Abstract
What do the Challenger space shuttle, a gorilla, and a CAAT have to do with workplace health and safety? This presentation will discuss lived experiences of a health and safety professional trying to understand why bad things happen in the workplace and more importantly, what works best to stop them. Learn about the limits of health and safety systems and the importance of understanding workplace culture.
Biography of the presenter
Mike Parent is the Vice-President of Prevention Services at Workplace Safety North (WSN), one of four health and safety associations in Ontario. Mike has a diverse background which includes working as a paramedic and underground miner before shifting into a career in health and safety for organizations including Dynatec, FNX Mining, DMC Mining Services and KGHM International. Before joining WSN in 2015, Mike was the Corporate Health and Safety Manager and Chair of the HSEC at KGHM, an international mining company. Mike has expertise in health and safety planning for large operations and mining construction projects, he used to lead the creation of the Climate Assessment and Audit Tool (CAAT), a new way to measure workplace health and safety systems and culture. Mike supports a large team of professional women and men with unique backgrounds and skill sets,.Mike is a CSP, CRSP, EMCA and has completed executive training with the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland and Queen's Smith School of Business in Kingston. He also possesses an Environmental Management Certificate with Royal Roads University and Health and Safety and Ambulance and Emergency Care Certificates with Cambrian College
