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Safe Communities SCIP
Program Helps Local Small Businesses Get a
Sizeable Refund from WSIB
The Safe Communities
Coalitions in Brockville and Smiths Falls had
reason to celebrate in October. Both
communities organized a Safe Communities
Incentive Program (SCIP) in partnership with
the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).
Throughout 1999, the number of workplace
incidents was tracked. The group of recruited
firms lowered their WSIB claims costs, making
them eligible for a cash rebate.
In Smiths Falls, 22 firms shared over $26,000
in rebates. Cheques w
ere presented by Smiths Falls
Mayor Dennis Staples and Doug Easson, WSIB
manager of the SCIP program. In Brockville, 75
firms shared over $97,000 in rebates.
A strong partner in both area’s Safe
Communities initiatives, the Health Unit also
participated in the SCIP program. The Health
Unit’s Director of Corporate Services
attended the health and safety training.
Greater health and safety awareness both
within the Health Unit and within the
community helped to promote safer work
environments.
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