b'UPDATE - MOL (OHSMS) ACCREDITATION STANDARDA CLEAR ROAD MAPaccept any OHSMS that is accred- recognized, and in many cases The purpose of MOLited by the CPO. Many employersrequired, OHSMS. Accreditation is to recognizeare concerned the introduction all firms that successfullyof a new Standard will createWhere a municipality currently implement OHSMS, regardlessinconsistency across public buyersspecifies a particular OHSMS as a of the particular system theyregarding their preferred systemrequirement to bid (i.e., COR), the employ. The development of anselected as a contract requirement.OSWCA encourages such munici-Accreditation Standard allowspalities to allow for accredited workplaces without OHSMSThe OSWCA continues to advocateequivalencies as defined by the to work towards adopting afor consistency, fairness, as well asChief Prevention Officer to respect system that is most appropriateproper transition and implementa- companies working towards any of for their business and aims totion policies to respect presentlythe MOL Accredited OHSMS. eliminate a scenario whereby one particular system monopolizes the market via its prescription in municipal contracts. This Accreditation Standard will allow for other OHSMS, which are deemed to be equivalent, to be recognized based on theVICTAULIC SYSTEM SOLUTION merits of the program rather than the provider of the program,FOR HDPE PIPEtherefore allowing firms to achieve MOL Accreditation and recognition for health and safety excellence, irrespective of theThe fastest way to join HDPE pipe -OHSMS they have selected.NO IFS, ANDS, OR BUTTS.In order to ease the transition for firms updating their existing OHSMS to meet MOL Accreditation, or for firmsINSTALLS UPINSTALLATION implementing an OHSMS forTO 10x FASTER IS WEATHER the first time, the WorkplaceTHAN FUSING INDEPENDENTSafety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has developed a HealthMEETS OR EXCEEDSINSTALLS and Safety Excellence ProgramPRESSURE RATINGSWITH SIMPLE (HSEP) designed to align withOF HDPE PIPE TOOLSAccreditation. Learn more at victaulic.com/hdpesolutionsHSEP is a performance-based reward program that will present a clear road map for Ontario businesses to achieve MOL Accreditation, while also providing financial incentives for the successful completion of each HSEP topic as the firm advances towards accreditation.OSWCA CONTINUES TO ADVOCATE Once a firm has successfully implemented all the requisite topics, and has therefore achieved alignment with MOL Accreditation, the said firm will be eligible to apply for a further WSIB premium rebate.One of the most prominent concerns expressed by the employer community regarding the MOL Accreditation Standard is whether municipalities will H 2 OSWCAFall/Winter 2019 35'