Achieving Lower Audit Failure Risk with Proactive COR Consulting
It’s not easy to obtain COR 2020 certification in Ontario. It’s a thorough standard, the documentation is voluminous, and the auditing process can be arduous — particularly for companies that don’t have an internal safety team. The good news? Engaging an experienced COR consultant on your side can also significantly reduce the likelihood you’ll fail any audit, often by 50% or more!
We are Health & Safety Advisors, COR 2020 professionals, helping Toronto and GTA businesses every step of the way through this process. Here’s what our experience enables you to do to get certified faster, avoid costly setbacks, and build a stronger safety program.
1. Identifying Gaps Before the Auditor Does
Missing or inadequate documentation is one of the leading reasons companies fail their COR audits. A COR specialist will perform a rigorous gap analysis, which includes:
- Policies and procedures
- Forms, records, and templates
- Hazard assessments
- Training documentation
- Supervisor responsibilities
- Corrective actions
- Leadership involvement
Rather than finding out about the problem during an audit, when it’s too late, a consultant identifies these issues earlier and provides solutions, confirming that everything aligns with COR 2020 requirements.
2. Building a Compliant, Streamlined Safety Management System
Many companies already have safety documents, but may not be meeting COR 2020 standards. Here are some of the ways a consultant makes sure your safety management system is:
- Up to date
- Customized to your operations
- COR-compliant
- Simple to add for your team
This minimizes the potential for errors, which are a root cause of losing points and failing audits.
3. Training Your Team to Meet COR 2020 Expectations
Both super and crews need proper knowledge of their COR roles. A consultant provides:
Orientation and competency training
Supervisor safety leadership coaching
Internal auditor training
Toolbox talk guidance
Document completion training
The more your team knows what’s expected of them, the better they perform—and so do your audit results.
4. Conducting Mock Audits to Measure Readiness
Mock audits are among the most effective ways to mitigate the risk of audit failure. These simulated audits help you:
- Test procedures
- Check documentation
- Assess worker knowledge
- Identify gaps in implementation.
- Measure compliance levels
By identifying issues early in the process, companies typically achieve a significantly higher final audit score.
5. Providing Ongoing Support to Maintain Compliance
COR 2020 isn’t a one-time thing — it’s an ongoing journey. A consultant gives continued support to make sure you stay compliant via:
- Annual reviews
- Quarterly check-ins
- Updated forms and templates
- Legislative updates
- Coaching for new staff
This reliability prevents performance drops that could jeopardize your next audit.
Conclusion: Reduce Your Audit Failure Risk with Expert Support
The competitive edge that the COR 2020 certification offers Toronto and Ontario businesses is enormous. But you can easily overlook requirements or stumble during the audit process without professional help.
We at Health And Safety Advisors help companies reduce their risk of audit failure by 50% through consulting, training, system development, and pre-audits.
Wanna get COR 2020 certified—without all the stress?
We can assist you in preparing for, passing, and maintaining your certification!
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