Building a Future of Safety Excellence
Register for the International Safety Workshop and gain insights from leading experts committed to health and safety.
Participate in a series of sessions designed to equip you with practical, easily implementable strategies to enhance your company’s safety measures and productivity goals, and safeguard the lives of workers both in the workplace and on the road.
12th "On the Job, On the Road" International Safety Workshop
Join us for the 12th International Safety Workshop at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel November 19, 2024, hosted by Grennell’s Driver and Training Services in collaboration with the US-based Global EHSS Leadership Solutions, LLC.
Connect with international and local industry professionals for a transformative experience centered around the theme: "Building A Future of Safety Excellence."
This workshop is designed for managers, supervisors, and workers committed to fostering a culture of safety in the workplace and on the road. Prepare to engage with industry experts, share best practices, and explore innovative strategies that elevate safety standards across all levels of your organisation. Whether you are looking to enhance compliance, reduce incidents, or inspire your team, this workshop provides invaluable insights and tools to help build a future of safety excellence in your organization.
Don't miss this opportunity to network, participate in interactive sessions, and equip you and your team with the tools to create a safer future for everyone. Together, let's lead the charge towards excellence in safety!
Register now to secure your spot!
Conference Objectives
The "On the Job, On the Road" International Safety Workshop aims to enhance safety and health practices both at work and on the road by:
- Providing a Professional Forum: We have created a platform to discuss and apply the latest insights on national, international, and local safety and health initiatives for employers and employees.
- Presenting Analytical Methods: Our expert presenters share effective methods for analyzing safety data and demonstrate practical applications to drive improvement.
- Assisting in Safety Management: We help employers and employees manage, analyze, and interpret safety and health information through education on proven strategies that empower positive change within their organizations.
- Enhancing the Learning Experience: Our sessions are tailored to cater to attendees' interests and levels of experience, ensuring relevant and impactful learning.
Join us for the 12th "On the Job, On the Road" International Safety Workshop on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Here is a typical feedback from participants in the workshop:
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Meet the speakers and panelists
From around the world, we have lined up some of the truly best experts!
Dr. Wes Scott
President and CEO of Global EHSS Leadership Solutions, LLC.
Alphonso Grennell
CEO, Grennell's Driving School
Dr. Kennisha Drummond-Martin
Occupational Safety and Health Officer
Best Dressed Chicken Processing Plant
(a division of Jamaica Broilers Group Ltd.)
Dr. Allan Sappleton
Safety & Occupational Health Manager,
Caribbean Maritime University
Mr. Steven Grennell
(NSC) Defensive Driving Instructor
The Keynote Speaker
The Honourable Pearnel Charles, Jnr, MP, JP
Minister of Labour & Social Security
Who Should Attend?
This one-day conference is a must-attend for you if:
- You are committed to fostering a safe, healthy, and productive workplace.
- You hold a supervisory or managerial role with responsibility for worker safety and health.
- You are actively involved in safety and health programs within your organisation.
- You want to stay informed about the latest innovations in workplace and road safety.
Here is a select listing of individuals, groups and organization who have benefited from the International Safety Workshop:
- Environmental, Safety and Health Professionals
- HR Managers
- Personnel in Risk Management
- Fleet Owners and Managers
- Transport Operators
- Insurance Companies
- Safety and Traffic Officers
- Training Institutions
- Fire Services Officers
- Security Personnel
- Health and Business Professionals
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- Representatives of ALL Ministries and Government and Government Agencies (including Labour, Environment, Transport, Works and Housing, Health)
- National Road Safety Council
- National Environment & Planning Agency
- Tax Administration
- Island Traffic Authority
- Transport Authority
- Petroleum Companies
- Truckers Associations
- Bauxite Industry
What to expect
AGENDA
SESSION 1A: Leading a Multigenerational Workforce
Duration: 90 minutes
For the first time in history, we have five generations in the workforce. It is important to recognize that we can't lead everyone in the same way. It's time to embrace the technological revolution that is driving us toward the future.
Presenter: W.E. Scott MD, PhD, MPH
Dr. Wes Scott is a retired military medical officer with over 35 years of federal service including US Army Medical Command; Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and served as a Director with the National Safety Council, (US). He has been appointed by the US Secretary of Labor to serve on the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health. He currently serves as the President and CEO of Global EHSS Leadership Solutions, LLC.
SESSION 1B: Safety Leadership: One of the Keys to A Culture of Safety Excellence
Duration: 90 minutes
A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. —John Maxwell.
Many times, we are unable to achieve safety excellence within our organizations, because Safety Leadership is either not present or lacking. Without Safety leadership, how can you motivate your workforce to work safely or achieve acceptable safety outcomes. Safety Leadership is a critical aspect of achieving positive safety outcomes and demonstrates management’s commitment to safety and that the organization is mindful and caring about the workforce and not just focused on the business aspects. A remarkable amount of time, effort, and money has been devoted to training senior managers about leadership. Still, we find organizations struggling to achieve positive safety outcomes. This is how we can contribute to Achieving Safety Excellence!!
Presenter: Kennisha Drummond-Martin, Ph.D., CSP, CIT, CRM
Dr. Kennisha Drummond-Martin is an HSE professional, with over 21 years of experience in the industry, 15 of it being in the HSE field with extensive training and experience in HSE management. She is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), one of only 7 females currently certified in Jamaica. This experience and training have contributed to her additional accolades as a Certified Environmental Safety and Health Trainer, Risk Manager (with training incident investigation and management) and ISO Management Systems Lead Auditor. She is a member of the non-profit organization, Jamaica Occupational Safety and Health Professional Association (JOSHPA). Her passion is to improve the culture of HSE in Jamaica. She holds a BSc. in Chemistry and Food Chemistry, a MSc. in Occupational Environment, Safety and Health (OESH) from the University of the West Indies and a PhD in Safety Sciences from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A. She currently serves as the Occupational Safety and Health Officer at the Best Dressed Chicken Processing Plant, a division of Jamaica Broilers Group Ltd.
SESSION 2A: Building A Strong Workplace Safety Climate
Duration: 90 minutes
This paper will look at the concept and development of safety climate and its capacity to impact safety behaviour and other safety outcomes within the work environment. It will attempt to explain safety climate levels, strength, and dimensions.
Learning Objectives
- To impart a clear understanding of the meaning and utility of safety climate
- To highlight the role of organisational operatives in fostering safety climate
- To give participants an appreciation of how safety climate impacts safety outcomes.
Presenter: Dr. Allan Sappleton
Dr. Allan Sappleton is a certified Occupational Safety Specialist with extensive experience in the mining industry, particularly in administering Mining Safety and Health Regulations. He also has several years of expertise in Safety & Health Management within the water sector. His key skills include policy development, hazard identification, risk analysis and control, and accident investigation.
As an authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer, he has successfully trained over 400 employees in OSHA General Industry Standards (10-hr and 30-hr courses). Dr. Sappleton is a member of the Jamaica Occupational Health and Safety Professional Association (JOHSPA) and the Swedish OSH Development Association, and he previously served on the Central Health Committee.
He holds degrees from the University of the West Indies, Mona; the University of Aberdeen, UK; and the National Institute for Working Life in Sweden. Currently, he manages Occupational Safety and Health at Caribbean Maritime University and serves as an adjunct lecturer in the BSc Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health programme and the MSc Public Health programme at UWI.
SESSION 2B : Dissecting Driver Distraction
Duration: 90 minutes
Considered the number one cause of motor vehicle collisions, this simple concept on the surface is rooted in far more dangerous driving perceptions. Dissecting the subject and getting to the source will provide opportunities for safer road usage to all parties involved.
Presenter: Steven Grennell
Steven Grennell is a dedicated professional with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and certification as a National Safety Council (NSC) Defensive Driving Instructor. With a strong background in psychology, he brings a unique perspective to driver safety and training, focusing on the importance of mental preparedness and situational awareness on the road. Mr. Grennell is committed to promoting safe driving practices and has successfully trained numerous individuals in defensive driving techniques, helping to reduce collisions and enhance road safety.
SESSION 3 : Panel Discussion: Building a Future of Safety Excellence
Duration: 60 minutes
Join us for an engaging panel discussion on "Building a Future of Safety Excellence," where industry leaders and safety experts will explore the evolving landscape of workplace safety. This session will cover innovative approaches to risk management, the integration of technology in safety practices, and the importance of fostering a safety-first culture. Panelists will share real-world insights and success stories, addressing the challenges organizations face and the strategies that can lead to lasting improvements. Attendees will leave with actionable takeaways to enhance safety initiatives in their own environments, paving the way for a safer, more resilient future.
Moderator:
Dr. W.E. Scott, President and CEO, Global EHSS Leadership Solutions, LLC.
Panelists
Dr. Kennisha Drummond-Martin, Occupational Safety and Health Officer
Best Dressed Chicken Processing Plant, a division of Jamaica Broilers Group Ltd.
Mr. Alphonso Grennell, General Manager, Grennell’s Driving School
Dr. Allan Sappleton, Safety & Occupational Health Manager, Caribbean Maritime University
Mr. Steven Grennell, (NSC) Defensive Driving Instructor
TESTIMONIAL
Grennell’s On the road, On the job International Safety Workshop is within its 12 years of delivering success to its participants across industries within Jamaica.
I have been involved since its inception, from being a participant, a moderator, a facilitator and a presenter. Grennell’s International Safety workshops have increased workplace knowledge in many areas of safety and among topical issues that are always discussed at the interactive panel discussions. In most cases, these sessions have improved the participants' personal life and career path in a positive way. They are always ready to employ the skills and tips, learned, with great results almost immediately on the job, on the roads and for those who operate their own businesses. The experience is always a fulfilling one.
Interestingly, Grennell’s always uses an inclusive approach, people centered, getting feedback and asking for ideas to meet the participants' needs as well as the employers' to tailor their training for all. The international safety workshop is very informative, with eye-opening sessions which provide the opportunity to discuss issues openly and honestly without prejudice regarding workplace happenings and to drive a safety culture in a generative way.
I have personally benefited, and it has helped me to be a rounded individual when it comes to safety in a big way executing self-awareness and total observation on the job and on the roads. The workshops are a fundamental part of career building for all levels of workers, including management. The workshop is geared to promote a safe and healthy working environment, to reduce occupational health and safety risks, prevent work-related incidents and to improve compliance to policies, procedures and legislative/regulatory authorities.
I recommend Grennell’s International Safety Workshop anytime. It’s like a “ONE STOP SHOP” for learning.
Respectfully,
Dr. Dwight "Castro" Campbell
Environment Safety and Social Impact Manager
Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited
Respectfully,
Dr. Dwight Campbell Ed. D.
Environmental Health Safety and Dangerous Goods Program Manager
Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited
Meet your host
Mr. Alphonso Grennell is the Managing Director of Grennell’s Driver Safety Training & Services Limited (Grennell’s Driving School). He a graduate of the Jamaica German Automotive School, and the College of Arts Science and Technology (CAST) now the University of Technology. He has been a certified NSC Defensive Driving Instructor (Master Trainer) for more than 25 years and has been a trainer of trainers for Defensive Driving Course for many years. He has presented defensive driving tips, tools and techniques on Television Jamaica and conducted defensive driving seminars for the public in collaboration with Jamaica Gasoline Retailers Association.
Mr. Grennell has received several awards from the National Safety Council (NSC) for Defensive Driving Courses. He was voted and awarded the NSC; DDC instructor of the year Award 2021. He also has been awarded twice by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) for the Best National Road Safety Initiatives (Jamaica Driver & Traffic Safety Expo) in the Americas. Mr. Grennell is an active member of the National Safety Council International Advisory Committee (IAC) for Defensive Driving Courses.
Mr. Grennell has practical experience in management and staff training and has operated and perfected his skills as a Project Manager and a Supervisor. A Christian for over forty (40) years and the Evangelist of the St Andrew Church of Christ. A gentleman of great foresight who is intrinsically motivated. He almost single-handedly conceptualized and successfully implemented the Jamaica Driver & Traffic Safety Exposition as well as the Road Safety 5K in memory and support of road crash victims and their loved ones.
Mr. Grennell is also known for his expertise nationally in that he has prepared and conducted defensive driving courses for many companies some of which are Cable & Wireless Jamaica (now Flow), National Water Commission, Appliance Traders Ltd, University of the West Indies, Ministry of Health, Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd, GTECH Foreign Holding Corporation Jamaica, Urban Development Corporation, IGL Ltd, Jamaica Broilers Group Ltd, JAMALCO Ltd, Jamaica Gasoline Retailers Association, Noranda Bauxite Ltd, Caribbean Broilers Ltd, Digicel Jamaica Ltd, National Health Fund, CEMEX Jamaica Ltd and NESTLE Jamaica Ltd.
Mr. Alphonso Grennell, the consummate professional, is very passionate about road safety. He believes there can be a “Crash Free Roadway Community” if all road users are committed and deliberate about driving defensively.
Grennell’s Driving School is a member of the National Safety Council as a public agent.
Who are the institutions presenting the International Safety Workshop?
In August 2011 Alphonso Grennell, Managing Director of Grennell’s Driver Safety Training and Services Limited initiated an International Safety Workshop in association with the National Safety Council (USA). This arose out of a need that he recognized concerning the lack of training available in the areas of Occupational, Environmental, Health and Safety. Past workshops have been endorsed by the Jamaica Occupational Health & Safety Professional Association and the National Road Safety Council and the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining.
About the Organizers
Grennell’s Driver Safety Training & Services Ltd is registered with the Ministry of Education under the Independent Schools Association and is also an official training centre for the National Safety Council (USA).
Grennell’s Driving School has been in existence for twenty-five (25) years. The school offers a wide range of courses and training. The company is a member of the National Safety Council (NSC). Grennell’s Driving School is the only established training center in Jamaica for the National Safety council that has its head office in the United States of America (USA). The school has maintained this prestigious status as a training center for more than twenty (20) years and is renowned for its many achievements. The most recent of these is the 2021 National Safety Council (NSC) Training center award. The Grennell’s Driving School aims to maintain its positive influence on all road users whether they walk, ride or drive.
Global EHSS Leadership Solutions LLC, has been helping companies develop and implement environment, health, and safety strategies to improve corporate sustainability and to respond to emerging compliance requirements. The company has global availability with locations in
Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
