This manual provides information on the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program.
Updated December, 2020
This manual provides information on the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program.
Updated December, 2020
Last Reviewed February 22, 2018
This section describes which employers may register in the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program, how they may register, and in which programs they may register.
Employers who are registered in the Workers’ Compensation Board (WorkSafeBC) General Trucking (732019) and Moving & Storage (732030) Classification Units are members of SafetyDriven. Member organizations may make an application to pursue COR certification at any time.
Employers who are registered in non-member Classification Units may participate in the SafetyDriven COR program if they choose, however it is recommended that their business operations are naturally aligned with the industry sectors which the council supports. The determination of whether a business is naturally aligned will be made by the council in consultation with WorkSafeBC. Once an organization is determined to be naturally aligned it may begin to participate in the COR program.
Employers who are registered in more than one Classification Unit may pursue COR certification for all of their operations which fall within a member Classification Unit or a Classification Unit which is naturally aligned. Should any of their operations fall within a Classification Unit which is not naturally aligned those operations may be excluded from the COR program. The inclusion or exclusion of such an employer’s operations from the COR program will be determined on a case-by-case basis in consultation between WorkSafeBC, the employer, and SafetyDriven.
The size of an employer, based upon staff numbers, will determine which COR program the employer will participate in:
Last Reviewed April 27, 2018
This section describes SafetyDriven’s collection, protection, and disclosure of confidential information in relation to the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program.
Last Reviewed December 1, 2013
Auditors must comply with these principles when performing audits under the TSCBC Certificate of Recognition Program.
The auditor code of ethics establishes the guiding principles for all auditors in the TSCBC Certificate of Recognition program. Auditor integrity creates credibility and trust in the auditing process by providing the assurance that auditing standards, rules and procedures are observed. Auditors shall:
Auditors must demonstrate the highest level of professional objectivity in collecting, evaluating and communicating information about the audit. Auditors must make a balanced assessment of all relevant information and make independent and impartial judgements without being unduly influenced by their own interests or those of others.
External auditors who provide contract auditing services are not permitted to audit companies where they have a family or non-arm’s length affiliation or where they have been involved in the development and / or implementation of the health and safety system within the past 12 months. External auditors shall:
Internal auditors are employees of companies being audited and who may have other roles and responsibilities. While performing a maintenance audit, internal auditors must detach themselves from their regular roles and responsibilities. Internal auditors shall remain free of influence, interest or relationship that may impair their judgement or objectivity.
Auditors must respect ownership of information they receive during the audit and not disclose any confidential information to any third party, either orally or in writing, without proper authority and unless there is a legal or professional obligation to do so. Auditors shall:
Auditors must apply their knowledge, skills and experience in the performance of an audit. Auditors shall:
Auditors are expected to act in a responsible and professional manner at all times. Auditors shall:
Violations of the code of ethics are considered serious and action will be taken by the SafetyDriven – TSCBC in response to any violation.
An auditor may be subject to the following sanctions for a violation of the code of ethics, depending on the severity:
Before any action is taken, a full investigation of the alleged violation will be conducted by the TSCBC. Sanctions may include a combination of discipline, such as suspension, as well as a requirement for retraining. As part of the code of ethics, auditors are expected to cooperate fully with an inquiry in the event of a breach or alleged breach of this code of ethics.
The fact that a particular conduct or restriction is not mentioned in the code of ethics does not prevent an action deemed to be unacceptable from being subject to disciplinary action.
Last Reviewed April 8, 2019
This section describes how Certificate of Recognition (COR) external auditors may be certified, and maintain certification.
To be certified as Certificate of Recognition external auditors candidates must:
External Auditors may lose their certification under the following circumstances:
Last Reviewed April 25, 2019
This section describes how large employer Certificate of Recognition (COR) internal auditors may be certified.
To be certified as large employer COR internal auditor candidates must:
Last Reviewed April 25, 2019
This section describes how small employer Certificate of Recognition (COR) internal auditors may be certified.
To be certified as small employer COR internal auditor candidates must:
Last Reviewed April 25, 2019
This section describes the processes and requirements of Certificate of Recognition (COR) audits for large employers.
Last Reviewed April 25, 2019
This section describes how large employers obtain and retain a Certificate of Recognition (COR).
To obtain and retain a Certificate of Recognition large employers must:
A large employer will have their Certificate of Recognition removed for the following reasons:
Last Reviewed April 25, 2019
This section describes the processes and requirements of Certificate of Recognition (COR) audits for small employers.
Last Reviewed April 25, 2019
This section describes how small employers obtain and retain a Certificate of Recognition (COR).
To obtain and retain a Certificate of Recognition small employers must:
A small employer will have their Certificate of Recognition removed for the following reasons:
Last Reviewed April 25, 2019
This section describes how owner operators obtain and retain a Certificate of Recognition (COR).
To obtain and retain a Certificate of Recognition small employers must:
An owner operator will have their Certificate of Recognition removed for the following reasons:
Last Reviewed April 25, 2019
This section describes quality assurance practices in the Certificate of Recognition program.
Last Reviewed April 25, 2019
This section describes the process to resolve disputes arising out of decisions by the Trucking Safety Council regarding the administration of the Certificate of Recognition program and all other Council programs.
Last Reviewed April 9, 2019
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