b'CSAM NEWSTHE BUSINESS CASE FOR SAFETY TRAINING INVESTMENT Smart companies know safety training isnt a costits an investmentWhen reviewing quarterly budgets, safety training can often be viewed as just another line-item expense. However, forward-thinking construction companies in Manitoba are discovering that strategic investment in safety training delivers measurable returns that extend far beyond basicregulatory compliance.Improved Productivity: Well-trained workers completeRecent data from Manitobas construction sector illustrates thetasks more efficiently and with fewer delays, directly costly reality of inadequate safety preparation. In just the firstimpacting project timelines and profitability.four months of 2025, workplace incidents have led to projectdelays, increased insurance costs and potential liability issues.Enhanced Worker Retention: Companies that invest Each incident carries direct costs like medical expensesin employee development through safety training and equipment damage, but the hidden costsincludingtypically experience lower turnover rates, reducing costly project delays, reduced productivity and damage to companyrecruitment and training cycles.reputationoften prove far more significant. Risk Management: Properly trained workers help Consider a typical workplace incident resulting in lost time:companies avoid costly regulatory fines and legal studies show that for every dollar of direct cost, companiesexpenses while maintaining compliance with Manitobas incur an additional four to 10 dollars in indirect costs throughworkplace safety & health legislation.scheduling disruptions, administrative time, replacementProject Success: Teams with comprehensive safety worker training and reduced team morale. For a constructiontraining predominantly complete projects on time and company operating on a three-per-cent profit margin, it takesbudget, leading to improved client relationships and $333,333 in additional revenue to offset $10,000 in repeat business opportunities.incident costs. CSAMs consulting services can help companies develop The Construction Safety Association of Manitoba offers atargeted training programs that address specific business comprehensive suite of training programs designed to preventneeds while maximizing return on investment. Our safety these costly incidents. From Working at Heights and Scaffoldadvisors act as your pre-paid consultants to identify training Safety to comprehensive COR certification, CSAMs trainingpriorities, develop implementation strategies and measure solutions deliver measurable business benefits: effectiveness through concrete metrics. The math is simple. A comprehensive safety training program Reduced Insurance Premiums and Rebates: The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) offers significantthrough CSAM typically costs less than the direct expenses rebates through their Prevention Rebate Program. CORfrom a single serious workplace incident. When factoring certified companies are automatically eligible to receivein the broader business benefitsfrom improved bidding a 15-per-cent annual rebate of their WCB assessmentsuccess to enhanced productivitysafety training reveals premium. Additionally, many private insurance providersitself as a crucial investment in business success.offer preferential rates to companies with comprehensiveFor company leaders focused on sustainable growth and safety training programs and clean safety records. profitability, the question isnt whether to invest in safetyCompetitive Advantage: COR certified companies oftentraining but how to maximize the return on that essentialgain preferred bidding status on major projects, openinginvestment. CSAMs industry-leading programs and new revenue opportunities. consultation services provide the answer.To learn more about CSAMs comprehensive training programs or to schedule a consultation about your companys safety training needs, contact us at safety@constructionsafety.ca. Training sessions are available at both our Winnipeg (1447 Waverley Street) and Brandon (950 10th Street) locations, and customized on-site training options are also available.Issue 2 | Summer Edition | 2025 BUILD MANITOBA 29'