Partnerships in Injury Reduction

Partnerships in Injury Reduction promotes health and safety through partnerships with safety associations, industry groups, employers, educational institutions and labour organizations. In order to recognize employers who have developed a health and safety management system and met established standards, a Certificate of Recognition (COR) is awarded. Certificates are issued by Alberta Employment and Immigration and co-signed by Certifying Partners. Achieving and maintaining a valid COR is required to earn a financial incentive through the WCB’s Partnerships in Injury Reduction program.

• What is a Certifying Partner?
  A designation of Certifying Partner is given to Partners who are responsible for assessing the quality of health and safety programs in Alberta, and issuing CORs to employers.

• What is a Certificate of Recognition?
  A COR is awarded to employers who develop health and safety programs that meet established standards.

• What is a Partner in Injury Reduction?
  A Partner in Injury Reduction is an association, corporation or organization that wishes to take a leadership role through influencing its members, contractors and others.

• How to Build a Health and Safety Management System
  A Health and Safety Management System involves the introduction of processes designed to decrease the incidence of injury and illness in the employer’s operation. The scope and complexity of a Health and Safety Management System will vary according to the size and type of workplace.

• Partnerships in Injury Reduction – On-Site Audit Review (OSAR) Project
  The OSAR project is designed to evaluate the work of certified auditors who conduct audits for employers seeking a COR.

• Revised Employer Review Process
  Effective July 1, 2011, Alberta employers who experience onsite fatalities, serious injuries or multiple stop work orders, may face an immediate review of their Certificate of Recognition (COR).

• Partnerships in Injury Reduction Publications
  InfoSheets and other publications related to Partnerships in Injury Reduction.
  

• Quality Assurance
  Alberta Employment and Immigration and Certifying Partners ensure training and audits meet a standard level of quality.

• Workers’ Compensation Board Financial Incentives – Partnerships in Injury Reduction
  Through this voluntary program, the Alberta Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) works with Alberta Employment and Immigration, industry partners, safety associations, employers and labour groups to offer WCB premium incentives. Employers who reduce their claim costs below predicted targets and achieve a COR can earn up to 20 per cent off their industry rate.