BC Municipal Safety Association

How are incentive payments calculated?

hhildebrandt — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:08:58 +0000

The total annual WorkSafeBC incentive will be calculated as a percentage of the base assessment rate from the previous year, multiplied by the organization’s total assessable payroll reported from the previous year. CALCULATION: Assessable Payroll ÷ 100 X Base Rate X 10% …

March 28: Steep Slope Roofing Workshop – Langley

hhildebrandt — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:47:06 +0000

Sign up for a one-day safety workshop for roofers, supervisors, estimators, inspectors, and suppliers on safety responsibilities, fall protection planning and procedures, and onsite inspections.

The $25 registration fee includes lunch, safety resource materials, a voucher for a free RCABC fall protection course, and a discount on fall protection equipment. Register early as space is limited.

Read it and register onlin at http://www2.worksafebc.com/enews/120308/120308.htm

To inquire about or to schedule courses in your organization, contact:

hhildebrandt — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:49:44 +0000

Chelsea Steinfeld
Manager of Audit & Training Services
P: 778-278-3436
E: csteinfeld@bcmsa.ca

Cathy Cook
Executive Director
P: 778-278-3486
E: ccook@bcmsa.ca

What is the Certificate of Recognition (COR)?

admin007 — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:07:54 +0000

COR recognizes and rewards employers who go beyond the legal requirements of the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, by taking a best practices approach to implementing safety management systems in Occupational Health and Safety (the …

Who is eligible for COR?

admin007 — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:07:10 +0000

Any employer registered in the Local Government Classification Unit 753004 is eligible to participate in the Local Government COR program. Other public sector employers may apply to the BC Municipal Safety Association to participate in Local Government COR.

How do we qualify for rebates?

admin007 — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:06:30 +0000

In order to be eligible for rebates under the COR program, employers must successfully complete an audit of their health and safety and/or return to work/injury management programs.

Who performs the audits?

admin007 — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:05:53 +0000

This depends on the size of the employer. An employer with 20 or more employees must have an audit performed by a certified external auditor, in year 1 of every 3 year cycle. Maintenance Audits in years 2 and 3 …

How long does the audit take?

admin007 — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:04:47 +0000

That will depend on the size of the organization. Typically, a municipality with 1,500 employees can expect the on-site audit to take approximately 3 weeks. Auditors have 75 days from the start of the audit, to complete the final report.

How much will an external audit cost?

admin007 — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:04:24 +0000

Each organization will establish a contract with an External Auditor and negotiate the cost.

How long does certification last?

admin007 — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:53:40 +0000

Certification is valid for three years. Rebates are provided as long as the organization conducts annual reviews of their safety management systems and follows a process of continuous improvement.