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Program Changes and Timing
The enhanced SMP and SAM requirements apply to qualifying policy periods beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2027.
If you are currently participating in SMP or SAM, continue following your current program requirements through the end of your existing policy period.
No. Your current discount will remain in place through the end of your existing policy period. New discount rates apply to qualifying policy periods beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2027.
Yes. Before your next qualifying policy period, you will receive a message through myWSI to re-enroll in WSI Safety Incentive Programs.
Your Safety Consultant can help you understand the updated requirements and prepare for your next policy period.
Employers can earn up to 15% premium discount through SMP and up to a 10% premium discount through SAM by participating in two SAM programs at 5% each.
Employers participating in both SMP and SAM can earn a maximum combined premium discount of 25%.
Yes. Employers can participate in both programs. SMP provides a comprehensive approach to managing workplace safety, while SAM allows employers to focus on specific safety needs. Employers participating in SMP and two SAM programs can earn a combined premium discount of up to 25%.
The Safety Contact supports day-to-day safety efforts and serves as the primary contact with WSI.
The Safety Executive is a senior leader who can provide leadership and resources to support workplace safety.
Both roles are required for SMP and SAM participation.
Safety Management Program (SMP)
The SMP premium discount is increasing from 10% to 15%. The program also includes updated requirements that strengthen leadership and employee involvement, focus safety efforts on the greatest workplace risks, and help employers evaluate whether their safety efforts are working.
The term Incident Review reflects a focus on learning from workplace incidents. The goal is to understand what happened, identify contributing factors and take steps to help prevent similar incidents.
Safety Action Menu (SAM) Program
Employers can earn a premium discount for up to two SAM programs. Each program provides a 5% discount, for a maximum SAM discount of 10%.
Safety Orientation will place greater emphasis on helping new employees understand the hazards they may encounter in their work. The mentoring period will also extend through the employee's first year, when injury risk can be higher.
The quarterly course completion requirement is being removed. Instead, your Safety Consultant will help identify training based on your workplace hazards and safety needs.
Employers using LMS training will use the certification assignment rather than assigning individual courses. Employers will also no longer need to upload a safe driver list in myWSI.
The program is expanding to focus on workplace impairment. Updates include reasonable suspicion training for supervisors and changes to reasonable suspicion testing requirements.
Body Factors First expands the program beyond safe lifting to address a broader range of ergonomic hazards.
No. Your existing Safet Lift program can provide a foundation for Body Factors First. Your Safety Consultant can help you understand the updated requirements and determine what changes may be needed.
Updates include an annual committee charter sign-off and making meeting minutes available to employees. New best-practice resources will also help committees strengthen their effectiveness.
The program will include an annual review of workplace hazards and existing controls. This helps employers determine whether their prevention efforts continue to address current risks.
There are no requirement changes to these programs at this time. The new SAM participation limit still applies. Employers can earn a premium a discount up to two SAM programs.
Resources and Support
Review the 2027 Safety Management Program guidelines and the 2027 Safety Action Menu Program guidelines for detailed program requirements.
WSI will offer webinars to help employers understand the changes and prepare for their next qualifying policy period. View upcoming WSI events and webinars for available sessions.