MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — City of Mississauga staff recently brought forward a report to its general committee recommending all construction contractors bidding on city contracts above a certain value have Certificate of Recognition (COR) accreditation.
The recommendation will go to council for approval on June 20.
COR is a health and safety audit tool and training program that has gained traction within the past decade in Ontario. Certification is granted by the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association.
Many city contractors for large projects are currently COR certified, while others are registered in the program and other municipalities are also requiring or considering COR compliance for their construction contracts, the staff report indicates.
City staff is proposing to phase in the COR requirement over several years, consistent with the approach other public agencies are taking, states a release issued by the City of Mississauga.
Following an official announcement to the construction industry in September 2018, COR compliance would first be required for high value contracts over $25 million starting September 2019, with contracts in the $10 million to $25 million range included in September 2020.
“While the city requires contractors to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the city’s Supplier Code of Conduct, requiring COR compliance further demonstrates our commitment to the health and safety of all our contractors, staff and residents,” said Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie in a statement.
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