COR™ Certification Assistance

• By achieving COR™, employers are able to demonstrate to buyers of construction that their health and safety management system has been developed, implemented, and evaluated on an annual basis through comprehensive internal and external audits.
• Audits will typically include interviews, documentation review, and observation techniques to evaluate how well the employer is able to identify, assess, and control risks to workers.
• The audit criteria used by COR™ are recognized by industries throughout Canada. Your company will be part of a nationwide network participating in and promoting health and safety excellence.
• In a situation where you have to demonstrate that you have an active health and safety management system, participation in COR™ is an asset.
• Firms that are registered in the COR™ program may qualify ahead of others for certain jobs. Buyers of construction can make COR™ a requirement for contractors bidding on jobs in order to be more confident in the contractor's health and safety performance.
• Protecting the health and safety of all workers at all times is the right thing to do. Effective development and maintenance of a health and safety management system is a proactive approach to eliminating workplace injuries and illnesses.
• A firm's corporate image will be enhanced within the industry and community. Commitment to a strong culture of safety will attract safety-conscious workers.
• Providing immediate proof that you have an effective health and safety management system in place will give your organization a competitive advantage. Buyers of construction can be assured that you will bring superior safety practices to the workplace.
• Your program will comply with COR™ national standards, since all stipulations have been endorsed by participating members of the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA).

STS Group will take a systematic approach to assist your internal resource prepare and get your organization ready for both COR™ Internal and External Audit.

Gap Analysis

Starting with a Gap Analysis, STS Group’s COR™ consultant will review your health and safety policies and programs, compare to the COR™ standard in your jurisdiction, and determine areas for improvement. If you don’t have a health and safety program in place, don’t worry, STS Group will assist with the development a preparation of a health and safety program that complies with COR™ standard in your jurisdiction.

Implementation

Once you have a program that meets all the requirement of COR™, the next step is implementation. STS Group will train your management team on the policies and procedures, as well as how to monitor the workers and subcontractors to ensure they comply with your policies and procedures. STS Group can also provide training to your workers and subcontractors upon your request.

Internal Audit Submission

STS Group will assist your Internal Auditor prepare supporting documentation for Internal Audit Submission. Meanwhile, STS Group will prepare management team and workers to get through audit interview successfully.