VBF-Dec 08, 2022
On today’s Virtual Breakfast Forum, attendees welcomed a few of the EHSCBC’s newest members and enjoyed a general forum discussion to get to know each other and discuss current issues. Members shared their health and safety philosophies, and what’s important in their own organizations.
We talked about the Council’s accomplishments in 2022 which included the 1st annual visit to Kelowna, the 19 well attended Virtual breakfast forums and the October Round Table where over 50 members and guest attended and spent the day discussing how to better build strong safety cultures in their organizations.
On Wednesday, there was a Board of Directors meeting, preceeded by a site tour of Shearwater Research, Jim Hartt’s organization, where they manufacture dive computers (watches). This fascinating tour was guided by Jim’s Health and Safety Committee, a passionate group of employees who walked us through all stages of their manufacturing process. This tour kicked off our plans to incorporate more site tours into our 2023programming.
With that in mind, the dates for events in the first quarter of 2023 were revealed:
Virtual Breakfast Forums on January 12th, 26th, February 9th, March 9th and a site tour of CKF on February 16th. We also plan to hold group gatherings in Kelowna and Victoria during the year, and our annual Round Table in October of 2023.
George shared a few points for members to bear in mind over the holiday break. We should all remember the right to disconnect; even though it’s not a policy in Vancouver yet, it’s becoming more prevalent. Additionally, the concept of a four day work week – studies are coming out about how this has been working and whether or not it is beneficial. We will have a robust discussion around that in the new year. And finally, George asked the group to share a book that they’re reading that “drives” them. We’ll compile a list of books that have been effective for leadership education and motivation.
Let’s all remember that over the holidays, we’ll be gathering in groups more often, and many of us will be traveling. Don’t drink and drive, but do have a safe and healthy holiday season. See you in the new year!
