This program is for companies with ten (10) or less employees.

The process for obtaining a Certificate of Recognition for companies with ten (10) or less employees is:

Step 1: Register the company with the MHSA

Step 2: Have at least one (1) full-time employee complete the following courses:

• Safety Basics - A two (2) day course designed to help the company develop and implement a health & safety program.
• Effective Disability Management - A two (2) day course designed to help the person responsible for the company Workers' Compensation program understand how the WCB system works. Information on how to establish and effective and efficient Modified Work Program is covered in detail. This is not mandatory but is highly recommended.
• Hazard Assessment & Analysis - 1 Day course. This course will provide the basic knowledge and tools for conducting Hazard Assessments & Analysis in individual work environments.

Step 3: The person who has completed the required training completes the self -evaluation audit. A completed audit document is then sent to the MHSA for review, feed back and record requirements.

Step 4: The MHSA forwards a request for certification to Alberta Human Resources and Employment, Workplace Health & Safety for issuance of the Certificate of Recognition.

Step 5: The employer is required to maintain the COR by completing an internal self-audit in each of the following years. These audits are sent to the MHSA for review and feed back.