1. Information Session Accreditation for Ontario Workplaces August 2008

2. Introduction • Voluntary program that: • Sets a specific standard for superior health and safety management systems • Recognizes employers who meet that standard • Encourages non-accredited workplaces to work toward accreditation standard • Encourages accredited workplaces to: • engage in continuous improvement • champion health & safety in their industries 2

3. Legal Mandate The vision of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is the elimination of all workplace injuries and illnesses. • In 1998, new mandate to promote health and safety and assist Ontario employers to prevent and reduce the occurrence of workplace injuries and illnesses • s. 4 (1) of WSI Act: • Develop accreditation standards for employers who adopt health and safety policies and operate successful health and safety programs. • Accredit employers who meet the standards 3

4. Why Create an Accreditation Program • In the Alberta Certificate of Recognition Program… • Decreased time to return to work by 14 days(2000-2004) • 2004 Participants had 6.8% fewer LTIs than non-participants • To assist Ontario workplaces along the “Road to Zero” • Accreditation will motivate good workplace programs and practices and embed health and safety “recognition” as a prerequisite for doing business in Ontario • Data analysis has shown that participants in incentive programs (e.g. SCIP and SGP) have better health and safety performance than non-participants • Response to stakeholder interest in the creation of an Accreditation Program (Accreditation Working Group) 4

5. Benefits • External validation of workplace health and safety performance • Competitive advantage: • Reduced premiums • Preferred bidder for contracts • Recognized method for assessment of health and safety performance in suppliers/contractors • Positive reputation of firm: • Public recognition of workplace’s commitment to health and safety • Attract business, customers, • Enhanced health and safety culture: • Cost savings from decreases in injuries and illnesses • Attract employees • Increasing commitment to health and safety across all levels of organization • Safety Groups: next step in the continuum of health and safety systems 5

6. Who Can Participate in Accreditation • Participation is voluntary • All workplaces operating in Ontario • Provincially or federally regulated • Regardless of size and business activity • Schedule 1 • Schedule 2 • Includes firms not legally required to be registered with WSIB • Safety Group and SCIP firms may participate but only able to receive financial incentive from one program 6

7. Who Can Be Accredited Workplaces operating in Ontario that: • meet all Accreditation program requirements • have the health & safety management system in place for a minimum of 12 months • have not had any traumatic fatalities in the previous 3 years in the employer’s firm or any of their contractors while under their care and control • Have a good record with: • WSIB eg. premiums paid, reporting requirements, • MOL/HRSDC (convictions) • Workwell interventions successfully completed at least 12 months prior to application 7

8. Accreditation Reward Accreditation Reward provided to workplaces that: • have achieved Accreditation • are registered with the WSIB as a Schedule 1 firm, • have superior performance averaged over the previous 3 years • have active payroll for 2 years prior to applying for Accreditation. 8

9. Accreditation Program Summary 9

10. Proposed Accreditation Reward • 5% premium reduction will be applied to employer account • Purpose of premium reduction: • Reward exemplary employers that invest in health and safety for prevention of injuries and illnesses • Provide incentive to employers to invest in health and safety by offsetting the cost of implementing accreditation standard • Why 5%: • Consistent with other WSIB incentive programs: Safety Group & SCIP • Consistent with other jurisdictions: Alberta and British Columbia 10

11. Proposed Superior Performance Model • Model includes LTI, NLTI and claims cost ratio • Firms at the top of their rate group are eligible for financial reward. (WSIB proposes 15th percentile) • Large firms (≥ 20 FTE) and small firms (6 to 19 FTE) are analyzed separately • Firm must maintain Accreditation Performance to receive premium discount for year 2 and year 3 of program • Upon request, firms will be advised of their eligibility status for reward

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13. Accreditation Partner Criteria • Demonstrate resources are available for accreditation • Knowledgeable in health & safety and the sector they represent • At least 3 years experience in providing health & safety services to workplaces • Comply with WSIA and applicable health & safety legislation • Registered with WSIB, if required by law • Facilitate employer’s readiness for audit 13

14. Accreditation Auditor Criteria • Must pass WSIB auditor training program • Experience working in health & safety field • Capable of doing objective review & reporting findings accurately, clearly and concisely • Familiar with particular sector and work processes of workplace being audited • Abide by Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Guidelines 14

15. Steps to Obtaining Accreditation Status

16. Accreditation Process 1. Preparation 2. Audit Application Criteria not met Create & implement action plan to improve program. Re-audit failed elements within 6 months or whole program after 6 months Audit complete within 12 months from date of application 3. Accreditation Audit 4. Accreditation Granted 5. Annual Reviews 12 & 24 months after Accreditation granted Quality Assurance - Spot Checks 6. Renew Accreditation 36 months after Accreditation granted 16

17. Health & Safety Management System • Leadership • A.1 Management Commitment • A.2 Health & Safety Policy • A.3 Legislative Requirements • A.4 Health & Safety Objectives • B. Organization • B.1 Roles and Responsibilities • B.2 JHSC/H&S Rep • C. Hazard Recognition & • Assessment • D. Controls • D.1 Preventive Measures & Hazard Control Activities • D.2 Procurement & Contractor Safety • D.3 Return to Work • D.4. Emergency Management • E. Documentation & Records • F. Communication • G. Competency and Training • H. System Evaluation • I. Management Review 18

18. Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan - Aug 2009 Pilot Plan – June 2008 to August 2009 Select Auditors & Accrediting Partners Recruit Pilot Participants Coordinate Orientation Workshop Train Auditors Begin Orientation Workshops and Audits Report preliminary pilot results to Senior Management Quality Assurance Activities 24

19. Selecting Pilot Participants • Cross section of Ontario workplaces: • Size • Location • Industry • Safety Group graduates • Firms with superior records • Must attend orientation workshop • Toronto, Windsor/Sarnia, Ottawa, Thunder Bay and Sudbury and other locations as needed • Must participate in pilot program evaluation activities 25

20. Expressing Interest in Pilot E-mail accreditation@wsib.on.cato be placed on the notification list WSIB will advise those on notification list of upcoming dates for Orientation Workshops Information will also be placed on WSIB website about the Accreditation Program and upcoming Orientation Workshops 26

21. Questions For further information: • accreditation@wsib.on.ca • Nella Orsini, Accreditation Project Manager • (416) 344-4453 or nella_orsini@wsib.on.ca • 1-800-663-6639 extension 4453 27