Course and Breakfast Listing

This course details the theory and procedures to perform effective accident investigations. Employing CAN/CSA-Z796 "Accident Information" standard, these procedures are reinforced through practical tabletop exercises and a walkthrough accident training scenario where participants will employ the skills learned in the classroom.  read more »

This Regulatory Update Seminar will keep you abreast of new Air Emission initiatives and the potential impact on your operations: Regulation 419/05 Phase-In; Toxics Reduction; City of Toronto Environmental Reporting and Disclosure Program; Green Energy Act; Compliance Management.  read more »

This Complimentary Session discusses identification of asbestos in the workplace, health hazards and how to manage any asbestos work safely. The key elements of an effective Asbestos Management Program will also be discussed.  read more »

Asbestos course for Asbestos Management Program administrators, building maintenance and construction supervisors and Health and Safety Program managers.  read more »

In light of the Manitoba Safety and Health Regulation 217/2006, we offer this course to instruct building owners, facilities managers, contractors, consultants, designers and site supervisors in all phases of asbestos control.  read more »

This seminar provides attendees with a brief overview of asbestos, where it is used and in what era as well as an overview of the regulation. The changes to the regulation will be specifically highlighted as it affects building owners and managers.  read more »

This breakfast session is to assist those responsible for health and safety regarding appropriate asbestos testing methods and laboratory support. It presents options for materials testing and air sampling and offers tips for interpretation of results.   read more »

Participants in this 1 day program will learn how to establish a mandate, limitations, PPE, leadership, as well as the use of emergency response checklists. Further training may be done on the client’s site to produce an effective and competent response capability.  read more »

O.Reg. 511/09 Amendments to O.Reg.153/04 & Environmental Risk Assessment. This complimentary breakfast session provides a summary of the amendments to O.Reg. 153/04 and how these reforms will affect stakeholders involved in assessment, remediation, development and financing of real estate in Ontario.  read more »

Our building science expert discusses the latest options available in building component technology and gives you the tools to help you make the right purchasing decision.  read more »

This free breakfast seminar outlines the common myths and misconceptions about the art and science of reducing building maintenance costs. You’ll learn about the true costs of “emergency” repairs and the hidden benefits of proper investigations and regular maintenance.  read more »

This free Breakfast seminar provides an overview of building dynamics as well as offering an opportunity for you to ask questions.  read more »

Complimentary breakfast hosted by Hicham Elhalaby of Pinchin's Climate Change Group discussing global issues, corporate GHG management, carbon footprint stds and carbon offset.  read more »

We've designed the Commercial CofA Seminar specifically for commercial building owners and property managers. We'll lead you through the approval process so you can map out your compliance strategy. We'll answer all your questions, inform you of the cost implications, and help you decide which approval is best suited for your business  read more »

We've designed the CofA Industrial Complimentary Breakfast to help you through the approval process so you can map out your compliance strategy. We'll answer all your questions, inform you of the cost implications, and help you decide which approval is best suited for your business.  read more »

For property, environmental, H&S, corporate risk managers, SMEs, energy engineers to prepare you to independently assess your carbon footprint and develop your GHG management plan.  read more »

This one-day workshop provides the attendees with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and comply with new regulatory requirements effective Sept 30, 2006; identify confined spaces and associated hazards; conduct hazard assessments; develop confined space programs, plans, permits and procedures; identify appropriate hazard controls.  read more »

For Mangers, Supervisors and Workers, this 1 day Confined Space Entry course will detail the requirements for comprehensive and site specific Confined Space and Rescue Programs.  read more »

Confined Space Legislative requirements, recognition, hazards, protective clothing & equipment, entry planning, roles & responsibilities, respiratory protection & ventilation, emergency non- entry rescue & contingency planning and effective use of entry permits.  read more »

This Complimentary Breakfast Seminar will provide attendees with information regarding specific changes to confined space regulations, the potential impact on industry and the measures that need to be taken in order to ensure compliance.  read more »

The Complimentary Breakfast for construction managers, architects and infection control specialists will discuss the risks and present the necessary control measures, drawing on both Health Canada’s documentation and Pinchin’s field experience in these projects.  read more »

Construction and maintenance activities can cause potentially fatal infections in patients near the project area in any health care setting. Even relatively minor work can cause serious infections, if performed near susceptible patients. To control this risk, Health Canada and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) have issued extensive guidelines for the conduct of construction or maintenance activities near patients or other high risk areas.  read more »

This Manitoba Complimentary Breakfast deals with how contaminated land issues affect property transactions and leases.   read more »

This ½ day course deals with how contaminated land issues affect real estate transactions and leases.  read more »

This comprehensive one day course will present background on the mould in building concern, discuss current regulations, guidelines and standards, and give concrete advice on the prevention of mould growth, protection of occupants and compliance with current regulations and guidelines.  read more »

This Manitoba Breakfast session will provide an update on federal and provincial regulations and guidelines, general liabilities, and advice on how best to manage moisture and mould issues and other IAQ concerns in general.   read more »

This EH&S Compliance Breakfast, specifically prepared for 2010, ensures that those tasked with EH&S responsibilities are up to date regarding recently announced regulatory initiatives and have a strategy in place to achieve and maintain compliance.  read more »

This Complimentary Breakfast will provide an excellent overview of the most common environmental issues facing contractors today.  read more »

This 1 Day course offers an overview of pertinent environmental regulations that impact industry and discusses requirements for compliance, covering important general environmental regulations and areas of specific interest to participants.  read more »

This half day training course will benefit supervisors and workers, who, in the normal course of their duties, employ Fall Arrest procedures and equipment.  read more »

This Complimentary Fire & Life Safety Breakfast session is designed for business owners, managers, supervisors, employee reps and/or those tasked with fire safety responsibilities within healthcare, commercial and industrial sectors.

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This 1 day course will assist property managers, supervisors and building emergency coordinators, fire wardens and fire marshals, to increase their knowledge for Fire Safety Planning and Emergency Evacuation Procedures.  read more »

The new system, "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)", will address classification of chemicals by types of hazard and harmonized approach to classification and labelling.  read more »

This course is designed to familiarize attendees with the concerns and solutions for lead control.  The course delivery is focused significantly on practical, field-oriented information and examples.  read more »

This seminar is designed to provide comprehensive coverage for building managers, health and safety staff, abatement contractors, and insurance professionals to meet their responsibilities on this issue. The seminar will address factors for mould growth in buildings, health effects, regulations and guidelines, testing methods and interpretation, abatement techniques, and the prevention of future mould growth.  read more »

This mould course for for building managers, health and safety staff, abatement contractors, and insurance professionals will address factors for mould growth in buildings, health effects, regulations and guidelines, testing methods and interpretation, abatement techniques, and the prevention of future mould growth.  read more »

This course will include a practical introduction to the OHSA and regulations; present a proven approach to H&S policy and program development; and discuss effective H&S management and auditing the H&S program.  read more »

This 1 day workshop is directed towards those who may be called upon to coordinate or lead an effective and safe response to an emergency at their facility. A combination of theory and table top exercises will be employed to facilitate the learning process.  read more »

This complimentary breakfast session will review the impact of poor Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) on occupant comfort and health which often results in dissatisfaction with the workplace and loss of productivity.   read more »

This course will provide information to owners, managers and Health & Safety representatives to help meet occupants’ increasing expectations for satisfactory air quality in the indoor environment.  read more »

This breakfast will provide information to owners, managers and Health and Safety representatives to help meet occupants’ increasing expectations for satisfactory air quality in the indoor environment.  read more »

This presentation will focus on changes in the revised CSA Standard "Infection Control During Construction, Renovation and Maintenance of Health Care Facilities”. Risks posed by the work, problems encountered and new control measures for maintenance operations and construction will be discussed.  read more »

The Manitoba Breakfast is designed to provide building owners and management teams with a basic understanding of Building Science services, and the cost savings involved in overall building maintenance and prevention programs.  read more »

Directors, managers and supervisors who are building an effective response capability within their company will want to attend this 1 day training course.  read more »

This Manitoba Breakfast Session will provide attendees with radon knowledge as it applies to both their residence and workplace setting. Learn about the Health Canada guideline, and why one should test for radon.  read more »

This breakfast seminar presents a summary understanding of Legionella, typical sources, current guidelines and control measures to minimize liability.  read more »

This Complimentary Breakfast covers Parts 1 to 4: Definitions, General Duties, Workplace Safety & Health Committees& General Workplace Requirements of the new Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Regulation 217/2006 which came into force Feb 1, 2007.   read more »

This Complimentary Breakfast covers Parts 12 (Hearing Conservation & Noise) & 15 (Confined Space) of the new Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Regulation 217/2006 which came into force Feb 1, 2007.   read more »

This Complimentary Breakfast covers Parts 33 (Demolition (Hazardous Materials Aspects Only)) & 37 (Asbestos) of the new Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Regulation 217/2006 which came into force Feb 1, 2007.   read more »

This Complimentary Breakfast covers Parts 35 (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) & 36 (Chemical & Biological Substances) of the new Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Regulation 217/2006 which came into force Feb 1, 2007.   read more »

This Awareness Breakfast is designed to provide an overview of the mould issues for building managers, health and safety staff, abatement contractors, insurance adjusters and others with an interest in this issue.  read more »

This seminar presents basic information concerning mould growth in buildings and current regulations, including applicable guidelines and standards.  read more »

This seminar is designed to provide comprehensive coverage for building managers, health and safety staff, abatement contractors, and others with an interest in this issue.  read more »

This Breakfast will cover Ontario's Noise Exposure Limits: Past and Present; an overview of the new Amendments; what needs to be done to comply with the new Exposure Limits; info on conducting Occupational Noise Surveys and how to develop Exposure Control Strategies.  read more »

This breakfast seminar is intended for owners, operators or managers of processes or facilities that generate continuous or occasional odour/noise and especially for those that have received neighbourhood complaints or where residential development is encroaching on your operations.   read more »

This breakfast seminar is intended for owners, operators or managers of processes or facilities that generate continuous or occasional odour and especially for those that have received neighbourhood complaints or where residential development is encroaching on your operations.  read more »

As a building owner, you are legally responsible for the implementation of all aspects of the Ontario Fire Code, updated in November 2007.  Find out if you’re compliant:  read more »

This onsite presentation provides information about Reserve Fund Studies, a valuable tool designed to protect condominium owners and their assets.  read more »

Introduction to all confined space requirements of CSA Standard Z.94.04 including limitations of protection, effective programs, health effects and symptons.  read more »

This presentation is a primer for applications of remediation or risk assessment or both. Case studies of how the approaches can be implemented individually or in a combined multi-technology solution included.  read more »

This course lists the regulatory requirements for spills, states the reporting requirements for spills and describes the basic steps in emergency response to spills and releases.

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This Complimentary Breakfast will assist those responsible for health and safety in the selection of appropriate testing methods and laboratory support.  read more »

This Complimentary Breakfast will cover the requirements of a "Prevention Plan" and chemical evaluation; and how an Occupational Hygiene Review can satisfy many of the legal requirements associated with the use of hazardous chemicals.  read more »

In this Breakfast Seminar, Pinchin staff who are experienced in the field of safety and health will explain the changes in Manitoba law regarding the responsibilities of workplace parties. Practical methods for compliance will be described.  read more »

For owners and senior managers to gain an understanding of when and how the regulations under the Toxics Reduction Act impact their organization.   

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This 1 day training program is directed towards managers and supervisors responsible for the coordination of the transfer and shipping of hazardous materials in any environment. The TDG Act and Regulations mandate training requirements for shippers, and personnel directly transporting or receiving dangerous goods.  read more »

This free breakfast seminar discusses current regulations and guidelines including steps employers, property managers and owners can take to limit their liabilities.  read more »

This seminar introduces the major concerns with lead today as well as recent Ministry of Labour guidelines and policies that employers must follow to satisfy their obligations.  read more »

This breakfast will present a summary of the key recommendations of these authorities, and the steps necessary to protect your workers and tenants. Learn how you can minimize your liability for this growing problem.  read more »

This seminar will step you through the VOC or odour assessment and abatement strategy development and implementation process. The MOE is very responsive to odour complaints and lower environmental limits for VOCs are being phased-in. It is essential that you assess your environmental impact now and take action so that you comply in 2010.  read more »

This training course provides the necessary tools for those tasked with conducting Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training at their place of employment.  read more »

A brief overview of conducting, developing and implementing commercial waste audits and waste reduction work plans, based on the Ontario Regulation 102/94 as Manitoba does not have a similar regulation.  read more »

This 1/2 day course provides attendees with an understanding of the elements of WHMIS regulations; chemical hazards and the control of these hazards; and the knowledge needed to implement and maintain an effective WHMIS program  read more »