REGISTRATION
Includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch.
Costs do not include HST.

Early Bird Deadline:
Feb. 15th, 2011
BCSLS/HSA BC Members: $99
Non-members $125
Students $50 - limited spaces

After Feb. 16th, 2011
BCSLS/HSA BC Members: $125
Non-members $150
Students $50 - limited spaces

Don’t miss this informative and thought provoking workshop. You may just think of your health and safety in a whole new light!

Co-Sponsored by:
BCSLS and HSA BC

Supported by: WorkSafe BC, Fraser Health Authority and Golden Solutions

A new, day-long workshop for MLAs, MLTs, Supervisors and Managers exploring the link between Laboratory Employee Health and Safety and Patient Safety.

Saturday, February 26th, 2011 from 8:30am to 4:30pm
at the Justice Institute in New Westminster

Guest Speakers include:
Facilitator, Jackie Spain, Golden Solutions, OH&S & TDG Specialist
Co-Facilitator, Sue Thomas, Mgr., Biochemistry/Hematopathology, RCH
Stephen Symon, WorkSafe BC, Mgr. High Risk Strategy for Healthcare
Catherine Kidd, Director of Health and Safety Vancouver Coastal Health
Anita Kwong, Director, Regional Laboratory, Vancouver Coastal Health
Marc Jones, Health and Safety Advisor, Providence Healthcare
A representative of the Private Laboratories. Panel discussion to follow.

Some topics will include: what is occupational health and safety anyway, hazards in the lab environment, regulatory issues, hazards reporting and barriers, laboratory ergonomics, TDG, sanitization [MRSA/ VRE] and other employee safety issues. Other speakers will draw the connection between employee safety and the patient safety culture. Studies on this unique linkage will be presented.