Sep 11 Battery Electric Vehicle Symposium

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

In-person
Duration
1 day
Languages
English
Sectors
Forest Products, General, Mining
Price
$40.00
Virtual
Duration
1 day
Languages
English
Sectors
Forest Products, General, Mining
Price
$0.00
Equipment needed

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)