Debunking Seven Myths about the COR® Program

Are you interested in the Certificate of Recognition (COR®) program, but aren’t sure if it’s the right choice for your business? In this video, Ken Rayner, VP of Market Development and Communications at IHSA and host of IHSA Safety Podcast, and Chris McKean, VP of Programs and Strategic Development at IHSA, debunk seven common myths about COR® to help you feel confident about starting the certification process. COR® is a national accreditation standard that verifies full implementation of an employer’s occupational health and safety management system. COR® is often used as a condition of contract by the public and private sectors across Canada. IHSA is the 'Authority having Jurisdiction' to grant COR® in the province of Ontario. Learn more about how your business can get COR®-certified: ihsa.ca/cor-home. Listen to IHSA COR® Podcast: ihsasafetypodcast.ca/cor. * 0:00 - Introduction 0:51 - Myth #1: COR® is too expensive 3:16 - Myth #2: Small businesses can't implement COR® 4:23 - Myth #3: COR® takes up significant resources 5:21 - Myth #4: COR® is construction-centric 6:48 - Myth #5: ISO 45001:2018 is a competitor to COR® 10:15 - Myth #6: COR® is too hard to achieve 12:32 - Myth #7: IHSA won't provide guidance on COR®