CHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive Program
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
YT, Canada
Rebates for employee training in occupational health and safety in Yukon
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Other services (except public administration)
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- Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board
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Access a voluntary employer incentive program that rewards up to $25,000 in rebates per year for training investments in occupational health and safety (OH&S) and return to work (RTW).
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The CHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive Program provides rebates for employers who train their employees through approved third-party training providers. The program supports a wide variety of safety and skill-enhancing activities.
- 7 Steps To Electrical Safety
- Aerial Lift
- Air Brake
- Asbestos Remediation
- ATV Safety
- Basics of Workers Compensation and Intro to Return to Work
- Bear Awareness
- Blasting Certificate
- Boat Safety
- Chainsaw Safety
- Confined Space
- Construction Safety Officer
- Crane Operation Certification
- Crisis Communication
- Ergonomics
- Fall Protection
- Fire Extinguisher
- First Aid
- First Line Supervisor
- Food Safe
- Fork Lift – Counter Balance
- H2s Alive (Hydrogen Sulfide)
- Hazard Assessment and Control
- Helicopter Access Aggress
- Ice Safety (Rescue)
- Internal Auditor
- Investigation Training
- Joint Health and Safety Committee/Health and Safety Rep
- Leadership for Safety Excellence
- Lock Out Tag Out
- Mine Rescue
- Return to Work
- Rigging and Hoisting
- Traffic Control Person
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- UTV Safety
- Verbal Judo
- Water Safety (Rescue)
- WHMIS 2015
- Wilderness First Aid
- Winter Driving
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$ 25,000
Developing an online OH&S training platform for small businesses
$ 25,000
Providing emergency response training for staff at a community centre
$ 25,000
Implementing comprehensive OH&S training programs for staff in the hospitality sector
$ 25,000
Upgrading safety equipment and training at local manufacturing plant
$ 25,000
Establishing a return-to-work program for employees recovering from workplace injuries
$ 25,000
Launching an OH&S awareness campaign in the construction industry
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To be eligible for the CHOICES rebate program, a company must meet specific criteria related to training provision and documentation.
- The training must be provided by an approved third party, such as Northern Safety Network Yukon, St. John Ambulance, or Yukon University.
- The training must result in a certificate, transcript, or other proof of completion.
- The company must complete Section B of the annual Employer’s Payroll Return (EPR) form.
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This rebate program, known as CHOICES, is designed to reward employers who invest in training their employees by providing a rebate on their annual assessment.
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This grant supports training initiatives that enhance employee safety skills and contribute to safer work environments. The activities eligible for this grant include diverse training programs that lead to certification and improved safety protocols.
- 7 Steps To Electrical Safety
- Aerial Lift
- Air Brake
- Asbestos Remediation
- ATV Safety
- Basics of Workers Compensation and Intro to Return to Work
- Bear Awareness
- Blasting Certificate
- Boat Safety
- Chainsaw Safety
- Confined Space
- Construction Safety Officer
- Crane Operation Certification
- Crisis Communication
- Ergonomics
- Fall Protection
- Fire Extinguisher
- First Aid
- First Line Supervisor
- Food Safe
- Fork Lift – Counter Balance
- H2s Alive (Hydrogen Sulfide)
- Hazard Assessment and Control
- Helicopter Access Aggress
- Ice Safety (Rescue)
- Internal Auditor
- Investigation Training
- Joint Health and Safety Committee/Health and Safety Rep
- Leadership for Safety Excellence
- Lock Out Tag Out
- Mine Rescue
- Return to Work
- Rigging and Hoisting
- Traffic Control Person
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- UTV Safety
- Verbal Judo
- Water Safety (Rescue)
- WHMIS 2015
- Wilderness First Aid
- Winter Driving
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