Meeting Minutes September 8, 2015

Lakeland Regional Safety Committee
4419-52 Avenue
Lloydminster, AB/SK T9V 0Y8
Phone: (780) 875-8875 Fax: (780) 875-8874
Promoting the aims, objectives and programs of the Alberta and Saskatchewan
Construction Safety Associations within the construction industry in the
Lloydminster area. Encouraging and assisting member companies to develop and
maintain a proactive Safety Management System.
Alberta Construction Safety Association: contact 1-800-661-2272
Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association: contact Kerry Greening 1-800817-2081
Minutes of Meeting Sep 08, 2015
In Attendance: ( = present /
= regrets)
Murray Aarbo
Dorothy Carson
Donna Courtenay
Dennis Cole
Ray Dawson
Anne Danielson
Chris Eskelson
Korie Grannum
Susan Gray
Neil Harris
Diane Hewitt
Ken Howrie
Jennifer Keach
Ken McDonald
Herbie Murray
Kent Neigum
Cam Peneff
Sylvia Penzie
Barry Roberts
Randy Schenker
Heather Dow
Megan Coulter
John Fraser
Sandra Bexson
Ron Paskevich
Lynne Wunder
Tammy Hampel
Gage Whittleton
JMB Crushing Systems
LCA
Bea Fisher
Tartan Industrial
Strike Energy Services
City of Lloydmimster
ATCO Electric
LML Industrial
JC Inspections
Alberta Health
Threads for Life
Harris Electric
Schlumberger Canada
LCARep to ACSA Board
Tartan Industrial
CrudeMastersTransport
Pencor Safety
Bea Fisher Centre
Com.HandymanServices
City of Lloydminster
City of Lloydminster
City of Lloydminster
Schlumberger Canada
WorleyParsonsCord
Atco Gas
Bexson Construction
Tallrig
Lml Industries
Bill Gessell
Kerry Greening
Kristin Caswell
Mike Remando
Loy Gursky
Dan Maclennan
Bev Preece
Tammy Hawkins
Nathan Street
Robin Ingram
Ben Boson
Rob Munro
Kellee Lacombe
Lisa Lamoureux
Joleyn Mokuruk
Chris Artindale
Jeff Mulligan
Chris Johnston
Shelly Eversen
Gerald Grassl
Luke Grassl
Brandon Tremblay
Alan Probst
Duane Perillat
SCSA
SCSA
SCSA
SCSA
SCSA
ACSA
ACSA
ACSA
ACSA
AB WCB
SCSA
Cansafe
Cansafe
Bar Engineering
Northern Blizzard
N/R
Astec Safety
Astec Safety
Royal Well Services
Southern Spur
Southern Spur
Northern Blizzard
Northern Blizzard
RM of Britannia
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Lakeland Regional
Safety Committee
Meeting Minutes
Sep 08th , 2015
4.1 Call To Order – 11:05am
4.2 Introductions - Self-Introductions were made. Chair welcomed new
members
4.3 & 4.4 Agenda Review, Additions & Adoption
Additions: North Battleford Meeting, Logo contest, World Suicide
Prevention day.
- Moved by Lynne Wunder, Seconded by Korie Grannum. - CARRIED.
4.5 & 4.6 Review/Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
- Moved by Korie Grannum, Seconded by Rob Munroe- CARRIED.
4.7. New Business
4.7.1 - Welcome New Members
4.7.2 – 2nd Annual Safety Conference on Nov 26th 2015
Discussed the poster delay and reviewed the itinerary (see
attached). We still need more delegates and exhibitors. To date
we have 3 tables and 10 registered delegates. Final draft of
posters should be distributed by weeks end.
4.7.3. – 2015 Award Nominations – ACSA & SCSA
Forms are available for this on request or the ACSA & SCSA websites.
4.7.4. – 2016 Chair and Co-Chair Nominations by Nov 10th
Nominations and voting must be done for the next term.
Contact Dorothy for your submission/nomination.
4.7.5. – Steps for Life subcommittee sign up
Already raised $2500 and looking for more committee members
4.7.6. – Next year meeting dates 2016
January 12 March 8 May 10 September 13 November 8
4.8 Old Business
4.8.1. Review 2016 Budget & Business Plan – Tabled
4.8.2. NAOSH week spending
Advertising dollars (The Goat) voted not to use again.
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Lakeland Regional
Safety Committee
4.9
Meeting Minutes
Sep 08th , 2015
ACSA Report – No report available
4.10 SCSA Report – North Battleford has meetings every Tuesday prior to
ours. We need to help them get established and complete some
joint ventures.
They are aware of our safety conference and
meetings. Kerry will keep contact to let us know what we can do.
SCSA is moving 1 block north and 1 block west of their previous
location. Details are on the website. Toolbox talks are all available
on PDF downloadable on the website as well, there are over 40
available.
ETOOL – now available for internal self-audits and
electronic audit tool for all audits are available from Laurie. New
WHIMIS after GHS system is available too. There is a write up in the
We Build Magazine that is notable.
4.11 WCB Report – See attached Rebecca Parker has made a commitment
to attend future meetings.
4.12 Round Table Discussion – Technology for meetings. Can we open a
conference line and/or webcast for meetings for remote access for
those who cannot make it in person? Jennifer will get quotes on
acquiring our own call in line/webcast.
Speakers -future meetings.
Can we ask for Steps for Life
representative to tell us how the funds are used? Are there any speakers
we would like to have? Suggestions are SGI and Transport Canada.
Gift baskets have been made to donate the silent auction items for the
recent workplace tragedy that has happened in our area.
4.12 2014 EVENTS/ UPCOMING MEETINGS
o 2015 Meeting Dates Nov 10 2015
2016 Meeting Dates January 12 March 8 May 10 September 13
November 8
o Sub Committee meetings will be at separate times and
dates TBA. If you are interested in joining a subcommittee please
contact Jennifer Keach.
4.13 Adjournment – 11:58pm
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Lakeland Regional Safety Conference ’15
Empowering Your Safety Leaders!
Re: Invitation to Sponsor
This event of connecting will start with an 8am Registration and will be followed with a full day event that will
include keynote speakers on various topics. Lunch is provided, networking opportunities and shared with over
25 Safety Trade Exhibitors. The afternoon will bring two sessions to focus on your interest of safety talks.
This event is not possible without the involvement and support of many people. We are inviting your company
to sponsor this progressive event and would be grateful if you could financially assist this project. The amount a
sponsor may contribute is flexible. The following page outlines some options. The cost of this event is
estimated to be approximately $40,000 and the projected participants of 100 would benefit greatly from your
generosity. Your sponsorship will be highlighted in announcements and advertising as well providing your
company the opportunity to offer greetings/introductions and secure advance tickets to the event.
Schlumberger-Private
We are pleased to announce the Lakeland Regional Safety Committee will be hosting the 2nd Regional Safety
Conference ‘15 Empowering Your Safety Leaders! on Thursday, November 26, at the Lloydminster Exhibition
Grounds. This one day event will provide opportunities for a variety of employees & employers to take part at a
local level with minimal time or financial commitment to build relations that focus on Health, Safety and the
Environment in the workplace. We hope to identify solutions to align safety training that meet the needs of
regional industry and learn from research and best practices. We also want to develop viable business and
equity business opportunities for the safety community. It all starts with building networks that will result in
human resource development, business ownership and supplier diversity to enrich the safety culture within
many of our local businesses.
Lakeland Regional Safety Conference ’15
Empowering Your Safety Leaders!
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS AND OPTIONS
Your company will receive verbal recognition, your company name and logo will be included in the advertising and printed
materials of the event related to your sponsorship.
(4) Gold: $2000 - Choose to sponsor the Networking Luncheon /Sponsor a Keynote Speaker
Your company banner will be displayed on the front of the room
You have the opportunity to bring greetings and introduce the speaker
Two tickets to the Full Day Conference will be included
(10) Bronze: $500 – A Proud Supporter of the event
One ticket to the Full Day Conference will be included
(25)Trade Table Exhibitor - $250 plus GST-An Exhibitor of the event
10 x 10 booth with 8’ skirted table; 2 folding chairs ; Power
One ticket to the Full Day Conference will be included
(100) Conference Participant - $150 plus GST - Full Day
- Lunch/Coffee breaks
- Conference sessions Morning/Afternoon
- Access to Safety Trade Exhibitors
- Networking opportunities
Other Options Available Upon Request
Company:
Contact Person:
Email:
Phone #:
Sponsorship Level:
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Please Invoice:
Trade Table Exhibitor:
Conference Participant:
Cheque sent:
For further information or to support this event contact:
Lloydminster Construction Association/Lakeland Regional Safety Committee Office
4419-52 Ave Lloydminster AB T9V 0Y8
Tel: 780-875-8875
Email:lloydca@telusplanet.net www.lloydconstruction.ca
Schlumberger-Private
(4) Silver: $1200 – Sponsor a morning or afternoon Refreshment Break
Your company banner will be displayed by the Refreshment Break Table
Two tickets to the Full Day Conference will be included
Lakeland Regional Safety Conference ’15
Empowering Your Safety Leaders!
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds
Prairie Room
7:30 am to 4:00 pm
8:00am – Registration
(25)Trade Table Exhibitor - $250 plus GST-An Exhibitor of the event
10 x 10 booth with 8’ skirted table; 2 folding chairs ; Power
One ticket to the Full Day Conference will be included
(100) Conference Participant - $150 plus GST - Full Day
Company:
Contact Person:
Email:
- Breakfast/Lunch/Coffee breaks
- Conference sessions Morning/Afternoon
- Access to Safety Trade Exhibitors
- Networking opportunities
Phone #:
Trade Table Exhibitor:
Conference Participants:
Register Now!!
Lloydminster Construction Association/Lakeland Regional Safety Committee Office
4419-52 Ave Lloydminster AB T9V 0Y8
Tel: 780-875-8875
Email:lloydca@telusplanet.net www.lloydconstruction.ca
Schlumberger-Private
8:30 –Welcome and Opening Remarks
MC – Cosette Green – AB Government
Welcome to Lloydminster - Mayor Rob Saunders
Welcome – Bernal Ulsifer - Chairman – Alberta Construction Safety Association
9:00- Speaker – Neil Harris – Alberta Health - Men at Risk Program
10:30 – Coffee Break
10:45 – Speaker – Shelley – SK OH & S Northern Director
11:30 – Lunch – Trade Tables
12:45 – ATCO Electric – High Voltage Demonstration
1:00 Welcome Back - Collin Pullar – President – Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association
1:30 – Speaker – Alan Quilley – More Creating & Maintaining – Turning Intention into Action
2:30- Coffee Break
2:45 – Speaker – Kavis Reed – Asst. Coach of Montreal Alouettes
3:30 – Closing Remarks
Workers'
Compensation
Board
Alberta
Account Management
Lakeland/Lloydminster
Regional Safety Committee
WCB Update September, 2015
Last update: May, 2015
1) Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) was help on June 11, 2015, to present our 2014
corporate results. The Annual General Report is available on our website for viewing at:
http://www.wcb.ab.ca/public/reports_plans.asp
2) OIS Updates
Aug. 17, 2015 We are pleased to announce OIS services are now available at Premier
Health in Okotoks
July 15, 2015
OIS services are now available at Imagine Health Centres in SE Calgary
June 29, 2015 OIS at LifeMark Grande Prairie is suspended until further notice due to
physician availability
June 1, 2015
OIS at Millard Health, Edmonton is no longer available
Please see the At-a-glance clinic information or Online OIS Clinic Locator for more
information. http://www.wcb.ab.ca/employers/partner_ois.asp
3) Recent change to National Occupational Classification (NOC)
WCB recently changed our classification system to align with the Canadian standard. Prior
to the change we were using both the Canadian Classification and Dictionary of Occupations
(CCDO) and NOC.
NOC provides a standardized language for describing the work performed by Canadians in
the labour market. It gives statisticians, labour market analysts, career counselors,
employers and individual job seekers a consistent way to collect data and describe and
understand the nature of work.
With NOC, functional job level is determined only by the strength required to perform a task.
Frequency is a separate factor. When evaluating suitability for employment, we will be
looking at NOC and frequency, independent of each other.
Reported and Submitted by:
Rebecca Parker, Account Manager
Phone: (780) 498-4598
Rebecca.parker@wcb.ab.ca
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Strength requirements as found in the National Occupational Classification
Career Handbook (NOC-CH)
Limited work - Exerting up to 5 kg (11 lbs) of force.
Example: An occupation where the Worker sits most of the time, and only walks or stands for
brief periods.
Light work - Exerting up to 10 kg (22 lbs) of force.
Example: Walking or standing to a significant degree, or sitting constantly but with arm
and/or leg controls with exertion of force greater than limited.
Medium work - Exerting up to 20 kg (44 lbs) of force.
Heavy work - Exerting over 20 kg (44 lbs) of force.
When determining a worker's fitness for work and suitability for a position, you need to also
consider the frequency at which the task is performed. For example, if a worker's regular job
duties require them to lift 11 kg (medium level) from their waist to an overhead position on
afrequent basis, but they are only able to lift 11 kg on an occasional basis, this would be
considered a work restriction.
Frequency is commented on by medical professionals as follows:
Never - 0% of the day
Rarely - 1-5% or not daily
Occasional - 6-33% of the day
Frequent - 34-66% of the day
Constant - 67-100% of the day.
http://www.wcb.ab.ca/providers/addgjob.asp
Reported and Submitted by:
Rebecca Parker, Account Manager
Phone: (780) 498-4598
Rebecca.parker@wcb.ab.ca
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4) What’s New in Policy?
August 26, 2015
The WCB Policies & Information Manual has been updated to make it more accessible and
user-friendly. We have eliminated the HTML version; the link now takes you directly to the
PDF document, which is easier to read and to print. We have made minor changes
throughout the manual so that all documents have consistent grammar and formatting, and a
consistent look. We've also updated cross-references, statutory references, and two
definitions. There is no change to stakeholder benefits or responsibilities.
May 13, 2015
G-2, The Review and Appeal Process
G-2 has been changed to include more information on when the Dispute Resolution and
Decision Review Body (DRDRB) might grant an extension to the timeline for requesting a
review (see Question 6). As well, changes have been made throughout the document to
update the format for legislative references and to ensure that contact information is correct.
Note that the General Information items in the Policies and Information Manual provide
information on topics of interest to stakeholders. They are not policy documents and are not
subject to review and approval from the Board of Directors.
Feedback
If you have questions or comments about the Policies & Information Manual or the
consultation process, please email policy.development@wcb.ab.ca.
Reported and Submitted by:
Rebecca Parker, Account Manager
Phone: (780) 498-4598
Rebecca.parker@wcb.ab.ca
Tool Box Talk
August 2015
According to the Journal of Organizational Behaviour,
presenteeism is the opposite of absenteeism. Presenteeism is
associated with showing up to work when you shouldn’t. Most
common forms of Presenteeism include:
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Working while sick
Working while overtired
Working for an excessive amount of time
Working through a distracting stressor (i.e. sick child,
death of a friend or family member)
Working while under the influence of substances that can
slow reaction time or impair judgement (i.e. certain over the
counter drugs, prescription painkillers, alcohol, etc.)
There are numerous causes for Presenteeism which can fit into
two major categories: personal and work based. Personal
Presenteeism comes from things such as the belief that “work
should always come first.” Work-related Presenteeism comes
from things such as low job security or work cultures that
reprimand employees for missed time.
Working while sick can lead to numerous drawbacks for you
and everyone else in the workplace. Continuing to work
through illness can lead to exhaustion or more serious health
problems in the future. In the case of a cold or flu,
Presenteeism can lead to the infection of other co-workers
leading to a workplace epidemic.
Presenteeism also tends to lead to overall productivity loss.
Working while sick, overtired, etc. may allow you accomplish
tasks in the short run but often leads to less productivity at
work over a longer period of time.
Certain types of presenteesim can also increase risk for
workplace injury. Working while under the influence, overtired,
or with an illness that effects mental function can dangerous.
Any of these ailments can inhibit judgement and decrease
reaction time. Operating machinery and/or power tools
becomes exceptionally dangerous when you can’t concentrate.
The best way to deal with presenteesim is to take time off of
work to recover, but there is much more to consider. It is
important to remember that sick days are not holidays, they are
in place to help you get better. Take sick days/time off only
when you need to. You never know when an emergency can
occur.
When taking a sick day/time off, do your best to try and deal
with the issue at hand. Rest and relaxation is important, but it
may be necessary to visit the doctor if symptoms are serious
enough. Try to limit the use of drugs, such as cough
suppressors, as they treat symptoms, but not the infection
itself, and can even increase recovery time in some cases.
Try to take good personal care whenever possible. Exercise
and eating healthy can help prevent certain illnesses and helps
recovery time. Getting the proper amount of sleep will help
keep you sharp mentally and will improve your mood.
A healthy work environment is important for overall mental
health. Strong communication and a supportive team can help
reduce presenteesim to a minimum.
Access to sick days may help to reduce injuries. A study by the
American National institute for Occupational Safety and Health
found that workers with access to paid sick leave were 28%
less likely to suffer a workplace injury.
Did you know?
Workplaces with high levels of
absenteeism do not necessarily
have lower levels of
presenteeism. In cases where
workers described their workplace
as “stressful” were far more likely
to have higher rates of both
presenteeism and absenteeism.
Analyze your workplace and find
out why you or your employees
are working when you shouldn’t
be!