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The only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave is not training them and having them stay. A wise person will hear and increase learning. Proverbs 1:5

Conference Speaker

Behavior Change through Effective onsite Training - (Training techniques)
12 Key Steps for Effective Training - (Training Techniques)
Don't Let Safety Become A Bully - (Avoiding the Safety Cop type, mentoring / training)
Is Giving 100% Enough? (How to get 90% retention rate with staff Training through leadership, mentorship, coaching)
Effective Safety Meetings - (How to run an effective meeting, principles of chairing and running a meeting)
101 Causes You Can Find For An Investigation - (How to find multiple causes when interviewing for an accident)
New JHSC Legislation - (discuss new Evaluation tool, training requirements, and Accident investigation involvement)
Get in the Game - (Leadership techniques)
The "It" Factor - (Motivation, encouragement type session, life principles, supervisor principles)
Employers’ Toolkit Injury Performance Forecaster - (Injury Management)

Safety Advisor

BCCSA External COR Auditor

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BCCSA COR Internal Auditor Course
BCCSA Leadership Safety Excellence Course
BCCSA Injury Management Course
BCCSA BC Legislation Course
BCCSA BC Construction Administration Course
Joint Health & Safety Committee meets NEW legislation (see below for more information)
Hazard Assessment
Accident Investigation
Inspections
How to run a meeting

Tanya Steele

Tanya Steele is a well respected and sought after Speaker and Trainer in the construction industry.

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Joint Health & Safety Committee Training (8-hours)

In this course, students will identify and interpret occupational health and safety committee members’ responsibilities and duties, and carry them out in ways that promote workplace health and safety.

Joint Health and Safety Committee Training course was developed using the Workers Compensation Board of BC resources, At, Regulation and Guidelines. The course information has been updated by a qualified person to address new legislation and policies. It aims at helping participants to identify and interpret JHSC members’ functions and duties and to carry out their responsibilities to promote workplace health and safety. The course is ideal for joint health and safety committee members, supervisors and health and safety professionals.

All below topics are covered in the 8-hour day with an appropriate amount of time on each subject. The course consists of two 15 min breaks and 1-hour lunch. The 8-hour course meets the requirement of Regulation 3.27 for joint committee mandatory training and/or WC Act Division 4(135).

Explain the purposes of the Act, Regulation, and OHS Guidelines
Summarize the duties and functions of the joint committee
Explain the role of the joint committee in accident investigations,
Explain the role of the joint committee with regular inspections
Understand the work refusal process
Summarize educational requirements for joint committee members (section 135 of the Act and section 3.27 of the Regulation)
Conduct an individual needs assessment for the purposes of selecting training in accordance with section 135
Explain the prohibition against discriminatory action (section 150 of the Act)
Identify when an employer is required to consult with the joint committee
Differentiate between the roles of the committee co-chairs and joint committee members
Apply the policies and procedures outlined in the joint committee's Terms of Reference
List the traits of an effective joint committee and explain the purpose of conducting an evaluation of the joint committee's effectiveness

Each topic has theory, group work, and a practical component. The class is high energy and interactive to keep students engaged. All learning styles are used in the class to relate and reach each student.

“Tanya was the best Master of Ceremonies that we have ever had at our annual Western Conference on Safety. Her enthusiasm, fresh ideas, and high energy level brought life back into the conference. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I look forward to working with her again!”

– Terry Swain, Conference Chair, Western Conference on Safety Pacific Safety Center

“We have utilized Tanya’s services multiple times as an MC, keynote speaker, and presenter. She brings a unique blend of humor, practical industry knowledge, and possesses an engaging speaking style. Preparedness and professionalism are a given.”

– Michael McKenna, Executive Director, BCCSA

“Tanya commands the stage and engages the audience. She is proficient presenting both in person and virtually. Tanya has a skill to be able to read the room and connect in an authentic and credible way. She has the ability to create unforgettable, entertaining and educating experiences.”

– Eldeen Pozniak, Professional Speaker/Consultant, Pozniak Safety Associates Inc.

“Tanya is a phenomenal speaker who has the ability to engage her viewers in a positive and interactive way. I have been lucky enough to watch her speak a number of times and her passion for speaking and the topics she presents is something I don't see with many other speakers.”

– Christine Zielke, Director of Operations, BC Municipal Safety Association

“Tanya is hands down one of the most engaging trainers and educators I have met. PrintForward hired her to do our Joint Health & Safety Committee training. I can't remember a time being in a classroom setting where I absorbed so much information and actually enjoyed myself. Tanya brings humour, authenticity, passion, and care for any topic she is presenting on. If I could hire her for every event, I promise you I would!”

– Jennifer McConnell, Director of Operations, Royal Printers Ltd.

“I can’t thank Tanya enough for her inspiring, insightful, and entertaining keynote. She contributed so much value to our event and our B.C. arts and entertainment industry! I’m excited to invite her back to our next conference!”

– Trina Pollard, CEO, Actsafe

“She is a presenter that has incredible energy, she is very strong in identifying audiences that can connect to her topics. She evaluates her audience so that they have the best experience. Tanya is super professional and a thoughtful individual. I would recommend Tanya as a keynote speaker for conferences.”

– Mike Roberts, CEO, BC Municipal Safety Association

“Tanya is one of the most respected H&S speakers in BC and it’s because she is real – when she speaks you can feel the passion and commitment to the audience.”

– Bob Lund, HSSE Manager, MMI