SE01 E18 Kevin Mooney

Safety First: Talking About Mental Health is More Important than Ever

Episode Summary

In this episode, Kevin Mooney, Canadian Registered Safety Professional and Vice President of Prevention & Employer Services Saskatchewan, talks to Dr. Joti Samra about why workplaces need to care about psychological health and safety, and the under-acknowledged impacts of workplace accidents and injuries on mental health. As a father and football coach, he also shares the unique challenges, particularly for men and teen boys, in talking about mental health.

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About Kevin

Kevin Mooney holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Fredericton, Bachelor of Human Justice Degree from the University of Regina and is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional

Early in his career, Kevin worked in law enforcement including an appointment as peace officer promoting commercial traffic safety on Alberta’s highways. After moving back to Saskatchewan in 2003, Kevin;s career transitioned into the field of health and safety where he gained progressive experience in the transportation, agriculture, commodity and wholesale retail sectors.

Kevin joined the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board in December, 2017 as Director, Prevention and was promoted to VP, Prevention and Employer Services in 2019. In his current role, Kevin provides leadership and strategic direction to injury prevention initiatives in the province, including WorkSafe Saskatchewan, and assumes responsibility for the WCB’s Employer Services programs.

Kevin brings with him over 17 years of experience in delivering health and safety solutions to the workplace, was recognized as the Saskatchewan Safety Professional of the Year in 2011, and received the Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Public Service in 2015 and 2018.

Kevin also serves as the President of the Saskatchewan Safety Council and previously served as Chair of the South Saskatchewan Chapter of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering.