Innovations in Preventing Workplace Injuries

A Webinar from the KITE Research Institute

KITE  invites you to an insightful session highlighting Canada Post’s latest strategy and advancements in reducing slip, trip, and fall (STF) injuries—currently the leading cause of workplace incidents.

Join the webinar for an engaging session as they showcase Canada Post’s proactive strategy and latest advancements in reducing slip, trip, and fall injuries—their leading cause of workplace incidents. Discover how experiential learning is transforming safety training with the Slip Simulator™. This cutting-edge system gives delivery agents hands-on experience in mastering safe walking techniques on challenging surfaces, from curbs to icy slopes—while securely harnessed or observing peers. Studies from leading organizations, including a U.S. laboratory, Amazon, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation, reveal a remarkable 30-70% reduction in incidents among participants who completed similar training. The webinar will dive into insights from their successful 2022 pilot and explore the exciting rollout of their Slip Simulator™ units at their two largest delivery agent schools.

Key Highlights:

• Hands-On Safety Training with the Slip Simulator™: Delivery agents can safely practice navigating challenging surfaces (e.g., curbs, icy slopes) through secure, immersive training.
• Proven Results: Studies from major organizations, including a U.S. lab, Amazon, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation, show a 30-70% reduction in incidents following similar training.
• Success Story: Hear about Canada Post’s successful 2022 pilot and the rollout of Slip Simulator™ units at their largest delivery agent schools.

Webinar Details:

• Registration: Free and open to all. Registered participants can engage directly with presenters through a live Q&A.
• Recording: Available afterward on YouTube for easy access.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how Canada Post is setting new standards in workplace safety training!

Title of presentation:

How do you walk safely? A look into using experiential learning to reduce Slips, Trips and Falls.

Presenter:

Nadia Afara, Health and Safety Manager at Canada Post, Canada

STF Co-Chair:

Sophia (Yue) Li, The KITE Research Institute, University Health Network, Canada

Takeshi Yamaguchi, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University, Japan

Date and Time:

Monday, December 2nd, 2024,

2pm-3pm UTC

Duration: 60 mins

Zoom link for registration: Click here!