Accountable to Champion the Wellington Waterloo Local Health Integration Network's (WWLHIN) goal "to be the most physically and psychologically safe place to work." both within the WWLHIN organization and with partners in the geography influenced by the WWLHIN.

Full Service H&S Consulting, focusing on assisting clients with workplace violence and harassment programs, Return to Work or 'stay at work' programs and other work with particular expertise in the healthcare and Automotive industry. Clients include hospitals, Automotive Manufacturing, Long Term Care, retirement operations associations, small businesses and government agencies. Assistance ranges from - Regulatory affairs, Material Safety Data Sheet and Label development for imported products. - Health and Safety Audits- Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention Program Development and Implementation- Occupational Hygiene /Air Quality Surveys and Investigations for health protection and legislated compliance. - Risk Assessments- National and International Experience- Workers Compensation issue resolution. - Health and Safety Culture Assessments.- Assistance with compliance issues from Health and Safety Enforcement Agencies like Ontario Ministry of Labour, WorksafeBC, and other jurisdictions.

Engaged to develop processes and outcomes with regard to disability management, WSIB return to work and claims submission and effective incident investigation and prevention practices for World Class Automotive Parts Manufacturer. Accomplishments - revised RTW processes to safely return employees to work regular duties with minimal delay reducing the average RTW plan length by 25%- Reviewed existing active WSIB claims and interacted with WSIB and company to reduce active claims by 30% in first 2 months. - Presented revised incident investigation process with focus on effective accident counter measures aimed at a 60% reduction in employee incidents in the first year of implementation.

Mandate - assist healthcare clients to:1 revitalize aged and stale Health and Safety Programs - update work processes, policies and procedures regarding organizational health and safety to world standards using Lean methods, tools and measures. 2. Process map and fully integrate occupational health and disability management practices with available computer technology to avoid duplication. 3. Maintain all aspects of H&S programs, and champion H&S improvements in a collaborative evidence based manner. 5. Develop and implement a common health and safety platform across client organizations4. Improve H&S and claims financial performance by applying skills in claims management and WSIB interactions.5. oversee security and life safety operations

• Directed and ensured a comprehensive Health and Safety program and mandate was fulfilled for three healthcare business lines, growing to over 240 locations in 5 provinces and 26000 employees.• Developed and implemented OHS electronic communication and audit system that resulted in sustained 80% decrease in compliance orders and 30% decrease in workplace incidents. Significantly improved interactions with Health and Safety Committees.• Implemented Occupational Health and Safety/Disability Claims Management system and rolled out to all Canadian operations.• Oversaw, advised and consulted on WSIB, WCB and Occupational Accident insurance related issues. Responsible for performance with total premiums exceeding $20M.• Established priorities and direction for teams and workgroups to ensure business lines and locations meet and exceed legislated requirements with regard to Occupational Health and Safety as well as Disability Management.• Identified, evaluated and implemented appropriate Health and Safety related incentive programs (SCIP, Safety Groups, PIRS etc) to help locations make sustainable improvements in health and safety performance.• Represented organization and health and safety field at national and provincial forums including Canadian Health Care Association, MOL Section 21 committee and industry associations.• Developed the national Return to Work program tools and education to meet or exceed requirements in all jurisdictions for health care business lines resulting in 22% reduction in lost hours the first year implemented.• Led interaction with provincial health and safety enforcement agencies and worker’s compensation boards including representation at tribunal levels to achieve outcomes.• Developed process with vendors and led investigations involving medical equipment and patient/resident injuries as required by Health Canada product safety requirements• Confidently accepted increasingly progressive roles.

Part Time - Lead 8 sessions in 4 years of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, as part of a certificate program. the course provided in-depth analysis of current employment health and safety legislation in Ontario and its implications for safety in the workplace. Topics covered include Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and various environmental statutes. we also covered Federal law and a guide to the federal labour code. At the time, we went through a transition from class room to partially online program for adult learners.

• Successfully marketed newly mandated H&S Associaiton in Region. • Developed Network of H&S Professionals and organizations to allow for sharing of experinces and solutions. • Successfully provided Health and Safety consulting, training and services within the health care sector to reduce workplace injuries and risks.• Effectively represented the Association to enhance effectiveness and sector impact in health and safety systems.• Assessed Health and Safety programs for clients and recommended improvements with both short and long-term client benefits.

Managed Safety and Occupational Hygiene program for teaching and research hospital in south western Ontario• Revitalized and led the Health and Safety program in a multi union, teaching hospital with approximately 6700 full and part-time staff at multiple locations in London.• Coordinated the integration of best practices of Health, Safety and Environment related programs and initiatives as the result of the merger of University and Victoria Hospitals including research and teaching activities with University of Western Ontario. Developed multi-site JHSC with Minister approval from MoL.• Implemented and led information tracking and reporting towards the effective utilization of occupational health, safety and environmental resources of the organization.• Participated on UWO bio-safety committee, as well as reviewed and approved research protocols to ensure staff and researcher Health and safety were adequately protected. • Kept apprised of and positioned the organization for optimal compliance with emerging health, safety and environmental standards and legislation.• Participated in and lead regional OHA H&S group• Participated as a member on Ontario Hospital Associaiton Health and Safety Advisory Committee. • Promoted based on performance in 1993, 1995 and 1996

Accomplishments Include:• Development Implement and manage of Industrial Hygiene, Hazardous Materials Information and Control Systems and related safety programs through start-up and multi-shift operations in a large fast paced, Japanese teamwork oriented, unionized automotive assembly plant. • Implemented and ensured ongoing compliance with designated substances control programs.

Accomplishments include:• Implementing Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and managing program for Technical Service and Research activities in Canada,• Implementing Transportation of Dangerous Goods program to Technical Service and Research activities • Assisted various functional groups with Health and Safety issues related to Technical Services and Research activities including Organic Solvents, Glycols, Latex, Urathanes & Isocyantes, Expanded plastics, and Dow Agri Services and Research.