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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

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Thank-you

• John Sammut

• jsammut@ihsa.ca

• 416-452-5184