The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has launched the 7^th annual Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Awards and is now accepting nominations. The recognition program acknowledges small businesses that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to fostering a safe and healthy work environment for their employees.

According to the WSIB, small businesses play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of their workers. The Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Awards aim to shine a spotlight on those organizations that have gone above and beyond in implementing effective safety measures, reducing workplace injuries, and fostering a culture of safety within their respective industries.

The top three businesses receive monetary prizes. Gold is $10,000 while Silver is $6,000 and Bronze is $6,000.

The WSIB emphasizes award-winning small businesses serve as role models for their respective industries. By prioritizing the well-being of their employees and implementing effective safety measures, they demonstrate that even with limited resources, it is possible to create a safe and healthy work environment.

The WSIB encourages any of the small businesses registered with its organization to apply. They must have less than 50 employees, have not had a workplace fatality in its lifetime, and not have any convictions under OHSA or ESA.

The deadline for submissions is May 19^th.

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