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Where we began . . .
November 1993 - Council formed
WCB’s “Voluntary Incentive Program”
Steering Committee established with administrative staff members.
1995 - “Certifying Partner”
Voluntary Incentive Program
Launched in 1993 by WCB Purpose:
Protect employees Reduce costs
Workplace Health & Safety Programs Partnerships
Financial ($$$$) return to employer
PURPOSE & MANDATE
Purpose:To Promote Workplace Health & Safety in Seniors Housing
Mandate: Serve as the Certifying Partner for the Seniors Housing Industry as it relates to Alberta Human Resources & Employment’s Partners in Injury Reduction Program
Steering Committee
Co-ordinate training Certify Auditors Communicate industry specific info Co-ordinate auditing process Review and approve external audits Monitor adherence to the program Develop standards of practice
Certifying Partner
Quality Assurance program Set standards to meet legislation
Audit Health & Safety programs Industry specific auditors
Assess Audits for Quality Issue Certificates of Recognition
(COR) Co-sign with Human Resources &
Employment
Certifying Partners
Funded Safety Associations* Other Industry Associations
Alberta Construction Safety Association Alberta Association For Safety PartnershipsAlberta Hotel Safety Association Alberta Food Processors AssociationAlberta Municipal Health & Safety Association Alberta Forest Products AssociationAlberta Motor Transport Association Alberta Long Term Care AssociationManufacturers' Health & Safety Association Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc.Petroleum Industry Training Service Alberta Safety Council
Alberta Safety Council For Seniors' HousingTextile Rental Institute of Alberta
*Indicates that the Certifying Partner is a safety association that is funded through a levy on WCB premiums
Partners in Injury Reduction
1998 - Partners In Injury Reduction (PIR) Replaced Voluntary Incentive Program
COR required to receive incentive
Incentive reduced WCB premiums
Benefits of PIR
Earn up to 20% discount on WCB premiums (min 5% with COR)
Achieve a lower lost-time claim (LTC) rate and reduced accident costs (AC) LTC rate is 13% than non participants AC rate 23% than non participants
Higher productivity, employee well-being and job satisfaction
Small Employer PIR
PIR isn’t just for large employers “Small Employer COR” (SECOR)
available for business with less than 10 employees Meets needs of small employers while
considering their resource limitations Costs and audit requirements are
significantly less to achieve COR
PIR Discounts
You can reduce WCB premiums in one of three ways: Achieve or maintain a COR, and Improve your performance, or Maintain Industry Leadership
WCB will award a maximum industry rate discount of 20%*
* You must have your COR before any discount is awarded
PIR Participation
2003 135 accounts in Seniors housing industry 30 (22%) are registered with PIR 13 of the 30 have COR
2004 (as at November 19, 2003) 135 accounts in Seniors housing industry 31 (23%) are registered with PIR
Registration Industry Rate
Lost-Time Claims
2002 639 lost time claims over previous 5 years
8 permanent partial disabilities 0 fatalities
2003 701 lost time claims over previous 5 years
13 permanent partial disabilities 0 fatalities
Claim Costs
2002 - $348,423,053 Payroll $2,400,000 claim costs
2003 - $376,939,131 Payroll $3,400,000 claim costs
2002 2003 - 8% in payroll 40% in claim costs ! ! !
How to Enroll in PIR
Register with WCB Complete a PIR registration form prior
to December 31 to enroll for upcoming year (registration is for a three year period)
No cost to register with WCB Important to submit form even if not
sure about pursuing a COR – can always withdraw registration
Join the Safety Council The Alberta Safety Council for Seniors
Housing is your industry specific “Certifying Partner” Complete application form Fee - $500 per calendar year provides:
Industry specific Health & Safety Manual Industry specific training programs Industry specific auditors
One (1) Certified Auditor required
Achieve COR
Health & Safety Program Building Trained Auditor Site specific Health & Safety Program External Audit Achieve 80% rating overall Earn your Certificate of Recognition
ASCSH - Summary
10 Year History Certifying Partner Industry Specific - “Seniors’ Housing” Program Resources Regular Up-dates
JOIN TODAY !
JUST FOR LAUGHS
A Russian named Rudolph took a walk with his wife one winter night. Soon it started to rain.
“Rudolph, look it’s snowing!” exclaimed his wife.
“No dear, it’s raining,” answered Rudolph.
“No, I think it’s snowing,” said his wife.
At this, Rudolph stood up straight, and stuck out his chest and proclaimed:
“RUDOLPH THE RED KNOWS RAIN DEAR!”