As a result of the Canada – BC Job Grant* program FIOSA-MIOSA members can qualify for a 2/3 rebate of the cost of all training, up to a maximum of $10,000 per employee per year.

As all companies with 20 full-time equivalent employees or more must have a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) and, as each employer must offer all employees eight hours of training per year, this program makes perfect sense and makes training very cost effective.

A typical one-day FIOSA-MIOSA training course costs $1,100. Using this program you would receive a refund of $733.00, so that the actual cost of the course would only be $367.00.

In addition, we have developed training packages for those wishing to purchase two courses or more from us per year:

1. One Course – $1100 with 2/3 rebate from the Govt. = You Pay $367
2. Two Courses – $1000 per course with 2/3 rebate from the Govt. = You Pay $333 per course
3. Three Courses – $900 per course with 2/3 rebate from the Govt. = You Pay $300 per course
4. Four Courses – $800 per course with 2/3 rebate from the Govt. = You Pay $267 per course

Should you wish to take advantage of these Governmentt funds, we can assist in completing the forms they require. Simply call Jennifer or Patti at 604.858.9979 for further information.

We have limited training capabilities, so we are operating on a first come, first served basis.

* The Canada – BC Job Grant program, funded by the *Government of Canada and administered by the Province of BC, is an innovative cost-sharing program that helps BC employers offset the cost of training for new or current employees by sharing the cost of employee training. Employers can receive up to two-thirds of the cost of training to a maximum government contribution of $10,000 per grant. The amount of the grant is per individual to be trained. Employers must contribute the remaining one-third. Currently, there are no limits on the number of grants an employer can receive.

Employers are responsible for the full cost of the training upfront. The employer will be reimbursed 2/3 of the cost of training within 60 days of the first day of training (provided the employer has submitted the Reimbursement Request form).

The process to apply for this program has three steps and all documents are included in the one package:

• Eligibility Checklist
• Preliminary Employer Application
• Preliminary Participant Application

Take advantage of these significant reimbursements of training costs. We can assist in completing the forms required.

Simply call Jennifer or Patti at 604.858.9979 for further information.

Kennametal is a supplier of tooling and industrial materials which was founded in 1938 in Pennsylvania and has grown to have a worldwide presence in over 60 countries. With over 14,000 employees and annual sales of $3 billion, Kennametal has become the global market leader for material solutions across industries including aerospace, transportation, energy, mining, construction, and general engineering.

The company’s BC operations are headquarter in Victoria and when Plant Manager Ron Sivorot signed the BC Safety Charter it was in keeping with the company’s longstanding tradition of excellence and corporate responsibility.

Best-Practice Partner For Excellence

Kennametal has been named a four-time best-practice partner for excellence in its world-class product development and portfolio management processes by the APQC, a non-profit organization and internationally recognized leader in benchmarking, knowledge management, measurement and quality programs.

Corporate Sustainability

To be successful in business, Kennametal believes it must also be successful in meeting, and exceeding, its environmental and social responsibilities.

“We take our global commitment to sustainability seriously,” says Sivorot, adding, “We believe to be truly successful in business we not only must meet, but should strive to exceed, our environmental and social responsibilities.”

Ethics & Compliance

The company’s Code of Business Ethics & Conduct is a major component of the Kennametal Value Business System (KVBS). The Code addresses the importance of fair dealing and compliance in all aspects of Kennametal’s business and focuses on the concept of simply doing the right thing … every day.

A Technological Leader

Kennametal was founded on the strength of a technological breakthrough, and continued to lead its industry in innovation.

The company was founded on the strength of a technological breakthrough.

In 1946, the company introduced the Kendex line of mechanically held, indexable insert systems that accelerated tool changing and increased machining precision. Kennametal’s unique, patented Thermit process for producing impact-resistant macrocrystalline tungsten carbide today remains the best way to produce extremely tough tool materials for demanding applications such as mining.

For more on Kennametal please click here.

Maureen Shaw’s son Marc received life-altering injuries while working for an oil exploration company. When freeze-thaw conditions caused blasts from the ‘shots’ of dynamite to float to the surface, Marc was on top of the shot – an injury that resulted in the amputation of his right leg.

On May 3, Metro Vancouver will host Steps for Life – Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy. Family and friends affected by workplace injury, illness, and death will walk along with injury prevention champions and labour and business leaders. Metro Vancouver will participate in this annual event along with more than 35 other communities across the country.

All proceeds from Steps for Life events will support families of workplace tragedy with Threads of Life Family Support programs and services.

WHAT?

5K Steps for Life–Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy fundraising event to help families of workplace tragedy and raise awareness about the national issue of workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths. Raising pledges and awareness, local companies participate to demonstrate their commitment to health and safety and help support families of workplace tragedy. Visit stepsforlife.ca/locations to see which local Metro Vancouver business leaders are engaged in the Corporate Challenge.

WHY?

Every working day, three Canadians die in a workplace fatality, or from a life-altering injury or occupational disease (average fatalities taken from National Work Injury, Disease and Fatality Statistics Publication, Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC), www.awcbc.org). The “ripple effect” of each workplace tragedy extends from the worker affected to their family, friends, co-workers, and the surrounding community.

WHO?

Threads of Life Family Spokesperson Maureen Shaw. Family members and friends who have been impacted by workplace tragedies will walk alongside employers, employees, students, representatives from injury prevention organizations and anyone who believes workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths are not an acceptable ‘cost of business’.

WHEN?

5/3/2015, Registration opens at 9 a.m.; Walk kicks off at approx. 10 a.m.

WHERE?

Burnaby Lake Regional Park, West Complex Rugby Field

Shaw says, “The reasons for being committed to supporting the vision of Threads of Life is simple. The magnitude of injuries, death and illness at work is still huge – too many lives lost and turned upside down. Tragedies that can be prevented. The pain and loss to families, friends and our communities is too large, too painful to not get behind and support this amazing organization that has made a difference to the lives of thousands of people, families across this country. I know, as a professional and as a mother of a young man who in an instant had his life changed. Threads of Life is needed today and tomorrow to help people to grieve and to heal to raise awareness about prevention. We must all get behind this dedicated group of people to make a difference in the lives lost and left.”

This year’s OSSE Awards Gala will see a record number of companies receiving their Occupational Safety Standard of Excellence (OSSE) certification but it also introduce an even higher level excellence with the new FIOSA-MIOSA Pinnacle Awards.

The Pinnacles Awards reward those who go above and beyond OSSE certification through a variety of stages. The first stage, which was recognized this year, is awarded when a company is both OSSE certified and becomes a signatory to the BC Safety Charter.

Additional stages will be added based on measurable levels of health, safety and well-being in the workplace. The awards will be handed out each year at the OSSE Awards Gala.

OSSE

OSSE is BC’s solution for manufacturers seeking a comprehensive health and safety management system. OSSE offers offer significant financial rewards for successful completion of the OSSE Journey.

The program promotes equally the concept of managing health and safety with other components necessary for a successful business such as profitability and productivity.

BC Safety Charter

The BC Safety Charter represents the commitment from industry and organizational leaders to create a workplace culture based on the principle that the effective management of health and safety is essential to long term profitability and sustainability.

The Charter represents the commitment from industry and organizational leaders to create a workplace culture based on the principle that the effective management of health and safety is essential to long term profitability and sustainability.