SK Association for Safe Workplaces in Health 2014 Annual Report | Page 9

G22 PREMIUM RATES
Specific to the healthcare industry the premium rate for 2015 is anticipated
to be $1.98; the lowest it has been in six years. This is a 2.9% decrease
from the 2014 rate of $2.04.*

*Source—Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board

“I commend SASWH on the excellent work you do to promote and
build a culture of safety, benefiting patients and healthcare workers
alike. You are a valued partner and play a vital role in bringing
about the transformation we’re seeing in our healthcare system.”
Tracey L. Smith
Assistant Deputy Minister of Health

"The incidence of injury within the Health Care industry in
Saskatchewan remains high, well above the provincial average
when measured in injury rates. While clearly much work remains
to be done, great progress has been made in reducing the incidence
of injury in this industry, in no small part as a result of the efforts of
the safety association (SASWH). Our statistics show a reduction in
the total and time loss injury rates of almost 20% and 25%
respectively, for the 5 years ending 2013. We have also seen a
reduction in the duration of time loss claims of almost 7%. Our
forecast for 2014 shows a continuing trend in reducing injury rates
and durations within this industry. This has translated into a
reduction of claims costs of over $2.4 million and a corresponding
reduction in premium rates. SASWH has been instrumental in
engaging the industry in training activities and other initiatives
that have led to the reductions that we are seeing in our statistics.
The collaborative approach taken by SASWH with WorkSafe
Saskatchewan and the WCB, as well as many other partners, has
led to a stronger injury prevention focus within the Health Care
industry and the province as a whole. Congratulations and keep up
the great work."
Peter Federko, CEO
Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board

“Working with SASWH this past year has highlighted for me the
added value of our partnership. We share safety as a collective
priority and I am confident that our services will continue to
complement one another in the best interest of the healthcare
system.”
Tareq Al-Zabet
Executive Director
Occupational Health and Safety Division