Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) was recognized for excellence in workplace safety and health during the 2022 Minnesota Safety and Health Conference, May 3-4. MNIT is one of 191 employers to be honored through the awards program, coordinated by the Minnesota Safety Council.

“During a time that has challenged all of us in many ways, we are honored to recognize Minnesota IT Services for their award. Congratulations to Minnesota IT Services for helping to make life safer inside their organization and beyond.”

Paul Aasen, President of the Minnesota Safety Council. 

“I am proud to lead the safety initiatives at MNIT and honored we accomplished improvements made in employee safety throughout our organization. MNIT’s Guiding Principles for Work Evolution, Vision and Opportunity (EVO) in this new hybrid environment includes keeping employee’s physical and mental health and safety at the center of decision making.”

Melissa Warhol, MNIT’s Safety Officer

Since 1934, the annual Governor’s Safety Awards program has honored Minnesota employers with exceptional safety performance. Applicants are judged on several years of injury data as it compares with their industry’s national statistics, and on their progress in implementing a comprehensive safety program. Winners are recognized at three levels:

• Meritorious Achievement (68 winners): Incidence rates that are better than the industry average for at least three years, and a score between 50 and 74 on a 100-point safety program evaluation scale.
• Outstanding Achievement (83 winners): Continuing improvement and/or a continuing outstanding record with incident rates that are 51%-90% better than the industry average, and a score between 75 and 90 on the safety program evaluation scale.
• Award of Honor (40 winners): Incidence rates at least 91% better than the industry average, and a score between 91 and 100 on the safety program evaluation scale.

Minnesota IT Services received an Award of Honor.

The Minnesota Safety Council, founded in 1928, is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Minnesota by preventing unintentional injuries on the road, at work, at home, and in the community.

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About MNIT’s Safety Program

The MNIT Safety Program is an ongoing, cross-functional initiative that brings together people and resources to promote safety throughout the agency. The MNIT Safety Program believes in continuous improvement. No matter how effective our safety protocols are, they can always be better. Safety is integrated into our organization’s systems, practices, people, and leadership.

MNIT Safety Program creates a connected culture through partnerships and collaboration with a common goal to maintain the health and safety of the workforce.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, MNIT has not experienced an exposure or outbreak of COVID illness in a workplace. This is due to a proactive approach to ensure the safety of employees whether working in the office or remotely. 

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