What is SECOR?

You wonder what is SECOR? SECOR is a certificate of recognition that is awarded to companies who have demonstrated a commitment to health and safety in their workplace. The certificate is valid for three years and may be renewed. To be eligible for SECOR, companies must implement and maintain a health and safety program that meets or exceeds provincial standards as well as undergo an audit every three years by an external organisation. Successful participants in the program are rewarded with cost savings on their Workers Compensation Board (WCB) premiums.

The certificate of recognition (COR) program on the other side, is a voluntary incentive program designed to recognise employers who develop and implement health and safety programs that meet established standards. COR certificate holders are audited by external organisations to ensure they maintain their programs and continue to meet the requirements of the COR program.

Successful participants in the COR program are rewarded with reductions in Workers Compensation Board (WCB) premiums. In Alberta, these cost savings are currently 5% on the first $2.5 million of the WCB assessment base, and 10% on any portion of the assessment base over $2.5 million.

The COR certificate is valid for three years. To maintain their COR certificate, companies must continue to meet the requirements of the program, including having their health and safety programs audited every three years by an external auditor.

The COR program is designed to improve health and safety in Ontario workplaces by:

– Encouraging employers to develop comprehensive health and safety programs;

– Providing employers with a framework to assess, design, implement and evaluate their health and safety programs;

– Recognising employers who have developed effective health and safety programs;

– Encouraging employers to continuously improve their health and safety programs; and

– Reducing the cost of workplace injuries and illnesses.

For more information on the COR or SECOR program call 1-647-249-7380