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ep Safety Problems Discussed at Hamilton Convention Hgmjlton, Ont, May 8.--With the first day of the Safety Conven- tion of the Industrial Accident Pre- ventlpn Associations of Ontario drawing fo a close, it is certain that if the final sessions tomorrow gre in any way comparable with those of today, the conclave of the eight or nine hundred delegates so far hare to direct the safety cru- of industry in the province, is 40 be a "whale of a success" --- pest in the history of the organization. After registration, the morning was devoted to the annual meet- ing of the fifteen classes of the I. A.P.A. the "piece de resistance" of the day being the luncheon and addresses of Sir Henry Thornton, president, Canadian National Rail- ways; V. A. Sinclair, K.C., chair- man, Workmen's Compensation Board; "W. S. Campbell, general chairman of the Association; R. B. Morley, its general manager; S. Ho- race Disston, vice-president, Henry Disston & 'Sons Inc., Philadelphia, and J. B. Walsh, Canadian Manu- factyrers' Association, Ligut. Gov. W, D. Ross honorary - chaitman of the Safety Convention Committee, was unable to be pres- ent, butccompensation for his ab- sence was to be found in the C. N.R. president's address on 'Co- operation, the Keynote of Our Ef- forts." Forcefully and effectively Sir Henry told of the efforts the rail- ways are making to safeguard em- ployees and patrons. Thé report of the year's work was presented by Mr. Morley, who epitomized the purpose of the con- vention. "We are meeting here in Hamilton," he said, "for the pur- pose of assisting each other in re- ducing the awful toll of accidents in industry in this province of ours." The report, chock full of facts and figures, proved of unusual in- terest to members. There was one itenr of special significance. It was pointed out. that in spite of indus- trial expansion lost time accidents have remained almost constant. In 1925, 12,389 accidents were re- ported involving the loss of seven days' time or more. In 1926 the number increased to 18,707, but in 1927, in spite of marked increase in employment, accidents remained almost the same. The report of the nominating committee was adopted, officers for 1928-1929 elected were: Chajrman: W. C. Coulter, Booth- Coulter Copper & Brass Co. Limit- ed, Toronto. ' First Vice Chairman: A. E. Ad- am, Canadian Cottons Ltd., Ham- ilton. : Second' Vice Chairman: C. H. O. Pooks Canadian: Westinghouse Co. )id., Hamilton. General Manager: R. B. Morley. #mHe following resolutions were approved: WHEREAS there were nearly geventy-two thoysand industrial ac- cidents reported in 1927 to the Workmen's Compensation - Board for Ontario, . AND WHEREAS, As a result of such: accidents, there was a burden of over six million dollars lald on the public generaly and on indus- try in particular: : AND WHEREAS it {is .evident from the information presented during this Safety Convention now being held that many thousands of {ndustrial accidetns might be avold- ed by the fencing of machinery, the safeguarding of processes and the exercise of more care by em- ployer and employee-- NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED that these Industrial Ac- cident Prevention Associations, in Annual General Meeting assembl- Destroy the Moth ( es Protect Your Clothing FREE "Kennedy Moth Bag = with a box of Red Cedar Flakes 25¢ For Sale only at-- THE REXALL STORES Jury *Lovel Hine L Simeoe St. S 7 ed, call upon the individual indus- tries (constituting the membership of the organization), which have not already done so, to put into action definite plans for accident prevention so that losses both hu- man and monetary may be reduced, and employers, employees and the public generally bemefitted there- by. After welcoming the delegates and expressing his appreciation of the work of the Hamilton directors in arranging the many details of the convention, Mr. Campbell said: Another year has rolled around and we have assembled in this city, the greatest convention that has yet been held in the name of these associations. You will recall that last year we had an attendance of over 800 and this year we are head- ed in the direction of exceeding last year's effort. 1t is a wonderful 1nspiration which we all receive from this con- vention by observing that over 800 men, prominent in industrial life, have thought it worth their while to assemble for-the purpose of pro- moting accomplishments caleulat- ed to improve conditions of those engaged in industrial pursuits. I am sure the humanitarian side of the work of this convention must leave a splendid impression upon the heart of every man and wonran attending. We can be engaged in no better work than that of minis- tering service to our fellowmen and assisting in the conservation of human effort when applied to our industries in this province. I have a feeling that there are many in this room who are not con- versant with the early history of this organization. I do not mean you to understand that this or- ganization has been a long time in existence, because when thinking of it historically such would not be the case, but the general condi- tions of industry have so changed within the space of the last decrde that I feel it would be a mater of interest at his convention to give you just a short sketch of the history of our organiation. The Workmen's Compensation Act became effective the 1st of Jan- unary, 1925. The first officers were Samuel Price, chairman, A. W, Wright, vice-chairman, G. A. King. ston, commissioner, and J. M. Mec- Cutcheon, secretary. Of these gentleman quoted on Mr. Kingston remains with t board today, our present day board consisting of V. A. Sinclair, K.C,, chairman, H. J. Halford, vice-chair. man, G. A. Kingston, commission- er and N. B. Wormith as secretary, In 1915 the pay-roll covered by compensation was represented in about $147,000,000, while for 1927 it was $440,000,000. The awards of the board have moved largely in parallel with this increased pay- roll, this being the natural condi- tion. The Industrialist when this Act began was placed on a compensa- tion basis of 55 per cent of his earnings, while today that percent- age is 66 2-8, In addition in the early years of the Act there was no allowance made for medical aid, while today there is unlimited medical aid, nursing services and hospital fees all paid for by the board. In 1920 there was a material in- crease in pension allowance and this was made retroactive so that all pensions existing at that tinre were placed on an equal footing, I have stated to you that the board began operations on the first of January, 1925, and I now inform you that on the third of Febru- ary of the. same year the Textile Manufacturers' Safety Association was incorporated, closely followed by the Furniture Manufacturers' on the 12th of the same month. Mr. Robinson, of Penmans Limited was chairman of the Textile group and Mr. Adam of the Canadian Cot- tons Ltd., was one of the direc- tors. The incorpomation of other class Associations followed and in July, 1916, a federation of Safety As- sociations was set mp. 'This in- cluded seventeen. of the Class Safe- ty Associations. Subsequent reud- justment in classification by the board reduced this number to fif- teen which constifjites our present organization. The Industrial Accident Preven- tion Associations, in which we all have such a great interest, was in- corporated on the 17th of July, 1917, being the logical outgrowth of Tedération of Safety Associa- tions. The original incorporators of these associations were W. C. Phillips, J. B. McCarter, J. F. M. Stewart, J. O. Thorn and Sam Har- ris. Taking the old English sporting rhyme which runs "All the pheasants ever bred, Won't make out for onesman dead." as going to the heart of the safety movement because it deals with the importance of life, Mr. Morley said in part in his report: ton for the purpose of assisting each other in reducink the awful toll of accidents in industry in this province of ours. We do not nreet as those engaged in some new en- terprise, but rather as those who have for some years been battling in a common cause and it is with real pleasure that I now lay before you my official report of our activie ties for the past year. It will be remembered that the Workmen's Compensation Act gives industries power to establish accj- dent prevention associations and authorizes the Compensation Board power to make grants towards the expenses of such organizations. Of the twenty-four classes of industry in schedule 1, eighteen have avail- ed themselves of this right and fif- teen of the eighteen have amalga- IHE OSHAWA DAILY | LUES, THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1928 We are meeting here in Hamil = - - rn ------ mated in the Industrial 'Accident Prevention Associations. In 1927 the eighteen associations received $117,981.51 from the Workmen's Compensation . Board, of which $79,061.51 was charged .to the In. dustrial Accident Prevention Asso- clations--the balance of our re- ceipts being made up by calen- dars, bulletin boards, etc. The co-operation between the Workmen's Compensation Board and the Industrial Accident Pre- vention Associations is of the clos- I bring this fact before you. The board was established to pay com- pensation for injuries received and not as an accident prevention agen- cy, but Mr. Sinclair and officials generally have shown a broad, gen- erous spirit and a willingness to help constructively in our campaign at al] times. I again urge that em- ployers make sure that the board est and it is with real pleasure that | is put in possession of all facts |more vital fact is that thousands, relating to accidents so that the injured worker may be fairly deali with at all times. 4 To G. A. Kuechenmeister, Chair man, Essex-Kent Division of the In. dustrial Accident Prevention Asso- clations, and A. W. McIntyre, Chairman, 'Kent , Section, I give our thanks for the manner in which they and ° their Executive Committees have carried on the campaign in those two counties. Frankly, T hope that other sections of the province will have the fore- sight to see the practical value of this form of organization through which more intensive !ncal work {s possible and practical. One {interesting feature of the ork of the Industria: Accident Prevention Associations is that Hundreds, perhaps thousands of rlersons are watching tiie organfza- tlon and its methpds. Another 'dends and we are commencing to or better still, tens of thousands are benefitting by our campaign. The realization of these. two -fac- tors must make for Increased ef- fort by all concerned. History is a record of things gone by and in the light of history or of experi- ence, we may build for the future. We have learned in the past that the care of machines pays big divi- terest. hand." must affect accident apply the value of this experience to men. Machines are one side of your production process, men are the other side. Some have said that a man's hours of work are a minus quantity in the happiness of life and that hours of idleness are the plus quantities--surely a dan- gerous doctrine, We are learning, thongh, that it is "good business to have employees reasonably satis- fied with their daily work. Employer and employee have not problem of the work internationally. Chad A fa, YOU DONT L018 = DR New Prices from -- Spring COATS The Best Fashions at Lowest Prices! $¥7.098 < Others up to $40.90, ; Plan ) a 0] 23 GLASS BR Hs 67 SIMCOE ST. NORTH Satisfaction Guaranteed! only a common interest in safety work but manifestly the same {in- The reduction of produc- tion costs is an urgent economic problem and recent investigations have clearly proven the theory that "safety and efficiency go hand in Anything done to improve work- ing conditions is worth while and | experience. 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