COR® Equivalency
If you will be working in Manitoba, WorkSafely has an additional requirement to verify an out of jurisdiction COR® Certified company meets the specific requirements of COR® within Manitoba’s jurisdiction – verified as COR® Equivalency. This is due to stakeholder’s reliance/requirement that COR® is validated by WorkSafely as meeting the legislative and jurisdictional requirements of any contractor in Manitoba. Manitoba COR® Equivalency can be granted either before coming to Manitoba or once beginning work in Manitoba.
Similar to COR® Reciprocity, an out-of-jurisdiction COR® Certified company will be granted recognition as meeting the national COR® accreditation standard (i.e., credit/recognition of meeting all 14 sections of the harmonized audit tool) and need only to verify Section 15—Manitoba Supplement. Upon verification, Manitoba COR® Equivalency will be issued.
The following documentation is required to request COR® Equivalency from WorkSafely:
- An application for COR® Equivalency from your host construction safety association confirming current COR® Certification and date of expiry.
- COR® Equivalency Declaration Letter
- Section 15 – Manitoba Supplement, including all supporting documentation
- Please submit forms to randy@mhca.mb.ca
Once the above material is received and successfully reviewed by WorkSafely, the company will be issued the following:
- Letter of COR® Equivalency for Manitoba.
- Manitoba COR® Equivalency Certificate.
- Copy of the provincial Workplace Safety and Health Act and Regulation.
The Manitoba COR® Equivalency Certificate will be issued with the same expiration date of your provincial or territorial COR® Certificate (up to a maximum of 12 months). It is the company’s responsibility to re-apply when their Manitoba COR® Certificate expires.
Attaining Manitoba COR® Equivalency also provides eligibility to receive a 15% rebate on any WCB Premiums paid to the Manitoba Workers Compensation Board.
Likewise, companies that are COR® Certified in Manitoba can apply for COR® Reciprocity and/or COR® Equivalency from other provinces or territories. WorkSafely has developed a straightforward process to help you. Please contact us directly if you require an out-of-province COR® Reciprocity/Equivalency.
