CHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive Program ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Employers with active WorkSafeBC accounts - Private sector businesses of all sizes - Non-profit organizations - Public sector employers (eligibility varies by jurisdiction) - Must be operating in British Columbia - Employers must have paid WorkSafeBC premiums in the previous 12 months ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Rebate: Up to $25,000 per eligible employer per program year - Funding Type: Non-repayable rebate (grant) - Matching Requirements: No matching contribution required from employer - Payment Structure: Rebates issued upon completion of approved training and submission of eligible documentation - Frequency: Annual program; employers can apply in consecutive years if eligible ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Occupational health and safety (OH&S) training courses and certifications - Return to work (RTW) program development and implementation training - Instructor fees and course delivery costs - Training materials and resources - Tuition for external accredited OH&S training programs - Staff time for participation in eligible training (in some cases) - Ergonomics and workplace assessment training - Mental health and psychological safety training (where integrated with OH&S) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Employers must complete training before claiming rebates - Detailed receipts and proof of training completion required (certificates, invoices) - Training must be delivered by qualified instructors or accredited providers - Rebates cannot exceed actual training expenses incurred - Employers must maintain WorkSafeBC account in good standing - Application deadlines typically fall within specified program windows (check annual guidelines) - Funds must be used within the designated program year - Employers may be required to demonstrate how training will reduce workplace injuries or improve RTW outcomes - WorkSafeBC may conduct audits to verify eligible expenses