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    • October 02, 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Virtual (via Zoom)
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    Are you interested in how Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology solutions are transforming the mechanical contracting industry?

    Join the discussion on October 2nd with Sumana Rao, Digital Platform Leader at Trimble, as we explore how AI is revolutionizing the mechanical contracting industry through enhancing operational efficiency, enabling predictive maintenance, improving safety protocols, and driving innovation.

    Topics:

    • How AI can streamline mechanical contracting processes
    • How AI-driven predictive maintenance can help mechanical contractors anticipate equipment failures and schedule timely interventions,
    • How AI can minimize downtime and costs
    • Discover AI solutions that improve safety protocols on job sites

    About the Facilitator — Sumana Rao


    Sumana Rao is a distinguished business and technology leader with over two decades of experience in driving growth, innovation, and digital transformation in the SaaS industry. Currently, she is responsible for strategic planning and execution in the construction sector at Trimble. Her expertise in data-driven decision-making and cross-functional team leadership has fueled corporate expansion and created integrated solutions that propel organizational success.

    This #coffeetalk is sponsored by Black & McDonald.


    • October 16, 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Virtual
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    Ensure your workplace is ready with upcoming OHS changes.

    Starting November 1, 2024, significant changes to British Columbia's Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Regulations pertaining to occupational first aid (OFA) will come into effect. If you're an employer, HR professional, safety professional, or a mechanical contractor, find out what this means for you in our member-exclusive webinar with WorkSafeBC!

    Join us an informational webinar with Sudhir Nair, OHS Consultant at WorkSafeBC where we’ll explore the new first aid requirements, highlight key changes, and provide guidance on ensuring that your workplace is compliant. Topics include:

    • Workplace class factors
    • Basic requirements that an employer must provide in the workplace
    • Written first aid assessments
    • Worker involvement in assessments
    • Annual drills
    • First Aid equipment requirements
    • First aid credential changes

    About the Facilitator - Sudhir Nair, OHS Consultant


    Sudhir joined WorkSafeBC in 2020 as a Health & Safety Specialist in Construction and is now an OHS Consultant. Currently looking after the Residential construction portfolio, Sudhir interacts with Health & Safety Associations such as the Canadian Home building associations (CHBA), the Home Builders Association of BC (HAVAN) and the Southern Interior Construction Association (SICA).

    He also has the portfolio of Public Administration which involves municipalities in which he actively participates in their meetings and liaises with the BC Municipal Safety Association. He is a regular attendee and representative at their tradeshows and conferences. Sudhir has been involved with strategic initiatives such as High Voltage Limits of Access and Construction High Risk Strategy. He is actively involved in consultations and organizing webinars with external stakeholders on important changes both regulatory and others.

    • November 06, 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Virtual (via Zoom)
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    A growing number of crane incidents, including four earlier this year and one fatal incident, have prompted the industry to take action to improve crane safety. Even if you're a mechanical contractor who doesn't work directly with a crane operator or rigger, to minimize risks, it’s important to understand basic crane safety. At this MCABC #coffeetalk, join Jen Mutas, Field OHS Advisor from BC Crane Safety, to discuss crane safety and to learn more about how the team supports crane stakeholders, employers, and workers in BC. Also, learn how BC Crane Safety serves as an advisory body and works closely with WorkSafeBC as a Health and Safety Association, manages the certification scheme for operators, and participates in the development of safety standards.

    About the Facilitator - Jen Mutas, Field OHS Advisor


    Jen Mutas has over 12 years experience in health and safety and worked as a health and safety supervisor, operations assistant, and sales associate for a crane rental company in the Fraser Valley before arriving at BC Crane Safety as a Field OHS Advisor.

    Jen is an industry representative on the BC Construction Safety Alliance Technical High Angle Rope Rescue Program (THARRP) Steering Committee. Jen is a member of both Health and Safety Professionals Canada (HSPC/CSSE) and Women in Occupational Health and Safety Society.

    Jen specializes in the following - tower, city, and self-erect cranes, elevated experiences in construction safety- safe work practices/procedures, incident investigations, maintenance, operations, H&S programs and initiatives, and risk assessment.

    This #coffeetalk is sponsored by Eagle West Crane & Rigging