Achieving COR certification demonstrates your company's commitment to workplace safety and can significantly reduce incidents while improving your business reputation. Our step-by-step guidance ensures you navigate the certification journey with confidence and clarity.
Registration
Sign up with IHSA and begin the process with proper documentation
Training
Complete mandatory training for managers and auditors
Internal Audit
Conduct comprehensive internal assessment
External Audit
Undergo official evaluation by IHSA
Certification
Receive your official COR certificate
Step 1: Registration
Beginning your COR certification journey requires proper registration with the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA). Our team assists you through this critical first step, ensuring your application is complete and accurate.
WSIB Verification
We'll confirm your Workplace Safety and Insurance Board account is in good standing, addressing any issues before they can delay your certification.
Documentation Preparation
Our experts organize all necessary registration paperwork, ensuring no details are missed and your application proceeds smoothly.
Timeline Planning
We'll establish a realistic certification roadmap tailored to your business size and current safety program maturity level.
Step 2: Training
Proper training forms the foundation of successful COR certification. We coordinate comprehensive training sessions that prepare your team for both the certification process and ongoing safety management.
Senior Management Training
Executive-level safety leadership training that empowers decision-makers to champion your safety program
Internal Auditor Training
Specialized training for team members who will conduct your internal health and safety audits
Employee Awareness Sessions
Company-wide safety orientation ensuring all staff understand COR requirements
Documentation Training
Practical guidance on maintaining required safety records and evidence
Step 3: Internal Audit
The internal audit is your opportunity to assess your safety systems before external evaluation. Our consultants provide hands-on guidance throughout this critical self-assessment phase, identifying and addressing gaps in your safety program.
Audit Tool Implementation
We'll help you properly use IHSA's COR Audit Tool to evaluate all required safety elements
Document Review
Thorough examination of safety policies, procedures, and records to ensure compliance
Employee Interviews
Guidance on conducting effective worker interviews to verify safety program implementation
Site Observations
On-site inspections to confirm safety practices match documented procedures
Step 4: External Audit Preparation
The external audit by IHSA is the final evaluation before certification. Our team ensures you're fully prepared for this crucial assessment, minimizing stress and maximizing your chances of success.
Gap Analysis
We'll identify any remaining weaknesses from your internal audit and implement corrective actions before the external review.
Documentation Organization
Our experts will organize all required evidence in IHSA's preferred format, making the auditor's job easier and showcasing your program's strengths.
Interview Preparation
We'll conduct mock interviews with management and workers, ensuring everyone understands their safety responsibilities and can confidently explain procedures.
Site Readiness
A comprehensive pre-audit inspection ensures your worksite demonstrates exemplary safety practices during the external audit.
Step 5: Certification Timeline
Understanding what to expect during the certification process helps you plan effectively and maintain momentum. Most businesses complete COR certification within 12-16 months, though timelines can vary based on company size and existing safety programs.
With our guidance, many clients achieve certification more quickly than the industry average, allowing them to realize the benefits of COR certification sooner.
How Yeti Digital Services Makes It Easy
At Yeti Digital Services, we understand that pursuing COR certification while running your business can be challenging. That's why we offer comprehensive support services designed to minimize disruption to your operations while maximizing your certification success.
Complete Documentation Management
We develop, organize, and maintain all required safety documentation, ensuring it meets or exceeds COR standards.
Customized Training Solutions
Our training programs are tailored to your specific industry and business needs, making safety concepts relevant and engaging.
Audit Readiness Guarantee
Our thorough preparation ensures you're fully prepared for both internal and external audits, with no surprises.
Ongoing Support
We remain available throughout the entire certification journey, providing expert advice whenever questions or challenges arise.