The Reality Check: 6 to 12 Months
COR is not a paperwork sprint; it’s a business evolution.
3–6 Months: If you already have a robust, active safety system.
9–12 Months: If your safety program is currently just a dusty binder.
The Make-or-Break Rules
The 3-Month Rule:
You cannot pass an audit without 3 months of continuous data (signed toolbox talks, inspections, and hazard assessments). No data = no certificate.
The Bottom Line
The financial rebate is great, but the real return is a high-reliability business where your team instinctively knows how to manage risk every single day.
Are you looking at the Small Employer COR (under 20 workers) or the Large Employer stream? That will dictate our exact auditing path.
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