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Year over year, an average of two workers die each day from diseases rooted in occupational exposure.

In this edition of UNB's series of Let's Talk Safety webinars, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and host, Glyn Jones, will share his expertise on the topic of hazardous chemicals and provide strategies that can be implemented to make our homes and workplaces incident- and disease-free. Topics Glyn will discuss include:

• Common industrial and home-based substances that may cause disease;
• The legislative framework related to worker exposure assessment and control;
• Methods to most easily identify chemicals, read workplace labels, and determine the content of wastes in the workplace;
• The Hierarchy of Controls and the importance of engineering controls, like ventilation systems, enclosures, and process modifications to minimize chemical exposure;
• The best methods of conducting risk assessments for chemical exposure;
• Methods for evaluating the severity and likelihood of exposure;
• The importance of continuous training for workers regarding chemical hazards and safe work practices;
• The most effective communication channels for reporting chemical hazards and incidents;
• The importance of health monitoring programs for workers exposed to certain chemicals; and
• Types of medical surveillance and periodic health assessments.

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Date: Jan. 29, 2025
Time: 2 p.m. AST
Presenter: Glyn Jones, M.A.Sc, P.Eng, CIH, CRSP
Cost: Free

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"Toxic substances are present everywhere and exposure needs to be controlled. In spite of our understanding of these materials, statistics show that people continue to be exposed, and these exposures can lead to disease and even death in the workplace."
– Glyn Jones, M.A.Sc, P.Eng, CIH, CRSP

 
Who should attend?

This event is for the safety community and anyone who wants to learn more about controlling exposure to toxic substances.

About the presenter

Glyn Jones is a renowned safety expert in Canada and beyond. He is currently the General Manager of the EHS Division of Bravo Target Safety in Calgary, Alberta. As a consulting Occupational Health and Safety specialist and leadership coach with almost 40 years of experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role as instructor and curriculum developer for UNB's suite of online OHS programs. Glyn currently teaches in the following programs:

• Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (COHS)
• Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS)
• Certificate in Safety Leadership (CSL)
• Ethics for Safety Professionals
• CRST® and CRSP® Exam Preparation

For more information about UNB's online Occupational Health and Safety programs, visit our website or contact us at customerservice@unb.ca.

UNB is the proud recipient of the 2024 Readers' Choice award. Readers of Canadian Occupational Safety magazine voted UNB one of the top three educational institutions in Canada for its Occupational Health & Safety programs.