
COR® is an occupational safety and health accreditation program that verifies a fully implemented safety and health management system which meets national standards. The objectives of COR® are to provide industry employers with effective tools to develop, implement, assess, and promote continuous improvement of their safety and health management system to prevent or mitigate incidents and injuries as well as their associated human and financial costs.
COR® is nationally registered, trademarked and endorsed by the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA). COR® is delivered through member associations that have a formal Memorandum of Understanding to serve as the Authority Having Jurisdiction to recognize COR® in their respective province/territory.
The COR® Program is a is a voluntary employer certification program intended to motivate employers to take a proactive role in occupational health and safety. COR® certification is issued by WorkSafeBC to an employer who has successfully implemented an effective occupational health and safety management system (“OHSMS”) and has passed a certification audit. The program is delivered through Certifying Partners. BCCSA is the COR® Certifying Partner for employers in the BC construction industry.
As a Certifying Partner, the BCCSA helps with:
Companies in the construction sector, as well as select aggregate and ready-mix Classification Units (CU), are automatically eligible to participate in BCCSA’s COR® program. These include:
Two COR® programs are offered by the BCCSA, each having different program requirements:
See The COR Process for details on how to obtain, maintain, and re-certify Small or Large COR®.
Apply now by completing and submitting the application form:
To learn more about the COR® Program, please review the COR® FAQs or Contact Us
We have a dedicated team ready to make your COR® experience as easy as possible. We also provide free consultation via our Regional Safety Advisors (RSAs), who are COR® experts. They're available to provide on-site support and practical assistance, ensuring a smooth process for you.
To transfer or cancel a registration, you must send a written confirmation to training@bccsa.ca If written notification is not received within the stated time frame, the full course fee will be charged.
The BCCSA and its venue partners reserve the right to cancel any courses due to insufficient enrollment or other causes. In this case, you will be notified by the BCCSA through phone call or email at least 5 business days prior to the course.
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