Welcome to the 2025 ONA Health and Safety Caucus:
First Principles: From Bad to Good Employers - Strengthening Foundational Approaches.

Online Registration


Region 1 - Tuesday, May 20 Virtual
Region 2 - In person - Thursday, May 8 Perth
Region 3 - In person - Wednesday, May 21 Toronto
Region 4 - In person - Wednesday, April 30 Burlington
Region 5 - In person - Tuesday, May 6 Port Elgin
 
Virtual Attendance on May 20: Members from all regions are welcome to join virtually if unable to attend in person. However, please note that the discussions will primarily focus on current issues and situations in Region 1.

Registration hours:
Digital Zoom Meeting

Meeting hours

0830 - 1630 hours (EST)

In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, the Ontario Nurses' Association recognizes that our work, and the work of our members, takes place on many traditional Indigenous territories across Ontario.

We also wish to acknowledge and recognize that the Ontario Nurses' Association's head office is located on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit. This territory is also part of the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Covenant, an agreement between the Anishinaabeg, Mississaugas, other allied First Nations, colonists, and settlers to peaceably share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes.

ONA is committed on our reconciliation journey as we engage in discussions, to learn together, and to support engagement and partnerships with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, governments, organizations, and communities.

AGENDA
Time Agenda

0800 - 0830

Digital Waiting Room - Opens/In person registration

0830 - 0900

Welcome to OH&S Caucus 2025: First Principles: From Bad to Good Employers - Strengthening Foundational Approaches for our Health and Safety: Caucus 2025.

0900 - 0930

Introduction of Guest Associations

0930 - 1030

Occupational Health and Safety Update Panel: Hot Topics and Reginal Issues

1030 - 1045

REFRESHMENT BREAK - 15 Minutes

1045 - 1200

Comprehensive Workplace Inspections

1200 - 1300

LUNCH BREAK - 60 Minutes

1300 - 1425

MLITSD Field Visits & Field Visit Reports

1425 - 1440

REFRESHMENT BREAK – 15 Minutes

1440 - 1610

Effective Communications within the Joint Health and Safety Committee

1610 - 1630

Closing Comments, Evaluations, and Wrap up



2025 Health and Safety Caucus description:

Session Title: First Principles: From Bad to Good Employers - Strengthening Foundational Approaches.

Synopsis: There has been a significant increase in addressing health and safety concerns that require immediate action. This Caucus is designed to provide nurses and health care providers with essential health and safety knowledge, effective risk management strategies, and actionable solutions to promote a safer work environment. The Caucus aims to strengthen the fundamental health and safety principles among our membership. By reviewing key concepts, we seek to reduce workplace incidents, enhance the overall safety culture, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Learning Points:

  • Increase awareness of current OHS Issues that impact ONA membership and their workplaces
  • How to conduct comprehensive inspections
  • What to do during MLITSD Field Visits & with the Field Visit Reports
  • What effective communication looks like with a JHSC
Important:

Please read ONA's Health and Safety Precaution Statement prior to selecting your option to attend Health and Safety Caucus
I have read the Health and Safety Precaution Statement


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The Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) is a proactive union
committed to improving the economic welfare and quality of
work-life for our members, to enable them to provide
high-quality health care.

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Our Union. Respected. Strong. United.
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