PRIME | Rewarding safer workplaces in NL
PRIME is WorkplaceNL’s incentive program for employers who maintain safe workplaces and effectively manage return-to-work processes. By meeting specific safety and claims management standards, organizations can receive refunds.
Why should I participate?
✔ Financial rewards: Earn a five per cent refund on your average assessment by demonstrating strong occupational health and safety (OHS) practices. Plus, earn an additional experience refund by having effective early and safe return-to-work programs.
✔ Improved workplace safety: Implementing PRIME requirements contributes to a safer work environment, reducing the likelihood of workplace incidents and injuries.
✔ Enhanced reputation: Demonstrating a commitment to safety can improve your organization’s reputation among employees, clients and the community.
What will I get back?
Under PRIME, employers can receive two types of financial incentives:
- PRIME Practice Incentive: Employers can receive a five per cent practice refund on their average assessment by having good OHS and return-to-work programs in place.
- PRIME Experience Incentive: Employers who manage their claims costs through early and safe return-to-work programs can receive an experience refund, while employers with high claim costs may receive an experience charge. You must first qualify for a practice refund to be considered for an experience refund. Employers will always be subject to experience charges if applicable.
Participating in PRIME provides financial benefits and also helps foster a culture of safety within your organization. By meeting requirements, you contribute to a healthier and more resilient work environment and demonstrate a strong commitment to your employees’ well-being.
Qualifying for PRIME refunds
Businesses are classified as either a Path 1 Employer or a Path 2 Employer; The steps you qualify for PRIME refunds depend on the amount you pay to WorkplaceNL and how many employees you have. Let’s see if your business is Path 1 or Path 2.
Step 1: Determine your path.
Step 2: Learn more about your Path.
*Construction employers must be COR Certified with a valid Letter of Good Standing under the Certificate of Recognition (COR) Program issued by the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Safety Association (NLCSA) to be considered for a PRIME refund. If you have questions, contact the NLCSA at: 709.739.7000 or toll-free at: 1.888.681.7233 or e-mail [email protected].
To determine if you are a construction employer, refer to the NIC code pre-printed on your invoice or on your Employer Payroll Statement. You are a construction employer if you are classified in one of the following NIC codes: between 4011 and 4499, and NIC code 4591.
**The number of workers at each site includes all managers, non-managers, owners and operators. To be a path 2 you only need to have one worksite with 20 or more workers – all others can be less than 20. You are path 1 if each of your worksites has less than 20 workers.
| We’re here to help! Our safety advisors can help you get started with PRIME. Call 1.800.563.9000 or email [email protected]. |