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Conference Session
C3: From Evidence to Action: Psychological hazard prevention
Speakers | Katherine Launier, Dave Wojcicki, Karina Thomas, Liana Lentz
Come learn about actions the Government of Alberta is taking to improve mental health in Alberta workplaces and apply concepts in an interactive exercise.
The Occupational Health and Safety Prevention Initiative aims to coordinate efforts between employers, workers, government and health and safety professionals to reduce common workplace injuries, including psychological injury, that may result from exposure to psychosocial hazards.
Through frequent, country wide evidence scans we identified the learning collaborative approach as an innovative and effective means to address workplace psychosocial hazards. As part of our presentation, participants will practice applying the learning collaborative approach in a mock realistic workplace scenario to see how this evidence-based approach could address psychosocial hazards in their workplace.
Participants will also learn how the Innovation and Engagement, OHS Futures, and Supporting Psychological Health in First Responders grant programs have supported workplaces across Alberta, and about future funding opportunities.
Speaker Biographies
Katherine Launier
Katherine has worked for the Government of Alberta for 7 years, moving between policy, research and consultation roles with a focus on workplace health and safety. She enjoys learning about best practices from around the world and finding ways to apply it to industries across Alberta.
Dave Wojcicki
Dave Wojcicki (Woe-jess-key) has worked with the Alberta Government for over 17 years as an Effective Practices Specialist, and previously as an Occupational Health and Safety Officer. He is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional and holds a Master of Science degree in occupational safety and health.
Karina Thomas
Karina has worked for the Government of Alberta for 20 years, in Public Health and Occupational Health and Safety. Karina has a PhD in Public Health Sciences and is passionate about helping people prevent illnesses and injuries.
Liana Lentz
Liana is new to the Government of Alberta and came from academia where she researched injury prevention in regard to public safety personnel physical and psychological injuries. She also has a background in policing and holds a PhD in Public Health.