Have you considered the benefits of holding a Certificate of Recognition (COR) designation? We can provide a gap analysis of your current Health & Safety Program, and then work with you to achieve and maintain a COR status with the Certifying Partner that best represents your industry. The COR designation/status is a voluntary certification program for industry-leading employers with a robust Occupational Health & Safety programs that exceed the minimum legal requirements. The benefits of being COR certified for your company are:
The following is a general overview of the COR certification process:
Streamlines the bid process – often times potential clients will only invite COR-certified companies to the bid process. Being COR certified often leads to being given preferred status on vendor hiring lists, and assures potential clients your business is pro-active, already employed industry-leading Health & Safety standards.
Enhances your competitive advantage when it comes to work contracts. As clients become more socially-conscious and discerning in choosing who to work with, it’s important to seize every opportunity to make the most of every opportunity to give your company the competitive edge.
Financial savings and incentives: COR-certified companies often have few worker injuries, and shorter claims duration times. These positive metrics mean your WorkSafeBC experience rating will improve, which means a discount on your WorkSafeBC premiums and significant savings to your business. Assures your workers (and potential new hires!) that your company offers a committed, safe and healthy workplace that places a premium on their health and wellness. Workers can feel confident that your business places a premium on creating a safer, healthier workforce and work environment, which helps ensure workers go home safely every day.
Being COR certified with such a strong commitment to Health & Safety may make it easier to hire and keep workers.
Enhances recognition amongst your industry peers as being a being an Safety leader.
Develops and Enhances your company’s Safety Culture
Increases Employee Satisfaction (having the right tools & training to get job done the 1st time without re-work, workers know your Company is committed to their safety – everything works better!)
Reduces Incident Rates in the Workplace
Improves worker Productivity