AMTA  E-News

May 2010

AMTA Fleets Rewarded with $3 Million in Safety Performance Refunds   

Spring is the time of year when the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) recognizes the injury reduction efforts of Alberta employers with a refund. This month $68.2 million was refunded to Alberta employers, with $3 million dollars going to Alberta companies who possess their Certificate of Recognition (COR) status through Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA).

“This is a reflection of the great work AMTA carriers are doing with respect to keeping their workers safe through effective health and safety management programs,” says AMTA’s Injury Reduction and Training Manager, James Courtney.

Employers get refunds by earning a Certificate of Recognition (COR), improving safety performance or maintaining industry leadership in safety. The refunds are delivered through the Partnerships in Injury Reduction (PIR) program.

PIR is a safety incentive program for employers and is designed to encourage injury prevention and the development of effective workplace health, safety and disability management systems. All employers can participate in the PIR program and be eligible for refunds by maintaining a Certificate of Recognition (COR).

AMTA encourages all employers to obtain a COR and participate in the PIR program.