The annual Vancouver Island and Interior Safety Conferences are industry-driven safety conferences covering topics of interest to the forestry sector.
The conferences are led by steering committees made up of representatives from labour, industry, BCFSC and WorkSafeBC with industry sponsorship that allows for free admission for conference delegates.
Upcoming Conferences
2024 Interior Safety Conference - Safety at Work: Inside and Out
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Location: Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre, Kamloops, BC
The Interior Safety Conference (ISC) is an annual event that brings together professionals from the BC forest sector to discuss safety-related issues and explore ways to improve safety practices in the industry. This year's conference is taking place on Thursday, May 9th, 2024 at the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre, in Kamloops, BC.
Interior Safety Conference 2024 - Agenda
This year we welcome two keynote speakers Justin Brien and Steve Donahue as well as special guest speaker Leanne Pozzobon.
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Mental Health Advocate
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Change Leadership
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| Justin's presentation called "Find Your Voice, Find Yourself" focuses on his own personal battles with mental health and substance use and the importance of speaking up. | Steve will take us on his journey through the Sahara desert and share the importance of adapting to change through "An Epic Journey on Shifting Sands - How to Navigate Change in a World of Disruption" |
Special Guest Speaker: Leanne Pozzobon
Leanne Pozzobon's son Ty tragically took his own life in January 2017. Ty was a professional bull rider and suffered multiple concussions in the rodeo arena. After his death, an autopsy revealed Ty suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), the first confirmed case identified in a bull rider.
Leanne will share her personal story on the importance of educating people on “The Invisible Injury”, how to recognize the signs and symptoms and understand the underlying mental health challenges that shadow these injuries.
The ISC is held in partnership with the Interior Logging Association (ILA) Conference which is celebrating it’s 66th Annual AGM and Convention from May 9 – 11 in Kamloops, BC.
The ISC is FREE for anyone who works in any phase of the forest industry from harvesting to wood products manufacturing. It features forestry-related safety topics with speakers, industry experts, and relevant safety information.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Tammy Carruthers at tcarruthers@bcforestsafe.org or by phone at 1-877-741-1060.
Spaces are limited so register early.
OUT OF TOWN GUESTS:
If you are travelling from out of town, the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre is offering a discounted rate for conference attendees.
Book now to secure your room - Use code “ILA2024 Delegate” when making your Hotel Booking
2024 Vancouver Island Safety Conference
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Location: Vancouver Island Conference Centre | 101 Gordon Street, Nanaimo, BC
Registration and Conference Information will be available in Summer 2024.