BC Based Industrial Painting Contractor Certified Coating Specialists achieves COR Certification in Alberta
November 12, 2009, Vancouver, BC – Certified Coating Specialists Inc., (CCS) an industrial painting contractor based in British Columbia, achieves The Certificate of Recognition (COR) for Safety, in Alberta. Certificates are issued by the Alberta Construction Safety Association.
The COR certification is issued to employers who develop and implement health and safety programs that meet established standards such as:
- Employer policy and management commitment
- Worker competency and training
- Hazard identification
- Hazard control measures
- Inspection programs
- Incident reporting and investigation
- Emergency response planning
- Program administration
CCS provides lead abatement and corrosion protection to the industrial and marine sectors in Western Canada promoting safe and healthy working conditions and attitudes within their company. CCS has already received the COR Certification from the Construction Safety Association of British Columbia.
“Workplace health and safety is paramount for us at CCS.” says Darren Ponte, CCS Resource Manager and CSO.
He adds, “Obtaining certification in both provinces will help solidify our commitment to our Safety policies for our staff and clients.”
Achieving and maintaining a valid COR is required for earning a financial incentive through the WCB Partnership in Injury Reduction program, where savings are passed onto clients.
Ponte says, “COR certification is fast becoming an expectation in the industry, and we’re very proud to have made this accomplishment in both BC and AB.”
Certified Coating Specialists Inc., (CCS) area of expertise is corrosion prevention and aesthetic enhancement of corporate assets through the rehabilitation of coating systems. Through the continual advancement, certification and accreditation within this area, CCS has emerged as the major player in lead abatement for any, and all, coating removal requirements. CCS is committed to providing the resources, education, training and daily reinforcement to empower everyone that CCS employs; to meet this goal of exceeding customer expectations.
The Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA) is a non‐profit organization funded and directed by industry. The Association consists of construction industry volunteers supported by a team of professionals based out of offices in Edmonton, Calgary and in Fort McMurray. All the people involved with the ACSA, from the origin of the idea to the present, share a common vision: through cooperative efforts of all those involved, the construction environment in Alberta will be the safest anywhere.
