Apr 29 Battery Electric Vehicle Symposium

Assessing health and safety considerations for new and emerging technology

You’re invited to attend a hybrid safety event on battery electric vehicles, hosted by Workplace Safety North (WSN) and Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Science North in Sudbury, ON.

Mining, industrial, and manufacturing industry professionals will gather for the opportunity to network and share knowledge about risks associated with technological developments, traffic management, battery-powered equipment, and explore ways to manage hazards.

Agenda
More information coming soon!

Call for papers
Workplace Safety North invites proposals for papers to present at the symposium. Presentations will be a maximum of 30 minutes, including time for participant questions.

Please complete the call for papers form by Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Key presentation topics

• Research and innovation
• Industry case studies
• Hazard management
• Training and risk assessments
• Emergency response

Intended audience

• Mining, industrial, and manufacturing workers, managers, and employers operating electric vehicle equipment
• Health and safety professionals
• Policymakers
• Joint Health and Safety Committee representatives
• Health and safety representatives
• Maintenance and procurement professionals

For event inquiries, please contact Paige Jones, Events Specialist

Accommodations
Blocks of rooms are reserved at local hotels. Reserve your accommodations early to secure discounted rates.

Resources
Battery Electric Vehicles – includes presentations, videos, infographics and articles

2024 Symposium on Battery Electric Vehicle Safety in Mines

Plugged into Safety: A primer on the hazards of working with battery electric vehicles - Workplace Safety & Prevention Services