CKF Inc. - 2010 Mainstay Awards Employer Safety Champion for the South Shore/Valley Region
CKF Inc. has always taken appropriate measures to ensure employees safety, but in 2006 they embraced a new program and saw dramatic improvements. With a new focus and engaged workforce, CKF had no lost-time injuries in 2009 - reducing their time loss claims cost from $216,060.83 in 2007 to $0 in 2009.
How did CKF do it? Through co-operative efforts by labor and management, they believe workplace safety is something that must be embodied by the entire organization and at every level. CKF has proven to be a company that supports this ideology by implementing various programs and policies to address safety directly. CKF introduced a hybrid Program based on the DNV model for safety and risk management. The DNV Loss Control Management System typically consists of 20 elements; which is supported by an audit tool to evaluate all aspects of the program.
The Hantsport CKF location has two occupational health and safety professionals on staff. The company has created a corporate Safety Task Team consisting of Senior Management personnel from all three locations across Canada.
For the development, implementation and annual review of safety policies and programs, CKF continues to work with key stakeholders both internally and externally. The corporate Health & Safety Policy was developed in consultation with the Joint Health & Safety Committee, and is reviewed annually by both the company President and Committee.
With over 270 employees, at the Hantsport facility, CKF Inc. has proven that engaging your entire organization is vital to a successful change. CKF is committed to the core value that all workplace injuries/illnesses are preventable and Health & Safety is a “shared responsibility” of all workplace parties. The company is now sharing its safety expertise and resources with other Nova Scotia companies – making them this year’s 2010 Mainstay Awards Employer Safety Champion for the South Shore/Valley region.