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WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
Participating in the FSANS allows you to take
advantage of the following opportunities:
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Reduced training costs (15-25%): St. John
Ambulance first aid, Transport Canada requirements through NSCC School
of Fisheries, Survival Systems Training, all offerings from Safety
Services NS
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Discounts on H&S related equipment, clothing
and services
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Industry-specific safety training
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Industry-specific occupational health and
safety manual and prevention programs
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Access to the services of a dedicated
occupational health and safety consultant
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A direct voice in the operation and priorities
of FSANS and its Board of Directors
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Industry-specific safety website:
www.fisheriessafety.ca
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Shared best practices between clients in the
industry and sectors
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Advocacy for safety in the fisheries industry
and influence in the policies, priorities and programs of the DOL and
WCB
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Potential for reduced WCB premiums and
insurance costs long term a 5% reduction in the industry rate will more
than recover the FSANS levy annually
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PICTURE THE BENEFITS
A conservative
illustration of cost benefits for a small, medium and large firm in
a typical year when taking advantage of FSANS discounts |
| SAVINGS:
(savings amount) |
Small Firm |
Medium Firm |
Large Firm |
| Marine basic
first aid ($38) |
1
@ $38 |
1
@ $38 |
2
@ $38 = $76 |
| Standard first
aid ($45) |
|
$45 |
$45 |
| Marine emerg.
duties-A1 ($80) |
1
@ $80 |
1
@ $80 |
2
@ $80 =$160 |
| ROC-MC ($75)
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|
$75 |
| Safety boots
(15%) |
(1@$80/yr) $12 |
(3@$80/yr) $36 |
(5@$80/yr) $60 |
| Gloves, other
safety gear (15%) |
(@$100/yr) $15 |
(@
$200/yr) $30 |
(@$400/yr) $60 |
| TOTAL SAVINGS
|
$145 |
$229 |
$476 |
| FSANS LEVY
AMOUNT |
$50 |
$100 |
$200 |
| NET SAVINGS
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$95 |
$129 |
$276 |
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PICTURE THE SAVINGS
Investing in safety
can make a big difference in your insurance premiums. Look at the
following examples of how much a single injury can cost the industry
though higher industry |
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INJURY EVENT |
EFFECT ON THE INDUSTRY
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EFFECT ON YOUR FIRM
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A
harvester is lost at sea |
Will
cost the industry about $500,000 in premiums over the next
five years |
Could
greatly affect your Experience Rating (each firm’s calculation will
be different)
FOCUS ON PREVENTION
and
EARLY & SAFE RETURN TO WORK PROGRAMS |
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Harvester suffers a repetitive strain, soft tissue injury; Total
$25,000 in benefits paid |
Will
cost the industry about $125,000 in premiums over the next
five years |
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Harvester’s hand caught in hauler, severed fingers; Total $50,000 in
benefits paid |
Will
cost the industry about $250,000 in premiums over the next
five years |
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Processing plant worker struck by forklift, compound fractures;
Total $25,000 in benefits paid |
Will
cost the industry about $140,000 in premiums over the next
five years |
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Several slips, trips and falls in a plant over the period of a year;
Total $50,000 in benefits paid |
Will
cost the industry an extra $260,000 in premiums over the next
five years |
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