Certified Coating Specialists Inc. the First Industrial and Marine Painting Contractor to receive Certificate of Recognition from Construction Safety Association of B.C.

September 22, 2009 Burnaby, BC – Certified Coating Specialists Inc. (CCS) has received the well regarded Health & Safety Certificate of Recognition (COR) from the Construction Safety Association of B.C. Another first for industry leading Certified Coating Specialists Inc.

The Certification, developed in cooperation with WorkSafe BC, is an initiative that recognizes employers who go beyond the legal requirements of the Workers Compensation Act, and the occupational Health and Safety Regulation. Companies are approved by the CSABC based on their natural affiliation with construction and concern for safety in the industry.

“We are excited to add Certified Coating Specialists to the growing list of COR certified companies across BC. They have demonstrated their commitment to providing a safer and healthier work environment for their employees and we are proud to recognize them for this.” Cathy Lange, CSABC Executive Director.

CCS provides lead abatement and corrosion protection to the industrial and marine industries promoting safe and healthy working conditions and attitudes within the company. Having earned this type of certification reinforces the ongoing commitment of staff to each other and their clients in maintaining adequate equipment, work procedures, and proper training and education of all CCS employees. A commitment CCS has long been known for.

“We’re very proud to have earned this certification,” said Byran Place, CCS President. “It recognizes the ‘safety culture’ we’ve instilled in our workforce – and the best practices safety standards that our workers employ in all the work we do. The COR Certificate also qualifies Certified Coating Specialists for a 10% reimbursement of our 2009 base WorkSafe assessment, which is an added bonus that can be passed onto our clients in savings.”

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 the goal of exceeding customer expectations.