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WEBINAR: ISO vs COR - What's Right for Your Business
- Wednesday October 14th (8:30-9:30)
- Zoom Hosted Webinar
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At 4S Consulting Services, we believe learning extends beyond the classroom. Our events bring together health & safety professionals, employers, and industry experts to share practical knowledge, discuss emerging challenges, and explore proven strategies for safer workplaces.
Whether you’re preparing for an audit, staying current with regulatory expectations, or building your professional network, our educational events provide insights you can put into practice immediately.
About the Event
Choosing the right health and safety management framework is an important decision for any organization. While COR® 2020 and ISO 45001 both support stronger health and safety management systems, the certification process, audit requirements and long-term considerations can differ significantly.
This complimentary webinar will break down the key differences between COR® 2020 and ISO 45001 to help you better understand what each path involves, what to consider before making a decision and how your organization can prepare for successful implementation and certification.
What You'll Learn
- Exclusive insights from external COR® and ISO auditors
- Key differences in timelines, audits and long-term requirements
- What to consider when choosing between COR® 2020 and ISO 45001
- Available support options for implementation and certification
- How WSIB HSEp rebates can help offset costs
- Considerations for maintaining and sustaining your management system
Most importantly, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of both certification paths and the considerations that can help determine which approach best aligns with your organization’s needs and goals.
Who Should Attend?
This session is ideal for:
Date & Time
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Location
Online Webinar
Hosted live via Zoom
Registration
Registration is Free. Advance registration is required. Registered attendees will receive webinar access information by email.
In Partnership With
A Safety Program that Pays for Itself:
Earn WSIB Rebates. Reduce Risk. Make Safety Easier.
About the Event
Investing in workplace health and safety doesn’t have to mean adding more costs, paperwork or administrative work to your business. This complimentary webinar, presented in partnership with the Ontario Trucking Association, will explore how the WSIB Health and Safety Excellence program (HSEp) can help trucking companies strengthen their health and safety programs while earning rebates that can help offset the cost of their investment.
More importantly, you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Learn how 4S provides hands-on support throughout the HSEp process, from developing customized policies and procedures to organizing documentation, simplifying training and implementing practical systems that work for your operations.
What You'll Learn
- How the WSIB Health and Safety Excellence program works and how rebates are earned
- How HSEp rebates can help offset your investment in workplace health and safety
- How to strengthen your safety program before an incident exposes costly gaps
- How 4S supports implementation, documentation and HSEp submissions from start to finish
- How policies and procedures can be developed around your specific operations
- How 4SafeCom can simplify preventative maintenance, inspections, incident management and contractor management
- How to streamline training, documentation and compliance records in one system
- How multilingual online training can make required workplace training easier to manage across your workforce
Most importantly, you’ll see how a stronger safety program can mean less administrative burden, better risk management and more value from the WSIB premiums you’re already paying.
Date & Time
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Location
Online Webinar
Hosted live via Zoom
Registration
Registration is Free. Advance registration is required. Registered attendees will receive webinar access information by email.
In Partnership With
Who Should Attend?
This session is especially relevant for Ontario trucking operations, including:
About the Event
Think your business is too small to be a cyber target? Think again.
Cybercriminals don’t just target large corporations. Small and medium-sized businesses can also be attractive targets, often because they have fewer resources, less formalized safeguards, or vulnerabilities that go unnoticed.
Cyber safety isn’t just an IT issue. A single incident can disrupt operations, result in financial losses, compromise sensitive information and damage the relationships your business depends on.
Join us for our free November 4S Discussion: Cyber Safety for SMEs, an interactive, in-person conversation exploring the risks facing smaller businesses, how cyber threats can find their way into an organization, and what business leaders can do to better protect their people and operations.
What We'll Discuss
1. Why You’re a Target
Understand why small and medium-sized businesses are attractive targets for cybercriminals, and why being a smaller organization doesn’t necessarily mean being safer.
2. How They Get In
Explore common vulnerabilities, everyday behaviours and business practices that can expose your organization to cyber threats, including risks that extend to clients, contractors and business partners.
3. What You Can Do
Learn practical steps to strengthen cyber safety awareness, reduce vulnerabilities and better prepare your organization to respond if an incident occurs.
Who Should Attend?
This discussion is designed for business owners, executives, managers and organizational leaders across construction, manufacturing, professional services and other SME sectors.
Whether you’re responsible for employees, operations, client relationships or overall business performance, understanding cyber risk is an increasingly important part of protecting your organization.
No technical or IT background required.
Date & Time
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Thursday, November 5th, 2026
Location
4S Consulting Services Office,
Suite 300, 7676 Woodbine Ave,
Markham, ON L3R 2N2
Format
Part of our 4S Discussions series, this complimentary in-person event will bring together business leaders and industry perspectives for a practical conversation about cyber safety.
The session will feature an introductory presentation, expert discussion, audience Q&A and opportunities to network with fellow attendees.
Featured speakers and additional session details will be announced soon.
Registration
Complimentary Registration.
Limited seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Maximum of 2 registrants per organization.
Parking & Building Access
Complimentary on-site parking is available. Please check in at the Suite 300 reception upon arrival - details will be included in your registration confirmation.
4S Consulting's Annual Safety Summit
New Horizons in Safety Summit
Ontario's Premier Workplace Health & Safety Conference
The New Horizons in Safety Summit (NHS) brings together employers, safety professionals, regulators, researchers, and industry leaders to explore practical solutions, emerging trends, and the future of workplace health and safety in Ontario.
Through keynote presentations, expert panels, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, attendees gain valuable insights they can apply within their organizations.
NHS 2026 Highlights
Industry-leading keynote speakers
Research presentations
Expert panel discussions
Networking opportunities
Practical breakout sessions
Health & Safety exhibitors
Next Summit - April 15th 2027
Save the date. Registration details will be announced soon.
Ticket Information
General Admission
Pricing to be announced
Access to keynote presentations, breakout sessions, networking, and educational resources.
Group Registration
Discounted per-person rate
Discounted pricing for organizations registering multiple attendees.
Sponsor & Exhibitor
Packages available
Promote your organization and connect with health & safety professionals throughout the event.
Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor
Showcase your products, services, and expertise to Ontario employers and workplace safety professionals.
Why Attend 4S Events?
Our events are designed to deliver practical, actionable guidance – not just presentations.
Learn from experienced industry experts
Stay informed about evolving requirements
Gain practical compliance insights
Take away ideas you can implement immediately
Connect with workplace safety professionals
Past Events
Explore highlights from previous executive roundtables, webinars, conferences, and educational events that have helped Ontario employers strengthen workplace health and safety.
Roundtable Discussion: External Auditors' Perspective: What COR & ISO 45001 Auditors Really Look For (Sep.17.2026)
September 2026 Executive Roundtable
External Auditors’ Perspective: What COR & ISO 45001 Auditors Really Look For
About the Event
This interactive session will bring together health and safety leaders, professionals, and organizations for a candid discussion with experienced COR External Auditors and ISO 45001 Lead Auditors.
While certification requirements are clearly documented, many organizations still struggle with understanding what auditors expect to see when evaluating the effectiveness, implementation, and sustainability of a safety management system.
What You'll Learn
- What auditors look for beyond documented procedures
- Demonstrating effective implementation and continual improvement
- Common audit findings and recurring gaps
- Documentation and evidence expectations
- Leadership engagement and worker participation
- Maintaining long-term compliance and sustainability
- Use of Safety Management Software
- Best practices for preparing for COR and ISO audits
Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions directly and gain practical insights from auditors who assess organizations every day.
Who Should Attend?
This session is ideal for:
Date & Time
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Thursday, September 17th, 2026
Location
4S Consulting Services Office,
Suite 300, 7676 Woodbine Ave,
Markham, ON L3R 2N2
Format
1 Hour Auditor Roundtable Discussion
30 Min Q&A Session
30 Min Networking Session
Coffee & Light Breakfast provided
Registration
Complimentary Registration.
Limited seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Maximum of 2 registrants per organization.
Parking & Building Access
Complimentary on-site parking is available. Please check in at the Suite 300 reception upon arrival - details will be included in your registration confirmation.
Featured Speakers
William (Bill) Boyle
IHSA Associate External COR® Auditor | ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 & 45001:2018 Lead Auditor
William (Bill) Boyle is an experienced management consultant and external auditor with extensive experience in occupational health and safety, quality, and environmental management systems.
As a Senior Management Consultant with Caliberr Professional Services, Bill works with organizations on management systems and auditing, with expertise across ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018. He also serves as an IHSA Associate External COR® Auditor, bringing direct experience with the COR audit and certification process.
Bill’s career spans consulting, business development, sales and service leadership, and organizational management. His broad professional experience provides him with a practical perspective on management systems, external audits, certification requirements, and continual improvement.
Tom MacKay, CRSP, NCSO
Director HSE, Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario | President, Select Safety Solutions | IHSA Approved External COR® Auditor | Consultant
Tom MacKay is an experienced health and safety professional with a background spanning construction, industrial, union and non-union workplaces.
He currently serves as Director HSE at the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO) and as President of Select Safety Solutions, where he also works as a consultant and IHSA Approved External COR® Auditor.
A former Ontario Ministry of Labour Inspector, Tom brings extensive experience in COR® auditing and audit preparation, regulatory compliance, safety program development, workplace assessments, training, and incident investigations. His combination of regulatory, auditing, consulting, and senior safety management experience provides him with a practical understanding of workplace health and safety and the COR® certification process.
Sobi Ragunathan
Co-Founder and VP of Operations, Strategy & Services at 4S Consulting Services Inc | Certified COR® External Auditor | ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
Sobi Ragunathani holds a degree in Occupational Health & Safety from Toronto Metropolitan University and brings over 26 years of experience designing and implementing safety management systems. She supports organizations with compliance, COR® certification, ISO 45001 implementation, and sustainable safety programs that integrate consulting, technology, and training. Her goal is to help organizations not just meet compliance standards, but help them develop a culture of safety.
Sobi was recognized among Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine’s Top Women in Safety 2022 and serves on the Board of Governors at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Sabesh Kanagaretnam
4S President & CEO | ISO 45001 Lead Auditor | External COR® Auditor
Sabesh has more than 30 years of experience in consulting, auditing, process development, and systems design and implementation for customers in Canada, the US, Europe, and Australia. He has more than 17 years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety in the areas of auditing, consulting, systems development, and implementation for more than 1,500 large and small companies, municipalities, and governments in Canada.
He specializes in creating sustainable OHS Systems, processes, auditing as well as training development. Sabesh is also an External COR™ Auditor for the IHSA, as well as an IS0 45001 Lead Auditor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should attend this event?
Health & Safety Managers, COR Coordinators, JHSC Members, HR Professionals, Operations Managers, and employers responsible for workplace health and safety.
Is registration required?
Yes. Advance registration is required, and seating is limited.
Will the session be recorded?
Recording availability will be confirmed ahead of the event. Registered participants who cannot attend will be notified where a recording is available.
Is parking available?
Yes. Complimentary on-site parking is available at the Markham location. Details are included in your registration confirmation.
Can I transfer my registration?
Registration transfers are accommodated where possible - please contact us in advance and we'll confirm the transfer policy for your event.
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