1. 2006 Safety Groups Program Returning Safety Groups Firms Shelley Wall WSIB Safety Group Program Consultant

2. Overview 1.Rebate Formula 2.5-Step Management System Review 3.Workplace Assessment –Bring your WP Assessment to the Meeting 4.Writing the Action Plan –Optional- Review the Group Element

3. 2006 Safety Group Rebate Formula Maximum group rebate of 8% of combined group premium: 4% earned for achievement of health & safety elements 2% earned for improvement to LTI frequency for the group compared to a three year average (only claims > 7 days) 2% earned for improved LTI severity for the group compared to a three year average -1% for groups with 10% worse LTI frequency -1% for groups with 10% worse LTI severity $20,000,000.00 Program Cap under review

4. 5-Step to Managing Health & Safety To achieve an element a firm must be able to demonstrate: –written standard for the element –means of communication to employees –provided the necessary training –evaluate or have a plan to evaluate –acknowledge success and/or make improvements RECORD KEEPING OF ALL DOCUMENTATION

5. Workplace Assessments Steps for Completing the Workplace Assessment End of Year (Dec 2005) completed the workplace assessment on pages 38 - 57 go through each element and answer Yes, No, or Maintained for each statement - –Y - the step is complete and current within the last year –N - you do not have the step in place –M – Maintained: previously completed element while in the Safety Groups Program

6. Start of Year: WP Assessment & Action Plan Each firm must choose 5 health & safety elements from their WP Assessment to implement in 2005:  Each group will choose 1 group/common element that all participants will implement insert group element  Each firm must choose 1 element from Leadership  Each firm must choose 1 element from Organization or Hazard Recognition & Assessment  Each firm will choose 2 elements from any of the categories

7. Writing the Action Plan Identify strengths & weaknesses of the health & safety program from the WP Assessment. Elements selected should be implemented for the first time, or: Current status documented and the element improved. Documentation of all 5 Steps is required to demonstrate completion of an element. ELEMENTS CAN ONLY BE REPEATED IF, Not achieved in prior year, or Selected as a group element

8. Action Plans Needs approval from WSIB Consultant. Firm needs to provide reasons via email to Sponsor & WSIB Consultant. May receive approval for requests received before June 30 th in exceptional circumstances, (eg. MOL priority order). Guidelines for requests to change Action Plan Elements

9. Action Plan Completing the Action Plan Example: WHMIS Objectives for year Set specific standard for each step; review at semi-annual meeting; upgrade employees annually or as required; institute periodic inspections of workplace for compliance; rewards THIS IS A GOOD EXAMPLE

10. Objective Setting Think ahead to what your company expects to accomplish and what activities need to be completed to meet each of the 5 steps Keep it SMART S - specific M - measurable A - achievable R - realistic T - timely

11. Objective Setting Include the people who must do the work in the planning. Have the Action Plan reviewed and approved by management. This shows agreement and commitment. Spot problems during planning process – not later. Tips from the Group? Tips for Writing Good Action Plans

12. Review Action Plan Review completed WP Assessment and Element List – “Hints for Getting Started” Insert Group Element page#. Prepare for writing Action Plan for Insert Group Element Ask yourself, & jot down notes; 1.What must be done? 2.How should it be done? 3.Who will do it: 4.When must it be done? Take 5 Minutes Independently to:

13. Questions? Insert your name & email address