Partnerships in Injury Reduction program

Partnerships in Injury Reduction is based on the premise that when employers and workers voluntarily build effective health and safety programs in their own workplaces, the human and financial costs of workplace injuries and illnesses will be reduced. The department believes that supporting health and safety programs leads to larger reductions in injuries than regulatory compliance alone.

Through partnerships with safety associations, employers, industry groups, educational institutions and labour organizations, a framework has been established to promote and certify health and safety programs.

What is Partnerships in Injury Reduction? 

First established in 1989, Partnerships in Injury Reduction was developed with the belief that:

• when employers and workers build effective health and safety management systems in their own workplaces, the human and financial costs of workplace injuries and illness will be reduced;
   
• more can be achieved by working together than by working alone; and
   
• corporate leaders in the province are willing to take a proactive role in creating a climate where employers and workers work together to ensure a healthier and safer work culture, ultimately leading to greater industry self reliance and less government intervention.

What is the vision and mission for Partnerships in Injury Reduction?

Vision: A culture where effective health and safety is an integral part of every workplace

Mission: Partnerships works with Partners, Certifying Partners and other stakeholders to promote the establishment of effective health and safety management systems at Alberta worksites.

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