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Special offer

New registrations for upcoming live OHS information sessions and Let's Talk Safety webinars (live or recorded) qualify you for $200 off your next UNB OHS or Certificate in Management Essentials (CME) course.

*Limit of one discounted course per program during this promotion (i.e., COHS, DOHS, CSL or CME). Contact customerservice@unb.ca to find out more.



Let's Talk Safety webinar series

We are thrilled to announce the return of the Let’s Talk Safety webinar series for a fifth year! The lineup of safety experts will feature a blend of both new and familiar faces. The 2024-2025 season promises to tap into a variety of topics that will provide valuable insights and practical advice to attendees.

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Effective controls for the hazards we identify are important in reducing risk. Having a good understanding of the Hierarchy of Controls will help achieve risk reduction.

This webinar will provide you with:

  • A review of the Risk Treatment stage of the Risk Management Process;
  • A deeper understanding of the Hierarchy of Controls; and
  • An overview of how to effectively use the Hierarchy of Controls to reduce risk.

This webinar focuses on discussions about reducing risk at your workplace and is designed for practitioners at all levels, including managers, supervisors, safety committee members, and anyone engaged in safety

Details

  • Date: Nov. 13, 2024
  • Time: 2 p.m. (Atlantic time)
  • Presenter: Darrel Nickerson, BBA, MS, CRSP
  • Cost: Free

Register now

This event contains 1.0 technical hours and is eligible for 0.1 CEUs with BCRSP. See BCRSP for more information about the CPD point criteria. We're happy to provide a letter confirming your registration for this webinar. To receive your confirmation letter, fill out this form.


About the presenter 

Darrel Nickerson is the Director of Health and Safety for Irving Forest Services based in Saint John, New Brunswick and has been involved in Safety for almost 30 years.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from UNB Saint John and a Master of Science in Environmental Management from Webster University, St. Louis, Mo. He holds a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)® designation and is a Six Sigma Green Belt certification from the Juran Institute.

Darrel is the current chairperson for the Board of Safety Services New Brunswick and recently joined the BCRSP Governing Board. He has been an instructor in UNB's Occupational Health and Safety program since 2018.


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In almost every aspect of life these days, the world has gone digital (or paperless). Despite this move toward a digital world, the safety community tends to stay stuck in the past, using hard copies (i.e. paper versions) of Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHAs), Safe Work Procedures (SWPs), incident reporting forms, and pre-trip inspection forms for equipment, etc.

A digitized Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) uses digital technologies to streamline and enhance health and safety processes within your organization. Digitization enhances compliance, improves participation and greatly increases efficiency of your health and safety management system.

This webinar will provide you with:

  • A review of the options for digitizing your OHSMS;
  • An overview of the time and cost savings associated with taking your OHSMS online;
  • A review of the pre-work needed before launching forward into the digitized world; and
  • A blueprint for planning the process, selling it to management, and taking that first step towards moving your safety management system into the 21st century.

The safety industry needs to take time to learn about the options available to digitize workflow developments and improvement processes in the most efficient way. In this webinar, you will learn how to move toward a future that is 100% online and smart phone-based, as well as twice as efficient as existing blended or paper-based systems.

Details

  • Date: Dec. 11, 2024
  • Time: 2 p.m. (Atlantic time)
  • Presenter: Glyn Jones, M.A.Sc, P.Eng, CIH, CRSP
  • Cost: Free

Register now

This event contains 1.0 technical hours and is eligible for 0.1 CEUs with BCRSP. See BCRSP for more information about the CPD point criteria. We're happy to provide a letter confirming your registration for this webinar. To receive your confirmation letter, fill out this form.


About the presenter

Glyn Jones is the General Manager of the EHS Division of Bravo Target Safety in Calgary, Alberta. He is a consulting Occupational Health and Safety specialist and leadership coach with almost 40 years of experience. Glyn is a chemical engineer by training, is a Professional Engineer, and has completed a Master’s degree specializing in occupational health and safety. He holds numerous professional certifications.

Glyn has been providing curriculum support and teaching at the University of New Brunswick occupational health and safety program for 16 years. 


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Toxic substances are present in our homes and workplaces. Statistics show that while measures are being implemented to control exposure, people continue to be exposed to substances that affect their health and wellbeing. These substances that can lead to disease and death.

Each year in the workplace, twice as many workers die of occupational disease than injury-related fatalities1. Year over year, three workers die each workday from disease rooted in occupational exposure. Asbestos, benzene, silica, and formaldehyde are top of mind as the most common culprits, but there are others. It's not just in the workplace that our employees may be getting exposed. Our homes may also be sources of these hazardous chemicals. Education is key and hazard recognition is the first step if we are to design effective programs to protect people from exposure.

In this webinar, you will learn about:

  • Common industrial and home-based substances that may cause disease;
  • The legislative framework related to worker exposure assessment and control;
  • Methods to most easily identify chemicals, read workplace labels, and determine the content of wastes in the workplace;
  • The Hierarchy of Controls and the importance of engineering controls, like ventilation systems, enclosures, and process modifications to minimize chemical exposure;
  • The best methods of conducting risk assessments for chemical exposure;
  • Methods for evaluating the severity and likelihood of exposure;
  • The importance of continuous training for workers regarding chemical hazards and safe work practices;
  • The most effective communication channels for reporting chemical hazards and incidents;
  • The importance of health monitoring programs for workers exposed to certain chemicals; and
  • Types of medical surveillance and periodic health assessments.

This focus of exposure needs to be expanded to include controlling exposure to chemicals causing disease at work and at home. We all deserve the opportunity to live in our homes and go to work without the fear of chemical exposure. Join us to learn strategies you can implement to make your home and workplace incident- and disease-free.

1 https://www.uregina.ca/business/faculty-staff/faculty/file_download/2022-Report-on-Workplace-Fatalities-and-Injuries-April-28-FINAL.pdf

Details

  • Date: Jan. 29, 2025
  • Time: 2 p.m. (Atlantic time)
  • Presenter: Glyn Jones, M.A.Sc, P.Eng, CIH, CRSP
  • Cost: Free

Register now

This event contains 1.0 technical hours and is eligible for 0.1 CEUs with BCRSP. See BCRSP for more information about the CPD point criteria. We're happy to provide a letter confirming your registration for this webinar. To receive your confirmation letter, fill out this form.


About the presenter

Glyn Jones is the General Manager of the EHS Division of Bravo Target Safety in Calgary, Alberta. He is a consulting Occupational Health and Safety specialist and leadership coach with almost 40 years of experience. Glyn is a chemical engineer by training, is a Professional Engineer, and has completed a Master’s degree specializing in occupational health and safety. He holds numerous professional certifications.

Glyn has been providing curriculum support and teaching at the University of New Brunswick occupational health and safety program for 16 years. 


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This webinar will review the process to analyze your evidence using a Sequence of Events and other tools to help identify Causal and Contributing Factors — an important step to get right before you move toward root cause analysis.

In this session, you will:

  • Be provided with an overview of the analysis phase of the investigation;
  • Learn what a Sequence of Events is and how it can be an effective tool to help understand if you have collected all your evidence and help identify Causal factors; and
  • Review worksheets that can be used to help identify contributing factors (copies will be provided).

By the end of this webinar, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively analyze evidence, ensuring a thorough and accurate root cause analysis.

Details

  • Date: Feb. 26, 2025
  • Time: 2 p.m. (Atlantic time)
  • Presenter: Darrel Nickerson, BBA, MS, CRSP
  • Cost: Free

Register now

This event contains 1.0 technical hours and is eligible for 0.1 CEUs with BCRSP. See BCRSP for more information about the CPD point criteria. We're happy to provide a letter confirming your registration for this webinar. To receive your confirmation letter, fill out this form.


About the presenter

Darrel Nickerson is the Director of Health and Safety for Irving Forest Services based in Saint John, New Brunswick and has been involved in Safety for almost 30 years.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from UNB Saint John and a Master of Science in Environmental Management from Webster University, St. Louis, Mo. He holds a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)® designation and is a Six Sigma Green Belt certification from the Juran Institute.

Darrel is the current chairperson for the Board of Safety Services New Brunswick and recently joined the BCRSP Governing Board. He has been an instructor in UNB's Occupational Health and Safety program since 2018.


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This engaging webinar explores the crucial roles of communications and conversations in safety leadership. Unlike traditional leadership roles, influencing in the safety sphere requires building trust and strong relationships within teams. Safety practitioners, Nuala Reilly and Chalena Biggar, will discuss their experiences and strategies for gaining management buy-in and fostering an environment where safety protocols are respected and followed.

By the end of this webinar, you will: 

  • Understand the difference between leading and influencing in safety roles;
  • Learn the importance of management support in implementing safety measures;
  • Gain insights into building trust and effective communication within teams; and
  • Learn the value and importance of acquiring a foundational safety education.

This webinar is designed for current and aspiring safety professionals, as well as anyone interested in learning more about the impact of effective communication on safety outcomes. Whether you're a student of the UNB program or simply keen on enhancing safety in your workplace, this webinar will provide valuable insights you can use in your career. 

Details

  • Date: March 26, 2025
  • Time: 2 p.m. (Atlantic time)
  • Presenters: Nuala Reilly and Chalena Biggar, CRST, CHSC
  • Cost: Free

Register now

This event contains 1.0 technical hours and is eligible for 0.1 CEUs with BCRSP. See BCRSP for more information about the CPD point criteria. We're happy to provide a letter confirming your registration for this webinar. To receive your confirmation letter, fill out this form.


About the presenters

Nuala Reilly
 
Nuala is the Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Specialist at Harbour Development in Saint John, New Brunswick. Nuala spent most of her adult working life in administration –- most of those roles in areas of support, such as bankruptcy and health care.
 
In 2016, she lost her cousin to a workplace accident – an event that led her to re-evaluate her career goals and vision. As a result, Nuala made the decision to go back to school in her 40s to study safety with the University of New Brunswick (UNB). Upon completion of UNB’s Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, she obtained her first safety-specific role (her current position with Harbour Development). Nuala then went on to complete UNB’s Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety program in 2023 while working full time. She is currently working toward obtaining her Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST®) certification. Her dedication to safety is driven by the memory of her cousin and her continuing thirst for marrying knowledge with creativity.
 
Chalena Biggar, CRST, CHSC
 
Chalena has been working as a safety professional since 2012 in varying fields of construction, manufacturing and production. She is currently the occupational health and safety director at Cooke Inc., a Canadian multinational seafood company based in New Brunswick.
 
When Chalena started her safety career, she enrolled in UNB’s Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, working and learning simultaneously. In 2019, she obtained her CRST® through the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP). Chalena is currently enrolled in UNB’s Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. Once completed, she plans to obtain her Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP®) certification. In 2024, Chalena was recognized as one of the Top Women in Safety in Canada by Canadian Occupational Safety.  
 
Chalena is driven to improve health and safety conditions for employees through education, coaching and empathy. At her current employer, she has a dedicated safety team who share her passion. Together, they work to assist managers and employees with safety concerns, offering advice and building strong relationships.



Information sessions

Learn more about our online Occupational Health and Safety programs. Choose from the following to get access to upcoming and pre-recorded information sessions.

Join us for an overview of the Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, and Certificate in Safety Leadership programs. There will be a live Q&A at the end of the session so you can ask our safety expert your questions.

Date: April 23, 2025
Time: 5 p.m. (Atlantic time)
Presenter: Glyn Jones, M.A.Sc, P.Eng, CIH, CRSP
Cost: Free

Sign up for April 23

About the presenter

Glyn Jones is the General Manager of the EHS Division of Bravo Target Safety in Calgary, Alberta. He is a consulting Occupational Health and Safety specialist and leadership coach with almost 40 years of experience. Glyn is a chemical engineer by training, is a Professional Engineer, and has completed a Master’s degree specializing in occupational health and safety. He holds numerous professional certifications.

Glyn has been providing curriculum support and teaching at the University of New Brunswick occupational health and safety program for 16 years. 


Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (COHS)

Explore UNB's Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (COHS) with a free pre-recorded information session.

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Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS)

Explore UNB's Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS) with a free pre-recorded information session.

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Certificate in Safety Leadership (CSL)

Explore UNB's Certificate in Safety Leadership (CSL) with a free pre-recorded information session.

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Certificate in Management Essentials (CME)

Explore UNB's Certificate in Management Essentials (CME) with a free pre-recorded information session.

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