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Training Record Management for COR Compliance
Effective training record management is essential for COR certification. Learn what records to track, how to manage expiry dates, and best practices for maintaining audit-ready documentation.
Toolbox Talk Documentation for COR Audits
Learn how to document toolbox talks to meet COR audit requirements. This guide covers frequency, content, attendance tracking, and the records auditors expect to see.
Pre-Site Access Documentation for ICI Subcontractors
General contractors increasingly require training record packages before allowing subcontractor workers on site. Learn how to organize and deliver pre-site access documentation efficiently while maintaining COR compliance.
Maintaining COR: Annual Internal Audit Requirements
Achieving COR certification is just the beginning. Learn about annual internal audit requirements, the three-year certification cycle, and best practices for maintaining your Certificate of Recognition.
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment for COR
Hazard identification and risk assessment are core COR elements. Learn how to implement systematic hazard assessment processes, document job hazard analyses, and build the records COR auditors expect to see.
Equipment Inspection Records for COR Compliance
Equipment inspections are a critical element of COR certification. Learn what inspection records are required, how to document them properly, and best practices for maintaining audit-ready equipment documentation.
Digital vs. Paper Safety Forms for COR Compliance
Choosing between digital and paper-based safety forms affects COR audit readiness, operational efficiency, and documentation quality. This guide compares both approaches and explains what COR auditors expect from safety documentation.
How to Prepare for Your COR External Audit
Preparing for a COR external audit requires organized documentation, prepared employees, and a systematic approach. This guide walks through what auditors review, how to prepare, and a documentation checklist for ICI subcontractors.
COR Certification for ICI Subcontractors: A Complete Guide
Learn what COR (Certificate of Recognition) certification means for ICI subcontractors, why it matters for winning work, and the steps to achieve and maintain this important safety credential.
COR Certification and Bidding Advantage for Institutional Work
COR certification is increasingly required for bidding on institutional and commercial projects. Learn how COR provides competitive advantage, why project owners require it, and how to leverage certification in business development.
Respiratory Protection Programs for Construction Contractors
Respiratory hazards in construction require more than just providing respirators. This guide explains how ICI subcontractors can build compliant respiratory protection programs that actually protect workers.
Job Hazard Analysis for Construction: Complete Guide
Job Hazard Analysis is a fundamental safety practice for ICI subcontractors. This guide explains how to conduct effective JHAs, common mistakes to avoid, and how to integrate JHA processes into daily field operations.
Fall Protection for ICI Contractors: Compliance Guide
Falls remain the leading cause of construction fatalities. This guide explains fall protection requirements for ICI subcontractors, common compliance gaps, and how to build effective fall protection programs.
Digital Safety Forms: Implementation Guide for Contractors
Transitioning from paper to digital safety forms improves compliance, reduces administrative burden, and creates better audit trails. This guide explains how ICI subcontractors can successfully implement digital safety documentation.
The Complete Guide to COR Certification for ICI Contractors
COR certification has become essential for ICI subcontractors seeking work with major general contractors. This guide explains the certification process, provincial requirements, and how to maintain your COR status.
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