Presentation to the Ontario Professional Firefighters Association Health and Safety Seminar February 1, 2015 Information Update

AGENDA PSHSA Overview Traumatic Mental Stress and Post Traumatic Stress Municipal/Regional Training Centers Innovation and Focus February 1, 2016Presentation to the OPFFA 2

2009 NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION FUNDED PARTNER OF THE Ministry of Labour WE PROVIDE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY Training Resources Consulting & WE WORK WITH MILLION WORKERS 10,000 + ORGANIZATIONS Education Healthcare Emergency Services Government First Nations ONTARIO’S PUBLIC & BROADER PUBLIC SECTORS: ESTABLISHED IN HEALTH Who We Are February 1, 2016Presentation to the OPFFA 3

We have the people, knowledge and solutions to help make Ontario’s Public and Broader Public Sectors top performers in the area of physical and psychological occupational health & safety. We help to identify risks, control hazards and ensure our clients have the necessary tools to meet legislative requirements. We have the expertise. From eLearning to classroom training. We offer a range of formats. Our consulting model allows us to accurately assess your organization’s needs and guide you along a safety continuum. A variety of training on both general and sector- specific health & safety topics Free downloads, comprehensive tools, manuals, posters, training kits, DVDs, webinars & seminars Our competitive advantage. Enabling the creation of innovative and impactful programs, products, & solutions CONSULTING TRAININGRESOURCESRESEARCH Our Offering February 1, 2016Presentation to the OPFFA 4

How We Work 5 16K 41K+ 250K Starting Workers Reached 1 st Year Workers Reached 3 – 5 Years Workers Reached February 1, 2016Presentation to the OPFFA

Traumatic Mental Stress

Working with the MoL as the lead for TMS/PSTD for Ontario’s First Responders Developing a mechanism for Employer and Employee Associations to access information regarding TMS, PTSD and CISM Information will be catalogued by subject e.g. Research, Family Support, Individual Support, Crisis Intervention and Resources Building Blended and eLearning modules – TEMA Research partnerships with MHCC and others February 1, 2016Presentation to the OPFFA 7

Regional Fire Training

Regional/Municipal Fire Training Concept Post cessation of the PSHSA “high hazard” training unit there was an opportunity to leverage Ministry of Labour’s “New Initiatives” fund to develop a regional training hub model As a result after discussion with regional training centers, the model had merit The MoL announced project funding over 2 years Partnering with the OAFC and other stakeholders to execute 9 February 1, 2016Presentation to the OPFFA

Regional/Municipal Fire Scope of Work Working with the OAFC to network Regional and Municipal Fire Training Centers Across the Province Received funding from the MoL to:  Build a common website to network the training catalogues of the participant Fire Training Centers  Build curriculum NFPA 1006, 1670 awareness, operations and technician levels Concept is to make available High Hazard, Health and Safety and Certification level Programs in multiple locations throughout the Province February 1, 2016Presentation to the OPFFA 10

Future State February 1, 2016Presentation to the OPFFA 11 Municipal Training Center MOL Certification Health and Safety Programs NFPA Standard Programs Specialized Programs General Health and Safety Programs

Training/Exam Detail Page 12 February 1, 2016Presentation to the OPFFA

Outcomes Easy access to training programs A common standard and curriculum Coordinated examination and certification process Regional one stop shop for training Optimize the investment made in the regional training concept February 1, 2016Presentation to the OPFFA 13

Innovation and Focus

Innovations and Focus Study of Fatigue Occupational Disease Gamification Blended and Remote Learning Systemic Solutions February 1, 2016Presentation to the OPFFA 15

Public Services Health & Safety Association on LinkedIn youtube.com/PSHSA (toll free: ) February 1, 2016Presentation to the OPFFA 16