Cost Containment Certification requires one full year of documentation demonstrating the minimum requirements outlined in Steps 1-6 are in place and effective at your organization.

To kick-off your business’s cost containment certification application preparation there must first be a total commitment to occupational safety from top management. 

When applying for certification, your organization's commitment must be expressed in a policy statement. 

Think of the policy as your safety mission statement. All employees — from management to the front line — should know that workplace safety is a shared priority for all in your organization.

Cost Containment Certification application requirements

When you’re ready to apply for certification, you’ll need to provide the following documentation for Step 1:

1.  A copy of your organization’s safety policy.
   

Make sure your organization’s safety policy declaration statement:

• Reflects the philosophy of top management. 
• Addresses that the safety and health of all employees are a top priority. 
• Documents employer and employee responsibilities with regard to safety.
• Includes dated signatures from top management
• Is posted in a common and accessible area for easy employee access
  

Additional safety policy guidance

Creating an effective safety policy

Your organization’s policy should:

• Use clear, simple language so it can be easily understood by all employees.
• Ideally be kept to one page in length.
• Describe management’s overall philosophy on safety.
• Be signed and dated by one of your top executives to demonstrate senior management’s commitment to a safety culture.
• Outline employer and employee responsibilities as they relate to safety.
• Be clearly communicated to all employees.
• Be reviewed and updated annually.
  

Sample Safety Policy

Communicating your safety policy

Here are some tips for sharing your safety policy to all employees:

• Make your policy the first page of your organization’s safety manual or employee manual.
• Post your policy in a common area where all employees can see it.
• Share management’s safety philosophy and policy highlights at company meetings.