The impaired driver must pay to have the 'boot' removed from their vehicle. A program developed through Alberta Labour and the Workers Compensation Board. The purpos is to assist them in establishing a comprehensive Health and Safety program. Financial incentives come through reduced claim costs, reduced insurance premiums, reduced lost-time incidents, increased work efficiency and increased worker morale. Collectively the group benefits with subsequent benefit to individual participants and Workers Compensation Board financial incentives to the businesses for reducing their claims.
Ongoing training is conducted in the community tailored to the needs of the local participants.
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety approved audits of the businesses will be undertaken and those passing the audit will receive a Certificate of Recognition from Alberta Labour. Students start off with a St. John Ambulance course focused on child safety. Father Mercredi High School has a very active group of students produce special service anouncements and advertising messages promoting anti-drinking and driving. They won 3 awards last year and presented at the SADD National Conference this year. This full-time position is funded by the School Board and Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo for the next 3 to 4 years.