Virtual Breakfast Forum – Apr 22, 2021 – The Executive Health & Safety Council of BC

First Annual General Meeting a Great Success

Today’s Virtual Breakfast Forum came on the heels of the Inaugural AGM for the EHSCBC. The AGM was well attended and completed quickly and efficiently. Overall, we were happy to report that the organization was successful despite the challenges the COVID pandemic created, and we are looking forward to further growth in 2021. After the AGM a regional round up provided members with insights from around the Province. Thank you to all members who were able to attend and participate.

Thanks to Maureen Shaw who is one of the founding members of the EHSCBC, who reminded us of the Day of Mourning, taking place on April 28^th. This international day commemorates workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness due to workplace-related hazards and occupational exposures. It is not a day to feel guilty, but rather to acknowledge health and safety within your organizations. Maureen encouraged all members to speak to their teams and acknowledge to them the stress they may be under, and especially take a deep breath for yourselves.

Congratulations and welcome to our 3 new board members: Ab van Poortvliet from Technical Safety BC, Gary Herman with Gary Herman Consulting Services Ltd and Cameron Stockdale of Work Wellness Institute. We are looking forward to our new Board members bringing a good new mix of ideas and industries to the table.

A reminder that we will be treated to a presentation by Dr. Joti Samra on June 3^rd. We will be sending out a Membership survey to our members, and please save the date for our 2021 Round Table, taking place Nov. 2^nd, in person, in Vancouver.