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The Let’s Talk Safety webinar series is back for the 2025-2026 season and features fresh topics, new insights, and the same commitment to practical, expert-led conversations related to workplace health and safety. Each session is designed to help safety professionals, managers, and workers stay informed and inspired. Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, there's something for everyone.
While minor injuries and recordables are on the decrease, Serious Injuries and Fatality (SIF) events are still occurring today despite our best efforts to reduce risk in our workplaces.
There has been new research into defining SIF and Potential SIF events as well as what are needed to reduce the risk of these occurring.
This session will explore the history of SIFs as well as review the latest research and preventative measures to help you build your strategy to eliminate SIF events.
In this webinar, you will:
This webinar is for anyone who has an interest in preventing Serious Injuries and Fatalities at their workplace.
Darrel Nickerson has been involved in Safety for almost 30 years. Following his retirement in 2024 after 35 years with J.D. Irving, where he was a Director of Health and Safety, he is embarking on a new journey as a Safety Consultant and Educator with his company, DKN Safety Services.
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 sits on the BCRSP Board of Governors and is the past chairperson for the Board of Safety Services New Brunswick. He has been an instructor in UNB's Occupational Health and Safety program since 2018.
The corporate focus for many years has been on building safety systems that result in reduced total recordable injuries. This focus on Total Recordable Injury Frequency (TRIF) is in part driven by the desire to reduce the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) claims rate.
In spite of this focus, the workplace fatality rate in Canada remains a constant. Approximately 1,000 workplace fatalities are recorded each year, averaging nearly five deaths per working day. Our efforts are not helping to reduce the fatality rate.
In this webinar, you will:
By shifting focus from merely reducing TRIF to actively managing SIF risks, organizations can create a safer work environment and significantly reduce the fatalities and disabling injuries.
This webinar is for anyone who has an interest in preventing Serious Injuries and Fatalities at their workplace.
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 and is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)®.
Glyn has been providing curriculum support and teaching at the University of New Brunswick occupational health and safety program for almost 20 years.
Communication is an important element in risk, and having a good communication strategy will help enhance your risk program.
In this webinar, you will:
This webinar is for anyone who works with safety risks and would like to improve their communication effectiveness.
Darrel Nickerson has been involved in Safety for almost 30 years. Following his retirement in 2024 after 35 years with J.D. Irving, where he was a Director of Health and Safety, he is embarking on a new journey as a Safety Consultant and Educator with his company, DKN Safety Services.
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 sits on the BCRSP Board of Governors and is the past chairperson for the Board of Safety Services New Brunswick. He has been an instructor in UNB's Occupational Health and Safety program since 2018.
Learn more about our online Occupational Health and Safety programs. Choose from the following to get access to upcoming and pre-recorded information sessions.
Explore UNB's Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (COHS) with a free pre-recorded information session.
Explore UNB's Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS) with a free pre-recorded information session.
Explore UNB's Certificate in Safety Leadership (CSL) with a free pre-recorded information session.
Explore UNB's Certificate in Management Essentials (CME) with a free pre-recorded information session.
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