The Five Steps to Certification
NLCSA membership is automatic
for companies that have an active Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation
Commission (WHSCC) Newfoundland Industrial Classification (NIC) Code associated
with the construction industry. Companies that have a WHSCC NIC Code other than
the construction industry are eligible for Associate Membership status.
Additional information on associate membership and related services are available here.
To determine membership status, or to register for courses, contact the NLCSA at
(709) 739-7000 or toll free at 1-888-681-SAFE (7233).
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The NLCSA offers two programs, each based on company size, to assist employers
in achieving Certificate of Recognition (COR) status.
The Principles of Loss Control Program is designed for small, mid, and large-size
employers or companies that act in a capacity of a prime or general contractor. To meet the needs of
those self-employed, the NLCSA offers an Owner/Operator Program
Additional compliance training may be required dependant upon the scope of your
work.
| Principles of Loss Control Program |
5 Days |
| Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety |
1/2 day |
| Harassment |
1/2 day |
| Leadership for Safety Excellence |
2 days |
| Principles of Loss Control
|
1 day
|
| Principles of Loss Control Audit
|
1 Day |
| Owner/Operator Program |
3 Days |
| Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety |
1/2 day |
| Harassment |
1/2 day |
| Principles of Loss Control |
1 day |
| Principles of Loss Control Audit |
1 day |
A Letter of Good Standing is awarded upon completion of the Principles of Loss
Control Program or Owner/Operator Program.
COR Training Skills
While only one person from each business needs to receive COR safety training
for accreditation purposes, firms may consider providing these skills to other
key people on staff (ie., Managers, Supervisors, Foreman, Superintendents,
Project Managers, Safety Personnel, etc.). Providing relevant training to the
appropriate people is a key part of developing and implementing a safe work
environment.
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In the Process means that a firm has the necessary COR courses required
by the NLCSA, and is in the process of applying appropriate safety principles
and practices to their work environment.
In the Process status gives a business tendering privileges with
organizations and firms that require the NLCSA's Letter of Good Standing.
A Letter of Good Standing indicating In the Process status is available
for one year after completing the COR training by contacting the NLCSA (see Step 5).
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By Step 4, your company will be working toward the completion of a safety manual
and the implementation of the required management systems.
When satisfied with the level and quality of the safety manual and program
implementation, firms can measure results by conducting an Internal Safety Review.
Review requirements and instructions on how to use the NLCSA COR Audit Instrument are
outlined in detail in the Principles of Loss Control Audit portion of the COR training courses.
Firms are then considered Audit Pending. A date for an External Safety
Review, to be conducted by an NLCSA representative, will then be arranged.
A Letter of Good Standing indicating Audit Pending status is available upon
request by contacting the NLCSA (see Step 5).
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Upon successful completion of the External Review, COR certification will be
issued jointly by the NLCSA. The time frame associated
with the COR process varies from company to company.
A Letter of Good Standing indicating the company's status will be issued
and will be valid for a period of time. The Letter of Good Standing is
the bid document currently called for by purchasers of construction services
requiring certification.
The letter has three designations:
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In the Process
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Audit Pending
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Certificate of Recognition
COR certification is valid for three years provided the safety program is maintained
and annual internal safety reviews are submitted to the NLCSA. Click here to view a sample COR Certificate.
To maintain certification and a current Letter of Good Standing, companies must complete
annual internal reviews of their health and safety program and successfully complete an
external review by the NLCSA every three years.
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Additional Training Requirements
Companies must ensure that all staff have completed the training required to
meet obligations under the OH&S Act and Regulations. Depending on the type
of environment or the work involved, training may include, but not be limited
to, the following courses:
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Confined Space Awareness
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Emergency or Standard First Aid
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Power Line Hazards
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Fall Protection Awareness
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Occupational Health and Safety Committee Training
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Traffic Control and Flagging
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Principles of Safe Excavating and Trenching
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Transportation of Dangerous Goods - Clear Language
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Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS)
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Asbestos Management