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The Idea
The Health & Safety Excellence Program rewards businesses that incorporate prevention measures into their daily practices. The key idea behind the program is that a health and safety program makes good business sense and helps you to keep your employees safe and healthy
Performance-Based Rewards
The Health and Safety Excellence program is a WSIB performance-based rewards program replacing the previous WSIB Small Business, Safety Groups and Workwell programs. This new model provides a clear road map for Ontario businesses to improve workplace health and safety.
Safer Workplaces
Participants can earn both financial and non-financial rewards and create safer workplaces. Whether you are just getting started or want to optimize systems and processes you already have in place, this program can help you reach your goals.
WHY JOIN THE WMCO/CME WSIB Rebate Health & Safety Excellence Program?
Earn rebates and lower your WSIB premiums
Tailored for Manufacturing Success
The Health and Safety Excellence Program (HSEP) is a WSIB performance-based recognition program designed to make your workplace safer. By joining HSEP, you can:
Reduce workplace injuries and illnesses
Earn significant rebates on WSIB premiums
Secure an additional $1,000 for just getting started
REBATE STRUCTURE
The program offers 41 topics spread across three levels: foundation, intermediate, and advanced. We help you choose and implement the topics that make sense for your business.
Your rebate amount is based on the number of completed topics and your WSIB premiums from the previous year. Plus, you receive an extra $1,000 every time you join and create a new health & safety action plan.
PROGRAM DURATION
Each cycle (with up to 5 topics) runs for 365 days.
Registration is open year-round – join at any time!
WHY CHOOSE WMCO AS YOUR PROVIDER?
Joining WMCO’s HSEP means more than just enrolling in a program – it’s about partnering with experts who truly understand manufacturers and are dedicated to improving safety, reducing costs, and boosting efficiency.
The WMCO Advantage:
✅ Rebates & Savings – Lower WSIB premiums while earning generous rebates
✅ Recognition – Showcase your commitment to safety with public badges and awards
✅ Expert Guidance – Get personalized support from James Ebidia, CME’s dedicated health & safety specialist with over 30 years of industry experience
✅ Networking Opportunities – Connect with other manufacturers, share insights, and learn best practices
✅ Exclusive Perks – Receive one free ticket to CME’s annual Health & Safety Symposium (a $200+ value)
✅ Valuable Resources – Gain access to exclusive HSEP member tools
✅ Enhanced Safety Programs – Build a robust and effective health & safety framework for your business
✅ Discounts for You and Your Team – Save on CME MadeSafe training, workshops, and consulting services, plus enjoy a 10% discount at Mark’s Work Warehouse
Price:
WMCO Members: $1000 per year plus HST
REBATES
Your rebate depends on your premium category and the number of completed topics per cycle (maximum 365 days). WSIB calculates and distributes rebates quarterly.
Premium Range & Rebate Per Completed Topic
Maximum rebate: 200% of the previous year’s reported WSIB premiums, regardless of the number of topics selected.
Eligibility Requirements
To calculate your potential rebate click here to download the calculation form.
✔ Companies require an active WSIB account to be eligible
✔ Both Schedule 1 & Schedule 2 firms can participate (financial rebates apply to Schedule 1 firms only)
✔ Companies must be in good standing with WSIB
✔ Each WSIB account can join independently (e.g., subsidiaries with separate WSIB accounts)
FRENCH AVAILABILITY
HSEP offers the Health and Safety Excellence program in English only.
To find a provider that offers the full program in French, please contact the WSIB at healthandsafetyexcellence@wsib.on.ca. They’ll recommend the best provider for your needs.
📍 Nous offrons le programme Excellence en santé et sécurité en anglais seulement. Pour trouver un prestataire qui offre tout le programme en français, veuillez communiquer avec la WSIB à excellenceensanteetsecurite@wsib.on.ca, et elle vous recommandera le ou les prestataires qui correspondent le plus à vos besoins.