Governor Dayton’s Workplace Safety Initiative for State Government
Rate of injuries not declining Source: Workers’ Compensation Program Annual Report 42 % decline rate unchanged The Issue
Cost of injuries increasing rapidly Source: Workers’ Compensation Program Annual Report
The Issue 1,904 injuries to our coworkers
Fortunately… These issues are manageable!
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What are the common factors? Safety is a clear value Safety 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 Goal Renewed and sustained injury reduction
The Goal Cost 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,