You will benefit through process improvements, productivity and increased employee satisfaction. Studies consistently support the theory that "Safety Pays". As owner, you will reduce exposure to potential penalties. There are two main areas to address:

Safety Compliance

• The basic requirements for employers of 5 to 19 employees, and 20 employees and up
• Owner/officer/director responsibilities and liabilities
• Joint Health & Safety Committee requirements
• Internal reviews and compliance audits
• Specific issues for contractors and "Temporary Help" agencies

Key indicators of risk — poor safety habits, lost time injuries, WSIB issues, work well audit

Pre-start Health and Safety Review Certification Requirements

• Legislative changes require most new or modified sophisticated equipment to be certified by a Professional Engineer
• Typically applies to robotic systems and automated manufacturing cells
• Owner/officer/director responsibilities and liabilities

Key indicators of need — new capital equipment, plant expansions, Ministry of Labour orders.