WCW24

Registration Required - Cost: $175 + GST
 John Evinger of Acklands Grainger

• Fundamentals of Confined Space Entry (CSE) – Program development and implementation, including exploration of CSA Z1006:16 (R2020), the requirements for management of work in confined spaces, program alignment, and latest product demonstration and hands-on experience.
• Gas Detection Made Easy (GDME) – Key concepts of gas detection applicable to any gas detection user: from a detailed examination of gas detection fundamentals and atmospheric hazard identification, to hands-on instrument exposure, including examples of real-world applications. Additionally, insights will be provided into gas sensor technologies, sampling procedures, and an exploration of the world of connected safety.
• Fall Protection (FP) – Program development and implementation, with an in-depth look at the latest CSA standards and applications for leading-edge and understanding, SRL inspections, and recertification.
• Rescue – Exploring various new systems and devices for rescue with hands-on applications for both CSE and FP.
• Conversation on “Stop the Drop” – The prevention of dropping tools with a look at program development, systems, and applications.

Registration Required - Cost: $375 + GST
Speakers

• Adam Byard, Jacobs
• Ramesh Mani, Jacobs
• Joel Batters, Lone Drone Solutions
• Chris Macey, AECOM
• William Jappy, Pure Technologies, Xylem
  

This workshop will provide valuable insights on inspection and condition assessment for municipal pipelines for a proactive asset management approach. Aging pipeline infrastructure continues to be a challenge for municipalities. A proactive approach reduces lifecycle costs and mitigates risks.
Attendees will learn how to collect the correct data to make smart decisions using best practices. They will hear about the latest in technological advances, including how artificial intelligence is being leveraged for both gravity and pipeline condition assessment and asset management.
Who should Attend: Pipeline asset owners and managers, and anyone interested in working on pipeline inspection or condition assessment (consultants, vendors, contractors, etc).

Registration Required - Cost: $175 + GST
Speaker - Melissa Graham, Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities (MLPD) 
The MLPD, a provincial non-profit organization, champions accessibility and inclusion for all. Comprised of experienced and diverse staff and volunteers, the organization provides expert education and guidance on accessibility-related issues. Collaborating with various businesses and organizations across Manitoba, the MLPD aims to bridge the gap between inclusivity values and practical implementation in the workplace. This interactive workshop offers a fun and informative space to explore accessibility and inclusion, inviting participants to bring their questions and curiosity. Together, participants will delve into how fostering inclusion can drive innovative change in both workplaces and communities, leveraging the expertise of individuals with disabilities.

Registration Required - Cost: $175 + GST
Speaker:

• Brandi Wilson – Pinchin LTD 
• Soroosh Mortazavian, WSP Canada 

This workshop provides an overview of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), their source, their exposure limits and health effects, and the current Canadian and global regulations. The current available testing methods, options for remediation and treatment, and the challenges and uncertainties with their management will also be explored.

• Overview of PFAS
• Sources
• Exposure and Health Effects of PFAS
• Testing for PFAS
• Remediation and Water Treatment
• Challenges and Uncertainties with PFAS management
  • Costs
  • Liability
  • Insurance
  • Waste disposal

Presented in collaboration with the Manitoba Environmental Industries Association.