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The top 3 stages that delay COR certification
When managing COR is not something you do every day, it’s hard to know how long certification will take. The top 3 things that delay certification? ⏰ 1️⃣ Securing the right external auditor: Finding an auditor that’s available, experienced and understands the type of...
Start with these 3 questions before planning for COR
Have you heard stories about businesses getting COR in record time, while others face delay after delay? 🤔 What you’re noticing is what we see as external auditors too. Everyone’s timeline will be different. 🎭 COR is a business-wide effort, and while you oversee the...
The top 5 most-wanted safety gifts this holiday season
My team and I wanted to have fun these holidays by preparing a safety-themed gift guide. The majority of safety teams that I work with know the value of high-quality, reliable gear. Inside our gift guide, you’ll find Utiligent Consulting’s top five picks for...
Heat Illness and Industrial Roofing
For industrial roofers, working with little (or no) shade, hot-tar kettles and propane torches means an increased risk of a heat illness. Heat illnesses, such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke, can be serious, leading to serious impairments and even death. During this...
Want to know a secret about document reviews during an external COR™ audit?
Want to know a secret about document reviews during an External COR™ Audit?The format of your documents does not affect the outcome or your score.As long as your information is accessible, readable and complete – Associate Auditors are more than happy to review what...
2022 is the year of pandemic recovery: Don’t miss out on these three must-do safety activities for success
While Omicron set all of us back further than we had hoped for in Q4 last year, many economic forecasts are calling for a more hopeful year ahead in 2022. With the announcement by the Ontario government calling for reopening by March-end, and public health messaging...
How to ace your external COR™ audit – Tips for worker interviews
Interviews during a COR external audit can be daunting for staff. When we perform an external audit, it’s typical for us to see workers intimidated or nervous about 1-on-1 interviews. Understandably, many workers are concerned about “saying the wrong thing” and feel...
Looking ahead to the New Year
Now that the New Year is finally here, we’d like to extend our sincerest thanks to our clients, business partners and network of friends for their support in 2021. Many safety professionals will agree that last year was one of our most challenging yet. COVID continued...
Tis’ the season to review COVID protocols
With over 5,700+ cases in Ontario announced today and further restrictions on the horizon, now is the time to review safety protocols and contingency planning before the new year hits.This week, we’re working with one of our clients to - once again - review their...