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Managing managers A good safety professional knows the importance of getting everyone in the organization on board the safety train. Resources for your next big idea can't be allocated without senior leadership support; front-line employees will balk at a new safety glove if they were not consulted on its selection; and managers, well, they can make or break it all. In his column on page 14, Dave Fennell tells the story of two managers: one who gets safety and the other who couldn't care less. It's a blessing and a curse how much influence managers have. If a manager understands the importance of safety, listens to your ideas and pushes her staff to follow proper procedures, you're on your way to an award-winning safety culture (much like our Canada's Safest Employers winners who celebrated their win on Oct. 18. Read all about the fun evening on page 10). But if she is glib about the whole "safety thing," doesn't give you the time of day when you pop by her office and turns a blind eye when her staff take unsafe shortcuts, it's going to be a very long road to safety excellence. Fennell offers tips for getting managers on your side. One person who is a wizard at getting management support is the winner of our 2018 Safety Leader of the Year award, Rae Ann Aldridge. As the associate vice-president of risk at the University of Calgary, Aldridge has many different personalities to navigate with an employee count of 5,000. Not only is she exceptional at adapting her communication style to suit the individual, but she comes up with creative solutions to personalize safety for the various departments and faculties. She is very skilled at building strong relationships. Her charisma and vibrant personality make staff at the university — managers included — want to hear what she has to say. She is also very approachable. Although she is quite high up on the org chart, staff members don't hesitate to reach out to her with health and safety queries — and she is happy to take their calls. Read about how she does it on page 18. In this issue we also tackle the hot topic of testing for cannabis impairment in the workplace (page 15). We figured this was the perfect time to take a look at where the courts stand on when and how you can test for drugs and alcohol. There can be a quagmire of labour relations and human rights issues associated with testing, but it can also be a powerful tool for keeping your workers safe. Just make sure you know the law before putting any testing programs in place. We also take a look at the new technologies on the market for testing cannabis impairment, from mobile apps to in-car assistance. Finally, Glyn Jones provides a reality check around industrial hygiene on page 12. How are your IH skills these days? Do you regularly look out for chemical hazards that might be negatively impacting your workers? What percentage of your time is spent on physical safety issues versus longer-tem health impacts? With the number of occupational cancer cases rising, Jones is encouraging you to get out there and brush up on your IH knowledge — or at the very least, ask for help. Amanda Silliker, Editor amanda.silliker@thomsonreuters.com DECEMBER/JANUARY 2019 3 Contents of Canadian Occupational Safety are copyright © 2018 Thomson Reuters Canada Limited and may not be reproduced in whole or part without written consent. Thomson Reuters Canada Ltd. disclaims any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or currency of the contents of this publication and disclaims all liability in respect of the results of any action taken or not taken in reliance upon information in this publication. 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The site includes reliable news, analysis, experts and resources for professionals looking for answers on all aspects of cannabis and the workplace. www.thecannabischannel.ca Follow us: @cosmagazine Join our group: Canadian Occupational Safety Subscribe: Canadian Occupational Safety Safety Leader of the Year In an exclusive video, find out why Rae Ann Aldridge was hands- down the winner of our coveted 2018 award. Her boss, peers and staff members sing her praises and give her tremendous credit for the University of Calgary achieving the Certificate of Recognition (COR). www.cos-mag.com/SLYvideo2018 CSE gala highlights The winners of the 2018 Canada's Safest Employers awards were celebrated at a glitzy gala on Oct. 18. 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Safety Consultant Dave Gouthro, CRSP, CHSC, CHSO Occupational Health & Safety Consulting David Johnston, CRSP Director, EHS, Toronto Hydro-Electric System Ltd. Eldeen Pozniak, CHSC, CHSMSA, CRSP, Director, Pozniak Safety Associates Inc. Laura Rourke, CRSP, Peng, TSRP EHSS manager, Tigercat Industries Dan Strand, CRSP, CIH, ROH Director, Prevention Field Services, WorkSafeBC AMANDA SILLIKER FROM THE EDITOR visit us online cos-mag.com THOMSON REUTERS CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY DECEMBER/JANUARY 2019 ON NOW LATEST VIDEOS Printed in WEBINAR SERIES Rae Ann Aldridge accepts her Safety Leader of the Year award and poses with me at the Canada's Safest Employers gala on Oct. 18. ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

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