The COR certificate of recognition is exclusive for companies with more than eleven (11) employees, while the SECOR is designed for small companies with ten (10) or fewer employees.
Both certifications have the same purpose, to ensure the proper risk management of companies; it is a continuous audit process that seeks to help companies define risks, create effective strategies to avoid them, and improve the health conditions of each employee.
Thanks to these certifications, companies are reducing the rate of workplace injuries in Canada, and for this reason, the government is finding ways to encourage companies to join this initiative.
What are the requirements to obtain a COR?
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The company is required to have more than 11 employees, including management. Specific training to manage risks and lead the necessary changes in the work routine.
Comply with an audit to have a certifying partner approve the company’s ability to maintain health and safety.
What are the requirements to obtain a SECOR?
The company is required to have fewer than 10 employees, including management. Specific training to manage risks and lead the necessary changes in the work routine. Complete an audit to have a certifying partner approve the company’s ability to maintain health and safety.
What are the COR/SECOR trainings about?
The certifying partner provides companies with the necessary courses and training to understand, identify and improve occupational health and safety conditions. Among the trainings, some are mandatory to achieve the certificate.
Risk assessment:
This training defines the potential risks within the company and identifies the type and degree of exposure that each member of the work team has to that risk.
Management and communication:
A preparation to lead and achieve effective change within the company.
At the same time, companies that choose to opt for a certificate of recognition must make changes to the entire work routine to accommodate occupational health and safety improvements, which may include ongoing reporting, frequent audits, improvements within the infrastructure, etc.
Visit To carry out this whole process, it is important that companies rely on companies that are certifying partners, those who are responsible for auditing and certifying after ensuring good occupational health and health management.
The certifying partners are responsible for guiding companies through the entire process to achieve COR/SECOR.
If you are looking for guidance to obtain COR or SECOR certification, we at “Think Safety Solutions” are located in Alberta and can help you obtain your certificate.
Contact us to start your COR or SECOR certification journey.
