Program Benefits
- Free to register
- WSIB rebates: Amount varies based on current premiums paid; estimated between $2,000 - $9,000, or up to 200% of your premium.
- A $1,000 WSIB incentive
- One‑on‑one support from a WSPS safety professional
- Free workshops designed for business owners and senior leaders
- Free training credits for Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification or Health and Safety Representative training for two members of your team
- A digital badge recognizing your participation
- Complimentary training for both workers and leadership teams
- 10% off select WSPS courses, conferences, workshops, and consulting services
- Access to free safety resources, webinars, and tools
- 24/7 access to the WSPS Member Community
- Networking opportunities with other businesses
- An introduction to Ontario’s health and safety system and support programs
- Support to help prevent workplace injuries and illnesses
Who Should Join?
- Businesses with 5–50 fulltime employees and an active WSIB account can participate in the agriculture, manufacturing and service sectors.
- A senior leader or owner must be available and actively involved, including attending mandatory workshops.
- The program is meant for businesses that do NOT yet have formal health and safety programs or procedures, such as:
- A written health and safety policy
- Clear health and safety roles and responsibilities procedures
- Procedures for health and safety representatives or committees
- A formal first aid procedure
- An injury reporting process
- Health and safety communication procedures
- If your workplace has had a traumatic fatality during enrollment, you will not be able to receive rebates until WSIB has made a decision.
Already Have a Safety Program in Place?
If you are not eligible for the leadership stream, the Health and Safety Excellence Program (HSEp) is a great fit for you. Find out more about HSEp.
How it Works
To get started, complete the registration form and a member of our team will connect with you soon. You will be asked to complete a survey so our safety experts can get to know your business’ needs to build a safety program.
Part 1: Foundation - Getting Started with Safety Leadership
- This part will cover the topic of leadership. You’ll learn how leaders’ actions and decisions shape workplace health and safety and how to clearly show it is an organizational priority.
- One of our safety experts will onboard you to the program. They will also work with you to build your health and safety knowledge through coaching, workshops, networking opportunities, resources and tools.
- Owners and senior leaders will be asked to attend four mandatory workshops to learn about health and safety laws, roles and responsibilities, understanding your role as a leader, and to demonstrate that health and safety is a core priority for your business. You’ll also learn how Ontario’s health and safety partners support businesses in building safer, stronger workplaces. These sessions are only for senior leaders or owners. No substitution will be allowed.
- Our safety consultant will work with you to build a portfolio for part one to submit for your rebates to the WSIB. Your rebates are based on the premiums reported the previous year.
- Once the portfolio is approved, you will receive your financial rebate and participation badge for your website and social media.
- Estimated Rebate: $2000 -$3000 (a maximum of 200% of WSIB premiums) and a $1000 registration incentive.
Part 2: Building Safety Responsibilities and Worker Participation
- This part will cover roles and responsibilities and participation in health and safety in Ontario. With 1:1 help from your safety consultant, you’ll understand the roles and shared responsibility for health and safety. It will focus on understanding the specific duties of employers, supervisors, and workers, while highlighting how active worker involvement, such as raising concerns and sharing ideas, that contributes to a safer workplace for everyone.
- You’ll be provided free training for two members of your team for Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification Level 1 or Health and Safety Representative training.
- Our safety consultant will work with you to build a portfolio for part two to submit for your rebates to the WSIB. Your rebates are based on the premiums reported the previous year.
- Once the portfolio is approved, you will receive your financial rebate and participation badge for your website and social media.
- Estimated Rebate: $4000 -$6000 (a maximum of 200% of WSIB premiums) and a $1000 registration incentive.
Part 3: Strengthening Safety Practices
- This part will cover communication, injury reporting and first aid. With 1:1 help from your safety consultant, you’ll learn how to respond effectively when things go wrong and how health and safety information flows in the workplace. This part emphasizes understanding when and how to report injuries, illnesses, and incidents, building basic first aid preparedness, and ensuring clear communication so issues are addressed promptly and future incidents are prevented.
- Once the portfolio is approved, you will receive your financial rebate and participation badge for your website and social media.
- Estimated Rebate: $6000 -$9000 (a maximum of 200% of WSIB premiums) and a $1000 registration incentive.
