Fitness for Duty Programs | A Panel Discussion

Panelists:
Peter Bartz (Manager – Fitness for Duty, Toronto Transit Commission)
Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler (Chief Medical Review Officer, DriverCheck)
Melissa Roth (Partner, Gowling WLG) Barb Butler (President, Barb Butler & Associates) 

Moderator: Dr. Jonathan Davids (Corporate Medical Director, DriverCheck)

Catch this enlightening presentation on fitness for duty programs.

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Health & Wellness in the Workplace | A Panel Discussion

Panelists:
Hari Chettiar (Psychotherapist, Chettiar Counselling & Associates)
Shauna Mann (Regional Clinic Manager – West, DriverCheck)
Andrea Morley (Communications & Wellness Coordinator Healthy Trucker/NAL Insurance)
Shelly Bischoff (CMHA Psychological Health & Safety Practitioner, Ptolemy & Associates Inc.)

Moderator: Dr. Jonathan Davids (Corporate Medical Director, DriverCheck)

Tune in to this illuminating presentation for valuable insights on workplace health and wellbeing.

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Emerging Technology to Assess Fitness for Duty with Dr. Anthony Singhal

Dr. Anthony Singhal is Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Science, and the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta. He is also a member of the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, and is an Integrative Health Network Scholar. Dr. Singhal is a cognitive neuroscientist with expertise in neuroimaging methods such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and electroencephalography (EEG). He does interdisciplinary research with psychiatric populations, driving and human performance, as well as basic research into the neural bases of attention, memory, emotion, and visual-motor control across the lifespan.

Experience this enlightening presentation to learn more about emerging fitness for duty technology.

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Get Up and Move with Andrea Morley

Andrea is the Communications & Wellness Coordinator for NAL Insurance & Healthy Trucker. Working as a Nutritionist, she has spent 8 years educating the trucking industry on living a healthier lifestyle both on and off the road. NAL Insurance is the leading provider of WSIB-Alternative coverage for Owner Operator truck drivers in Canada. In 2013, NAL founded Healthy Trucker, with the mission to provide drivers with the education and resources that they needed to live a healthier lifestyle, improve their safety on the road, and remain in their job for longer. With over 10,000 pounds lost and 4,000 participants over the past several years, Healthy Trucker clients have stepped up to show the industry that it’s possible to get and stay healthy as a driver.

View this insightful presentation on workplace health and fitness.

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Physical Abilities Testing with Shauna Mann

Shauna Mann is our Regional Manager for our Western Canada DriverCheck clinics. She is a physical therapist with 22 years experience specializing in orthopaedics and musculoskeletal assessments, with 10 of those years focused in the occupational health industry.

Watch this illuminating presentation on empowering employers to make informed hiring decisions.

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Accommodation and Fitness for Duty with Melissa Roth

Melissa Roth is a partner in Gowling WLG's Waterloo Region office, practicing in the Employment, Labour & Equalities Group. Melissa works with private and public sector employers on a wide range of issues, including human rights, wrongful dismissals, employment contracts and policies, labour law, workplace investigations, and occupational health and safety.

Watch this educational presentation for insights on substance abuse and mental health.

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Medication Mania with Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler

Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler is the Chief Medical Review Officer for DriverCheck and practices as an Addiction Medicine Physician. She is certified by The American Board of Addiction Medicine and has a Certificate of Added Competence in Addiction Medicine by the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

Check out this enlightening presentation to gain insight into managing prescription medication in safety-sensitive workplaces.

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Reviewing and Updating Your Company Alcohol and Drug Policy with Barb Butler

Barb Butler has worked in the area of alcohol and drug policy development since starting her business in 1989, and more recently this has included the review and update of policies to reflect legal developments, cannabis issues, and more recently remote work issues to name a few. 

Explore this enlightening presentation to gain valuable insights on evaluating your company's alcohol and drug policy.

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Once You Know Better, You Do Better with Shelly Bischoff

Shelly Bischoff is the Founder and Director of Ptolemy & Associates, an Occupational Health Consulting firm based in Calgary. She has specialized her practice in occupational health, psychological health and safety and engagement in the workplace for over 27 years. She is passionate about collaborating with organizations who want to make a difference in the health and well-being of their employees.

View this insightful presentation for valuable information on the impact of assumptions, bias, & perceptions in workplace psychological health and safety.

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Managing Anxiety with Hari Chettiar

Hari Chettiar, President, MindCentre, is a Registered Psychotherapist in his group practice (Chettiar Counselling) and the founder of Mind Centre. He is passionate about working collaboratively with his clients to help them discover their own path to self-transformation. He is also engaged in transforming workplace culture to promote emotional intelligence in the workplace. He is an experienced speaker who strives to connect with his audience and offers mental wellness strategies tailored to fit the corporate environment.

Watch this informative presentation to learn ways to manage anxiety.

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The Evolution of Cannabis in the Workplace – Trends & Testing Updates for 2022 - Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler

Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler, Chief Medical Review Officer at DriverCheck and Addiction Medicine Physician, is an esteemed expert in the field of substance use in the workplace as well as alcohol and drug testing for safety-sensitive workplaces.

Watch this informative presentation to learn about the latest developments regarding the use of cannabis in the workplace.

Dr. Snider-Adler will examine the most recent Canadian statistics on cannabis use in the workplace, clarify the key differences between CBD and THC, review current information on THC testing, and provide the latest updates on the use of oral fluid POCT in the workplace.

This presentation will help equip you with the knowledge you need to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of cannabis in the workplace.

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