SAFETY GROUPS PROGRAM: HEALTH & SAFETY


Safety Group Program Overview

Welcome to the ACSESS sponsored Safety Group Program, comprised of over 70 industry member firms. Click here for a list of our participants.

JOIN THE 2012 ACSESS SAFETY GROUPS Program

Please complete the WSIB Safety Group application form and fax or email to:
Attention Mary McIninch : Fax: 905-826-4873 or email: mmcininch@acsess.org

How does the Program work?

By joining the ACSESS Safety Group, participating firms gain the tools and resources for developing and effectively managing their Health & safety program. Using WSIBs 5 step Management Plan for Safety Groups, participating firms in their first year are required to develop and manage five health & safety policies throughout a program year. Returning firms are required to select five new elements that they have not yet implemented and maintain elements selected in prior years.

Firms are required to follow guidelines and procedures on completing elements using the Employers Guidelines Document (PDF), and meet requirements established by WSIB & ACSESS. The group meets quarterly with the ACSESS sponsor at general meetings and network with other firms in ensuring compliance and industry standards.

Safety Group Program Meetings

The Safety Group general meetings are held quarterly throughout 2012 and include presentations by our in-house consultant James Ebidia of PHS, as well as presentation from WSPS and other consultants in the industry. Safety Group Meetings are also opportunities for firms to meet with each other and to work on their policies selected for 2012. We strongly encourage participants to contact other firms in the program as well as contacting the senior Advantage Firms and ACSESS Sponsor. Internal Reviews take place in May and October - please contact ACSESS if you would like to arrange an internal review of your program.

Greater Toronto Safety Group Meetings 2012

  • February 8, 2012
  • May 9, 2012
  • September 26, 2012
  • November 21, 2012

Windsor Safety Group Meetings 2012
Windsor Holiday Inn, Windsor, Ontario

  • February 10, 2012
  • May 11, 2012
  • September 28, 2012
  • November 23, 2012

Advantage Program – for graduating firms
Safety Group Firms having completed five years or more in the program can continue by participating as an Advantage Firm. WSIB has developed this program to Advance firms towards the proposed WSIB Accreditation Program and to encourage continual improvement to manage health and safety. The program provides firms the opportunity to continue networking and sharing health & safety information.

Forms and Documents for the Advantage program

2011 Group Element
The 2011 Group Element is Slips Trips & Falls, a new element developed for the Safety Group program and one that directly impacts frequency and severity rates. ACSESS is excited to be targeting the high risk factors in our industry and welcome everyone's expertise and support in developing an industry standard. Please review PAGE 39 of the NEW Employer Guidelines for incorporating this standard into your Health & Safety Management System.

Forms & Templates
ACSESS has compiled numerous resources of templates and forms for the Safety Group Program and will be offering these documents through the PHS software .

User names and passwords are required to access these documents. Please email ACSESS if you have any questions.

Safety Group Report Card Forms & Quarterly Newsletter

Forms & Quarterly Newsletter - click here.

Useful Safety Group Links and Resources

WSIB
Welcome to Prevent-it.ca. There really are no accidents. Dangerous hazards exist in every workplace. Being aware of them could help you prevent a fatal injury.
www.prevent-it.ca

Proactive Health and Safety Solutions
PHS Solutions brings over 20 years of experience in the field of health and safety including the Temporary Staffing industry to support the ACSESS Safety Group.
www.phssolutions.ca
 
IAPA
IAPA, Industrial Accident Prevention Association, is a not-for-profit organization helping Ontario businesses achieve safe and healthy workplaces.
www.iapa.on.ca
 
Ontario Service Safety Alliance
Striving to be the leading provider of Health and Safety consulting services, education, assistance and training within the Ontario service industry.
www.ossa.ca
 
Safety Groups Program
Together, Safety Group members pool resources, share best practices and help each other develop and manage effective health and safety programs.
www.wsib.on.ca/wsib/wsibsite.nsf/public/SafetyGroupsProgram
 
SurveyMonkey.com
Tool to create and publish custom surveys and then view the results graphically and in real time.
www.surveymonkey.com

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