Conference Day Two
Thursday, March 27
7:30 am Check-In, Coffee & Breakfast
8:00 am Chair’s Opening Remarks
Building a Safety-First Culture
8:10 am Emphasizing the Importance of Change Management for Successful Initiative Adoption
Synopsis
- Encouraging leadership to discuss change openly so that everyone understands the purpose of new initiatives
- Identifying who the key people are to drive a successful change strategy
- Establishing a clear framework to ensure everyone understands their role and responsibilities
- Tailoring the change management framework for different company sizes
8:50 am Panel: Vetting Trade Partners Who Are Bought Into a Safety Culture to Ensure Aligned Values From the Start
Synopsis
- Finding dependable trade partners who align with safety and operational standards
- Establishing a criteria to identify trade partners committed to a safety culture
- Exploring safety metrics outside of incident rate and Experience Modification Rate (EMR) that can indicate a trade partner’s safety reliability
10:00 am Morning Refreshments
Improving Safety Performance Through Data-Driven Insights
10:40 am Leveraging Internal Safety Data for Effective Decision-Making
Synopsis
- Collecting data that translates into actionable insights including leading and lagging indicators
- Addressing how specific lagging indicators may not accurately reflect safety performance
- Recognizing the importance of context in data analysis to avoid implementing ineffective safety measures
11:20 am Case Study: Modifying Driver Behaviours to Improve Safety Outcomes
Synopsis
- Leveraging telematics and other data sources to reduce driver-related risks
- Using the data to implement preventive measure to manage risky driving behaviors
- Integrating predictive analytics into safety protocols to improve safety awareness programs
12:00 pm Audience Discussion: Using Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Safety Discussions & Increase Worker Engagement
Synopsis
- Understanding how effective communication can enhance safety protocols on the job site
- Implementing effective pre-planning methods to avoid “pencil whipping” on job hazard analysis forms
- Leveraging advanced technology to assess if teams are actively engaging with the topics discussed
Optimizing Safety Programs Using Innovative Technology
12:40 pm Lunch
1:40 pm Fireside Chat: Digitizing Your Safety Program to Improve Cost Efficiency & Oversights
Synopsis
- Learning how digital safety systems can remove staffing dependency for more efficient safety management
- Streamlining project management allowing managers to oversee multiple job sites without being on-site
- Leveraging data to identify trends and risks to prevent serious incidents
2:30 pm Audience Discussion: Maximizing Safety Training Engagement Using Innovative Technology
Synopsis
- Leveraging virtual learning platforms that increase productivity in training sessions
- Integrating gaming elements into training to enhance user participation
- Overcoming language barriers in real-time whilst preserving the emotion and intent behind the conversation