Minerva is a not for profit corporation dedicated to improving business effectiveness through Safety Management Education. We target tomorrow's leaders by encouraging colleges and universities to embed safety management education into the Core Curricula of business and engineering programs. Minerva Canada is also extending itself to health care teaching institutions to promote more health and safety education into their curriculum.

Minerva’s Board of Directors and the Working Committee of the Board consist of volunteers from industry, government, academia and safety associations. Its key industry sponsors include a growing list of organizations committed to principles that combine efficiency and productivity within an effective Safety, Health and Environmental Management (SHE) culture . Local committees have also been established to date in Manitoba and Alberta to further the Minerva mission in these provinces. More information on their specific activities can be found under Local Committees. The Working Committee of the Board essentially consists of personnel from Ontario along with the Manitoba, Alberta Local Committee chairs.   

Minerva's vision is that tomorrow's leaders will strive for excellence in Occupational Health and Safety as an essential component of their corporate management

WHY DO WE DO THIS?

The need for Minerva is clear. Each year thousands of workers are injured on the job and the human and economic costs are compelling. At any given time 8 to 12% of the workforce is incapacitated because of lost time injuries. Billions of dollars are lost in benefit payments, health care expenses, and reduced productivity.

Research has consistently shown that effective and productive companies have a CEO and Senior Team who understand the benefits of Safety, Health and Environmental Management and are committed to it. Safety Management Education is a cornerstone of leading corporations.

At Minerva we target future leaders through their Colleges and University education. Safety Management Education is the right way to go, and the right thing to do.