b'36 health and safety topics availablewhich is essentially documentation ofrebate for a maximum of five topics within (also with the assistance of the provider);commitment to the topics and a briefeach 12-month period, ranging from 1.4 demonstrating to a WSIB validator thatrationale for the topics chosen. The topicsper cent to two per cent of their total the company has completed each topic;should normally be completed within 12annual WSIB premiums. The rebate level and receiving the WSIB premium rebatemonths of the action plan being finalized.ranges widely, up to a maximum total and other recognition. After this time, the plan expires, andrebate of 75 per cent of the WSIB annual a new one must be created, using anypremiums, with a cap of $50,000 per The program applies to businesses at alltopics not yet completed along with somecompleted topic: a significant investment levels and offers various starting points.new ones.into an issue that affects everyone inAn initial health and safety assessmentthe industry.for each WSIB account number willWhen the business submits evidence help employers identify gaps in theirthat a topic has been completed, it will current program and determine whichreceive a desk validation by a WSIBFor more information on the WSIB Health topics need to be developed within theirvalidator; some will also receive an onsiteand Safety Excellence Program, go to workplace. The assessment takes five tovalidation. Companies can receive awww.wsib.ca. 10 minutes for companies with limited health and safety knowledge, or up to about 20 minutes for companies that are already working at an advanced level.An optional workplace health and safety culture survey is recommended to gauge employees feelings about the organizations attitudes towards workplace health and safety. It is available online and can be emailed to a cross-section of employees. Since participating in the Health and Safety Excellence program should have a positive impact on safety culture in the workplace, WSIB recommends repeating the survey annually to chart the positive trend.Each of the 36 health and safety topicsSprint Mechanical Inc.forms one chapter in a well-developed written workplace health and safety50 Woodbine Downs Blvd, Toronto, ONM9W 5R2program that focuses on eliminating orPh: 416-747-6059controlling a single specific hazard orToll Free: 1-888-600-7995developing a particular process. Thewww.sprintmechanical.comtopics are grouped in three levels, and companies may start at different points along the path.Level 1 topics cover Foundations such as leadership and commitment; health and safety communication; recognition of hazards; or injury, illness and incident reporting. Level 2 topics are at an intermediate level. Some of these have prerequisites, or should be taken together. These include areas like emergency response; return-to-work roles and responsibilities; or health and safety accountabilities. Level 3 topics are considered to be advanced. This level is designed to support employers in a cycle of improvement, assessment and adjustment by helping them execute audits, management reviews and continual improvement planning.After an organization has chosen up to five topics to work on over a 12-month period, it will create an action plan, BUILDERSDIGEST Quarter 4 201927'