About SOSE
Supporting Ontario’s Safe Employers (SOSE) program of the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) incentivizes and recognizes Ontario businesses for achieving accreditation of their OHS Management System (OHSMS) upon satisfying program requirements. The SOSE program is run by the Chief Prevention Officer (CPO) of Ontario and consists of the following two parts and will recognize employers enrolled in the Supporting Ontario’s Safe Employers program who have successfully implemented an accredited OHSMS while meeting all the required criteria set by the CPO.
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Consulting Services
Complete Consulting Support for SOSE Accreditation
Needs support throughout your SOSE Accreditation journey? We handhold businesses with the SOSE program implementation from Start-to-Finish.
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4SafeCom™ for Training & Inspection forms
4SafeCom™ will help you with training record management, online forms, time-off, preventative maintenance, meeting modules, and more!
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Site Inspections
We conduct site inspections to ensure legislative compliance, providing corrective actions and opportunities for improvement.
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Job Hazard Assessments
Get a detailed hazard assessment for all critical operations based on site-observations and interviews with workplace parties.
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Gap Analysis for Legislative Compliance
We will come in and conduct a comprehensive Gap Analysis based on document reviews, site observations, and interviews.
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Templates for 17 - "COR™ 2020" policies and procedures
Need a kick-start to your COR™ journey? Get templates of the 17 policies and procedures that meet the IHSA- COR™ 2020 requirements. Customize these templates to align with your organization’s specific requirements.
"COR™ 2020" audit guide Checklist
Preparing for a COR™ audit? Use the COR™ 2020 Audit Guide to assist with internal audit submission and/or external audit. The checklist provides examples of supporting evidence for each subsection of the 14 -COR™ 2020 elements.
Templates for 20 - "ISO-45001" compliant procedures
Need a kick-start to your ISO 45001 journey? Get templates of 20 policies and procedures that meet the ISO 45001 standard. Customize these templates to align to your organization’s specific requirements.
Checklists for 20 - "ISO-45001" topics
Preparing for an ISO 45001 audit? Use the Checklists to prepare each topic, collate evidence and assist with the internal and certification audits
Templates of Inspection Reporting forms
Need help with developing inspection forms? Workplace Inspection /reporting forms that meet legislative requirements. Equipment-specific inspection or maintenance checklists are not part of this option but can be developed as well.
Checklist for Legislative Compliance
Getting into Legislative Compliance? Use this 14 topic checklist to evaluate the legislative compliance of your workplace
Basic H&S manual
Need a basic H&S manual? The manual will cover and meet the legislative requirements for health and safety. The manual does not include job-specific practices and/or procedures.
H&S Policy, Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy
Basic policies- Health and Safety and Workplace Violence and Harassment policies. Print, sign, date and post them on your board.
H&S Board
Start with the basics- Get a H&S Board (36” * 48”) with mandatory posters and WHMIS symbols printed and sections premarked for company-specific information
Green Book - Ontario
The latest version of the Green Book with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act with all pertaining regulations under the Act.
THE 7-STEP SOSE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
Step - 1
The first step in completing the SOSE program is to register for it. To register, you will need to complete an online application on the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development website. The application will require you to provide information about your business, including your company name, address, and contact information. You will also need to provide a brief description of your health and safety program.
Step-2
Once you have registered for the program, the next step is to prepare for the audit. The audit will assess your health and safety management system and determine if it meets the SOSE program's requirements. To prepare for the audit, you should review your health and safety program and ensure that it is up-to-date and comprehensive.
Step-3
As part of your preparation for the audit, it is recommended that you conduct a gap analysis. A gap analysis is a process of identifying areas where your health and safety program may be lacking and addressing those areas before the audit. This can help you identify potential issues and improve your program's overall effectiveness.
Step-4
Once you have prepared for the audit, the next step is to schedule it. The audit will be conducted by a third-party auditor who is approved by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. You will need to coordinate with the auditor to determine the best date and time for the audit.
Step-5
During the audit, the auditor will review your health and safety program and assess its effectiveness. The auditor will evaluate your program's policies, procedures, training, and implementation to determine if they meet the SOSE program's requirements. The auditor may also conduct interviews with your employees and review your workplace's physical conditions.
Step-6
After the audit, the auditor will provide you with a report outlining any deficiencies in your health and safety program. You will have a specified time frame to address these deficiencies and make the necessary improvements. Once you have addressed the deficiencies, you can request a follow-up audit to ensure that your program meets the SOSE program's requirements.
Step-7
If your health and safety program meets the SOSE program's requirements, you will receive recognition for your efforts. You will be added to the SOSE program's public registry, and you will be permitted to use the SOSE logo on your website and marketing materials. This recognition can demonstrate your commitment to workplace safety and differentiate you from other employers.
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