Post on 21-Aug-2020
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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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Participants 863 accounts registered ○ 157 firms COR™ Certified
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
Environmental Demolition
Heavy Civil Road Builders
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IHSA's COR™ Member Firm Status
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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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Steps to Certification
Contact IHSA Register
COR™ Essentials Basic Auditing Principles COR™ Internal Auditor Introduction to Hazard Assessment
Get Started Training Audit COR™
Certification
Internal Audit IHSA Reviews Internal Audit IHSA Conducts External Audit
Upon successful completion receive Certificate of Recognition
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COR™ Elements
H&S Policy
Hazard Assessment
Safe Work Practices
Safe Work Procedures
H&S Rules
PPE Preventive
Maintenance Training &
Communications Workplace Inspections
Investigation & Reporting
Emergency Preparedness
Statistics & Records
Legislation Occupational
Health First 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 *
Validation by :
1. Interviews
2. Observations
3. Documentation
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Total 157 Firms Certified
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Timelines to Demonstrate - HSMS
Validation of a Functioning H & S Management System
(Minimum of one (1) year).
1. Written Standards
2. Communication
3. Training 4.
Evaluate 5. Continuous improvement
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Timeframes for Certification
Internal Audit
Submission
Desk Review (1 – 60 days
max.*)
External Audit Review
(30 – 60 days max.*)
Certificate of
Recognition Issued
1. Initial Review 2. Detailed
Review 3. Summary
Report
1. Opening Meeting 2. Documentation Review
at Head Office 3. Project/Shop
Observations & Interviews
4. Final Assessment 5. Detailed Report 6. Closing Meeting
* Note: Delays may occur due to
non-conformance
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Items to Consider
1. Selection of 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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Items to Consider (cont’d)
3. Completion of new course, ‘Introduction to Hazard & Risk Management’ by year-end.
4. WSIB Account is being CORTM certified.
5. Successful completion of Internal Audit is not guarantee of successful External Audit.
6. Appeals process is available as outlined in Employer Guidelines.
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Outreach
1. Internal Auditor Conference • 1 day duration
• Multiple events, guest speakers & panel discussions
• Opportunity to network
2. CORTM Workshop • 6 sessions – full day
• Overview of 19 Elements
• Resource material distributed
• Opportunity to work on development of HSMS
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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 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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COR Certified firms are easily recognized in the Construction Sector
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COR™ Contact Information
www.ihsa.ca 905 625-0100
1-800-263-5024