Certificate of Recognition (COR®) Program
NBCSA’s Certificate of Recognition (COR®) Program is a nationally recognized health and safety certification program for employers in the construction and related industries.
Accreditation is achieved through completion of 6 (six) COR® training courses, followed by an internal and external evaluation of the company-wide health and safety program. The six COR® courses are as follows, Principals of Loss Control (eLearning course available), Principals of Loss Control Audit, Hazard Identification and Control, Leadership for Safety Excellence, Safety Orientation (eLearning course available) and WHMIS 2015 (eLearning course available). Successful completion awards participants a COR® certificate and Letter of Good Standing valid for 1 (one) year. Once COR® is achieved, certification must be renewed with the completion of an annual audit.
The COR® program was created to help construction companies understand employer and worker rights and responsibilities, but to also increase awareness for OH&S Legislation and how it specifically applies to each individual workplace. Through participation in COR® employers and employees in the construction and related industries come to recognize that injury prevention must be an essential part of their business conduct and daily work routine.
COR® Application – NB Based Applicants
COR® Application – Out of Province Applicants
Benefits for Employers
- Proven to help reduce the number and frequency of workplace incidents, accidents, injuries and fatalities
- Increase protection from OH&S liability and helps establish due diligence
- Helps lower lost time claim rates
- Helps reduce risk of damage to equipment and property
- Provides province wide access to affordable, industry specific safety training
- Helps create a level playing field in which all contractors meet required H&S standards
- Helps lower workers compensation assessment rates in the long term
- Can result in fewer work interruptions
- Improves competitiveness and profitability
- Third party verification of H&S practices
- Improves record keeping
- Assists with recruitment and retention of workers
Benefits for Construction Workers and Sub-Trades
- Creates a healthier and safer work environment
- Helps establish due diligence and increases protection from OH&S liability
- Raises safety awareness levels
- Improves morale and productivity
Benefits for Owners and Purchasers
- Results in fewer project delays
- Helps protect interest and assets
- Helps lower project costs
- Provides 3rd party verification of the builders safety program
- Demonstrates that contractors provide adequate safety training for their staff
- Demonstrates the contractors commitment to health and safety