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Pay attention if you have paid over $15,000 in premiums over the past three years! Did you know that in January of 2024, the Workers Compensation Board of Alberta increased the claim threshold to $1,900? Sending an employee to the doctor often raises concerns, especially for smaller businesses. One visit could mean fewer jobs and increased premiums. Alberta has a claim threshold that reduces that fear and allows employers to feel a tad better about Workers' Compensation. Suppose a claim is not a lost time and stays under the threshold. The burden of the claim is covered by industry. This is a good thing! The employer can rest easy knowing they will be okay following an incident, and employees can obtain proper medical attention. You can keep claim costs low by effectively managing the claim, offering modified work, and reducing the overall severity of incidents before they occur. Need help? Contact Primera Consulting today (780.297.7577). #ClaimManagement #WorkersCompensation #WCBAlberta #HealthAndSafety #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyFirst

Ontario employer VanHeughten Contractors Inc. and its director Kyle VanHeughten, were fined a total of $117,500. Key word here - DIRECTOR. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e6tEuMF8

Hoping that everyone has a safe long weekend!

What should you put in your health and safety policy? 💙 Why safety is important to the Owner of the business (and be honest - people will know)! This can be life safety, or jobs to generate employment. 💙 Any external requirements (think COR, ISO) 💙 Your expectations (that you will follow), typically a commitment to the legislation Tip: only include 'environmental' if it's closely linked with the health and safety operations. Avoid stating is an 'EHS Policy' if it only covers safety! Use this policy to shape everything that you do within the organization. Always come back, share it, and make it a ritual at your organization.

Without looking at your company's health and safety policy - can you recall what is in it? Does it reflect you? Your business? Take a look at Company A and their safety policy: "Since our inception in 2000 we have been using both in house safety personnel and third party providers to develop and improve the safety program. We are members of the 4 industry leading employee safety programs Workplace Safety COR (Certificate of Recognition), ISNetworld, PICS Canada and ComplyWorks. ---- offers a large selection of safety services including plant turnaround, door pulls on storage tanks, spill cleanups, chemical washes, and confined space entries. All ---- employees working within a confined space are trained and certified with their current confined space ticketing." Aside from the few small grammatical errors, we are missing what safety means to them. In 2021, an employee received a fatal injury and Company A received a fine of 350k. Stay tuned - Wednesday we will cover how to write a policy that means something.

Another poll! Does your company have a health and safety program?

Did you know that the powers of a joint health and safety committee are often diminished within a workplace? Sometimes by even safety professionals! In the Alberta OHS Act, Regulation and Code there are very specific requirements set out for the health and safety committee. Below are some that you may have missed with your program implementation!

Do you feel like you require more support around health and safety management within the organization? Here are a few people who could support short-term initiatives within the organization! Still no wiggle room? Contact Primera Consulting today. We have subscription packages that could fit your needs and support your team.

Why Primera? - Tailored Solutions: We understand your unique challenges and craft customized strategies. - Proven Track Record: Years of successful partnerships and satisfied clients. - Holistic Approach: Comprehensive solutions that address your business from every angle. Let's Elevate Your Business Together! Ready to embark on a transformative journey? Connect with Primera Consulting today! 🤝 #BusinessGrowth #ConsultingExcellence #PrimeraConsulting #NextLevelSuccess