Tourism & Hospitality Industry Occupational Health & Safety Summit

Each year, go2HR hosts the Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Summit for the tourism and hospitality industry in BC.
This one-day session offers you an opportunity to:
- learn about the proposed changes to your sector’s annual WorkSafeBC base rates (i.e. Classification Units)
- understand incident and injury trends and stats within the industry; what is putting your employees at risk and driving up your claim costs
- receive updates on go2HR’s Industry Health and Safety program, including the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program, new resources, services and initiatives
- participate in an educational session on a variety of hot topics relevant to the industry
- meet and network with your peers from the BC tourism and hospitality industry
- explore a tradeshow of suppliers, trainers and organizations relevant to your OHS program and operations
- enjoy a delicious continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments
PAST OHS SUMMITS
You can view the presentations and executive summary of past OHS Summits below:
Date: November 17, 2017
Time: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Location: Kelowna – Coast Capri Hotel (Ballroom Salon B) – 1171 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6E8
Theme: The OHS Files: Solving your Mysteries
Date: January 25, 2017
Time: 7:30am – 10:00am (Breakfast)
Location: Vancouver, BC – Tuscany Room, Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront, 1133 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
Theme: Mental Health & Wellness
Date: February 15, 2017
Time: 8:30am – 3:00pm
Location: Naniamo, BC – Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 101 Gordon Street, Nanaimo
Theme: Mental Health & Wellness
Date: September 29, 2016
Time: 8:30am – 3:00pm
Location: Kelowna, BC – Holiday Inn Express Kelowna Conference Centre, 2429 Highway 97 North, Kelowna
Theme: “The healthy workplace: A state of mind” – Mental health in the workplace
2015: Education & Training
- Executive Summary
- Keynote: Matthew Bowcott
- Industry OHS Trends & Stats & Announcement of 2016 Industry Base Rates
- Lorne Scarlett, Industry Specialist (Tourism & Hospitality), WorkSafeBC
- go2HR Industry Health & Safety & COR Program Updates
- Trina Pollard, Manager, Industry Health & Safety, go2HR
- Zito Kare, Industry Health & Safety Specialist, go2HR
- Understanding the dynamics between education, training and OHS: Industry Panel & Case Studies
- Nelson Dow, Safety Manager, Whistler Sport Legacies
- Zito Kare, Industry Health & Safety Specialist, go2HR
- Josh Sears, Owner, Zipzone Adventure Park
- Bill Senghera, Risk Manager, White Spot Restaurants
- Gabrielle Stauber, Health & Safety Specialist, Fairmont Chateau Whistler
- Tanya Steele, OHS Consultant & Trainer
- Moderator: Moderator: Trina Pollard, Manager, Industry Health & Safety, go2HR
- Event Photos
2014: Understanding the Dynamics Between Age and Workplace Health and Safety
- Executive Summary
- Announcement of 2015 WorkSafeBC Industry Base Rates, Trends & Stats
- Lorne Scarlett, Industry Specialist (Tourism & Hospitality), WorkSafeBC
- Industry Health & Safety and COR Program Updates
- Trina Pollard, Manager, Industry Health & Safety, go2HR
- Zito Kare, Industry Health & Safety Specialist, go2HR
- The Changing Demographics of the Industry
- Dennis Green, Director, Industry Training
- Understanding the Dynamics Between Age and Workplace Health and Safety
- Alex Booth, Regional Manager, Employer’s Adviser’s Office, Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour
- Kymm Ducharme, Key Account Performance Consultant, WorkSafeBC
- Michael King, Manager, Safety & Loss Prevention, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
- Rhonda Lindsay, Health & Safety Director, Moxies Grill & Bar, Chop Steakhouse & Bar, Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill, Rockford Wok, Bar & Grill
- Ryan Stimming, Risk Manager, Panorama Mountain Village
- Moderator: Zito Kare, Industry Health & Safety Specialist, go2HR
- Event Photos
2013: Workplace Mental Health, Bill 14, and Bullying & Harassment
- WorkSafeBC Base Rate Consultation
- Gerry Paquette, Senior Manager, Classification & Rates, WorkSafeBC
- Industry Trends & Stats
- Ed Dowling, Manager, Industry & Labour Services (Tourism & Hospitality), WorkSafeBC
- Industry Health & Safety and COR Program Updates
- Trina Pollard, Manager, Industry Health & Safety, go2HR
- Michael Guzmicky, COR Program Manager, go2HR
- Workplace Mental Health, Bill 14 & Bullying & Harassment
- Alex Mitchell, Director, Community Partnerships, Vancouver Canucks
- Margaret Tebbutt, Senior Consultant, Workplace Initiatives, Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division
- Alex Booth, Regional Manager, Employers’ Advisers’ Office , Ministry of Jobs, Tourism andSkills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour
- Event Photos
For more information, contact the go2HR Industry Health & Safety Team.