THE COR PROCESS
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PROCESS
Are you ready for COR? WorkSafeBC has designated certain organizations in the province to be Certifying Partners (CPs). BC Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA) is the Certifying Partner for our organization and sector. Our members are called Naturally Aligned Organizations (NAOs) and may participate in the Certificate of Recognition (COR) Program by following the process developed by our Certifying Partner.
If you are ready to apply for COR, these are your next steps:
1. Confirm eligibility
If you are a member of CSSHSA, you may want to email us by contacting [email protected] to verify that you eligible to apply through the BCMSA Certifying Partner.
At least one management member is required to complete the Safety Management System Course (in a face-to-face course or online) on the BCMSA website as a prerequisite to this process.
2. COR application
Complete an application form from the BCMSA website and send to BCMSA.
Once a completed COR application form is received, a Certificate of Recognition Program Documentation Tracking Form is started by the BC MSA to track progress and ensure all required information is received.
3. Notice of Audit
Complete a Notice of Audit at least 2 weeks prior to the audit start date.
Once the form is received the potential auditor will be confirmed as “qualified” or “unqualified” by the BCMSA.
- If qualified, the form will be filed in the appropriate folder and the BCMSA management will monitor the audit progress informally.
- If unqualified, a Letter of Non-Acceptance will be sent to the applying organization with an explanation and further instructions.
4. Auditor selection
If you have more than 20 employees you are required to hire a BCMSA Certified External Auditor. BCMSA has no role to play in the selection of External Auditors, other than to provide a list on the website for organization to choose from.
Organizations with 19 or less employees may utilize the services of an External Auditor or an Internal Auditor for the COR cycle. Internal Auditor qualifications are detailed in Step 9.
5. Audit
Auditors have 45 days to complete the audit including onsite interviews, document reviews and observations. Auditors may refer to Documentation for Auditors to Review. Auditors must use the e-Compliance COR Audit Tool.
Small organization must use the Small Employer Audit Tool
6. Audit Submission
Completed audits will be submitted electronically to the COR specialist at BCMSA. The audit submission date must be within 30 days after completion. (i.e. last on-site date) of the audit.
Note: If an Auditor requires additional time to complete the report a COR Request for Audit Extension must be completed and approved by the BCMSA.
7. Audit Review and Decision
Completed audits will be reviewed by the BCMSA COR Specialist or the Director of Programs and Initiatives. Certificate of Recognition Program is reviewed to ensure all items/documents are received. If a required item is missing from the submission, it may be a bar to certification until provided.
For detailed required documentation refer to BCMSA website (our Certifying Partner).
For more details on the process and forms, visit the BCMSA website (our Certifying Partner).
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