. This session draws high attendance from delegates eager to learn from health and safety leaders.

Three inspiring keynotes
On Tuesday, May 1, John Furlong, CEO Vancouver 2010 Olympics Organizing Committee opens the conference with his presentation, Living Leadership; the story of how he built a resilient and supportive, people-led team culture for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee. On Wednesday, May 2, Tod Maffin, Digital Technology & Marketing Guru and once founder and CEO of a multi-million dollar technology firm, shares his personal experience of depression and addiction and his struggle to hide it from employers, colleagues, family and friends. Later that day, Michael Kerr, Motivational Speaker, Business Trainer and Humour in the Workplace Expert presents Inspiring Workplaces - The Way Work OUGHT To Be! - an engaging discussion about how to create healthier, happier and more productive work environments.  

Two trade shows and 400 exhibitors under one roof
Partners in Prevention 2012 is once again co-locating with CANECT - the Canadian Environmental Conference & Trade Show - to offer attendees access to over 400 exhibitors from across the world.  Attendees can investigate the latest products and services, ask individualized questions, build contacts with leading health and safety solution providers and participate in a number of interactive trade show presentations and booths.

Registration for Partners in Prevention 2012 is now open. Registration details, media accreditation instructions and additional conference and trade show information can be found on the conference website, www.PartnersinPreventionConference.com.

Health & Safety Ontario (HSO) is the result of a bold move to reorganize the independent efforts of 12 health and safety associations into four streamlined organizations to better serve more than 236,000. HSO is comprised of: Infrastructure Health & Safety Association, Public Services Health & Safety Association, Workplace Safety North and Workplace Safety & Prevention Services. Together, HSO provides health and safety solutions to employers so that they can reduce and eliminate workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths.

For further information:

Meagan Wadeson
Communications Specialist
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
1-877-494-9777, ext. 2233
[email protected]

Shane McKenna
Communications Specialist
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
1-877-494-9777, ext. 2247
[email protected]