Step 1. Complete and submit the COR^® Application Form to IHSA.

Step 2. Complete the mandatory training courses. These courses can be completed either in class or through our eLearning programs.

• A representative from senior management must complete one course.
• A permanent full-time employee must complete four courses.

Step 3. Complete and submit (with supporting documentation) a self-audit of the workplace.

Step 4. Arrange and successfully complete a third-party COR^® audit.

Mandatory Training

A representative from senior management and one designated full-time permanent employee must take prescribed training offered by IHSA. The training is conducted to help the employer understand and commit to the program, and for the permanent full-time employee to become the designated Internal Auditor.

Auditing

Once the training is complete, the employer is required to conduct an internal audit of their health and safety management system using IHSA's COR^® Audit Tool. The internal audit is reviewed by IHSA, and is then followed up with an external audit from IHSA staff. Upon successful completion of the internal and external audits, the employer is issued the Certificate of Recognition. The employer is required to conduct and successfully complete annual internal audits for each of the next two years using IHSA's COR^® Audit Tool in order to receive a Letter of Good Standing for years two and three.

Elements of the COR^® Audit Tool

There are 14 elements in the COR^® Audit Tool.

• Health and Safety Policy
• Hazard Assessment, Analysis and Control
• Controls
• Procurement and Contractor Management
• Company Rules
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Preventative Maintenance
• Training and Communication
• Workplace Inspections
• Investigations and Reporting
• Emergency Preparedness
• Statistics and Records
• Legislation and Other Requirements
• Management Review and Management of Change

The COR^® Cycle

Once a workplace achieves COR^®, it is valid for three years from the date of certification, provided the employer performs internal maintenance audits in the second and third years and complies with the terms and conditions of the COR^® program. A Letter of Good Standing verifies that the training elements and auditing standards are maintained each year.

Year 1. A third-party auditor validates that the workplace meets the COR^® standard.

Year 2. The workplace completes and submits a COR^® self-audit to validate that they continue to meet the standard.

Year 3. Same as year two.

Year 4. A third-party auditor validates that the workplace meets the COR^® standard.

For more info on COR^®, download the following documents:

• FAQs about COR^®
• COR^® Program Guidelines

For more information regarding costs contact cor@ihsa.ca