Program

Join us in the Solarium for the conference kick-off. Check in early to beat the Wednesday morning rush. Enjoy appetizers, bar service, and live music. 

Creating a great organization isn’t just about breaking down cultural barriers.

WSN is pleased to welcome exhibitors to its 2024 Information Exchange Trade Show from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm on Wednesday, April 17, and Thursday, April 18, in the Solarium.

Embark on a candid exploration of the mining industry’s evolving landscape, where health, safety, diversity and inclusion form the bedrock of our collective journey.

You’re invited to an insightful exploration of the dynamic mining landscape, where industry leaders delve into the intersections of mining health and safety, diversity, and the imperative to attrac

Modern day workplace has four generations working under one roof: Baby Boomers, Generation Xers, Millennials and now Generation Z.

WSN is pleased to welcome exhibitors to its 2024 Information Exchange Trade Show from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm on Wednesday, April 17, and Thursday, April 18, in the Solarium.

With the update to Regulation 854 last year, many underground mine sites have been exploring options for meeting the new worker diesel particulate matter (DPM) exposure limits.

Distributed fibre optic sensing (DFOS) is an innovative, yet rapidly growing technology that enables continuous and high-resolution measurement of multiple parameters along many kilometres of optic

Significant numbers of women report that their personal protective equipment (PPE) does not fit properly, is uncomfortable to wear, and there is an inadequate selection of women-specific PPE. 

Discover why and how of why employee wellness needs to change despite great efforts.

The top occupational disease risks in Ontario mining, based on results from the Occupational Disease Surveillance System (ODSS) and the potential exposures will be reviewed.

The Syncromine Risk Management Module by Mineware Consulting (Pty) Ltd is a system for improving health and safety in mining operations.

Far-field in-situ stress magnitudes play a significant role in the type and level of geotechnical challenges that an underground mine can face during the life of the mine.

This presentation will discuss the overall importance of designing fit-for-purpose management systems within an organization.

This presentation is an insightful review of how subtle updates to the workplace culture can significantly reduce personal harm and equipment damage, and help shift things drastically when it comes

The ABI underground bolter has new ergonomic and diversity capabilities that offer mine workers the ability to increase equipment utilization and distance operators further from the development fac

Learn the impact of occupational vibration exposure in mining on worker health and well-being, while exploring jobs with different levels of vibration exposure.

Hot work is a recognized hazard in many workplaces.

Explore the integration of psychological health and safety programs within the mining industry, encompassing the incorporation of on-site psychotherapy and the establishment of psychological safety

Diesel-powered machines may impact environmental conditions, and related health and safety in underground mines through tailpipe emissions.

Three presentations in this extended session include topics on gender, age, and available research.

SafeSight will present the digital transformation of emergency response in mining, a digital solution that increases worker safety while protecting responders.

Three presentations in this extended session include topics on gender, age, and available research.

The presentation reviews research on the risks workers faces while working in underground mining.

Join us for an insightful panel discussion where leading women in the mining industry share their perspectives on key topics shaping the sector.

The Internal Responsibility System (or “IRS”) is widely recognized as being a foundational component of workplace health and safety.

Join us for an insightful panel discussion where leading women in the mining industry share their perspectives on key topics shaping the sector.

Throughout the mining sector, operator fatigue is a leading cause of accidents, safety incidents, and lost productivity.

This is an interactive presentation with the goal of getting people to think differently about what they measure and how they communicate health and safety performance.

This presentation reviews the development and industry need of the new Supervisor Common Core Refresher Training program.

1:00-1:10 pm - Ontario Mining Contractors Safety Association Innovation Awards

1:10-1:30 pm - Workplace Safety North Awards

Good leaders create a safe culture in the workplace, but how is it accomplished?

WSN is pleased to welcome exhibitors to its 2024 Information Exchange Trade Show from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm on Wednesday, April 17, and Thursday, April 18, in the Solarium.