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Ben Phillips
Psychological Health And Safety Professional
Kelowna,BC
Summary
Health and safety specialist with 13 years experience. High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing health and safety programs. Currently working with union and employer partners to develop province-wide programs with the goal of establishing effective psychological health and safety programs. Passionate, personable, approachable, self-motivated, team worker. Creates safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Strong knowledge of OHS regulations and committed to promoting psychological health and safety.
Overview
13
13
5
5
Years of clinical experience
Work History
Lead, Psychological Health and Safety
SWITCH BC
08.2022 - Current
- Provided subject matter expertise to the implementation of province-wide projects.
- Fostered a collaborative approach with employers and union partners to develop programs and resources to support the implementation of psychological health and safety in the workplace.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements by attending conferences, workshops, networking events, enabling the incorporation of innovative ideas into training materials and company practices.
- Led cross-functional teams in establishing action plans for addressing identified gaps or deficiencies within existing health and safety processes.
Advisor, Psychological Health & Safety
Interior Health
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Excellent knowledge of the CSA Standard Z1003-13 on Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace and related policies and procedures
- Support leadership and joint occupational health and safety committees with understanding and improving their psychological health and safety programs
- Created and implemented programs, policies, and procedures designed to effectively reduce or eliminate injuries and hazards in workplace
- Built and maintained relationships with clients to provide ongoing support.
- Mentored junior advisors, fostering a supportive team environment focused on growth and learning.
Health and Safety Advisor
Interior Health Authority
10.2015 - 07.2019
- Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary control measures.
- Conducted incident investigations, participated in audits and collected data and information to maximize workplace safety.
- Promoted a proactive approach to injury prevention by implementing early intervention programs for safety concerns.
- Conducted comprehensive hazard analyses to identify potential risks, developing strategies to mitigate or eliminate them effectively.
- Developed policies, programs, and resources to support the organizational health and safety programs.
Violence Prevention Advisor
Provincial Health Services Authority
01.2011 - 10.2015
- Successfully lead the piloting of the Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum in two Health Organizations within a multi-Health Organization team to implement and ensure sustainment of a province-wide education initiative
- Advocated with senior leadership to include violence prevention into their overall safety programs
- Coordinated with unit and site-level leadership to ensure the successful development and implementation of facilitator groups within both Health Organizations
- Collaborated with union partners to ensure there was a harmonized approach to the implementation and education of healthcare staff.
Education
Bachelor of Education -
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BCBachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of the Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BCSkills
Work flow planning
Relatedtraining
- Mental Health Leadership in the Workplace
- CoreLINX
- Project Management Certificate (in progress)
- Coaching Connections
- Educator Pathways 1&2
- Psychological First Aid
- Employee Psychological Check-in Training for Leaders
- Indigenous Cultural Competency
- Resilience @ Work
- Leadership Essentials
- Trauma Informed Practice
Volunteer Experience
Emergency Support Services - volunteer, Kelowna, BC, 01/2022, present
Big Brother - volunteer, Vancouver, BC, 2006-2008
Certification
Psychological Health and Safety Auditor
Timeline
Psychological Health and Safety Auditor
01-2024
Lead, Psychological Health and Safety
SWITCH BC
08.2022 - Current
Advisor, Psychological Health & Safety
Interior Health
07.2019 - 08.2022
Health and Safety Advisor
Interior Health Authority
10.2015 - 07.2019
Master Trainer, Provincial Violence Prevention
07-2012
Violence Prevention Advisor
Provincial Health Services Authority
01.2011 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Education -
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of the Fraser Valley
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a bilateral team of 20 in the development and implementation of the Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum.
- Project management experience.
- Developed policies, procedures, programs, resources, education to support health and safety programs.
- Leadership support on psychological health and safety best practices, OHS regulations and assessments.
- Coordinated with Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee to ensure best practice and OHS regulations were being implemented.
Work Preference
Work Type
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Quote
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”
― Maya Angelou
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