IPaM Program

Injury Prevention and Management Program

Presentation aims• Background to IPaM and how it has been

working with capped employers to improve safety and injury management systems.

• Common WHS system gaps

• WHSQ resources that may be of interest to the group

IPaM• Jointly developed program between

WHSQ and WorkCover

• 1000 capped employers within QLD

• Prioritisation of employers

• Case Management

• Coaching / Industry specific workshops

IPaM

What do we do?

Cornerstone of the IPaM program is to equip business with the skills to develop and implement a safety management system.

IPaM Objective

IPaM Process•WHSQ and WCQ customer advisors meet

•Initial meeting with employer and agreement signed

•Safety Systems assessment

•Hazards

•Climate survey

•Business Improvement plan

IPaM Mid term evaluation

• 22% reduction in statutory claim numbers

• 3.2% reduction in average duration of claims

• a subsequent 11% reduction of average claim costs for employers in the supported self-management group

• an average premium rate decrease of 2%; and

• total statutory claims costs reduced by $2.2M.

IPaM evaluation

During this presentation you will be

asked to use interactive keypads to respond to questions.

Please note:All responses are

ANONYMOUS

Simply press the button that corresponds to the answer you wish to select.

1. Simply choose your response from the keypad buttons. 

2. The light will go GREEN to confirm your response has been received.

3. You can change your answer by simply keying in your new choice. 

(The system will only count the last vote.) 

NOTE: Please DO NOT press the GO / CHbutton, this will change the Radio Frequency of the Keypad.

If I could win anything it would be:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

0% 0% 0% 0%0%0%0%

1. Olympic Gold2. The Lottery3. MasterChef4. Miss Universe5. An Oscar6. The Tour de France7. An argument with

my partner

In the last week I have knowingly broken a traffic / pedestrian rule

1 2 3 4 5

0% 0% 0%0%0%

1. Several times a day

2. 1-2 times a day3. 1-2 times a week 4. Once5. Not at all

All managers/ supervisors in our organisation lead by example in regards to health and safety.

1 2 3 4 5

0% 0% 0%0%0%

1. Always2. Often3. Sometimes4. Rarely5. Never

Worker’s views about safety are sought and taken into account

1 2 3 4 5

0% 0% 0%0%0%

1. Always2. Often3. Sometimes4. Rarely5. Never

What safety performance measure has the greatest focus in your organisation?

1 2 3 4 5 6

0% 0% 0%0%0%0%

1.LTIFR / DIFR2.Workers compensation costs3. Safety observations/ audits

conducted 4. Near miss reporting5. Completed risk assessments/

controls 6. Other?

Suitable duties have been identified and are provided in our organisation

1 2 3 4

0% 0%0%0%

1. Always2. Sometimes3. Occasionally4. Rarely

Mining Employers• Currently 6 capped mining employers on the

IPaM list.• One employer is currently receiving active IPaM

support• ‘Drilling exploration’ and ‘othermining support’ features on the list

Capped Mining Employers

Case Study

Water boring company DEPCO Drilling expanded into mining and mineral exploration in 1992. DEPCO has 33 drilling rigs and employs 168 people across Queensland and NSW

• Rapid business growth

• Workers’ compensation claims

• Difficulty with return to work programs

Case example

Case Study-Injury Prevention

• Senior leadership attending monthly safety meetings.

• A new training and induction program was developed

• Traffic management plan • Safety rails fitted to the masts of the rigs to

manage the risk of falls from height. • Workers consultation and improvement process

eg, for the equipment yard.

Case example

Case Study-Injury Management

• Improved return to work processes by making online training and assessment available for injured workers

• Workers encouraged to maintain regular contact with injured colleagues

Reduction in claim duration and costs, which has

impacted positively on their WorkCover premium

Case example

IPaM Resources

Injury prevention and management - WHSQ

WHSQ Resources

More informationWorkplace Health & Safety Qld• Visit www.worksafe.qld.gov.au• Phone Infoline 1300 369 915

WorkCover Qld• Visit www.workcoverqld.com.au• Phone 1300 362 128