Y E A R I N R E V I E W 2013 Annual Report2013 Annual Report2013 Annual Report

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Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Health Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Health Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Health

(SASWH) is a non(SASWH) is a non --profit association that is funded through a portion profit association that is funded through a portion of the WCB premiums our members pay as part of the of the WCB premiums our members pay as part of the G22 rate codeG22 rate code . . We are a dedicated and diverse group of professionals who strive to We are a dedicated and diverse group of professionals who strive to

make workplace health and safety a priority for all.make workplace health and safety a priority for all.

We are here to guide, train and mentor healthcare professionals in We are here to guide, train and mentor healthcare professionals in the development and implementation of the the development and implementation of the safety management safety management

systemsystem in healthcare. in healthcare.

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2013 was another challenging and exciting year to have a leadership role at Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Health. The SASWH Board functions as a model for collaborative effort on the part of healthcare employers and workers across the provider spectrum in Saskatchewan. Operating from a set of guiding principles, every member of this Board is committed to a culture of

safety that will ultimately see zero harm to the people who work in the healthcare system. In 2013, we welcomed Sandra Cripps as our Chief Executive Officer. Sandra is a tireless champion for safety in her past roles with the Ministry of Health and Regina Pioneer Village. She has taken up her role at SASWH with gusto, forging partnerships with stakeholders, building a strong staff team and participating as an expert advisor in the system-wide initiatives. Her aim is to reinforce the culture of safety in the Saskatchewan healthcare system. She also ensures that members of the Board are well informed and prepared to operate efficiently when we meet to collaborate and take initiative to put staff safety at the top of agendas throughout the healthcare system.

Your safety association is a full partner in the provincial healthcare system's strategic deployment process - Hoshin Kanri. We advocated for the culture of safety to be a top priority across the healthcare system in 2013 and look forward to being fully engaged on your behalf in the ongoing development of important mechanisms like safety management systems and safety alert systems in your workplaces. We encourage you to access our informative website and to take a look at the data that we monitor and attempt to influence toward the achievement of specific staff safety targets on your behalf. I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank Norma Wallace for her work as Board Chair in 2013. Norma was unable to complete her term as Chair due to a period of illness, but she has worked tirelessly to build this association and she continues to serve as a Board member.

Gregory Cummings

Chair of the Board

Gregory Cummings

Chair of the Board

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201320132013 SASWHSASWHSASWH BOARDBOARDBOARD OFOFOF DIRECTORSDIRECTORSDIRECTORS The SASWH Board of Directors is a policy governance board that sets the strategic direction of the Association and is comprised of a mix of healthcare professionals and leaders from across the province of Saskatchewan.

Gregory Cummings Chair of the Board CEO, Heartland Health Region

Vivienne Hauck Treasurer and Executive Employer Director CEO, LutherCare Communities

Michael Higgins Employer Director VP, Human Resources & Communications - Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region

Shelly McFadden Employer Director Director, Worksafe & Employee Wellness, Saskatoon Health Region

Marga Cugnet Employer Director CEO, Sun Country Health Region

Corinne Pauliuk Employer Director at Large President, Regina & District Personal Care Home Association

Lori Johb Executive Worker Director Unit Assistant, Humboldt District Hospital

Denise Dick Worker Director First Vice-President, Saskatchewan Union of Nurses

Garnet Dishaw Worker Director Labour Relations, Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan

Lorna Hamilton Worker Director Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union

Merv Simonot Worker Director Canadian Union of Public Employees

Norma Wallace Worker Director OH&S Officer, Saskatchewan Union of Nurses

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Promote the adoption of the

safety management system in

healthcare.

11 22 33 Build partnerships and launch

initiatives that align with the

goal of eliminating injuries.

Establish SASWH as the first

choice for members for OH&S

information, consultative and

training services.

The development of the Provincial Safety Management System (SMS) for the healthcare industry was a collaborative and investigative process that has produced a solid SMS with six key elements. To further promote the SMS, SASWH developed an on-line learning program entitled “SMS Basics”. This online resource, combined with the guidance and follow up from SASWH’s team, supports members in implementing an effective safety management system.

We are committed to be our members’ first choice for safety prevention programs and services. Our credibility stems from listening to, understanding and addressing members’ needs by ensuring resources are current; obtaining a recognized training agency status for OHC training (tailored to healthcare); evaluating programs with stakeholder input; enhancing the website for access to resources and tools; and developing a programs and services informative package and brochure. SASWH is on target to achieve this strategic objective.

SASWH is a proud Health & Safety Leadership Charter signatory and member of the Mission:Zero initiative. We continue to collaborate towards a safe Saskatchewan for all our members. SASWH, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, collaborated on a shoulder and back injury awareness campaign. This awareness campaign focuses on back injuries in healthcare. Watch for more in 2014!

SASWH STRATEGIC PRIORITIESSASWH STRATEGIC PRIORITIESSASWH STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

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This significant reduction is the first since 2011the first since 2011.

PREMIUM RATES PREMIUM RATES -- PER $100 ASSESSABLE PAYRPER $100 ASSESSABLE PAYROLLOLL

Data provided by Saskatchewan WCB

G22 PREMIUM RATESG22 PREMIUM RATESG22 PREMIUM RATES

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OUROUROUR VISIONVISIONVISION

Workplace health and safety;

aa priority for allpriority for all .

OUROUROUR MISSIONMISSIONMISSION

To guide the health related health related industryindustry in the eliminationelimination

of workplaces illness workplaces illness and

injuryinjury.

OUROUROUR VALUESVALUESVALUES

Innovat ionInnovat ion

RespectRespect CommitmentCommitment

TransparencyTransparency StewardshipStewardship

Col laborat ionCol laborat ion

Heal th & SafetyHeal th & Safety

TrustTrust

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We pride ourselves in being a resource for safety excellence in healthcare for the employers represented by the G-22, Healthcare Industry rate code under the Workers’ Compensation Board. This includes ensuring access to safety prevention, education, awareness training programs and resources that will see the reduction/elimination of workplace injuries. The hard work

is validated by our members and partners in safety as they achieved a reduction in the rate premiums for 2014. This is a significant improvement considering there hasn’t been a reduction since 2011. More importantly, the examples highlighted in our spotlight on safety stories captured in our newsletters throughout the year, is the evidence of improvement in our industry. Some of the highlights from this past year are the continued delivery, throughout the Province, of risk based programs, and of Occupational Health Committee (OHC) Level I training and SASWH’s submission for changes to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) online OHC Level II course, which has been approved, and is now available on the SASWH website. Implementation of a Safety Management System in facilities throughout healthcare is taking hold and we are

seeing more of a safety culture emerge. Staff have worked diligently to address areas of high priority to ensure that SASWH remains focused on quality in every aspect of our programs and services. Given this progress, there is still much more to accomplish. It is well understood by all our members that the Saskatchewan healthcare industry has the highest number of reported injuries in the Province. Healthcare workers missed over 403,982 days of work due to work related injuries from 2008 - 2012. This translates to 323 full time equivalents. I am confident that safety for all will remain a top priority in healthcare. To our members, I continue to offer this reassurance – we understand safety in healthcare and we want to be part of your safety conversations. This report documents many accomplishments in 2013 and reminds us of the work ahead. SASWH is thankful for the collaboration and partnerships that were strengthened over this past year. Thank you for your time, attention and above all, your commitment to safety.

Sandra Cripps

Chief Executive Officer

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Sandra Cripps, CEO

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Sandra Cripps Chief Executive Officer Sindi Duncan Workplace Safety Program Manager

Karen Moriarty Executive Administrator & Office Manager

Dawn Brown Communications Consultant

Dena Burt Finance & Human Resources Clerk

Candice Jordan Coordinator

Bev Ward Safety Advisor

Deb Taylor Safety Advisor

Jacquie Griffiths Safety Advisor

Stephanie Schweitzer Educator

Laura Beach OHC Facilitator

SASWH has a team of skilled and knowledgeable professionals who are dedicated to assisting members to identify hazards and eliminate injuries in healthcare. Our team provides specialized consultation, training and mentoring to positively impact and contribute to our members successful implementation of an effective safety management system. We are:

THETHETHE SASWHSASWHSASWH TEAMTEAMTEAM

“SASWH’s commitment to preventing

injuries in our province is evident in the

continuous decrease in the injury rate

in Saskatchewan’s healthcare sector

over the past several years. This,

combined with the engagement of their

membership in committing to the

Saskatchewan Health & Safety

Leadership Charter, and in supporting

Mission:Zero, is a demonstration of

health and safety leadership in action,

in Saskatchewan. I look forward to

continuing to work in partnership with

SASWH in the time ahead, as we

share our common vision of an injury-

free Saskatchewan”

Gord Moker

CEO Safe Saskatchewan

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SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSTEMSTEM

SAFETYSAFETYSAFETY MANAGEMENTMANAGEMENTMANAGEMENT SYSTEMSSYSTEMSSYSTEMS (((SMSSMSSMS))) SASWH has developed a strong and effective safety management system (SMS) that supports the needs of the Saskatchewan healthcare industry. It has been proven that the use of a SMS decreases the risk of a workplace related injury or illness. The Six Elements of the Provincial Healthcare Safety Management System

Each SASWH program or service aligns with one or more of the elements listed above. Members are encouraged to work with SASWH, as they utilize SASWH resources and program materials to meet their assessed safety needs. THETHETHE CULTURECULTURECULTURE OFOFOF SAFETYSAFETYSAFETY The Provincial Government and the Regional Health Authorities have collaborated on a strategic approach that has focused attention to safety in the workplace - Culture of Safety. The Provincial approach to applying lean principles and strategies to improve the healthcare system is a positive step forward and success, in part, is attributed to the wide collaboration among stakeholders. Stakeholder groups were consulted and involved in providing updated data reports on each of the identified measures for safety improvement. The Provincial rollup of the data is prepared by the SASWH who is the expert advisor on staff safety. The progress to date is encouraging however there is still more to accomplish and it will take all the members acting as one to achieve zero injuries in healthcare.

1. Management and Leadership 2. Hazard Identification and Control 3. Training and Communications

4. Inspections 5. Reporting and Investigation 6. Emergency Response

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From 2008 - 2012, Saskatchewan healthcare

workers missed over 403,982 403,982 days of work

due to work related injuries.

This translates to 323323 full time equivalents.

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PROGRAMS & SERVICESPROGRAMS & SERVICES

SAFETYSAFETYSAFETY MANAGEMENTMANAGEMENTMANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEMSYSTEM (((SMSSMSSMS) ) ) BASICSBASICSBASICS This well received program has been delivered to just over 30 member agencies. Offered as a facilitated program or through our online learning community, this course explains the six elements found in the SASWH SMS Standards for Healthcare in Saskatchewan, with particular emphasis on the hazard identification and control process. SAFETYSAFETYSAFETY MANAGEMENTMANAGEMENTMANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEMSYSTEM (((SMSSMSSMS) ) ) SELFSELFSELF---EVALUATIONEVALUATIONEVALUATION The self-evaluation results, from a majority of regional health authorities, indicated they have a corporate safety policy and the majority have safety goals and a process to track and measure safety efforts. RHAs are working to improve the elements of the SMS.

SAFETYSAFETYSAFETY FORFORFOR SUPERVISORSSUPERVISORSSUPERVISORS Just over 20 employers have received SASWH’s Safety for Supervisors program. Participant evaluations align to the learning objectives and reflect an overall increase in understanding roles and responsibilities learning. The program content is based on occupational health and safety legislation’s supervisor duties and responsibilities and incorporates the “best of” from regional health authority supervisory programs. OCCUPATIONALOCCUPATIONALOCCUPATIONAL HEALTHHEALTHHEALTH COMMITTEECOMMITTEECOMMITTEE (((OHCOHCOHC) ) ) TRAININGTRAININGTRAINING OHC Level I, 6-month training initiative, launched in September 2013. The second part of the one-day classroom facilitated program is SASWH’s follow-up to assist OHC members in applying classroom theory to the workplace. The interim evaluation indicates a high learning curve that is aligned with root cause analysis and understanding of the OHC requirements. Additional assistance from SASWH will assist with increasing learning in the area of hazard identification, assessment and control. SASWH completed a review of the OHC Level II e-learning program and aligned the content’s terminology, examples and case studies to Saskatchewan’s healthcare. SASWH anticipates this program will be available to members in March 2014.

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TRANSFERRINGTRANSFERRINGTRANSFERRING LIFTINGLIFTINGLIFTING REPOSITIONINGREPOSITIONINGREPOSITIONING (((TLRTLRTLR®®®) ) ) PROGRAMPROGRAMPROGRAM©©©

Over 40 members have committed to the licensing requirement and are utilizing the program. SASWH has assisted employers with training front-line workers and certifying trainers. Program resources are accessible through SASWH’s website and available to download and print. SASWH continues to lead the provincial TLR instructor group and will be developing Safety Talks related to the TLR program. PROFESSIONALPROFESSIONALPROFESSIONAL ASSAULTASSAULTASSAULT RESPONSERESPONSERESPONSE TRAININGTRAININGTRAINING (((PARTPARTPART®®®) ) ) PROGRAMPROGRAMPROGRAM©©© The program use is licensed to 42 members and access to program resources is available through SASWH’s website. SASWH will be developing a program comparison matrix that includes PART, with the goal to assist employers in selecting the appropriate intervention program to assist with injury reduction related to violence. SAFESAFESAFE MOVINGMOVINGMOVING ANDANDAND REPOSITIONINGREPOSITIONINGREPOSITIONING TECHNIQUESTECHNIQUESTECHNIQUES (((SMARTSMARTSMART®®®) ) ) PROGRAMPROGRAMPROGRAM©©©

The SMART program has been implemented by a few members. This program focuses on assessment, managing risks identified and creating strategies to assist with minimizing manual handling of materials and objects. SMART resources are available through SASWH’s website.

“There is danger in being on automatic.

TLR requires critical thinking and

problem solving. If something doesn’t

work, change it, make it work. Assess

the room, yourself, the patient, the

method and reassess during the

process. The whole day is a constant

reassessment. It is really common

sense once you get it. To get a whole

group together and get them all to think

this way is a huge undertaking, but that

is the very best way to be successful at

this.”

Jodi Leader, CCA

Senior TLR Trainer Wascana Rehabilitation Centre

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COLLABORATION & EVALCOLLABORATION & EVALUATIONUATION COLLABORATIONCOLLABORATIONCOLLABORATION

SASWH collaborates with trusted, valued partners that are committed to healthcare safety. The collaboration throughout 2013 with labour organizations, employers and government ministries has resulted in the promotion of quality safety programs and services that contribute to create a Culture of Safety in healthcare. This is no easy feat and requires leadership at all levels, commitment to doing things in a safer way and the support of all partners to be the change they want to see in the world (Mahatma Gandhi).

In response to identified member needs there have been new and revitalized safety programs and services offered from SASWH in 2013. As an official recognized training agency members can have more confidence in our services and have assurance that SASWH is here to address and where possible meet their safety education, training and awareness needs. It is our collective goal to reduce and eliminate injuries in healthcare through safety prevention, education, training and awareness services and programs. The committee work that SASWH is involved in is to elicit from a Provincial perspective the common key safety focused areas of attention. Committees identify trends and best or promising practices so all of the WCB G22 rate code can benefit from the knowledge and lessons learned. The collaborative efforts of these partners have resulted in the information sharing of safety policies and safe practices that make Saskatchewan a safe place to work,

live and play.

"The Saskatchewan Association for Safe

Workplaces in Health (SASWH) is an

excellent resource for our organization as

we strive for a strong safety culture. The

Association's willingness to partner with

Saskatoon Health Region's Safety Team

to align its expertise with the identified

needs within SHR to achieve our safety

targets is a very valuable asset. This is a

relationship that we will continue to

value."

Maura Davies

CEO/President Saskatoon Health Region

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MENTORINGMENTORING , , COACHINGCOACHING ANDAND GUIDANCEGUIDANCE SASWH safety professionals have worked with members to better understand their safety needs. On-site visits, telephone conversations and email correspondence represent SASWH’s ongoing commitment to our members. SASWH is dedicated to working with our members to fully implement the Safety Management System (SMS) and assist in ongoing evaluation and effectiveness of the SMS. PROGRAMPROGRAM EVALUATIONSEVALUATIONS Transferring Lifting Repositioning (TLRTransferring Lifting Repositioning (TLRTransferring Lifting Repositioning (TLR

®®®) Program) Program) Program

©©©

The program evaluation was completed in October 2013. The key messages identified the need to align the content for therapies and pediatrics; developing alternate delivery methods such as combining modules and developing an e-learning tool for applicable principles. Appropriate use of program principles, increasing accountability/compliance and other implementation concerns were also identified. SASWH has committed to complete the program content enhancements and resources by August 2014. More Professional Assault Response Training (PARTProfessional Assault Response Training (PARTProfessional Assault Response Training (PART

®®®) ) )

ProgramProgramProgram©©©

The program evaluation is scheduled to commence in January 2014. It is anticipated that by mid 2014 the final report will be available along with the completion of identified program enhancements. More Safe Moving and Repositioning Techniques (SMARTSafe Moving and Repositioning Techniques (SMARTSafe Moving and Repositioning Techniques (SMART

®®®) Program) Program) Program

©©© The program evaluation will commence in early 2014.

“WorkSafe Saskatchewan is pleased to partner

with SASWH on several promotional initiatives

to raise awareness about health and safety

within the industry. We have worked closely

with SASWH through the provision of

consulting and training services to health care

employers. Industry specific training

demonstrates SASWH's commitment to

providing excellent customer service that fits

the needs of its members. The dedication of

the Safety Association and the employers

within this sector is apparent in the reduction in

WCB claims in 2013. We look forward to our

ongoing partnership with SASWH as we

continue towards our common goals of injury

elimination.”

Annette Goski

Manager Prevention Services, Saskatchewan WCB

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WEBSITE & ONLINE LEARNINGWEBSITE & ONLINE LEARNINGWEBSITE & ONLINE LEARNING SASWH evaluated the ways we communicate to our membership and key stakeholders. You will now find a more comprehensive showing of our resources and a few added areas to help you build and manage your safety management system. We continue to publish the Saskatchewan Healthcare Safety Newsletter to our website and update our site content often.

INDUSTRYINDUSTRYINDUSTRY SUCCESSSUCCESSSUCCESS

Healthcare across Saskatchewan has made outstanding strides in implementing safety cultures. We showcases industry successes with our Spotlight on Safety stories, and show the provincial Culture of Safety Hoshin data.

RESOURCESRESOURCESRESOURCES

Our resource page now offers links to occupational health and safety legislation, important articles, safety resources and templates to help build, manage and sustain your safety management system.

HEALTHHEALTHHEALTH REGIONSREGIONSREGIONS MAPMAPMAP

This interactive map gives you a view of the province, broken up into the provincial health regions and authorities, allowing you to connect directly with SASWH Safety Advisors. We are just a click away!

ONLINEONLINEONLINE LEARNINGLEARNINGLEARNING COMMUNITYCOMMUNITYCOMMUNITY

SASWH will now offer a number of our training programs via our Online Learning Community. We launched Safety Management System Basics in the fall of 2013 and will continue to build more programs in 2014.

PROGRAMSPROGRAMSPROGRAMS & & & SERVICESSERVICESSERVICES

It has been proven that the use of a Safety Management System decreases the risk of a workplace related injury or illness. SASWH has developed specific training programs and services that support the six elements of the SMS.

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SPOTLIGHT ON SAFETYSPOTLIGHT ON SAFETYSPOTLIGHT ON SAFETY SASKATCHEWANSASKATCHEWANSASKATCHEWAN ’’’SSS HEALTHCAREHEALTHCAREHEALTHCARE SAFETYSAFETYSAFETY LEADERSLEADERSLEADERS Healthcare workers from all over Saskatchewan have made lasting strides in implementing safety cultures. We are proud to have the opportunity to showcase their stories. SASWH highlights these successes in each issue of our Saskatchewan Healthcare Safety Newsletter and on our website.

Parkridge Centre - Saskatoon, SK - September 2013 Strong leadership, team accountability and management persistence delivered through coaching and progressive discipline has produced a shift in the safety culture at Parkridge Centre. This has led to a three year trend in reducing WCB costs. Safety a priority at Parkridge Centre.

Wascana Rehabilitation Centre - Unit 3-2 - December 2013 The unit performed full audits of TLR and their safety management system, which led to a time-loss injury reduction of 47% in one year. The establishment of a sustained safety culture on the unit, along with leadership and worker accountability makes Unit 3-2 a safe workplace in health. Accountability is always top of mind at WRC Unit 3-2.

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Financial Statements of

SASKATCHEWANSASKATCHEWAN ASSOCIATION FOR SAFEASSOCIATION FOR SAFE WORKPLACES IN HEALTHWORKPLACES IN HEALTH INC.INC. Year ended December 31, 2013

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORTS REPORTS REPORT

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORTINDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORTINDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT To the Directors of Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Health Inc. We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Health Inc. which comprise the statement of financial position as at December 31, 2013, the statements of operations and net assets and cash flows for the year then ended, and notes, comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for profit organizations, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditors' Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial

statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Saskatchewan Association of Safe Workplaces in Health Inc. as at December 31, 2013, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.

Chartered Accountants Regina, Canada February 20, 2014

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2013 2012

Assets

Current assets:

Cash $ 493,353 $ 173,484

Accounts receivable 10,035 33,682

Prepaid expenses 5,426 3,345

Investment (note 4) 208,252 -

717,066 210,511

Investment (note 4) - 206,108

Property, plant and equipment (note 5) 102,819 90,298

$ 819,885 $ 506,917

Liabilities and Net Assets

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (note 6) $ 39,119 $ 134,069

Net Assets 780,766 372,848

Commitments (note 7)

$ 819,885 $ 506,917

See accompanying notes to combined financial statements

STATEMENTSTATEMENTSTATEMENT OFOFOF FINANCIALFINANCIALFINANCIAL POSITIONPOSITIONPOSITION As a t December 31, 2013, wi th comparat ive f igures for 2012As a t December 31, 2013, wi th comparat ive f igures for 2012As a t December 31, 2013, wi th comparat ive f igures for 2012

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2013 2012

Revenue: Funding from Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board $ 1,527,000 $ 1,032,500 Training and development 15,832 59,218 Rental 14,937 25,632 Interest and other 14,110 8,368 1,571,879 1,125,718

Expenses: Salaries and benefits 755,476 917,821 Rent 120,504 108,293 Meetings and travel 82,141 113,026 Miscellaneous 28,745 14,367 Office and administration 28,627 27,421 Amortization 27,571 24,223 Contracting fees 19,574 12,836 Communications 18,600 23,478 Professional fees 18,459 12,961 Training and development 15,052 32,652 Consulting 13,992 19,037 Advertising and promotions 13,471 41,276 Utilities 9,144 8,318 Repairs and maintenance 6,858 7,552 Insurance 5,747 4,521 Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment - 3,178

1,163,961 1,370,960 Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenses 407,918 (245,242)

Net assets, beginning of year 372,848 618,090 Net assets, end of year $ 780,766 $ 372,848

See accompanying notes to combined financial statements

STATEMENTSTATEMENTSTATEMENT OFOFOF OPERATIONSOPERATIONSOPERATIONS ANDANDAND NETNETNET ASSETSASSETSASSETS Year ended December 31, 2013, wi th comparat ive f igures for 2012Year ended December 31, 2013, wi th comparat ive f igures for 2012Year ended December 31, 2013, wi th comparat ive f igures for 2012

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2013 2012

Cash provided by (used in):

Operations:

Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenses $ 407,918 $ (245,242)

Items not involving cash:

Amortization of property, plant and equipment 27,571 24,223

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment - 3,178

Non-cash revenue contribution (10,179) -

Change in non-cash operating items:

Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable 23,647 (4,099)

(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses (2,081) 11,583

(Decreased) increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (94,950) 97,004

Decrease in deferred revenue - (10,496)

351,926 (123,849)

Investments:

Purchase of property, plant and equipment (29,913) (42,199)

Net proceeds (purchase) of investment (2,144) 195,646

(32,057) 153,447

Increase in cash 319,869 29,598

Cash, beginning of year 173,484 143,886

Cash, end of year $ 493,353 $ 173,484

See accompanying notes to financial statements

STATEMENTSTATEMENTSTATEMENT OFOFOF CASHCASHCASH FLOWSFLOWSFLOWS Year ended December 31, 2013, wi th comparat ive f igures for 2012Year ended December 31, 2013, wi th comparat ive f igures for 2012Year ended December 31, 2013, wi th comparat ive f igures for 2012

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NOTESNOTESNOTES TOTOTO FINANCIALFINANCIALFINANCIAL STATEMENTSSTATEMENTSSTATEMENTS Year ended December 31, 2013Year ended December 31, 2013Year ended December 31, 2013

1. Nature of operations: The Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Health Inc. (the "Corporation") is incorporated under The Non-Profit Corporations Act of Saskatchewan. The primary purpose of the Corporation is to develop and coordinate safety training programs for safety and injury prevention for workers in the province of Saskatchewan. Pursuant to a funding agreement, the Corporation receives significant funding revenue from the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board (the "WCB") to finance the development and co-ordination of the safety training programs referred to above. As a result, the Corporation is dependent upon the continuance of this funding to maintain operations at their current level. The agreement provides further that all property, plant and equipment or assets acquired for safety program development and training are deemed to be supplied by the WCB and shall remain the property of the WCB. Additionally, the agreement provides that on dissolution of the Corporation, assets will be transferred to the WCB. 2. Basis of preparation: The financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 have been prepared in accordance with Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-For-Profit Organizations outlined in Part III of the CPA Canada Handbook - Accounting. 3. Significant accounting policies: The following accounting policies are considered significant: (a) Revenue recognition: Contributions are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured.

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(b) Financial assets and liabilities: Financial instruments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition and are subsequently recorded at cost or amortized cost, unless management has elected to carry the instruments at fair value. The Corporation has not elected to carry any such financial instruments at fair value. Transaction costs Incurred on the acquisition of financial instruments measured subsequently at fair value are expensed as incurred. All other financial instruments are adjusted by transaction costs incurred on acquisition and financing costs, which are amortized using the straight-line method. Financial assets are assessed for impairment on an annual basis at the end of the fiscal year if there are indicators of impairment. If there is an indicator of impairment, the Corporation determines if there is a significant adverse change in the expected amount or timing of future cash flows from the financial asset. If there is a significant adverse change in the expected cash flows, the carrying value of the financial asset is reduced to the highest of the present value of the expected cash flows, the amount that could be realized from selling the financial asset or the amount the Corporation expects to realize by exercising its right to any collateral. If events and circumstances reverse in a future period, an impairment loss will be reversed to the extent of the improvement, not exceeding the initial carrying value. (c) Property, plant and equipment: Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost. Amortization is calculated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives as follows:

Asset Rate

Office furniture and equipment 5 years

Leasehold improvements 5 years

Computer hardware 5 years

Computer software 5 years

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(d) Income taxes: The Corporation is incorporated under the Non-Profit Corporations Act of Saskatchewan. Under present legislation, no income taxes are payable on reported income of such corporations. (e) Use of estimates: The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the year. Actual results could differ from those estimates. 4. Investment: The investment is comprised of a term deposit that has an effective interest rate of 0.80% (2012 – 0.80%) and maturity date of January 11, 2014 (2012 – January 11, 2014). 5. Property, plant and equipment:

2013 2012

Accumulated amortization

Net book value Cost

Net book value

Office furniture and equipment $ 22,166 $ 41,405 $ 63,571 $ 37,597

Leasehold improvements 7,625 30,432 38,057 14,092

Computer hardware 27,053 24,675 51,728 29,476

Computer software 8,107 6,307 14,414 9,133

$ 64,951 $ 102,819 $ 167,770 $ 90,298

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6. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities: Included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities are government remittances payable of $nil, (2012 - $11,866) which include amounts payable for PST and payroll related taxes. 7. Commitments: The Corporation is committed under leases for office space and vehicles over the next five years as follows:

8. Financial risks and concentration of credit risk: (a) Liquidity risk: Liquidity risk is the risk that the Corporation will be unable to fulfill its obligations on a timely basis or at a reasonable cost. The Corporation manages its liquidity risk by monitoring its operating requirements. The Corporation prepares budget and cash forecasts to ensure it has sufficient funds to fulfill its obligations. There has been no change to the risk exposures from 2012. (b) Credit risk: Credit risk refers to the risk that counterparty may default on its contractual obligations resulting in a financial loss. The Corporation is exposed to credit risk with respect to the accounts receivable, cash and investment. The Corporation assesses, on a continuous basis, accounts receivable and provides for any amounts that are not collectible in the allowance for doubtful accounts. There has been no change to the risk exposures from 2012. (c) Interest rate risk: The Corporation has limited exposure to interest rate risk on its investment due to its short-term nature.

2014 $ 119,062

2015 118,476

2016 112,024

2017 37,341

2018 -

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no matter how big or smallhow big or small!”

Sandra CrippsSandra Cripps CEO

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