Navigating the COR 2020 Certification Process with WorkBright

COR™ 2020 Certification

Achieving COR™ 2020 certification (Certificate of Recognition) signifies a company’s commitment to the highest standards of occupational health and safety. WorkBright™ offers strategic guidance and actionable insights to help you effectively develop and implement an occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS) to succeed in the certification process. We help you avoid common pitfalls that often cause significant delays, costing you time, money, and reputation.

 

Here are 3 essential tips to streamline your journey towards achieving and maintaining this prestigious OHS certification.

Tip 1: Develop a Project Plan for COR™ 2020 Certification

Before committing to implementing and continuously maintaining an OHSMS, it is important for your company to understand what is involved so that resources, time, and expectations are clearly defined. An OHSMS requires ongoing support to maintain certification. It’s not a one-time activity.

Start with a detailed project plan. A project plan gives your company an stronger understanding of every phase of the journey, from initial gap analysis, to development of documentation, implementation and ongoing audits. Without a roadmap you face significant uncertainty and delays, risking considerable resources, time, and effort.

WorkBright™ works closely with your team to develop this plan, setting realistic milestones to guide your efforts towards a structured and efficient approach, ensuring your company is fully aware of what it takes to cross the finish line. Although COR™ describes criteria that must be met, this Frequently Asked Questions document from the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association can help answer some initial questions. 

 

Tip 2: Organize Health and Safety Documents and Records

Create a list of all health and safety documents your company has created and all records it has kept for the last 3 years. Documents could include policies, procedures, forms, and checklists, while records include information such as completed workplace inspections and incident investigations, meeting minutes, training records, and more.

Once a project plan is established and committed to, a gap analysis is critical in order to compare your current health and safety processes against the expectations of COR™ so your OHSMS can be aligned. For example, part of the gap assessment might include reviewing your company’s documented processes for selecting contractors or vendors. Organizing documents and records can be time-consuming, so starting early is advantageous.

 

Tip 3: Seek Expert Guidance for COR™ 2020 Certification 

The journey to COR™ certification requires a strong understanding of occupational health and safety management systems and knowing the kinds of questions auditors may ask. Whether this expertise is internal or requires outside assistance, there is a lot of information, insight and experience needed to be successful. Without this, it can lead to significant delays and unnecessary duplication of efforts.
Having knowledgeable support to help navigate the complexities of implementing an OHSMS and having it certified is invaluable. 

Your Partner in Excellence

WorkBright™️™ is your partner in achieving occupational health and safety excellence. Our approach combines strategic planning, expert guidance, and a commitment to continuous improvement, empowering your journey to not just meet, but exceed industry standards.
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