An Introduction to OSACH 2009 Road to Zero Safe Workplace Partnership

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1 An Introduction to OSACH 2009 Road to Zero Safe Workplace Partnership

2 The Ontario Prevention System Aligned Prevention System MoL Set, Communicate & Enforce standards Workplace Inspections Orders, Ticketing & Prosecution WSIB Claims Management Compensation Return to work Injury Data Capture & Analysis OSACH Education Consulting Prevention Programs Hazard Awareness Assessments Other 14 partner HSAs Institute for Work & Health Rehabilitation Clinics Workers Health & Safety Centre Strengthening an Organization s Internal Responsibility System OHSA 2

3 Who We Serve OSACH has 7 Rate Groups and serves more than 6,500 clients. OSACH Clients Total number of clients: 6,622 6,575 Schedule 1 clients 47 Schedule 2 clients Schedule 2 rate group experienced the most significant change in September 2008 when a system wide alignment occurred. It increased from 27 clients (0.3% in 2007) to 47 clients (1% in 2008). Data Source: PDM Firm Experience by SWA cube, Aug 31, 2008 snapshot Date: Sept

4 Lost Time Injury Frequency in Ontario by Sector LTI Frequency = the number of lost time injuries per 100 full time equivalent workers per year. LTI Frequency is calculated only for Schedule 1 clients. Data Source: PDM Firm Experience by SWA cube, Aug 31, snapshot Date: Sept

5 Lost Time Injury Categories 2007: Ontario & Health Care Sector Ontario Health Care & Community Services MSD 4,802 (54%) Legend: red represents categories where the ratio of injuries in the Health Care sector exceeds that of Ontario. Data Source: PDM Injury Analysis by SWA cube, July snapshot Date: September

6 MSD Total LTI Frequency by OSACH rate group Data Source: Firm Experience Snapshot schema, July 31, 2008 snapshot Date: Sept

7 Average Direct Cost of an LTI in Ontario 13.3% 3% 24.3% 9.6% 8.9% 17.3% 0.2% Year-to-Year Increase % Between 2002 and 2008, the average direct cost of an LTI increased by 97% Data Source: WSIB Premium Rates Manuals, Jan 31, 2008 snapshot Date: July

8 Average Health & Community Care LTI Direct Cost by Rate Group 2008 Values Group Homes ($13,194) Data Source: WSIB Premium Rates Manuals

9 Key Changes in Approach 2009 Road to Zero Strategy Previous years based on a single year s experience Now look at multi year patterns Triggers based on patterns of risk will bring the most appropriate partner to the workplace 9

10 2009 Road to Zero Strategy The MoL could select an organization if: There has been a fatality Higher than average WSIB claim frequency Higher than average claims costs in Previous MoL compliance orders 10

11 2009 Road to Zero Strategy Employers with high claim costs can expect to be contacted by WSIB WorkWell or Disability Prevention staff 11

12 2009 Road to Zero Strategy New WSIB Service Delivery Model Return to Work Specialist works at a case level assisting injured workers in a safe and timely return to work. The Case Manager will ensure a timely referral. The Disability Prevention Specialists (DPS) Provides service directly to the employer within their areas of expertise and/or connect them with other WSIB services or health and safety system partners 12

13 2009 Road to Zero Strategy OSACH shares system responsibility to guide & support our sector organizations in adopting successful prevention practices that can strengthen their H&S programs & eliminate workplace fatalities, injuries & illness 13

14 2009 Road to Zero Strategies 6,454 OSACH Clients 4,518 Small Organizations (<20 FTEs) 1,936 Large Organizations ( 20 FTEs) Strategy A Small Business H&S Program Booklet Mail-out Strategy B Regional Information Workshops Strategy C Regional Education Sessions Number of Small Organizations selected from this group: 1,323 Strategy B Regional Information Workshops Strategy D Invitation to OSACH Safety Group Strategy F Contact SWP Clients Strategy H Ontario Patient Lift Initiative Strategy C Regional Education Sessions Strategy E Invitation to EPIC Program Strategy G 2009 Safe Workplace Partnership Strategy I Health and Safety Management System 14

15 Safety Group Commitment Personal commitment of senior manager/owner - Complete application form annually Schedule 1 firm paying premiums to WSIB in Rate Groups 858, 875, 857, 861, 851, 852 In good standing with the WSIB Commit to participate for 1 full year Register for 1 safety group Complete all Safety Group program requirements 15

16 LTI Frequency for OSACH Safety Groups and all of OSACH (2006 values shown) Data Source: EIW Claim Cost Analysis Snapshot schema, Firm Experience Snapshot schema Snapshot date: January

17 Additional Strategies Safety Group participants may also benefit from the following strategies: Regional Information Workshops Regional Education Sessions Ontario Patient Lift Initiative HSMS EPIC 17