MSA COR Certified Companies

What is Certificate of Recognition (COR)?

COR is a best practice that recognizes an employer's commitment to health and safety. MSA in collaboration with other industry partners formed the Joint Industry Committee (JIC) and developed a framework of standards to promote a systematic approach to safety management.

Effective health and safety systems include seven elements:

COR Elements

• Management Leadership
• Hazard Identification / Analysis
• Hazard Control
• Inspections
• Communications
• Emergency Preparedness
• Investigations

Benefits / Value of Certification?

• Employee Safety
• Decreased Injury Costs
• Improved Quality of Health & Safety
• Due Diligence
• Improved Customer Retention
• Industry Recognition

COR Certification Process?

• Contact MSA
• Baseline Audit - measures the effectiveness of the safety program compared to the seven elements.
• Certification Audit
• Annual Maintenance Review
• External Audit (Every 3 Years)