Assessing health and safety considerations for new and emerging technology
You’re invited to attend a hybrid safety event on battery electric vehicles, hosted by Workplace Safety North (WSN) and Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in Sudbury.
Mining, industrial, and manufacturing industry professionals will gather for the opportunity to network and share knowledge about risks associated with technological developments, traffic management, battery-powered equipment, and explore ways to manage hazards.
Date and location
Thursday, September 11 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Workplace Safety North Building
235 Cedar Street, Sudbury, Ontario
Please note, all users must Create an account before completing registration.
Key presentation topics
- Research and innovation
- Industry case studies
- Hazard management
- Training and risk assessments
- Emergency response
Intended audience
- Mining, industrial, and manufacturing workers, managers, and employers operating electric vehicle equipment
- Health and safety professionals
- Policymakers
- Joint Health and Safety Committee representatives
- Health and safety representatives
- Maintenance and procurement professionals
For registration inquiries, please contact Customer Care or call 705-474-7233.
Cancellation policy
Registrants who provide written notice of cancellation at least one week prior to the event start date will not be charged. Less than one week’s notice of cancellation or non‐attendance will incur the full cost of registration. Participant substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the event. WSN reserves the right to cancel or reschedule an event. Registrants will be informed of any cancellations at least one week prior to the event start date. WSN’s liability is limited to the registration fee.
Resources
Battery Electric Vehicles – includes presentations, videos, infographics and articles
2024 Symposium on Battery Electric Vehicle Safety in Mines
Plugged into Safety: A primer on the hazards of working with battery electric vehicles - Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
Required equipment/technology:
- Zoom platform: go to https://zoom.us/test on the computer you will use to make sure you can participate.
- High speed wi-fi/internet connection
- Microphone and headphones
- A webcam (required for attending this certification course)