Winnipeg, Manitoba – This new year marks a significant milestone for us as we warmly welcome Lee Rosenberg into his new role as our Safety Program Director. With more than 17 years of experience in health and safety, Lee’s appointment is not just a change in leadership, it’s a statement reinforcing S2SA’s commitment to enhancing workplace safety within the sales and service industries in Manitoba.

About Lee Rosenberg

Lee Rosenberg (CRSP, CHSC) has been an integral part of the S2SA team since 2016, previously leading the Training and Auditing departments. With a wealth of experience in government and private sectors, he possesses the exceptional qualifications to lead S2SA’s safety initiatives.

A graduate of Red River College’s Occupational Health & Safety course in 2006 and a holder of the CRSP designation since 2015, Lee is passionate about simplifying the process of implementing a safety program for all members. His hands-on approach to training, auditing, and member assistance has been instrumental in S2SA’s success.

An avid sports fan, Lee is well-known for his enthusiasm for the Jets and Bombers, celebrating their recent successes and anticipating future triumphs.

A Vision for the Future

In Lee’s words

As I step into the position of Safety Program Director at S2SA, my focus is firmly on the future of workplace safety within our industries. 

I am committed to driving innovative safety strategies that comply with regulations and foster a proactive safety culture for all our members. 

My vision is for our members to create environments where safety is seamlessly integrated into every aspect of their work, ensuring that it is not seen as a separate entity but as an integral part of their daily operations. I am excited to lead this charge and make a lasting impact on the workplace safety of our members.

 – Lee Rosenberg.

Looking Ahead

We are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead as we begin this new chapter with Lee at the helm. Our members can be confident that his leadership will usher in a new era of enhanced workplace safety.

Congratulations to Joey Petrisor, President and CEO of Perimeter Aviation

About the Winner

Joey Petrisor assumed the role of President and CEO of Perimeter Aviation in September 2022, where he stands as a advocate for safety. With over 25 years of experience in maintenance and cargo, coupled with a background in quality assurance, Joey brings a lazer-sharp focus on safety and operational excellence to the heart of Perimeter Aviation.

Throughout his career, Joey has held influential leadership positions, including VP of Maintenance and Cargo at Calm Air and Director of Maintenance at Transwest Air. His previous role as President of Alliance Maintenance saw him successfully merging maintenance departments into an Approved Maintenance Organization in Thompson, Manitoba.

As a lifelong aviator holding both an AME License and Commercial Pilot’s License, Joey actively contributes to the advancement of the aviation industry. He lends his expertise to the RRC Polytechnic AME Program Advisory Committee, playing a pivotal role in reinforcing safety and excellence across the aviation industry.

About the Award

The S2SA Safety Influencer Award recognizes individuals who have made a significant impact in promoting and advancing safety practices at their organization. These exceptional individuals have demonstrated proactive leadership, inspiring and influencing others to prioritize safety as a core value and have played a crucial role in creating safer environments at work.

Nominee Appreciation

I would like to thank all the nominees of the S2SA Safety Influencer Award on behalf of the Sales and Service Safety Association (S2SA). The Manitoba Sales and Service Industry continues to make progress in occupational safety and health thanks to people like you.

Thank you for putting health and safety first. Though you didn’t take home this year’s Safety Influencer Award, know that you are appreciated. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed because we depend on people like you to make a difference.

We thank you for all that you do. Please continue to do a great job; we are looking forward to seeing what great things you will achieve in the future.

A message from Jacquelyn Oduro, Safety Director, S2SA

We are excited to announce the Sales and Service Safety Association (S2SA) Safety & Health Week 2023 Photo Contest winners!

Safety and Health Week, held annually during the first week of May (1st – 5th), emphasizes the importance of preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace, at home, and in the community.

This year, we invited our members to participate in our inaugural contest to raise awareness and encourage proactive safety measures. The contest encouraged members to identify hazards in various environments and submit photographs showcasing them.

Contest Categories

We had three different categories,

Best Before and After Showcase the identification and correction of hazards.

Best Committee Picture: Depict a group effort in identifying and mitigating hazards.

Most Innovative Solution to a Safety Hazard: Demonstrate creative problem-solving to a safety hazard.

Contest Categories Prizes

Best Before and After: $100 gas gift card

Best Committee Picture: Pizza lunch

Most Innovative Solution to a Safety Hazard: Yeti Mug

Now here are the winners, congratulations to all of them!

Category: Best Committee Picture

Winner: Birchwood Reconditioning Center

Birchwood Reconditioning Center wins the contest for Best Committee Picture: depicting a group effort in identifying and mitigating hazards. Birchwood is one of S2SA’s long-standing SAFE Work Certified Members.

Birchwood’s entry into the contest with a committee lead Safety initiative was a Scavenger Hunt aimed at refreshing their team members’ knowledge of important safety information in order to prevent hazards in the workplace. The Scavenger Hunt was focused on injury prevention and emergency preparedness in the workplace.

Questions on the scavenger hunt were anything from who was on the committee, how to inspect tools, what hazards are in your jobs, where the first aid kits and eye wash stations are found, who are first aid attendants, and how to report incidents and near misses.

Category: Most Innovative Solution to a Safety Hazard

Winner: Pembina Coop

Pembina Coop wins the contest’s Most Innovative Solution to a Safety Hazard Category: demonstrating creative problem-solving to a safety hazard. for implementing the Auto Stak as an Ergonomic Solution. Pembina Coop is one of the many companies working towards SAFE Work Certification using S2SA’s four-phase safety program development system.

Pembina Coop has seen many advantages of the auto stack as the equipment eliminates manual lifting and manual moving of heavy wood products, which can lead to MSI injuries or other types of incidents.

The use of the auto Stak at Pembina Coop has also been found to reduce slip and fall incident risks that often occur when carrying products. Better stock organization and safer storage and moving of materials have been seen as great advantages.

Category: Best Before and After

Winner: Globe Property Management

Global Property Management is the contest winner for the Best Before and After category: Showcasing the identification and correction of hazards. Global Property Management is a property management company and a new S2SA member who has achieved SAFE Work Certification.

Category: Best Before and After

Winner: Vickar

Vickar also won in the category for best before and after pictures for installing guarding on their hydraulic presses since this is a common issue with our members.

Vickar is an active member of S2SA, with 3 of their locations successfully achieving SAFE Work Certification with additional locations in the certification process.

Hydraulic press guarding is not installed on purchase, which poses a significant safety hazard for our members. The installation of guarding protects workers from safety hazards, including flying debris or piece work and other hazards.

Congratulations to Safety Program Director Jacquelyn Oduro, who has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Women in Safety! This prestigious honour highlights her unwavering commitment to workplace safety.

Education and Professional Affiliations

Jac (as she is often called by her colleagues) holds a university degree from the University of Manitoba and a diploma in Occupational Safety and Health from Red River College. She is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional and a Canadian Health and Safety Consultant. She serves as the education chair for the Manitoba chapter of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) board.

“I believe that safety systems should be designed to add value to businesses, and this can only be achieved by prioritizing the safety and well-being of people. I recognize that many business
systems can often become bogged down with unnecessary red tape and to-do items that may not necessarily result in a safer workplace.”

Early Challenges and Determination

Jac’s career journey was not a linear one. She started a family earlier in life, delaying her career plans. Nevertheless, she was resolute in catching up and acquiring the necessary experience. Balancing family life, work, and education, she absorbed every bit of knowledge she could and gained her CRSP designation through diligent efforts. “Through hard work, I was able to gain my CRSP designation by taking a high volume of night classes in a short amount of time. I worked relentlessly and my hunger for knowledge and experience paved the way for some great opportunities.”

Professional Achievements and Pursuits

With over 15 years of experience in health and safety, Jac has established herself as a trusted consultant in various industries, including motor vehicle, service, property management, manufacturing, and construction. Her passion for workplace safety, combined with her humanistic and business-minded approach, enables her to develop customized safety solutions that add value to businesses while ensuring employee well-being. She also co-runs a successful real estate business, The Hinterlands Creative Suites Co., with her husband.

Human-Centric and Business-Minded Approach to Workplace Safety

“One of my strongest professional qualities is my passion for workplace safety, which I approach with a humanistic and business mind perspective,” she says.

“I believe that safety systems should be designed to add value to businesses, and this can only be achieved by prioritizing the safety and well-being of people. I recognize that many business systems can often become bogged down with unnecessary red tape and to-do items that may not necessarily result in a safer workplace. Instead, I strive to work closely with businesses to identify better and more meaningful ways to keep their employees safe while also adding value to their operations. My approach is not just about complying with regulations and meeting safety standards but about truly understanding the unique needs and challenges of each business and its employees. I strive to put myself in the shoes of business owners and, through open communication and collaboration, seek to develop customized safety solutions that work for everyone involved.”

Her desire is to work with businesses as a testament to making a positive impact on the lives of others. And she believes that her passion for workplace safety and ability to approach it from a human and business perspective help distinguish her in the safety sector.

Future Aspirations

Currently focused on injury and damage prevention in the workplace, Jac believes her most
significant accomplishments lie ahead. Her dedication to workplace safety and her unique
approach set her apart in the safety sector. She seeks to create a lasting positive impact on the
lives of others by working closely with businesses to develop tailored safety solutions that
benefit all stakeholders.

We are excited to announce the launch of our latest course, Young Worker Injury Prevention for Committees (YWIPC), in collaboration with SAFE Workers of Tomorrow (SWOT). As a leading provider of industry-specific workplace safety training, we understand the importance of keeping young workers safe on the job.

The YWIPC course will be part of our regular course offerings and is specifically designed for committees responsible for overseeing the safety of young workers. This half-day course will provide information and strategies designed to help committee members better understand their roles and responsibilities and provide insight on how they can support young workers, who are at greater risk of injury, in unsafe situations or hazardous conditions.

Young workers are at a higher risk of work-related injuries than any other age group, so it is more important than ever to provide targeted training programs that address their unique needs. The YWIPC course covers identifying hazards, risk assessments, and creating effective safety policies. The course also includes interactive exercises and case studies to help participants apply what they’ve learned in real-world scenarios.

Introductory offer

The first course starts on April 13, 2023, and as an introductory offer, all registrants get a 50% discount.

About SAFE Workers of Tomorrow (SWOT)

SAFE Workers of Tomorrow is a non-profit, registered charity. Our primary mandate is to provide workplace safety prevention, education and awareness information to young and vulnerable workers throughout Manitoba in order to reduce workplace injuries and deaths in a very vulnerable age-group. SWOT has been providing safety information to young and vulnerable workers since 1997. In a typical year, we deliver various safety sessions to over 50,000 students and workers throughout Manitoba.

About S2SA

S2SA is the safety association for the Sales and Service industries in Manitoba. We provide industry-specific training, consulting services and SAFE Work Certification to businesses in the sales and service sectors. We aim to help our members simplify the process of implementing a safety program, enhancing employee and customer safety.

Since our founding in 2015, we have become a reliable go-to for safety information and resources in the sales and service industries. We’re committed to providing our members with the tools they need to create safe, productive workplaces. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help keep your employees and customers safe!

By completing the YWIPC course, committee members will be better equipped to protect young workers from injury and ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations. They will also gain valuable knowledge that can be applied across a wide range of industries.

Enroll your committee today. Please visit the course page.

We look forward to working together toward a safer future for all workers.

Are you looking for a way to create a more safety-oriented culture in your workplace? The Safety Culture Course from S2SA is just the thing! This comprehensive course provides essential knowledge and skills to help organizations move beyond compliance with safety regulations into a more positive and productive team dynamic.

The content of this course is designed for leadership, supervisors, and safety committee members. It’s an interactive experience that will help set the environment for change. But even if these aren’t your exact roles, everyone can benefit from this course as everyone plays an essential role in affecting safety culture change. During the course, participants will learn how to create a much safer work environment through effective communication and strategy focused on prevention and protection.

This comprehensive training can benefit any organization by helping reduce injuries and improve productivity — ultimately leading to greater employee happiness. And because S2SA offers it, you can trust that the content is relevant, up-to-date, and focused on producing tangible results in the workplace. With their expertise, they can ensure you get the best possible outcome from this course.

So don’t miss out — sign up now for S2SA’s Safety Culture Course! It could be just the thing you need to create a stronger culture of safety in your organization that leads to tremendous success!

Introductory offer

Sign up for the course and get a 50% discount.

COST

Existing Levied Members: $50 + GST / participant

Aligned Members: $50 + GST / participant

Aligned Non-Members: $62.50 + GST / participant

Non-Members: $75 + GST / participant