COR AND SECOR READINESS
COR Audit Preparation for BC Construction Companies
Gap analysis, documentation and audit preparation from a consultant with hands-on COR audit experience. Get audit-ready with confidence.
WHY COR MATTERS
More than a certificate
COR shows your organization has working systems for hazard identification, training, inspections, investigations and continuous improvement. For many construction companies it is also what qualifies you to bid on work.
Protect your ability to bid. Many owners and prime contractors require COR. Keeping it current keeps you in the running.
Find gaps early. Preparation surfaces weak spots before the auditor does, while there is still time to fix them.
Earn incentives and safer crews. Employers who achieve and maintain COR may be eligible for annual incentive payments from WorkSafeBC, and the systems behind it keep crews safer.
What we review before your audit
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Program and documentation
Health and safety policy signed and current, defined roles and responsibilities, safe work procedures, and an incident reporting and investigation process.
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Hazard and risk management
A working hazard identification process, risk assessments where required, controls implemented and communicated, and documented equipment inspections.
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Training and supervision
Documented worker orientations, defined supervisor responsibilities, organized training records and documented safety meetings.
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Operations and improvement
Regular workplace inspections, corrective actions tracked and closed, periodic program reviews and documented management involvement.
SUPPORT AT EVERY STAGE
Certification, maintenance and recertification
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COR certification readiness
Preparing for your first audit: program structure, documentation and compliance readiness.
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COR maintenance support
Organized, practical support to stay compliant between audits and keep records audit-ready.
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COR recertification readiness
Identify gaps, strengthen systems and renew with confidence as standards evolve.
INDIGENOUS PARTNERSHIPS
Proudly Métis-owned. Federally and CCIB certified.
We work with First Nations governments, Nation-owned businesses and Indigenous-led organizations across BC, building safety programs with community and leaving the capacity to run them in community.
WORK DIRECTLY WITH DAN
Audit coming up? Let us talk.
Every engagement starts with a conversation about how your business actually runs. No generic templates, no pressure.
Dan has led COR programs across construction, forestry, aquaculture and manufacturing, including raising one national employer's COR audit score from 86% to 96%.
CERTIFYING PARTNERS
COR programs we help you prepare for
In BC, COR is run by WorkSafeBC through its Partners Program and issued by industry certifying partners. Each has its own audit standard, so preparation starts with knowing which one applies to you.
Greenspine is an independent consultancy, not a certifying partner. Not sure which program fits? Start with a free safety program review.
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BC Construction Safety Alliance
Construction and contracting.
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BC Forest Safety Council
Forestry, through the SAFE Companies program.
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Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC
Manufacturing and food processing.
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BC Municipal Safety Association
Local government employers.
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Energy Safety Canada
Upstream oil and gas.
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go2HR
Tourism and hospitality.
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SafetyDriven
Trucking, transportation, warehousing and logistics.
COR audit questions
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How long does a COR audit take?
It depends on company size, active job sites, workforce size and documentation requirements. We will give you a realistic timeline once we understand your operation.
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Can you help us prepare for a COR audit?
Yes. We identify gaps, improve documentation, organize evidence and prepare workers and supervisors for the audit process.
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Do you offer COR support outside Vancouver Island?
Yes. Support is available throughout BC, including the Lower Mainland, the Interior, Northern BC and remote communities.
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What industries do you support for COR?
COR is most common in construction, but we also prepare forestry, manufacturing, aquaculture and other employers for audits under their industry's certifying partner.
FREE SAFETY PROGRAM REVIEW
Not sure where your program stands?
Start with a free review. We will tell you what is working, what needs attention and where to start.
Prefer to talk? Call (250) 870-3057.