Open to both Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 Employers with an active WSIB account number, this new program provides a clear road map for Ontario businesses to improve workplace health and safety. Whether you are just getting started or want to optimize the systems and processes you already have in place, the Health and Safety Excellence program can help you reach your health and safety goals and create a safer workplace. Businesses that are successful in the program will earn rebates and other non-financial recognition for their investment in health and safety.

As an approved provider of the WSIB Health and Safety Excellence Program, PSHSA will provide you with everything you need to be successful – expert advice on setting goals for improvement, professional coaching and continuous support.

Benefits

• Earn rebates and lower your WSIB premiums (for Schedule 1 firms).
• Receive recognition demonstrating your commitment to health and safety and improving your ability to attract talented job seekers, customers and investors.
• Build a well-crafted and functional health and safety program that complies with legislative requirements and the latest best practices.
• Keep employees safe by reducing the risk of workplace hazards and preventing occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Avoid costs of an unsafe and unhealthy workplace.
• Improve employee morale, productivity, commitment and your organization’s health and safety culture.
• Receive support and guidance from a team of leading health and safety experts.
• Gain exclusive access to PSHSA’s members-only resource website.
• Take advantage of opportunities to network, learn and share best practices with other like-minded businesses.

How It Works

LEARN

Register for an upcoming info session near you to better understand the Health and Safety Excellence Program and the business case for health and safety.

JOIN

Review the WSIB website and choose PSHSA as your approved provider.  Complete an assessment: you will select 1-5 health and safety topics to work on over a 12-month period.

DEVELOP

You will then learn and implement your selected health and safety topics – the building blocks of the program – with support from PSHSA. The program’s flexible timelines allow you to work at your own pace.

DEMONSTRATE

Submit evidence of the work you’ve completed for review by PSHSA prior to final WSIB validation. A WSIB validator will then review your program documentation and assess if you have completed your topic(s).

ACHIEVE

Receive rebates and recognition for your health and safety performance! Financial and non-financial rewards are earned based on individual participant performance. Note that financial rebates are available for Schedule 1 firms only.

Read WSIB’s Program Guidelines, 36 Topics Guide and Validation Guide to learn more.

Register Today

Registration for the 2021 Health and Safety Excellence Program year is now open. If you are ready to register, complete the Application and Service Agreement and send it to ExcellenceProgram@pshsa.ca.

Learn more about our services and pricing.