SSNL Annual Report

ANNUALREPORT2012

TABLE OF CONTENTSAbout - Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador 2

About - Safety Services Canada 22012/2013 Board of Directors - Committees of the Board 3

Organizational Chart 4A Message from the Chairperson 5

A Message from the President and CEO 6Location Map of our Offices and Services 7

SSNL Staff 8Traffic Safety 9

Motorcycle Safety 11Community Safety 13

Occupational Health & Safety 15Annual Health & Safety Conference 17

Financial Committee 18

Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador formerly the Newfoundland and Labrador Safety Council, has been providing safety services across the province for over 50 years. We are a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting health and safety at work, home and play.

In the past, Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador was best known provincially for its comprehensive motorcycle and driver training programs. That image has been evolving steadily as we innovate in designing and offering certified safety programs that target many facets of the industrial and commercial sector. We are the GO-TO organization for occupational health and safety training.

We have the resources and personnel to offer instruction in a variety of current areas in our constantly expanding industrial climate, including forklift operation, transportation of dangerous goods, supervisor training, and certification for occupational health and safety committees.

We partner with many community agencies for safety in the community through our participation in and support of such initiatives as Students Against Drinking and Driving, the Lids for Kids bicycle safety program, and Operation Lifesaver.

Our Board of Directors is comprised of volunteers dedicated to Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador being a trail blazer in the implementation of processes that will cultivate a culture of safety to permeate the province.

All undertakings of Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador are coordinated and monitored by a highly trained and supportive leadership team based at our Mt. Pearl office. The programs are delivered by a staff of highly trained and certified health and safety practitioners who deliver our safety programs to corporations, communities, and individuals throughout our province.

Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador is proud to have aligned itself with Safety Services Canada, a results-based organization dedicated to making our country safer and healthier. In a concerted effort we strive to achieve excellence in the offering of instruction and mentoring in coordinated and comprehensive ventures that have health and safety as a core value.

We aim to improve safety on our roadways, in our workplaces, and

throughout our communities. We strive unwaveringly in our continuing quest for the safety of each and every Newfoundlander and Labradorian.

Our offerings go far beyond the traditional and thorough driver education and motorcycle programs. Our scope has broadened to address each sphere of society and attempt to attain safety in every facet of our daily lives. In keeping pace with the constantly developing and evolving emphasis on uncompromised safety procedures, Safety Services Canada now has 10 courses prepared to assist Canadians in their aim to meet health and safety objectives and to help Safety Services Canada honor their mandate to strive for safety excellence. These offerings include:

- Hazard Recognition, Evaluation and Control - Job Task Analysis - Effective Incident Investigation - Safety and the Supervisor - Emergency Preparedness - Lockout - Fall Protection - Forklift Operator Safety - WHMIS - Traffic Control

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ORGANIZATION STRUCTURELocations in St. John’s, Carbonear, Clarenville, Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor, Carbonear, Corner Brook, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, & Labrador West. We also travel to the Burin Peninsula, Stephenville, St. Anthony and any location where demand requires it.

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President & CEO Len LeRiche

OHS Manager

Christina Marshall

Traffic Safety

Manager Lloyd Hobbs

Finance &

Administration Marie Chipman

OHS Instructors Traffic Safety Instructors

Supervising Chief Instructor

Jack Halliday

Accounting Clerk

Lori Denine

Chairperson

Board of Directors Dr. Larry Bauer

Office/Admin Coordinator Michelle Murrin

Admin Support / IT

Tarek Ahmed Motorcycle Chief

Instructors

2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORSDr. Larry BauerChairman

Mr. Harry MegânnPast Chairman

Mr. Wayne ChamberlainVice-ChairmanGen. Counsel/Corporate SecretaryNalcor Energy

Ms. Heather ClarkeManager, Standards & Regulatory ReviewOHS Division, Service NL

Mr. Charles CoadyEx. Dir., Prevention ServicesWHSCC

Staff Sgt. Sean EnnisOperational Support Services/Amber Alert CoordinatorRoyal Newfoundland Constabulary

Mr. Geoff EwingManager, Highway Safety ProgramsMotor Vehicle Registration

Ms. Julie GelfandVice PresidentEnvironment & Social ResponsibilityIron Ore Company of Canada

Mr. Thomas GoddenCorporate OHS CoordinatorEastern Health

Mr. Steve Jackman

Sgt. Wayne NewellNCO i/c Community & Aboriginal PolicingRCMP “B” Division

Ms. Juliet O’BrienManager of HR & Corporate AffairsNewfoundland Power

Ms. Bernie OttenheimerSafe & Caring Schools ConsultantDept. of Education

Ms. Beth PorterNoseworthy Chapman Chartered Accountants

Mr. Robert RutherfordDirector, Offshore Safety & Survival CentreFisheries & Marine Institute of MUN

Mr. Joseph SobolRegional CoordinatorHealth Emergency Management DivisionEastern Health

Mr. Len LeRichePresident & CEOSafety Services NL

2012/2013 COMMITTEESExecutive Committee

Members

Dr. Larry Bauer ChairWayne Chamberlain Vice-ChairHarry MegânnBeth PorterTom GoddenLen LeRiche

The Executive Committee works with the Board of Directors to coordinate and implement policies approved by the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee consists of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and the past Chairperson of the Board of Directors.


The Finance and Audit Committee is chaired by the Treasurer of the Executive Committee and consists of two (2) other members of the Board of Directors as appointed by the Board of Directors.

Finance Committee

Members

Beth Porter ChairWayne Chamberlain Vice-ChairDr. Larry Bauer Harry MegânnLen LeRiche

The Human Resource Committee is chaired by the Secretary of the Board and two (2) other members from the Executive Committee. The Board of Directors appoints members of the Human Resources Committee.

HR Committee

Members

Juliet O’Brien Chair Wayne Chamberlain Vice-ChairDr. Larry Bauer Tom GoddenLen LeRiche

The Nominating Committee is chaired by the Immediate Past Chairperson of the Board of Directors and consists of two (2) other members selected from the Board, as appointed by the Board of Directors.

Nominating Committee

Members

Harry Megânn ChairWayne Chamberlain Vice-ChairDr. Larry BauerLen LeRiche


A MESSAGE FROMTHE CHAIRPERSON

This message is my first as Chair of the Board of Directors for Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador. I would like to thank Mr. Harry Megann, the previous Chair, for the exceptional work he did during his term. His efforts contributed greatly to the solid foundation upon which Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador continues to build. I would also like to thank the members of the Board, both those who are continuing for additional terms and those who have moved on to different challenges. I look forward to working with the Board, including new members that will join us for the coming year. Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to Len LeRiche and the managers and staff at Safety Services for the excellent work they do in helping to keep the residents of Newfoundland and Labrador safe.

The year was very productive as the managers designed and implemented new programs in several areas. As you will see throughout this report, success requires a commitment from everyone involved with the organization, including the Board, management, and staff. The ability of the organization to stay tuned and engaged and meet the demands for safety training both from individuals and from corporate clients and partners is commendable. As more and more groups and organizations enter the health and safety training area, Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador continues to be the ‘Go To’ organization for safety and health training.

There has been significant growth this year in Occupational Health and Safety and in Traffic Safety. For the year ending December 31, 2012 program revenue was up by 9.3%. By contrast, we experienced 8% growth in 2011. This growth is made possible by the dedicated staff and leadership at Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador and, not surprisingly, we have experienced increases in expenses as we have grown. Salary expenses and gas expenses have both increased. We have modernized our driver education fleet through the replacement of a number of vehicles. We acquired a trailer to transport our motorcycles around the Province for our motorcycle safety course. We travelled to Labrador West to teach two courses to over 30 individuals, which is a first for any such safety training in that area. We now have certified instructors to teach traffic control and have programs for mature drivers, enabling them to continue their driving into later years. We also offer courses in transportation of dangerous goods, emergency preparedness, fall protection, and other OHS areas.

We have developed a communication strategy and have increased our activity through social media initiatives. This has already provided growth to the organization. Our web site has been revamped to give us more control and to enable us to make changes to course schedules and content more quickly and easily.

We still face challenges, particularly related to rural communities. Because we are a truly Provincial body, we continue to make that a primary focus. One of the important responsibilities we draw from our not-for-profit status is to use the revenue generated from our traffic safety and OHS efforts to provide services in rural Newfoundland that would not otherwise be financially viable. We do have more work to do in this area as we explore options to deliver training in the most effective ways possible.

Our 2102 conference was a resounding success, with nationally and internationally recognized keynote speakers and presenters. Feedback from the attendees was very positive and highly complementary of the organizers and presenters. I strongly encourage you to attend the 2013 conference and experience it for yourself. It is scheduled to take place from November 18th-20th at Holiday Inn, St. John’s.

As we look forward to 2013 and beyond, the future looks bright. Plans are in the works for an expansion to increase floor space, which will help us increase training capacity in OHS, Traffic Safety and Community Safety.

Dr. Larry BauerChairperson

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As I scan and compare the results of 2011 and 2012 in preparation to write my 2012 annual report, what first jumped out at me was our increase in revenue and the areas where the increases were most prevalent. What I also noticed was the increase in our expenses and where those were incurred. In an attempt to grow the organization one doesn’t happen without the other.

I’m interested in the growth pattern that is demonstrated so far and the associated cost for that growth. The challenge to all of us is continuing that growth while containing expenditures without negatively impacting core program delivery.

The planning process is a challenge especially when the price for a barrel of oil fluctuates and the ripple effect that has on the economy as it rises and falls. Moderate changes are easier to absorb and to make adjustments to accommodate those changes, however, major jumps up or down drive us back to the drawing board. The difference a year makes can be catastrophic to an organization that is not tuned to current national and international events. At Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador, as President and CEO I insist that all our staff stay focused on those things happening around us which impact the delivery of our programs. There is no compromise for safety and because our staff and board members are committed

to that I am confident that Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador will continue to grow our outreach in the most effective manner.

For us at Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador, it’s not just oil, or offshore development, mining or hydro developments. We know our history well and we want to stay connected to our past and what has contributed to the economic growth of our province. So while our rural communities have been impacted by downturns in sectors such as the fishery these other positive developments have allowed organization to increase its capacity in our programs around corporate safety as well as individual client training needs.

We are all quite sincere when we state that we want to improve the health and safety of all Newfoundlanders and Labradoreans. Consider for instance that in 2012 we offered for the first time, two motorcycle safety courses in Lab West. That required having the resources and time to transport 15 motorcycles and the required number of senior instructors to spend at least a week in Lab West. We added courses such as Traffic Control and Transportation of Dangerous Goods. We increased our capacity to deliver more courses in our OHS core program such as Forklift Safety and Fall Protection. In addition to this we have started our expansion in the hopes that good planning will provide us with

the necessary space to offer even more courses, more workshops and more information sessions to our many clients around the province.

Year two was as rewarding, or even more so, than year one as I continue to build good contacts and networks from individuals and organizations committed to a safety culture in Newfoundland Labrador. Learning about the intricacies associated with health and safety and finding ways to influence safe practises at home or at work will continue to be my goal in 2013 and beyond.

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO


Len LeRichePresident & CEO

SERVICES MAP

KEYTra�c Safety

Motorcycle Safety

Occupational Health & Safety

Community Safety

Many Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador courses are available province-wide upon request. Certain conditions apply.

Register for our courses online atwww.safetyservicesnl.ca

LABRADOR CITY - WABUSH

ST. JOHN’S METRO

HAPPY VALLEY- GOOSE BAY

CARBONEAR

CLARENVILLE

GANDERGRAND FALLS - WINDSOR

CORNER BROOK


SERVICES MAPMany Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador courses are available province-wide upon request. Certain conditions apply.

STAFF CHART

Michelle MurrinAdministration

Marie ChipmanFinance &

Administration

Christina MarshallManager - Occupational

Health & Safety

Lori DenineFinance Assistant

Tarek AhmedOffice Administration

& IT Support

Lloyd HobbsManager

Traffic Safety

Len LeRichePresident & CEO


Paul Webster

Andrew Lono Jim Brazil

StephenvilleEd Wade Rudy Singleton

Gerald Chafe Tony Cumby

Brian Carroll Jim Dawe

Clyde Cole

Ross TrickettArthur Kelloway

Labrador City

Jeff Ayris Wayne Sturge

Labrador City

Carrie Dobbin

Bill Soper

St. John's St. John's

Andrew Barrett

Grand Falls Windsor Grand Falls Windsor

Randy Sweetland

Neil Penton

Conception Bay North

Wayne Simms

Gander Gander

Rivlyn Galway

Goose Bay Goose Bay

Occupational Health & Safety

Clarenville Carbonear

Margaret Pauls

Corner Brook Corner Brook

Jack HallidaySupervising Chief Instructor

Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador

Community Safety Traffic Safety Motorcycle Safety

Damen Morrissey Andrew Parsons Judy Parsons Stephen Robert Young

Chris Folkes Dennis Butt Garry Janes

Justin Brown Andrew Lono Anthony Cumby Brian Butler Chris O'Driscoll Darrin Dunphy Gerard Chafe Jack Halliday Jason Langdon Jim Stoyles Judy Edstrom Karen Hann Keith Coffey Perry Kendall Phil Sceviour Sandra Benoit

Les Yetman Dennis Galway

Len LeRiche Christina Marshall Paul Webster Colin Howse

TRAFFIC SAFETY

We have the tools to keep you, your employees, and your family safe on the road.

Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador provides cutting-edge, comprehensive driver training for individuals and corporations. Whether you’re getting your driver’s license or managing a staff of professional drivers, we have the tools and certified instructors to keep you, your employees and your family safe on the road.

• Driver Education - Learn to Drive

• Defensive Driving• Driver Evaluation (In-Car

Assessment)

• Professional Driver Improvement

• Driver Award Program• Mandatory Courses in

partnership with Motor Vehicle Registration:

- Alcohol Education - Responsible Drivers Workshop• Point Reduction Course• Mature Drivers• Coaching the Emergency

Vehicle Operator• Coaching the School Bus Driver


TRAFFIC SAFETY DIVISIONREPORT

Traffic safety programs have been a part of this organization from its inception. In particular our beginning drivers’ program has been the component of our services which is visible in most parts of our province with centers in Wabush/Labrador City, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Corner Brook, Grand Falls-Windsor, Gander, Clarenville, Conception Bay North and St. John’s/Mount Pearl. This program has also fanned out into other regions such as Fogo, Twillingate, Botwood, Glovertown, Wesleyville, Dunville, the Southern Shore of the Avalon and elsewhere upon request. Annually we are teaching in excess of a thousand new drivers around the province.

Along with this aspect of our programming, we partner with the Motor Registration Division of Services NL to offer mandatory courses to drivers who have encountered problems in retaining their driver’s licence due to points accumulation under the demerit system or through alcohol related issues of driving. Our Points Reduction Course, our Responsible Driver Workshop and our Think First Alcohol Education courses are offered monthly, and at more frequent intervals as demand requires, throughout the major centers of the province. In remote areas the Think First course is available through correspondence. Exit surveys with the participants generally reflect a

positive response to these courses and we hope the content covered will make the participants more aware of their responsibilities in keeping our roadways safe.

In 2012 we partnered with a number of agencies in improving road safety in the province. Our partnerships with the Newfoundland and Labrador Injury Prevention Coalition led to a successful distracted driving campaign in high schools and two great videos were produced by high school students. Also in partnership with this group we have started a defensive driving workshop for senior drivers. In our attempts to respond to the demands of an aging demography, we feel that an initiative for our aging population will have positive benefits both in keeping our roads safe and in increasing the independence of the older population into their later years. We are seeking other forms of funding partnerships in this area as well.

The booming economy has had positive impacts on this organization. Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador has become a leader in corporate defensive driving education. This past year we have continued our work with our past clients and we have expanded our client base to a number of new major players in the oil industry who see driving as a major occupational risk needing attention, just like any other safety aspect of the

work environment. Combining this group with our traditional client list in the transportation, utilities and services industries, we experienced a busy year in corporate defensive driving area.

Our Traffic Control Person’s course was approved in late 2012 and we anticipate offering our first course early in 2013. In our quest to grow this organization we constantly look for new opportunities and areas where we can work with the community to make Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador the Go-To organization for driver education in this province. We look forward to greater opportunities and successes in 2013.

Lloyd Hobbs


MOTORCYCLE SAFETY

“We realize that for most, learning to

ride is a recreational activity which

should be fun and safe and we will

not compromise on safety.”

Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador provides the only nationally recognized motorcycle training program in the province.

Our program supplies the motorcycles. By taking our road test, waiting periods for motorcyclists can be reduced to 30 days prior to licencing.

We offer the Motorcycle Training Course which is a 20 hour basic skills and safety course.

We also offer the Motorcycle Advanced Riders Course, which is an 8 hour advanced skills and safety course.


MOTORCYCLE SAFETY DIVISIONREPORT

2012 was a growth year for our Motorcycle Safety program. We increased the number of instructors significantly and by providing them with sufficient training they were able to work with the more seasoned group to enhance and enrich the experience.

Over all the numbers were good as we worked with over 550 students from across Newfoundland Labrador. Another highlight was putting together a team to travel to Labrador to offer two courses in Lab West to over 30 individuals. Our efforts were met with great enthusiasm and interest and have generated even

more interest for 2013. For the most part, due to the ingenuity of the three instructors and the help on the ground in Labrador we managed to keep cost to a minimum. The logistics of trailering 15 motorcycles and associated gear and three instructors (who took leave from their regular jobs) to offer safety training is indicative of the entire group. Their love for the activity is commendable as it is for their desire to make it as safe as they possibly can.

Also in 2012 we managed to write a policy book with guidelines to help streamline the program and to keep everyone

informed and updated. Our goal, which we achieved, is to have guidelines that all our instructors can utilize during scheduling, instructing, evaluating and reporting on courses that are taught. It is also designed to make sure that program delivery is as safe as it can be.

Feedback has been tremendous from everyone involved and the positive approach that everyone has embraced will continue and add to the program for years to come.


Len LeRiche

COMMUNITY SAFETY

We promote community safety for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians of all ages at home and at play.

Programs include:

• Lids for Kids Bicycle Helmet Safety

• Students Against Drinking and Driving (SADD)

• Operation LifeSaver• PARTY (Prevent Alcohol and

Risk Related Trauma in Youth)• School Bus Safety• NL Injury Prevention

Coalition

Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador is your safety source in the community!


Safety Services Newfoundland

Labrador partners with local and

national organizations to promote

community safety.

COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISIONREPORT

In 2012 Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador started a review of the Community Safety program. As one of its core programs it was felt that a more comprehensive approach is necessary to extend our outreach around the entire province. A full review is underway which will lead to a strategy to identify areas of focus and the methods required to fulfill our mandate.

Since Community Safety is not a revenue generator for Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador, we want to ensure that the proper networks are

established in addition to those already in place. Our intention is to design our programs and delivery models to address issues that are topical and far reaching in the most efficient way possible. Where resources permit we hope to get into rural NL to work with youth and adults in key areas to provide individuals with the information necessary to make good decisions and choices. As a provider of safety and health programs and training, it is our hope that good information will help reduce risk and eliminate those incidents that cause injuries and fatalities.

As we look at statistics to determine levels of vulnerability, Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador has made youth our primary focus. By establishing safe practises youth who are considered most vulnerable, can reduce activities that are harmful to themselves and others. By being aware they also help us spread the safety message and by turning choices into learning situations we become more effective as an organization.

The review process to date is comprised of identifying existing programs from the various organizations including our own and to prioritize those that fit within our mandate. Once completed and correlated we will establish a priority list for further analysis in terms of deliverables and effectiveness to contribute to a work plan.

The work plan will be presented to the Board of Directors for their feedback and follow-up which is expected to occur in 2013.


Len LeRiche

OCCUPATIONALHEALTH & SAFETY

Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador delivers a full range of occupational health and safety programs to clients across the province. Our certified health and safety professionals provide in-class instruction and hands-on training to ensure your employees are safe at work, improving productivity, reducing costs, and increasing your bottom line.

• Supervisor Safety Training• Risk Assessment/Job Task

Analysis (JTA)• Forklift Operator Safety• Workplace Hazardous

Materials Information System (WHMIS)

• Traffic Control (Flagperson)• Transportation of Dangerous

Goods (TDG)• Accident/Incident

Investigation• OHS Committee Certification• Effective Communication

Become a member of Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador and join a network of dedicated safety and health professionals. Membership benefits include:

• Discounts on Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador programs and services, including training

• Advance notice of our upcoming programs and events

• Input in developing policies, programs and information to reflect Newfoundland and Labrador’s safety needs


Ensuring your employees are healthy and safe at work.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY (OHS) DIVISION

In 2012 the OH&S division continues to maintain its growth in budget, size, influence and revenues. It was by far our busiest year for training in our history.

We continue to look to industry for OHS program ideas, trending, needs and partnerships. We have an ever-growing contact list that covers all major industry sectors throughout our province. We dialogue with our corporate partners to discuss issues and areas of concern and to liaise with our key stakeholders. We pride ourselves on our continued ability to be the Go-To organization for best practices, hazard alerts, lessons learned and worksite specific hazards and we readily share this information with organizations throughout the province thru email alerts, safety posters and website updates. 2012 has seen a strong presence of information sharing using

social media. This division has been extremely active on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn ensuring we are keeping up with all modern forms of information dissemination.

As well as being a provincial Go-To organization for information, we continue to enhance our capabilities as the Go-To organization for OH&S training. We have very strongly established ourselves as a key provider in the province of the WHSCC OHS Committee certification training. We offer it with regularity and great attendance from month to month with our clients returning to us to train newer members from their organization (a true indictor of brand loyalty). We also continued with the popularity of our forklift operator safety course. We added to our industrial programs with our approval as a training provider for

WHSCC’s Fall Protection certification course. This 2-day program is mandatory for employees that work at height under provincial jurisdiction. Gaining the approval to offer this program along with our forklift operator safety program has given us continued access to new clients. We hope that this trend continues into 2013 and beyond. We added Transportation of Dangerous Goods training to our suite of OHS offerings in 2012 as well and although this is a fairly specialized program, we have heard very positive feedback from those who have attended this one day program over the past year. We anticipate much more uptake of this program in the years ahead.

We continue to maintain a strong presence on the media front with regular press releases to all provincial media outlets, regular coverage on the evening news broadcasts with both live and taped segments as well as special media initiatives around the National Day of Mourning, NAOSH Week as well as our annual fall conference. We are recognized around the province by the media as well as the Go-To organization for safety related information. Both the public and media can rely on the information we present as being timely, relevant and reflective of the issues and events happening in our province and across Canada.


Christina Marshall

ANNUAL HEALTH & SAFETY CONFERENCE

Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador hosted its 6th Annual Health and Safety Conference at the Holiday Inn in St. John’s from November 19-21, 2012. The conference highlighted our three main focus areas: traffic, community and occupational health and safety. With three keynote speakers and 28 concurrent sessions, delegates were overwhelmingly impressed with the calibre and scope of this year’s event.

We began the planning of this event shortly after the wrap-up of our 2011 conference and set the tone of this year’s conference with our theme: Sharing the Road to Zero. We were delighted to welcome a world-class group of keynote speakers: Mr. Jim Keating, Nalcor Energy, Dr. Louis Francescutti and Johanna LeRoux, Threads of Life. All three spoke on very different facets of health and safety but all did have a common theme of the importance of personal responsibility for safety. All three were exceptional with comments from the delegates including: “Great opener to the conference. Life scenarios really drive the message home.” “This by far exceeded my expectations. Great speaker. Kept everyone’s attention. Could have listened to him all day.” And “God bless Johanna LeRoux to have the

courage to share her story to help others! She is an EXCELLENT presenter and keeping her son’s memory alive thru her great work!”

Our session topics included presentations on employee assistance programs, risk management, safety on our major traffic arteries, due diligence, transportation of dangerous goods, age and safety, safety culture, addictions in the workplace, first aid, new CSA standards, winter driving, ladder safety, emergency management, important training techniques, snowmobiling safety, bullying, contractor safety management, importance of near miss reporting, distracted driving, the aging driver, aggressive driving and safety in the theatre industry.

Our delegates represented virtually all industry sectors and crossed all age groups. We were delighted to partner once again with Hebron to sponsor the attendance of 60 post-secondary OHS students: 20 from College of the North Atlantic, 20 from Academy Canada and 20 from Keyin College. The presence of our future OHS practitioners and their enthusiasm to attend this “live classroom” added a wonderful dynamic throughout the conference. We appreciate this

partnership with Hebron and the support of the rest of our sponsors: The Co-Operators, HJ O’Connell, NL Hydro, WHSCC NL, Molson Coors, Service NL OHS Division, Johnson, Vale, ND Dobbin, Newfoundland Power, NL Housing, Fortis Properties, Suncor Energy, Tamarack Geographic Technologies and Elite Productions. We could not have been able to provide such a high calibre event without their support.

We will leave the final word on this year’s event to our delegates: “The conference covered a broad range of topics with informative, engaging speakers. Very well put together.” “Great conference. Great speakers. Overall great group of attendees. Excellent job!” “Thanks for another informative conference” “Great spirit of safety, camaraderie, layout and structure. Well organized and presented” “I am very grateful for the opportunity to attend this conference. As a student I take away a great deal and look forward to attending in future” and “Very proud and honoured to have this opportunity presented to me as a student”.

We look forward to continued growth and success of our conference in 2013.


FINANCE

Reporting

The financial statements of Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador are prepared by management and approved by the board of directors. Management is responsible for the preparation and presentation of the financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting standards. A financial audit is completed at year end and involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The Board of Directors appoints an Audit Committee, and this committee reviews the audited financial statements and recommend approval to

the Board. The auditors have full access to the members of the audit committee and are free to discuss any issues or findings.

The internal controls of Safety Service Newfoundland Labrador are designed to provide reasonable assurance that all transactions are authorized, assets are safeguarded and proper records are maintained. The organization upholds these standards through hiring practices and employee training. Employee accountability is maintained through internal control procedures along with internal polices and performance review.

Financial Trend

Safety Services NL has seen a steady increase in revenues in recent years and 2012 is no exception. Total revenue in 2012 was $1,744,602. This is an increase of 8.3% over 2011 which had increase of 8.4% over 2011 total revenue. Most of the increase in revenue is a due to increased participation in programs, as Safety Services NL attempts to keep program fees competitive and affordable thereby making our programs accessible to Newfoundlanders and Labradoreans in the fulfilling of our mandate. The graph below shows the growth this organization had seen in recent years.

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Finance & Administration

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It is a pleasure to present the financial statements of the organization for the year ended December 31, 2012. The statements were audited by Harris Ryan Chartered Accountants and we are pleased that they have issued an unqualified report. It is their opinion that the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Safety Services Newfoundland and Labrador as at December 31, 2012, 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.

The table below highlights some figures as reported in the December 31, 2012 financial statements.

As outlined in the financial statements, for the year ended December 31, 2012, program revenue had a net increase of 9.3%, and related program expenses also increased by 11.8%, resulting in net program revenue over expenses of $366,929, a 1.3% increase over 2011. Overall, in 2012, the organization experienced a net excess of expenses over revenues of $8,975. This result is mainly due to a general increase in most expenses, particularly in the area of salaries and wages. The organization has also targeted resources towards specific marketing and advertising initiatives which promote the programs of the organization and it is anticipated these efforts will yield positive results beyond the 2012 fiscal year. Other sources of revenue, such as rental income,

membership fees and grants, while incidental, continue to help offset the costs of operations.

The financial position of the organization remains very healthy with a net asset position at the end of 2012 of $783,781.

The organization experienced an increase in cash and short-term investments by over $52,000 which brings the combined balance at the end of 2012 to $313,171.

These positive results are a product of the hard work and dedication of the organization’s staff and leadership and we look forward to continued success in the 2013 year.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Beth PorterChair of Finance

Committee


www.safetyservicesnl.ca

YOUR RETURN IS GREATER THAN YOUR INVESTMENT.

Safety is an investment. Safety Services Newfoundland Labrador makes certain that your return is greater than your investment by:

• Providing the training and education you need, tailored to your specific requirements

• Delivering seamless service anywhere in Newfoundland and Labrador

• Supporting all services with the combined expertise of certified professionals from across the province

Challenge us with your difficult safety issues and give us the opportunity to

solve them!

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