2026 HSA OH&S Conference - Psychological Health and Safety is Occupational Health and Safety
Registration is now open for the 2026 HSA OHS Conference. The conference takes place in Vancouver on February 5 and 6 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. There will a be a number of workshops and keynotes from health and safety professionals, academics and practitioners addressing our theme “Psychological Health and Safety is Occupational Health and Safety.” There is a growing recognition that Psychological Health and Safety for workers is an equal and important part of a safe and healthy workplace. When psychosocial hazards are allowed to linger, the consequences are negative downstream effects for members such as burnout, fatigue, and stress. Utilizing effective prevention models in addressing these types of hazards before they accumulate is key to maintaining an effective Psychological Health and Safety Management System.
The theme of this year’s conference is Psychological Health and Safety is Occupational Health and Safety. There is a growing recognition that Psychological Health and Safety for workers is an equal and important part of a safe and healthy workplace. When psychosocial hazards are allowed to linger, the consequences are negative downstream effects for members such as burnout, fatigue, and stress. Utilizing effective prevention models in addressing these types of hazards before they accumulate is key to maintaining an effective Psychological Health and Safety Management System.
Keynote presenters this year include Mary Ann Baynton, John Oudyk and Andy Shone.
Mary Ann Baynton has been called the “godmother of psychological health and safety.” She served as co-chair of the Technical Committee for the National Standard of Canada on Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace and was a member of the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Workforce Advisory Committee.
John Oudyk is an Occupational Hygienist who has worked with the Hamilton Clinic of the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) since 1989 and is certified both with the Canadian Registration Board for Occupational Hygienists and the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.
Andy is the CEO of Southpac Group as well as being an active facilitator, lead auditor and consultant.
He has led the development of innovative training and assurance programs covering Leadership, Quality, Safety and Continual Improvement all with a focus on the critical role of people.
In addition to the high-quality keynotes there will be workshops on OHS topics ranging from provincial work being conducted on Psychological Health and Safety resources; Psychological Health and Safety language in our various collective agreements, and upcoming regulatory changes through WCB.
Register early as seats are limited and filling fast. Priority will go to OHS stewards and JOHS committee members, lead stewards and general stewards are also encouraged to apply.
*Please note that selection will be up to a committee and is not on a first come, first serve basis.
If you require any more information, contact your HSA OHS team at @email
See you in February!
-Your OHS Team