Canadian Occupational Safety

May/June 2021

Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) magazine is the premier workplace health and safety publication in Canada. We cover a wide range of topics ranging from office to heavy industry, and from general safety management to specific workplace hazards.

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30 www.thesafetymag.com/ca TOP WOMEN IN SAFETY 2021 BUSINESS STRATEGY SPECIAL REPORT T echnical safety regulation oversight in Ontario is undergoing a dynamic transformation, with Bonnie Rose, president and CEO of the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), leading the bold effort. "TSSA is transitioning to a modern, outcome-based regulator that will reduce harm by relying on data, evidence and analysis to focus on areas of high risk that pose the greatest threat to public safety in Ontario," Rose says. As head of TSSA's business operations and strategic priorities, Rose is committed to strength- ening the organization as a well-respected leader in the safety industry. "We've introduced several programs to enhance TSSA's ability to collaborate with stakeholders and industry partners to identify and reduce risks of harm so that we can improve safety practices, reduce administrative burden and maintain regulatory compliance," she says. "An underlying element to this transformation is changing our culture, and I'm proud of the work we've done to become more progressive, responsive and collaborative." Bonnie adds that TSSA is working on a multi-year strategy to ensure diversity, equity and inclu- sion is embedded within its culture and broader business practices. "I'm glad to see a stronger emphasis on inclusion in all of its forms," says Rose. "The goal is to make the most of our diverse talents, as well as tackle biases that may impede our potential." BONNIE ROSE Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) COS Top Women in Safety C arol has always been an advocate of safe work environments. Her belief centers around "do things right because it is the right thing to do" not only if the law says you must. Carol believes safety affects everyone, not just at work but our lives away from work. When Carol founded the Alberta Association for Safety Partnerships (AASP) in 1996, she knew her work was just beginning. Carol achieved her External Auditor Certification from SAIT in 1996, and her Certified Health and Safety Consultant designation in 1998. Carol assembled an auditor training certification course, based on Partnerships Standard that has been the foundation for teaching and certifying auditors, both internal and external. In February 2011 Carol authored a book, Fundamentals of Health and Safety Auditing; An Auditor's Handi-Guide. As well, Carol was instrumental in the development and design of the first electronic Partnership audit tool in 2009 and an updated, profoundly improved and intuitive health and safety audit application, AuditSoft launched in 2020. Auditing with honesty and integrity in mind, has been a passion of Carol's for many years and she expects nothing less from auditors certified with AASP. Based on these values the AASP grew from the original 32 members to over 3000 members in 2021. Carol was the recipient of the 2014 Work Safe Alberta Individual Achievement Award. An indi- cation that her safety leadership and commitment have been significant over many years and last year marked the first-ever "Carol Ross Health and Safety Scholarship" a $3,000 annual scholarship sponsored by SafetyVantage and AuditSoft for students pursuing careers in health and safety. Carol is known for her honesty, integrity, hard work and energy that has impacted many lives and businesses. CAROL ROSS Alberta Association for Safety Partnerships COS Top Women in Safety

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