How Do BC Companies Become COR Certified?

The Certificate of Recognition (COR) is a voluntary occupational health and safety accreditation program for employers in British Columbia. COR is awarded to employers who develop and implement an effective safety management system and go above and beyond the legal requirements for health and safety in the province.

Developing a COR program that meets the standards of the Board is not a simple task. It requires dedication and a genuine commitment to safety in the workplace.

How Does the Certificate of Recognition Help Businesses?

The Certificate of Recognition provides businesses with a competitive advantage. It is proof to potential customers that the company takes health and safety seriously. Being COR certified also offers numerous benefits, including:

• Access to exclusive rebates and training opportunities from WorkSafeBC
• Lower insurance premiums
• Fewer WorkSafeBC inspections
• Increased worker morale and productivity
• Improved company image and reputation

How Does a Business Gain a Certificate of Recognition (COR) in BC?

A few of the criteria a business must meet to be COR certified include:

1. The business must have over ten employees.
2. The company must have an effective Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS).
3. The company must pass a certification audit that meets the standards developed by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP).

These are just a few of the factor’s businesses have to account for. Working with an experienced Risk Management team can identify the rest.

At JMB Risk Management, we specialize in helping companies earn their COR. We will assist with creating safety programs, implementing safety policies and procedures, conducting safety audits, and more.

JMB Risk Management provides clients with up-to-date health and safety knowledge that meets Canadian provincial legislative requirements (WorkSafe BC), industry best practices, and relevant standards of Occupational Health and Safety (OHSA) regulations, in British Columbia and Alberta.