Oct. 2023

Modernization of COR Update

In September 2023, we communicated about the modernization of COR, including background information about why the changes were happening, and the establishment of the Strategic Steering Committee and three new provincial working groups.

Work has continued over the past year, particularly by the Complexity-Based Scalable Audit (CBSA) Working Group. The Government of Alberta has released two documents on the OHS Resource Portal which provide information and updates related to the work of the CBSA:

Complexity-Based Scalable Audit (CBSA) Info Sheet including three-phase roadmap, and
Frequently Asked Questions: Complexity-Based Scalable Audit (CBSA) document which addresses changes and what isn’t changing, how complexity is measured, small employers, timelines, and implementation.

The next major milestone is the development of a CBSA prototype by March 2024. Once it is ready, the Certifying Partners, including AMHSA, will engage with their members to gather industry input into the CBSA’s final design. We anticipate this will take place next Spring, and we will be sure to include information about how to participate in the Auditor Update and the AMHSA Newsletter.

Upcoming Deadlines

November 30: deliverables submission for COR Maintenance Action Plans

December 1: audit submission for COR Maintenance and COR Certification

All audits

Data gathering: maximum 45 days
Report writing: maximum 21 days
Revisions: maximum 15 days per round of changes

Need an extension? Email audits@amhsa.net prior to deadline with details.

AMHSA strives to provide initial quality assurance feedback in a timely manner – within two weeks for COR Certification audits and within five weeks for both COR Maintenance and auditor qualification audits. Auditors who submit in the spring and summer can expect quicker QA turnaround times.

2024 Training

Health and Safety Management Systems: February 6-7 or March 5-6

Health and Safety Auditing: February 20-21 or March 19-20

Audit Refresher: February 8 or April 11

SECOR: to be scheduled for April or May

All training is offered virtually. To register, email audits@amhsa.net.

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