In the realm of occupational health and safety, achieving the COR (Certificate of Recognition) 2020 certification is a significant milestone for organizations, especially in the context of leadership involvement and commitment. This blog provides a comprehensive guide on how to excel in Element 14 of the COR audits, which emphasizes the critical role of senior management in fostering a culture of sustainable safety.
COR™ is an occupational health and safety accreditation and a National Standard supported by the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA). It is aimed at driving positive and safe workplace behavior and consistent practices, which lead to improved performance.
Clock Clock is ticking for getting COR™ certified in Ontario. Are you ready? In Ontario, COR™ has become a pre-requisite for many organizations such as Metrolinx, GTAA, TTC, Infrastructure Ontario, City of Brampton, City of Milton, and City of Toronto. That’s what started the buzz in the early part of 2016.
One vital thing you must note is that COR™ is a business strategy and not just a bidding tactic. COR™ certification is a process for consistency throughout the organization. Therefore, you need to start by looking at each element of the COR™ requirements. This is vital for setting up a process to capture and maintain the information. This is exactly why COR™ is a business strategy. Thus, you cannot just perceive COR™ certification as just another business tact for eligibility for bidding process. COR™ looks at a working system and proof of documentation on the activities that happen in an organization.
Key benefits of COR™ 2020 certification in Ontario, both as an employer and as a brand, include: