1. Governor Dayton’s Workplace Safety Initiative for State Government

2. Rate of injuries not declining Source: Workers’ Compensation Program Annual Report 42 % decline 1995-2003 rate unchanged The Issue

3. Cost of injuries increasing rapidly Source: Workers’ Compensation Program Annual Report

4. The Issue 1,904 injuries to our coworkers

5. Fortunately… These issues are manageable!

6. Case Study 1

7. Case Study 2

8. Case Study 3

9. What are the common factors? Safety is a clear value Safety is actively managed Responsibility and accountability from all

10. Governor Dayton’s Commitment State Government will conduct its work in a manner that actively promotes the safety and health of all. All employees will be personally responsible and accountable for workplace safety. All employees will take steps to ensure a safe work environment and reduce losses associated with accident and injuries.

11. Agency Leadership Commitment Reduce workplace injuries by 25% over 3 years. Establish annual safety and loss control goals. Review quarterly data to assess progress. Communicate safety commitment. Integrate safety and loss control into daily operations. Provide necessary resources.

12. The Goal Renewed and sustained injury reduction

13. The Goal Cost Avoidance

14. Next Steps for Agencies Communicate commitment and initiative Evaluate current safety management system Understand how and why injuries are occurring within agency Develop goals and objectives to address injuries and safety management deficiencies

15. Resources MnSAFE Website - mn.gov/mnsafe Agency Safety Personnel Admin’s Risk Management Division DOLI’s MN OSHA Consultation MN Safety Council Questions? Todd Christenson, 651-201-3005 todd.christenson@state.mn.us