Recent statistics show that a Canadian worker has a greater chance of being killed on the job than a worker in almost any other industrialized country, with seven out of every 100,000 Canadian workers dying as a result of workplace injuries. And with the introduction of new legislation, such as Bill C-45, CEO's can face criminal liability for failing to meet new safety and health regulations.This is why the Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA) payed special attention to reducing and eliminating workplace injuries by focusing on the key role played by corporate leadership and knowledge at its 87th annual Health and Safety Conference and Trade Show.
The event, which is the focal point of Canada's health and safety community, was held April 26 to 28, 2004 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, in Toronto -- attracting more than 6,000 delegates from Canada, the United States and internationally.
The IAPA conference featured sessions of special interest, including "Nuclear Power's Future Relies on a Safety First Culture" on April 27 featuring Duncan Hawthorne, president and CEO of Bruce Power. Since Bruce Power became Canada's first privatized nuclear power generation company, its "safety first" culture has propelled the company into one of the most successful nuclear operations in North America.
For further information about IAPA, contact Edye Rome, Edye Rome Communication Services at 416-785-6213 or edyerome@ sympatico.ca
Peter Mansbridge narrated the IAPA's Conference celebration session on Leadership and Workplace Culture. Mr. Mansbridge and a panel of CEO's discussed the impact that leaders and the cultures of their organization have on performance and prosperity.