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Governor Dayton’s Workplace Safety Initiative for State
Government
Rate of injuries not declining
Source: Workers’ Compensation Program Annual Report
42 % decline 1995-2003
rate unchanged
The Issue
The IssueCost of injuries increasing rapidly
Source: Workers’ Compensation Program Annual Report
The Issue
1,904 injuries to our coworkers
Fortunately…
These issues are manageable!
Case Study 1
Case Study 2
Case Study 3
What are the common factors?
Safety is a clear valueSafety is actively managed
Responsibility and accountability from all
Governor Dayton’s Commitment
• State Government will conduct its work in a manner that actively promotes the safety and health of all.
• All employees will be personally responsible and accountable for workplace safety.
• All employees will take steps to ensure a safe work environment and reduce losses associated with accident and injuries.
Agency Leadership Commitment
• Reduce workplace injuries by 25% over 3 years.• Establish annual safety and loss control goals.• Review quarterly data to assess progress.• Communicate safety commitment.• Integrate safety and loss control into daily
operations.• Provide necessary resources.
The GoalRenewed and sustained injury reduction
The GoalCost Avoidance
Next Steps for Agencies
• Communicate commitment and initiative• Evaluate current safety management system• Understand how and why injuries are
occurring within agency• Develop goals and objectives to address
injuries and safety management deficiencies
Resources
• MnSAFE Website - mn.gov/mnsafe• Agency Safety Personnel• Admin’s Risk Management Division• DOLI’s MN OSHA Consultation• MN Safety Council
Questions?Todd Christenson, [email protected]
