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.
The 2025 Interior Safety Conference is coming up on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre.
The 2025 Interior Safety Conference (ISC) is coming up on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre.
This annual event is a must-attend for BC forestry professionals, offering a unique opportunity to delve into safety-related issues and learn ways to enhance safety across industry.
The ISC is FREE for anyone who works in any phase of the forest industry from silviculture to harvesting to wood products manufacturing.
This year's theme, Building Safety Through Shared Experiences, promises to deliver powerful insights and practical knowledge through a series of compelling presentations by industry experts and speakers. Take a look at the conference agenda.
Keynote Speakers:
- Greg Hemminger from the Tailgate Toolkit Program will discuss the ripple effect of substance use in the workplace.
- Mark Black, a resiliency expert, will discuss how to build a strong framework to transform challenges into achievable goals and tangible results.
Featured Speakers:
- Jeremy Gauthier will share his personal story of a tragic workplace fatality that claimed the life of a close friend. He will discuss how this heartbreaking event affected his mental health and reshaped his views on personal safety in the workplace.
- Jennifer Irwin is a safety and mental health professional from WorkSafeBC. She will share a compelling presentation that focusses on Psychological Health and Safety in the workplace.
Event Highlights:
- Engaging Presentations: Hear real-life experiences that will help you think about transforming safety in your company.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow professionals and industry leaders.
- Relevant Safety Information: Learn about the latest safety practices and innovations.
The ISC is held in conjunction with the Interior Logging Association (ILA) Conference, which is celebrating its 67th Annual AGM and Convention from May 1 – 3 in Kamloops, BC. This partnership enhances the value of attending, offering even more opportunities for learning and networking. Click here for Registration and Conference Details.
Join us for a day of learning, sharing, and advancing safety in the forest industry. We look forward to seeing you there!
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Tammy Carruthers at tcarruthers@bcforestsafe.org or by phone at 1-877-741-1060.
SAVE THE DATE:
The 2025 Vancouver Island Safety Conference will be held in Nanaimo at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
This year's conference will focus on Facing the Future Together: The Human Side of Safety.
Stay tuned for more information.
2024 BCFSC Safety Conferences
Vancouver Island Safety Conference - Bridging Generations in Today's Safety Culture
Thank you to everyone who attended this year's conference. For those who missed the chance to attend in person, you can download some of the presentations from the day's events.
Keynote Presentations
- The Young and Reckless: Fact or Fiction (email Eldeen Pozniak for a copy)
- Embrace Errors - Don't Hide Them (Tim Page-Bottorff)
- Moments of Impact (Tom Wilson)
Safety Presentations
- WorkSafeBC New First Aid Regulations (Will Dirksen)
- Hand Safety (Patrick McDonald, Superior Glove)
- Road Safety for the Workplace (Angelina Robinson, Road Safety at Work)
Interior Safety Conference - Safety at Work: Inside and Out
Thank you to everyone who attended this year's conference. For those who missed the chance to attend in person, you can download some of the presentations from the day's events.
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. It is FREE for anyone who works in any phase of the forest industry from silviculture and harvesting to wood products manufacturing. It features forestry-related safety topics with speakers, industry experts, and relevant safety information.
The ISC is held in partnership with the Interior Logging Association (ILA) Conference.