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WSPS Safety Group 2012: proven performance booster |
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Ontario agriculture, manufacturing and service operations looking for a proven, expert-led and peer-supported forum for boosting health and safety performance will have at least 40 opportunities in 2012. Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is now accepting applications for an anticipated 40 2012 Safety Group chapters located throughout the province.
Safety Groups are a performance-based rebate program developed by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). Through their participation, most member firms achieve fewer lost-time injuries and a significantly lower severity rate compared to non-member firms in the same rate group, and earn rebates of up to 6% on their WSIB premiums.
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Housekeeping injuries and the employee satisfaction factor |
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A bill working its way through California's legislative process has brought public attention to a repetitive strain issue facing a key demographic in the hospitality industry: hotel and motel housekeepers. Although the issue may seem narrowly defined, the solution applies to all industry sectors.
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Reusable bag guide: responding to a new hazard |
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Scanning and bagging groceries is such a commonplace activity that shoppers barely notice the process. But grocery retailers monitor it closely for its impact on customer service, employee well-being, and productivity. Recently, a new concern has arisen: potential health and safety implications of reusable bags.
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Understanding breakthrough change: new study examines why and how |
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Identifying critical factors behind breakthrough change in health and safety performance is the goal of an Institute for Work and Health (IWH) study now nearing completion. "If we can identify success factors that other firms may be able to adopt," explains IWH associate scientist Dr. Lynda Robson, "it could lead to more effective prevention of work injuries and illnesses."
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