Safety Groups proves beneficial for participants “Safety Groups are raising the level of awareness of safety on work sites. They are a mechanism that is changing how construction is done; safety is no longer an after thought or at best an add-on. It is an integral part of how tasks are organized”. Martin Deeley, Safety Group Coordinator MIECO/OMCA. “The Safety Group has been one of the most effective tools for learning and achieving compliance in a non-adversarial environment. Tasks have been made easier by step by step assistance and a program that has a genuine interest in the success of all the participant companies”. Tracey Wright, Fleet Safety Coordinator Can-ar Coach Service “The Safety Groups Program has raised the awareness level of safety in our industry and it will yield long term benefits for participating firms. The potential for sharing safety information and tips is endless and this program works”. Terry Murphy, Manager Education Training & Human Resources Landscape Ontario “We have successfully re-instituted ‘the art of working safely’ at Walter Construction. Active participation in the OGCA safety program, from its inception, has played a significant role in bringing our CAD 7 rating in line with industry expectations”. Frank Ross, Vice President & Division Manager Walter Construction “Logging in the 21st century is a whole new ball game. New practices and regulations are introduced it seems on a daily basis. The Safety Groups Program gave us the base we needed to ensure that safety issues would be addressed, investigated and resolved. I found that it brought our safety committee to a higher level of unity.” Jack Pichette, Camp Superintendent Foley et Timber (1986) Ltd.