Firms can request to use other HSMS audits (example: Corporate Audits) for the 2012 Advantage Program if the audit criteria meet the WSIB HSMS Review Form. The firm must send the requested audit and the completed Audit Equivalency Form to their Safety Group Program Sponsor for their review and initial approval. The Safety Group Program Sponsor is to ensure all the criteria outlined in the Audit Equivalency Form has been met. If initially approved, the Safety Group Program Sponsor forwards the requested audit and the Audit Equivalency Form to the Safety Group Program Consultant with details of equivalency to the HSMS Review Form for final approval. The request must be submitted by the Sponsor to the Safety Group Program Consultant by February 22, 2012 to allow processing time before the Action Plan due date of February 29, 2012.