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31 MBiz May 2014 T he safety industry has changed drastically since Safety Services Manitoba (SSM) was founded in 1964, and we've made it our mission to stay ahead of the curve and make Manitoba safer with innovative, responsive services. "Workplace incidents not only affect an injured worker but the entire organization," says Judy Murphy, President and CEO of SSM. "An unsafe workplace can lead to missed customer deadlines, high staff turnover and absenteeism, unplanned shutdowns, declining reputation, injuries and even loss of life." Putting safety fi rst protects your organization's overall quality, productivity and profi t and should be a major consideration in long-term planning. And our clients agree. "Safety is an integral factor in daily plant operations at Freshwater Fish. Our workers are an important resource, and their safety needs to be a top priority," says John Wood, President and CEO of Freshwater Fish Marketing Corp. "Management should invest in safety – it not only improves conditions for workers, but also helps improve an organization's bottom line." Buy-in from upper management is essential to creating a strong workplace safety culture – workers follow workplace safety procedures and adopt safe work behaviours when commitment to safety fi lters down from management. SSM can help strengthen your commitment to health and safety through customized training and consulting services: • Safety Resource Offi cer: A qualifi ed health and safety professional will come to your workplace on a contract basis to assist with a wide range of IT PAYS TO PUT SAFETY FIRST health and safety tasks, such as job task analyses, inspections, policy development and more. • Safety Program Development: SSM consultants will conduct an environmental scan of your facility and create a comprehensive health and safety policy manual and fi ling system customized for your organization. • Full suite of training courses: We can deliver training programs in our state-of-the-art facilities or bring the training to you. Our customized services help you manage risk in your organization and achieve your business goals. Guy Chartier, CEO of Bee Maid Honey, is just one of the clients who speaks to the value of our services. "Safety Services Manitoba has helped us make safety part of our workplace culture," says Chartier. "Safety needs to be top of mind for management and employees – it brings structure to the whole program. A safe workplace is a benefi t for current and future employees." Today's investment in workplace safety is an investment in the future of your business. With help from SSM, you can focus on building a culture of safety and risk management that is sustainable, cost-effective and gets results. President and CEO Judy Murphy (above) and her team at Safety Services Manitoba offer a variety of customized training and consulting services to help clients ensure their businesses are safe and sound. Photo by Darcy Finley MBiz_spring2014.indd Sec1:31 MBiz_spring2014.indd Sec1:31 5/14/14 8:27:42 AM 5/14/14 8:27:42 AM

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