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Certificate of Recognition

John Sammut , Manager

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Certificate of Recognition - COR

• Voluntary audit-based certification recognizing employers who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to a Health & Safety Management System.

• National Audit with oversight from the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA)

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IHSA’s Role in COR™

• The only approved provider, registrar and administrator of COR™ in Ontario

• Our IHSA auditors are competent and ISO 19011 Lead Auditor trained

• Provide resources, training and assistance to organizations participating in COR™

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IHSA COR™ Auditor Code of Ethics

• IHSA’s COR Auditor’s must abide by IHSA’s Code of Ethics

• They must strive to maintain a high level of professional conduct at all times

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Participants• 625 Accounts registered

• 119 firms COR™ Certified

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General Contractors Crane Services Roofing Contractors

Road Builders Mechanical Contractors Ready Mix

Engineering Consulting Firms

Pool Builders Refrigeration

Utility Contractors Masonry Trucking

Steel Erector EnvironmentalDemolition

Electrical Contractors

General Contractors Crane Rentals & Services

Roofing Contractors

Power & Telecommunication

Electrical Contractors

Mechanical Contractors

Refrigeration

Trucking School Bus

Steel Erector Curtain Wall

Manufacturers Millwrighting & Welding

Service Masonry Ready Mix

Engineering Consulting

EnvironmentalDemolition

Heavy Civil Road Builders

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The Process to Achieve COR

• Step 1

• Complete and submit the COR Application Form to IHSA

• Step 2

• Complete mandatory training modules. A representative from senior management must complete one program, a full time employee (Internal Auditor) is required to complete 4 programs

• Step 3

• Complete and submit (with supporting documentation) a workplace self audit

• Step 4

• Arrange and successfully complete the 3rd Party COR audit

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IHSA's COR™ Member Firm Status

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The Competitive Edge

Your Company

Greater Toronto Airport Authority

Brampton Hydro

City of Toronto

York Region

Infrastructure Ontario

Metrolinx

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Value to the Employer

• Effective tool for measuring your HSMS

• Improves performance through consistent practices and behaviours

• Proven process to maintain performance and achieve ongoing regulatory compliance

• Pre-qualification for out-of-province bids

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Research Findings

• Partnership for Health & Safety, University of BC.

• 10 year study from 2002 – 2012.

• Question: Is certification associated with lower work-injury rates?

• Findings: 12 % lower STD, LTD & Fatalities

17 % lower serious injury rate

• COR program participation is associated with lower injury rates.

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COR™ Elements

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H&S PolicyHazard

AssessmentSafe Work Practices

Safe Work Procedures

H&S Rules

PPEPreventive

MaintenanceTraining &

CommunicationsWorkplace Inspections

Investigation & Reporting

Emergency Preparedness

Statistics & Records

LegislationOccupational

HealthFirst Aid

H&S Rep

JH&SC

Workplace Violence

Return to Work

Management Review

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Minimum Requirements

• 65 % per Element

• 80 % overall score

• 100 % on Legislative Requirements *

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Validation

1. Interviews

2. Observations

3. Documentation

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COR Cycle

• Once a company achieves COR, it is valid for three years:

– Year One: IHSA auditor validates that the company/workplace meets the COR standard

– Year Two/Three: Company completes and submits a COR self-audit to validate that they continue to meet the standard

– Year Four: IHSA auditor validates that the company/workplace meets the COR standard

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Selection of Representatives

• Senior Management – Operations

• Internal Auditor• Full-time employee

• Knowledgeable in Health & Safety Legislation

• Demonstrate Auditing Principles

• Consideration for Contingency Plan

• Expectation of Continuous Employment

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Training Requirements

• Senior Management• COR Essentials

• Internal Auditor• COR Essentials

• Basic Auditing Principles

• COR Internal Auditor

• Introduction to Hazard & Risk management (New)

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COR Certified firms are easily recognized in the Construction Sector

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COR™

Contact Information

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www.ihsa.ca 905 625-01001-800-263-5024