The Bronze level demonstrates a clear commitment to physical and psychological health and safety in the workplace. The organization is in the early stages of implementing a long-term strategic focus on a healthy workplace that promotes good principles and practices as outlined in this Program. The organization is committed to continuous improvement with awareness and education on the Standard, and uses internal and/or external assessment, either in a pilot project or across the organization, to help establish priorities for improvement.

Key outcomes of Bronze level are:

• Broad team support of the organization’s vision, mission, and values
• Recognition of the importance of embedding healthy workplace principles in decision-making at all levels of the organization
• Policy statements related to healthy workplace
• Drafting of an organization-wide or pilot Healthy Workplace plan

The Silver level builds on the commitment and foundation established at the Bronze level. Across the organization there is a solid methodology based on the Requirements, implemented in key areas. The organization is changing from a focus on reacting to issues to a more preventative approach. Positive results are being achieved from improvement efforts in some areas.

The key outcomes of Silver level are:

• Wider understanding by employees of the organization’s strategic approach to a healthy workplace
• Broader participation by employees in achieving the organization’s healthy workplace goals
• Evidence of strategic and operational plans
• Establishment of baseline indicators, measures and related goals for healthy workplace

The Gold level builds on the solid implementation of the healthy workplace Standard established at the Silver level. Understanding and applying the Standard has resulted in an organization-wide strategic focus on the elements of a healthy workplace. There is evidence of a sound, systematic approach towards a healthy workplace.

The key outcomes of the Gold level are:

• Positive achievements in meeting and exceeding strategic goals
• An organization-wide focus on healthy workplace issues
• Positive results across all drivers, across all areas/departments of the organization
• Widespread quantifiable improvements as a result of moving from reactive to proactive approaches and practices

The Platinum level builds on the achievements and outcomes from the previous three levels with an emphasis on establishing sustainable practices. The organization has achieved good to excellent results and demonstrates positive trends from its efforts to improve the health aspects of its workplace. The organization can clearly identify sustained improvements against specific objectives and goals.

The key outcomes of the Platinum level are:

• Sound systemic approach to a healthy workplace
• Continuous improvement as a “way of life” with full integration into culture and systems
• Sustained positive improvements in all areas over at least three years (trend data required)
• Viewed as a leader in terms of knowledge sharing, industry and benchmark leadership, and best practices