Work Safe MT Encourage safety in the workplace improve Montanas historically poor safety record amp stay at workreturn to work system For the last three years WorkSafeMT has been relatively quiet ID: 670416
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BackGround: Work
SafeMTEncourage safety in the workplace, improve Montana’s historically poor safety record, & stay at work/return to work system.For the last three years, WorkSafeMT has been relatively quiet.
As part of the Montana Chamber of Commerce’s Envision 2026 strategic plan, the chamber wants to take a leading role in helping “relaunch” WorkSafeMT.WorkSafeMT Relaunch
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The Problem we FaceMontana has the 4
th highest rate of workplace injuries and illnesses in the nation. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2015)4.3 incidents per 100 full-time employees per year.3rd
highest worker death rate in the nation with 7.35 deaths per 100,000 workers. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2015)Down from 11.49 deaths in 2007
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GOALSReduce Workplace fatalities by a quarter.
Reduce Workplace accidents by a third.Reduce three key workforce injury categories.“Slips & falls”, lifting injuries, and distracted driving. Raise at least $200,000 for a media campaign.Stretch goal $350,000
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TARGET AUDIENCES
EMPLOYERS (PRIMARY)EMPLOYEESGENERAL PUBLICWorkSafeMT Relaunch
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Marketing MixWorkSafeMT RelaunchSlide7
Possible ADDITIONSInternship program with Montana Tech for non-compliant safety inspections.
A “better workplace awards” dinner honoring businesses who show innovation, improvement, and overall excellence in workplace safety.Look at injury trends & see if there is specialize training programs.Concentrated efforts during National Safety Month (June)WorkSafeMT Relaunch
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ADMINISTRATIONReconvene a board of directors for WorkSafeMT
including new companies and individuals.Possible nominees: Mike Marsh, Montana Chamber Foundation, Cowal, NorthWestern Energy, & Cloud Peak Energy.Hold regular meetings quarterly.
Tie in SafetyFest and Governor’s Workers’ Compensation ConferenceWorkSafeMT Relaunch
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OUR ASK…MONEY
SUPPORTDataOutreachWorkSafeMT Relaunch9Slide10
Thank you and Discussion
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