Put Yourself In Our Boots: A Fresh Perspective On Workplace Safety

As you enter the workforce – no matter what career path you follow – your safety should be a top priority. Getting home safely after each shift may not seem like it’s more important than what you earn, but your money is only good if you’re around to spend it. The John Petropoulos Memorial Fund (JPMF) offers a fresh perspective on workplace safety – that of first responders – and one that is relevant to all workers. JPMF Speakers Jody Jones and Lindsey Jepson tell the story of Calgary Police Service Const. John Petropoulos and explain how the simplest of safety measures could have prevented his line-of-duty death. Jody will also share her experiences as a 911 operator and Lindsey will discuss the perils of life as a paramedic as they reinforce this safety message: when you make roads and work sites safe for first responders, you create safer conditions for everyone. SESSION INFORMATION Presenters: Jody Jones and Lindsey Jepson Presenting Organization: John Petropoulos Memorial Fund (JPMF) When: Wednesday, March 5, 2014 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Where: MacEwan Conference Centre, Cassio Room (2nd Floor) Presentation Details: Includes 10-minute safety video and Q&A session Session Length: 60 minutes RSVP: on CareerLink (sign-in Required) SPEAKER BIOS Jody Jones – As a 911 dispatcher in Calgary, Jody is the ear on the other end of the radio for police officers and she takes the task of helping them get home at the end of each shift seriously. Jody is very passionate about public speaking and has delivered keynote speeches and presentations across Alberta on a variety of topics. She lives in Airdrie with her two children and her husband, a police officer and JPMF Board Member. Lindsey Jepson – Growing up as the daughter of a police officer, Lindsey had a strong appreciation of first responder work from a very early age. After having three children, she began her career with Calgary Metro EMS. Recalling very clearly the day that Calgary lost one of “our finest” in such a senseless way had a large impact on Lindsey. The opportunity to help further John’s legacy by sharing workplace safety messages is a true privilege. Our safety presentations are tailored specifically to the audiences we present to. We work with those who book presentations to make sure the content is relevant and the discussion is useful for those in attendance. The JPMF delivers presentations to elementary, junior high, high school and post-secondary students, as well as corporations and associations. In addition to safety sessions, we deliver Behind The Scenes presentations, focusing on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and work stress. For more information about JPMF Safety Presentations, please go to http://www.jpmf.ca/safetypresentations

Location:

Cassio – MacEwan Student Centre

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/put-yourself-our-boots-fresh-perspective-workplace-safety