Certificate of Recognition Program
The Certificate of Recognition training is designed to help an employer understand and commit to health and safety programs, while also allowing a designated full-time employee to become the company’s internal auditor.
CoR Program Overview
A Certificate of Recognition (CoR) is awarded to employers who develop health and safety programs that meet standards established by the Government of Saskatchewan. In conjunction with the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) and Mission Zero, the Saskatchewan Trucking Association is working to implement a trucking industry-specific Certificate of Recognition program within the province.
The Ministry of Highways has reviewed and approved the Saskatchewan Trucking Association’s Certificate of Recognition Program and has updated its standard specification to approve the Saskatchewan Trucking Association as a Certifying Body.
CoR is an optional program that an organization chooses to invest in, to increase workplace safety. Due to this, there are no punitive results arising from poor audit performance.
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Principles of CoR
- Culture of Safety
- Risk Assessment
- Hazard Control
- Loss Prevention
- Incident Investigations
How to Get Certified
Earning your Certificate of Recognition through the Saskatchewan Trucking Association follows a process designed to build strong safety systems and ensure ongoing compliance.
1. Registration
Begin by registering for the CoR Program. You can register by clicking here.
2. Complete Mandatory Training
Participants must complete the following courses in the order listed:
- Health and Safety System Building | 3 days
- Fundamentals of Auditing | 2 days
- CoR Auditor | 2 days
3. Certification Audit
After finishing all required courses, an STA-approved External Auditor will conduct a certification audit to evaluate your organization’s safety management system.
4. Certification
Upon completing a successful internal audit, your organization will receive the Trucking-Specific Certificate of Recognition.
5. Maintenance
To keep your CoR active for the next three years, employers must complete:
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Annual internal audits for the first two years following certification
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An external audit in the third year
Benefits of Becoming Certified
- Demonstrates that your company has built a strong and effective health and safety management system.
- Provides a clear understanding of the audit process, connecting your company to a nationwide network of safety excellence.
- Companies registered in the Certificate of Recognition program may qualify ahead of others for certain contracts and opportunities.
- Improved safety practices lead to a reduction in workplace injuries and illnesses.
- With fewer injury claims, your WCB rates decrease. For many companies, the cost of certification is quickly recovered through savings on WCB premiums.
Courses
Required courses to obtain the Certificate of Recognition.
Courses must be completed in the following order: Health & Safety System Building, Fundamentals of Auditing, and CoR Auditor.
Health and Safety System Building (HSSB)
Take advantage of this Health and Safety System Building Course offered Online!
3 Day Classroom Equivalent
Fundamentals of Auditing Online
Take advantage of Fundamentals of Auditing being offered Online!
2 Days Classroom Equivalent
CoR Auditor
This course is designed for individuals who have completed the Health and Safety System Building (HSSB) and Fundamentals of Auditing (FOA) course and wish to obtain an Internal COR Auditor Status for their respective employer.
2 Days Classroom Equivalent
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PROGRAMS
Register now to start your CoR
If you’re ready to start the Certificate of Recognition process, please submit your application to [email protected] or fill out the form below.