Speaker: Lisa McGuire, CRSP
Lisa is the Executive Director of the Food Industry Occupational Safety Association of BC, a not-for-profit organization serving over 1100 food, beverage and nutraceutical processors in British Columbia. FIOSA's mission is “to foster commitment among employers to reduce the injury rate in all subsectors of the food industry”. In order to achieve this goal, FIOSA's works closely with industry and other associations on developing best practices; offers courses such as leadership training for supervisors; provides resources such as the online ‘Source for Occupational Safety’; one-on-one consultation and innovative programs such as the SYNERGY safety network.
Lisa was one of the founders of the BC Food Processors Association, an organization set up by HR and safety professionals. Lisa served as a Director on the BCFPA Board and was the first Chair of the BCFPA Safety Committee. Their accomplishments include designing an industry ‘Return to Work’ form, producing an award winning training DVD and obtaining industry support for the establishment of a Safety Council for the Food Processing Industry.
Lisa’s educational background includes a diverse Agricultural Science education through the University of Saskatchewan. She achieved her Occupational Health & Safety certification through the BC Institute of Technology and received her External Safety Auditor’s certification through the Alberta Association for Safety Partnerships. Lisa obtained her professional safety designation (CRSP) through the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals in 2004.