Kevin Hayes' interest in health and safety was borne from a tragic accident that robbed him of his younger brother. His determination to "never be in the situation of not knowing what to do again" ultimately led him to the British Columbia Institute of Technology from which he is graduating from the Occupational Health and Safety Diploma Program. Kevin has over 15 years experience in Industrial First Aid and most recently held the position of Senior First Aid Attendant in a paper mill where his duties included the orientation of new workers about the hazards of their jobs. Kevin's special interest in young workers has fueled his determination to help prevent the horrors of work related injuries and illnesses that face this vulnerable group of workers.

Mathieu Rouleau just completed his MSc in Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety at the Université de Montréal. After obtaining a BSc in ecology he spent the next few years studying environmental health with a focus on prevention. Mathieu researched the effects of beryllium and is keenly interested in the environmental aspect of health and safety. He believes that environmental health equals human health, and that occupational and environmental health are "intrinsically woven together on a broad scale". He suggests that taking an environmental approach to workplace health and safety could be beneficial for both workers and the communities. Mathieu hopes to pursue his research of and passion for environmental issues and hinted that a PhD is in his sights, after he enjoys a few years of working and exploring his future prospects.

Matthew Green characterizes himself as a "safety advocate from the very beginning" in his various tradesperson jobs he held in the marine and fire-prevention industries. Frustrated by a lack of information regarding the chemical hazards associated with the products he and others were using, and upon discovering the industrial hygiene profession, he knew immediately it was the field for him. After earning his BSc in Biology, Matthew pursued his studies for an MSc in Occupational Hygiene at the University of British Columbia's School of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. Matthew has a summer coop placement with Shell Canada in Alberta - a perfect match for his primary interest in health and safety in heavy industry. He is expecting to graduate in May 2005, and would like to work "hands on" in either consulting or heavy industry.