The COR certification is a public recognition that rewards companies for their continuous improvement in occupational health and safety. This certification has high standards that motivate the implementation of efficient techniques to improve safety levels in the different companies in Canada.
The government’s main purpose is to reduce occupational accidents and thus guarantee a better quality of life for citizens who can rely on a safe and dignified work environment.
The COR certificate has also become an emblem of prestige for companies within Canada. By obtaining this certificate, a company proves its risk management and assures optimal services to its clients.
Is COR all about risk management?
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An essential part of the process of maintaining or obtaining a COR certification is to prove that the company manages risks responsibly.
Proper risk management includes the identification of risks, as well as the creation of a strategic security plan that reduces or eliminates risk.
COR certification is closely linked to risk management, since, in view of the company’s commitment to reduce risks, the occupational safety plan it manages is certified.
Types of risks that a company may face
Companies have different work routines that are related to their size, industry and productivity strategy, but there are also risks that they must deal with in order to avoid incidents that damage their reputation.
These risks can be classified as follows:
Physical risks:
This refers to any threat that may affect the integrity of the workers or the machines involved in the work routine, such as: glass or metal fragments, spaces without good lighting, lack of safety elements, absence of personal protection elements, etc.
Chemical risks:
This refers to exposure to chemical and/or toxic products that can cause short or long-term damage. There must be a special handling protocol for these chemicals.
Biological risks:
This refers to agents of an organic nature, such as microbes, viruses and/or bacteria.
It should be noted that the hazards faced by each company will be determined by its line of business. Within risk management, the level of risk and the action plan to reduce them will be determined.
OSH has verified a decrease in occupational injuries in Canada since the period following the COR certification implementation. This proves that the document has become a real motivation for employers to improve their occupational safety and accident prevention system.
Companies that manage to establish a solid occupational health and safety department can generate effective strategies for risk management and accident prevention, thus reducing cases of occupational injuries, related expenses and absenteeism at work.
The benefit is mutual: employees feel safe and supported in a company that cares about their well-being, whereas the company is rewarded with economic savings and increased productivity of its human capital.
The COR Certification significantly motivates the prevention of accidents and improves occupational health and safety conditions.
What are the accident prevention measures?
Safety strategies will vary according to the characteristics of the risks within each company. An internal auditor and the ideal preparation are necessary to identify hazards, report on them, establish safety strategies and provide training.
However, we can superficially talk about the following basic aspects that can help prevent workplace accidents:
Follow established and safe procedures:
There is a work routine in every company and improving these processes to ensure worker safety is paramount.
Proper handling of machinery:
Having the appropriate training to know the correct technique for the use of machinery within the company.
Apply safety elements:
This applies to both machines and human capital. There must be a means of control that supervises the correct use of protective equipment.
Order and cleanliness:
Keeping things in their place and verifying that these storage spaces are safe is key to avoid injuries.
Following these basic guidelines, a safety management plan can be developed, taking into account the company's own risks and processes in order to optimize it
