Certificate of Recognition Program
The NLCSA's Certificate of Recognition (COR) Program is a health and safety certification program for construction industry employers. The program is designed to assist companies in the development and maintenance of a company-wide health and safety management program. Firms receive accreditation upon completion of COR training, development and implementation of a company-wide safety program, and internal and external safety reviews.
Specifically, the COR Program helps construction companies understand OH&S legislation, and employer and worker rights and responsibilities. Understanding these rights and obligations can also help firms avoid liability and ensure due diligence. Through participation in the COR program, construction industry employers and employees come to recognize that injury prevention must be an integral part of their business conduct and daily working routine.
Provincial Government Policy
Provincial government policy states that effective January 1, 1999, all firms bidding on government funded construction contracts of any value must have, or be In the Process of obtaining, Certificate of Recognition (COR) status. The policy also applies to any firms outside the province bidding on such contracts. The Certificate of Recognition is issued jointly by the NLCSA, the Department of Government Services and the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission (WHSCC).
Other public and private sector organizations, including many general contractors, also require COR status from construction firms when purchasing construction services.