Manufacturers' Health & Safety Association

10/21/2026

The MHSA has been granted the opportunity to offer a scholarship program to women in Manufacturing who would like to enhance their careers by completing the Manufacturing Safety Officer (MSO) designation or Manufacturing Safety Administrator (MSA) certification, who may not otherwise have the means to do so.

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10/19/2026

09/21/2026

How can today’s multigenerational teams turn their differences into a workplace advantage?

At the 2026 Manufacturing Alberta Conference, Rachel Ann MacGillivray will be joined by guest panellists Terence Schofield, Sean Hlushak, David Parfitt, Donald MacDonald and Logan Tannahill for a timely conversation about generational differences in the workplace.

Together, they will explore the strengths and tensions that can arise across age groups—from differences in communication, expectations and work styles to their effects on productivity, recruitment, retention and workplace relationships.

The panel will also examine how organizational culture, leadership, diversity and technological change shape these dynamics. Attendees will leave with practical ideas for strengthening collaboration, reducing conflict and creating a workplace where every generation feels valued and equipped to succeed.

Join us for a wide-ranging discussion informed by diverse professional and generational perspectives.

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09/21/2026

PANELLIST SPOTLIGHT: DAVID PARFITT

Stronger workplace connections begin with understanding the people doing the work.

Join David Parfitt, Safety Coordinator at Scott Springfield Manufacturing, for the “Generations at Work” panel discussion at the 2026 Manufacturing Alberta Conference.
With more than three decades of industry experience, David brings a hands-on perspective shaped by a career spanning industrial fabrication, quality assurance and occupational safety. A Journeyman Welder, Welding Engineer and certified CWB Welding Inspector, he understands the operational challenges tradespeople face every day.

Having performed the work himself, David approaches safety with practical insight and empathy—connecting the needs of production with an uncompromising commitment to protecting people.

His experience will bring a valuable shop-floor perspective to a conversation about generational differences, workplace relationships and building teams where every generation can contribute.

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Connect. Learn. Lead the Way Forward. Join Alberta’s manufacturing community for a full day dedicated to advancing workplace health and safety across the industry.• Industry Speakers • Panel Discussion • Fully CateredNetwork with manufacturers, safety professionals and industry leaders to ex...

09/17/2026

PRESENTER SPOTLIGHT: RACHEL MACGILLIVRAY

How can different generations work together more effectively?

At the 2026 Manufacturing Alberta Conference, Rachel MacGillivray of Wendy Ellen Inc. will present “Generations at Work,” followed by a panel discussion exploring generational differences and challenges in the workplace.

Today’s multigenerational teams bring different strengths, expectations, communication styles and approaches to work. These differences can generate new ideas and valuable perspectives—but they can also create friction affecting productivity, hiring, retention and workplace relationships.

Rachel will examine the internal and external forces shaping these dynamics, from organizational culture, leadership and diversity to the continuing influence of technological change.

The session will conclude with practical strategies leaders can use to strengthen collaboration, reduce conflict and create a workplace where every generation feels valued and equipped to succeed.

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Connect. Learn. Lead the Way Forward. Join Alberta’s manufacturing community for a full day dedicated to advancing workplace health and safety across the industry.• Industry Speakers • Panel Discussion • Fully CateredNetwork with manufacturers, safety professionals and industry leaders to ex...

09/16/2026

A first class is a big step for any instructor.

Pam Charles co-taught her first Navigating Alberta OHS Legislation class with MHSA, and it was great to see her sharing her knowledge with the group.

This course helps people find the OHS requirements that apply to their work and know where to look when questions come up. Thank you to everyone who joined us and took part in the discussion.

Congratulations, Pam. We look forward to seeing you lead many more classes.

09/16/2026

Looking to grow your expertise in Occupational Health and Safety?

UNB’s online OHS programs offer safety professionals the flexibility to learn at their own pace while earning recognized credentials. With up to 25% in member savings, it’s never been easier to invest in your professional development.

Advance your career—and your impact on workplace safety.

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09/10/2026

PRESENTER SPOTLIGHT: DONALD MACDONALD

What if ergonomic risks could be identified before they result in an injury?

At the 2026 Manufacturing Alberta Conference, Donald MacDonald of EWI Works will present “Prevent Injuries Before They Happen: Introducing PoseChecker.”

Musculoskeletal injuries remain a significant source of harm in manufacturing.
PoseChecker is an easy-to-use, AI-powered video analysis tool designed to identify ergonomic risks quickly and objectively—without requiring sensors or wearable devices.

Donald will demonstrate how PoseChecker applies validated ergonomic risk models to real-world tasks and produces clear, actionable insights for safety teams and frontline workers.

Whether your organization is planning a new safety intervention, evaluating an existing task or strengthening its training program, this session will show how ergonomic assessment can become faster, easier and more reliable.

Conference information:
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Connect. Learn. Lead the Way Forward. Join Alberta’s manufacturing community for a full day dedicated to advancing workplace health and safety across the industry.• Industry Speakers • Panel Discussion • Fully CateredNetwork with manufacturers, safety professionals and industry leaders to ex...

09/03/2026

PRESENTER SPOTLIGHT: LOGAN TANNAHILL

A worker can pass every visible check—trained, tested and compliant—and still not be ready for the task in front of them.

At the 2026 Manufacturing Alberta Conference, Logan Tannahill of Shift OHS will present “Fit for Duty, But Not Fit to Work: The Risk Layer Your Safety Program Can’t See.”

Fatigue, stress and illness can quietly affect attention, judgment and reaction time in ways that conventional inspections and testing may not identify. Logan’s session will explore cognitive readiness, why it is often invisible to traditional safety programs and how it can contribute to workplace risk.

Attendees will leave with practical considerations manufacturers can use to recognize and address this hidden risk before it contributes to an incident.

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