1. NOSG PAST RESULTS/FUTURE ADVANCEMENTS
NOSG Safety Group

2. NOSG PAST RESULTS/FUTURE ADVANCEMENTS
As the NOSG prepares to move into our 19th year of existence our group has much to be proud of:
Sixteen years of program achievement which has continued to impact on injury frequency and severity (2016 results: Lost time frequency reduced by and Severity frequency reduction of 10:69%.)
In 2016, the NOSG ranked 8th of 24 program sponsors based on percentage of premium rebate

3. Safety Group Rebate ($) Safety Group Premium ($)
Percentage of Premium Rebate
Association of Canadian Search, Employment & Staffing Services
298,431.99
26,294,782.15
1.13%
Construction Association of Thunder Bay
61,527.51
1,821,282.35
3.38%
Canada East Equipment Dealers Association
5,424.42
589,612.21
0.92%
Canadian Home Furnishings Alliance
4,292.99
1,281,604.29
0.33%
Employers' Advocacy Council - Canadian Vehicle Manuf. Assoc.
4,213,975.75
105,349,393.85
4.00%
Dunk & Associates - Leaders In Safety
5,043,188.94
92,366,098.05
5.46%
Employers' Advocacy Council / Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
1,466,475.43
32,778,800.66
4.47%
Employers' Advocacy Council - MAGNA
1,656,630.37
37,480,324.81
4.42%
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium
363,250.43
40,864,283.52
0.89%
Grand Valley Construction Association
378,231.53
6,622,839.34
5.71%
Infrastructure Health & Safety Association - Transportation
1,523,412.59
61,133,972.66
2.49%
Infrastructure Health & Safety Association – Construction/Electrical
546,389.29
27,315,995.34
2.00%
Interior Systems Contractors Association of Ontario
958,533.62
19,962,719.70
4.80%
Kingston Partners for a Safe Community
243,077.13
4,217,292.98
5.76%
Northern Ontario Safety Group
1,810,112.55
39,695,451.81
4.56%
Ontario Hospital Association
979,541.68
91,545,952.74
1.07%
Ontario Printing & Imaging Association
7,043.60
3,521,794.21
0.20%
Public Services Health & Safety Association
266,233.39
8,111,420.93
3.28%
Retail Council of Canada
161,240.85
43,578,605.90
0.37%
Regional Construction Safety Group
295,407.82
35,293,548.13
0.84%
SAFECON
175,667.70
35,133,538.42
0.50%
SOBEYS
424,153.11
7,869,260.15
5.39%
Wellington Medical Safety Group
478,212.78
10,350,925.88
4.62%
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
7,405,976.57
144,237,598.25
5.13%
Grand Total
     28,766,432.04
   877,417,098.33
2016 Safety Groups Program Rebates 12

4. 2017 NOSG Validation Audits Conducted
A total of 12 NOSG firms were audited
Seven firms were 1-5 year members
Five representing SGAP members

5. NOSG Past Results/Future advancements RESULTS/WEAKNESSES/CURRENT CONTROLS
Validation Audit results: 1-5 year firms:
ONE FIRM ACHIEVE 100%
ONE FIRM ACHIEVED 95%
2017 program material met program requirements; 2014/2015/2016 Maintenance Elements Verified.
All 2017 program requirements in place and one of 15 elements was missing the current definition of Workplace Violence and Harassment resulting in a reduced score.
Annual firm review of maintenance elements is noted in Progress Report submission base on verification, Safety Group meeting 4 workshop review also reinforces this requirement.

6. RESULTS/WEAKNESSES/CURRENT CONTROLS
ONE FIRM ACHIEVED 75%
Firm had advised the WSIB and NOSG that they had not previously participated in the Safety Group Program and entered into year 1. The WSIB through further verification prior to the Validation Audit confirmed that the frim had previously participated in the Program in 2003 & The firm was unable to provide maintenance documents to support this previous program involvement.
We will continue to encourage firms to research previous Safety Group Program involvement and advise the Sponsor. NOSG will request all first year firms to be reviewed by WSIB in the future to confirm potential past involvement. 6

7. RESULTS/WEAKNESSES/CURRENT CONTROLS
ONE FIRM ACHIEVED 70%:
FIRM had not conducted HSMS audit Program element within program year. Worker Wellbeing Standard did not meet program requirements.
Program requirements reviewed during workshop sessions, progress report submissions and final meeting 4 workshop review.
ONE FIRM ACHIEVED 45%
FIRM has submitted a Yearend Achievement Report which noted that Return to Work component, incident investigation and WHIMIS elements has incomplete training. Program elements scored incomplete
Meeting 4 workshop review identifies program requirements. Year end achievement report updated to flag program requirements for easy verification. 7

8. RESULTS/WEAKNESSES/CURRENT CONTROLS
Two Firms Achieved 0%
Firm one has experienced internal H&S staff and management changes. Management when contacted was unaware that they were part of the program and subsequently declined participation in the audit.
NOSG immediately ensured that if the firm was involved in the 2018 program that they would have been immediately removed. Closely monitor and flag issues during workshop reviews with firm to ensure commitment to the program.
Firm two reported 100% completion of program requirements. Audit identified Standard development and communication were incomplete and supporting documentation was unavailable. Maintenance documentation was also unavailable.
Program requirements are reinforced during safety group meetings and clients offered assistance. If firms are unable to meet program requirements during meeting 4 program review they will be coached to withdraw. 8

9. RESULTS/WEAKNESSES/CURRENT CONTROLS (SGAP VALIDATION AUDIT FIRMS)
TWO FIRMS ACHIEVED 80%
Firm one had incomplete training records for one element to meet program requirements.
Program requirements are reinforced during action plan development and ate each meeting. Firms are encouraged to bring supporting documentation to each safety group meeting workshop session for coaching and review.
Firm two was unable to verify that they had documentation to support their completion of their 2016 Audit and CIP review.
Program requirements are reinforced during Safety Group meeting and workshops. NOSG has developed a new supporting document “SGAP Requirement 3: Review of 2017 Audit and CIP” which is available for 2018 SGAP members and will ensure that step 3 can be effectively completed. 9

10. RESULTS/WEAKNESSES/CURRENT CONTROLS (SGAP VALIDATION AUDIT FIRMS)
ONE FIRM ACHIEVED 60%
FIRM did not submit step 3 of the program requirements for the SGAP Desk Audit and after receiving a subsequent request in 2018 did not provide this or have it available for the Validation Audit which resulted in no score for step 3. Quarterly meetings were not held with management to review progress towards CIP to meet program requirements.
Program requirements are reinforce during NOSG meetings and workshops. NOSG will continue to conduct program material review during Meeting 4 workshop session to verify program material is available. If firms are unable to meet program requirements during this review they will be coached to with draw from the program. 10

11. RESULTS/WEAKNESSES/CURRENT CONTROLS (SGAP VALIDATION AUDIT FIRMS)
TWO FIRMS ACHIEVED 0%
Firm one neglected to provide the required documents for the desk audit for 2017 required by January 20, 2018.
If the firms are unable to meet program requirements during the meeting 4 review the firm will be coached to withdraw from the program.
Firm two was advised by their internal lawyers that they would not release the approved audit for a desk audit. As such program requirements could not be met.
If the firms are unable to meet program requirements during the meeting 4 review the firm will be coached to withdraw from the program 11