COR Manuals: Simple and Affordable COR Certification

A Certificate of Recognition (COR) is a voluntary occupational health and safety certification program for employers. It is a reward system for employers who set up an efficient Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) and successfully go through an audit that meets the standards set out by the government.

At COR Manuals, this complicated process is made simple and inexpensive.

Benefits of COR

Some benefits of COR certification are:

• Employers who are COR-certified commit to a safe and healthy working environment. This ensures a healthy and happy workforce.
• COR certification gives employers a competitive edge. Most clients prefer working with companies that are invested in their employees. Employees prefer companies that put their health and safety first, which translates to a low staff turnover for employers.
• Cost-effective. COR certification provides a safe and healthy working environment that increases production by reducing lost time due to workers skipping work and injury claims. Certification allows for refunds of nearly 20% by the WCB (Workers Compensation Board) with their Partnerships in Injury Reduction (PIR) program.

Our COR Plan

COR Manuals customizes plans to suit the needs of companies everywhere. From tailor-made manuals to individualized forms, the client always come first.

This is how simple the COR plan is.

1. Day 1- Fill out the program development form

2. Day 14- Choose a perfect certifying partner 

3. Day 15- Get set up with a Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS)

4. Day 90 to 180- Receive guidance in selecting an auditor for support through the audit process

A Personalized COR Plan Includes

COR Manuals devised the COR Plan with the client in mind, which includes all the following to ensure that the process of COR certification is seamless for clients.  

• Training
• Adherence to HSE rules
• Hazard identification and assessment
• Working environment code of conduct
• Inspections of policies and procedures
• Emergency response plans (ERP)
• Setting up investigation procedures
• Acquiring a program administrator
• Health and safety policy with defined roles and responsibilities
• Personalized safe work practices and job procedures
• Terms of reference and HSR policy for Joint Health and Safety Committee

Below are answers to some of the questions clients frequently ask.

Who Needs COR?

There are three reasons a company may need a COR.

1. The client requires it. Don’t miss out on a contract due to a lack of COR-certification.

2. The company falls under the requirements set forth by the government in the OHS Act. Large companies need to have COR certification.

3. A company wants to benefit from the WCB’s Partners in Injury Reduction program (PIR).

Does the Manual Include Everything Needed to Complete the Process?

Yes, it does. It includes:

• A discipline policy
• A training policy
• Management review
• Preventative maintenance policy and program with schedules

Who Are COR Manuals’ Certifying Partners?

COR Manuals works with most Certifying Partners in Alberta to help identify the most suitable option.

What Does an Audit Cost?

It depends on the company. Costs are determined by the required interviews and other expenses incurred, like transport. Most companies will charge a daily rate. COR Manuals ensure a fair rate.

What is SECOR?

The Small Employer Certificate of Recognition (SECOR) is a certification similar to COR for small companies with less than 10 employees. Clients recognize it in place of COR.

Want a SECOR certification? This is what COR Manuals does. Call today to learn more about SECOR manuals and certification.