Safety groups program pays dividends

A group of companies that participates in the Safety Groups Program sponsored by the Canadian Machine, Tool, Die & Mould Federation have achieved excellent results, reducing their collective lost time injury frequency by 47.14 per cent and their lost time injury severity by 30.77 per cent.  This has earned them another rebate from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board(WSIB)of $150,006.32, bringing their four-year rebate total to $513,429.49.  
Workers at these companies are safer, and in addition the firms’ NEER ratings are improved as there is a reduction in costs associated with claims management.

The Safety Groups Program promotes health and safety in the workplace through mentoring, the pooling of resources, and the sharing of best practices. Member companies are encouraged and supported as they develop good health and safety programs.  

At the start of each year, each company selects five ‘Elements’ to initiate or improve upon and then participate at meetings, learn from presentations, and share ideas on how to put these initiatives into practice.  Rebates are distributed based on the group’s success in implementing the chosen safety initiatives.

The companies and their employees are being congratulated and commended for their commitment to reducing workplace injuries at a special rebate presentation ceremony on November 16 at the Elm Hurst Inn in Ingersoll, Ont.

Companies interested in joining our 2008 Safety Groups Program are invited to attend an upcoming information session being held November 21 in Windsor, Ont., or December 6 in Mississauga, Ont.  For details and to register for one of the information sessions, contact Julie McFarlane, Safety Group Administrator at info@ctma.com or 519-653-7265.