Ministry of Labour Workwell Core Audit

What Triggers a MoL Work well Audit?

A. Expect to be audited if you have a:

Higher number or an above-average lost-time-injuries (LTI) rate for two years in a row, compared with your industry;
Higher number or an above-average no-lost-time-injuries (NLTI) rate for two years in a row, compared with your industry;
Serious injury or amputation in any calendar year;
Total injury cost of $20,000 or more in any calendar year;
Fatality in the workplace.

B. You can be referred to the Work well Program in two ways:

1. Random or targeted inspection by the Ministry of Labour (MOL). MOL assesses the injuries sustained annually within each industry sector, and, based on its findings, sets an annual "sector plan." It also identifies certain kinds of injuries; for example, it might say, "This year we're looking at slips and falls." MOL may refer troubled firms to the Work well Program.

2. MoL program areas that have information about the workplace. If WSIB staff observe that your Health & Safety record warrants it, they may refer you to the Work well Program.

Did you know:

75%of businesses will fail the Workwell Audit with average score of less 26%
If your business fails this audit, a surcharge of up to 75% of your annual premiums to the WSIB can be levied against your company.
For companies that do not have a formalized internal health and safety system in place, they will surely fail the audit as well incur hefty Worker Compensation Claims Costs as result of a formal OHS Management System in place.

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