Terry Bogyo, of British Columbia, reported that to reach small employers they rely on associations. Most employers belong to associations, one cent per premium is assessed to industries in the association and then given back to the association. It is voluntary by industry. They have rules, the money is distributed, and the budgets go back for review by the agency. They measure, based on statistical evaluation, severity and other issues.
Age is a critical factor as well as economy.
They have been effective in reducing injuries to young workers. As a joint effort by OSHA and NAII, the pilot project has conducted two seminars in Pennsylvania. More seminars are planned for the future. Neuhauser presented the study that was requested by the Committee to look at the states and their Loss Control programs and at Targeted Employers. One of the difficulties in collecting the best data is seeing accidents after they happen and trying to project what could have prevented them, i.e. determine what didn t happen.