COR® 2020 Certification Made Simple.
Secure your "Letter of Good Standing" and unlock major construction contracts. We guide you from Gap Analysis to Final Audit with a 100% success rate.
The 4S Roadmap to Compliance
We don't just hand you a binder. We build a sustainable safety culture using our proven 6-step implementation strategy ensuring you are audit-ready and compliant.
Gap Analysis
We assess your current program against COR® 2020 standards to identify exactly what's missing.
Program Design
Customizing your Health & Safety Manual, Policies, and Safe Work Procedures.
Implementation
Rolling out the program to your workforce and establishing key roles.
Training
Ensuring supervisors and workers are competent in the new system.
Audit Prep
Conducting dry runs and internal audits to guarantee readiness.
Sustainment
Ongoing maintenance to keep your "Good Standing" year after year.
Comprehensive COR® 2020 Support
Meeting the stringent risk management standards of buyers like York Region and City of Toronto requires expert navigation.
Gap Analysis & Risk Assessment
The foundation of your certification. We identify risk exposure and provide a clear, actionable roadmap to compliance.
- Policy Review: Analyzing your H&S manual for legislative gaps.
- Jobsite Inspections: Real-world safety checks on your active sites.
- Records Verification: Auditing training proofs and inspection logs.
- Action Plan: A detailed report outlining your path to passing.
Audit Readiness Support
Expert guidance through the submission process to ensure you pass with flying colors.
- Mock Audits & Scoring
- Documentation Organization
- Interviewer Coaching
Program Development
Building a Health & Safety Manual that is a "living document" tailored to your operations.
- Safe Work Procedures (SWPs)
- Custom Policy Creation
- Emergency Response Plans
Maintenance & Internal Audits
Mandatory annual audits in Years 2 and 3 to maintain your certification status.
- Internal Maintenance Audits
- Continuous Improvement Plans
- Compliance Verification
Integrated Compliance Frameworks
Combine COR® 2020, ISO standards, and WSIB incentives into a single strategy.
ISO Standards That Strengthen COR Compliance
COR certification works best when supported by a formal management system. We help you implement and integrate ISO standards that reinforce safety, quality, and environmental controls.
- ISO 45001 Health and Safety
- ISO 9001 Quality
- ISO 14001 Environmental
- Integrated COR and ISO systems
WSIB HSEP Rebate-Driven Compliance
Our team helps you leverage the WSIB Health and Safety Excellence Program to turn compliance activities into measurable financial returns.
- Topic selection and planning
- Evidence preparation and submission
- Rebate optimization
- COR and ISO alignment
Simplify Compliance with 4SafeCom™
Our proprietary safety management platform digitizes your program, acting as your central evidence repository for due diligence and audits.
Digital Forms
Mobile-friendly JHAs, inspections, and incident reports.
Training Tracker
Auto-alerts for expiring worker certificates.
Subcontractor Mgmt
Collect and verify Form 1000s easily.
Audit Dashboards
Real-time view of your compliance status.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
"If you need COR® 2020, 4S is the place to go. They made the Gap Analysis process so clear and helped us build a strategy that actually worked for our field team."
"The 4S team guided us through ISO 45001 seamless. Their knowledge of Integrated Management Systems saved us weeks of redundant work."
"We secured significant WSIB rebates thanks to their HSEP guidance. Their digital platform 4SafeCom made evidence submission incredibly easy."
Common Questions About COR® 2020
The Certificate of Recognition (COR® 2020) is a national standard for health and safety management systems. In Ontario, it is often a mandatory pre-qualification requirement for bidding on major construction contracts with buyers like the City of Toronto, TTC, and Metrolinx.
Typically, the process takes 6-12 months. This depends on your current safety program's maturity. Our Gap Analysis provides a roadmap to help you achieve certification as efficiently as possible.
Costs vary based on company size. There are IHSA application fees and potential consulting costs. However, WSIB rebates and access to previously restricted contracts often provide a high Return on Investment (ROI).
Yes. We are an approved provider. We guide you through the Health & Safety Excellence Program (HSEP) to help you earn rebates on your WSIB premiums while improving your safety culture.
If you don't achieve the passing score (typically 80% overall, with no element below 65%), you receive a Corrective Action Plan. We support you through this remediation process to ensure you pass on re-audit.
Ready to Get Certified?
Don't navigate the complexities of COR®, ISO, or WSIB alone. Our experts are ready to build a customized roadmap for your business.