b"LawLLP,recentlyoutlinedfor Itprovidesarecognizedessary elements into their health andmass of businesses have certified oc- public works; Chughtai joined him as IHSA a number of key steps forframeworkfortheman- safety plans. But Graziosi notes thatcupational health and safety manage- manager of procurement services.owners to take to prove their dueagementofhealthandwith more than 700 Ontario compa- mentsystems. No matter the specifics of a buyers diligence. They should: safetyrisks. nies now COR-certified, plus 1,800GraziosiandChughtaiarenowOHSMSrequirement,Chughtaisays Have a rigorous pre-qualifi- I t shows employees and more registered in the program, buy- usingwhattheyvelearnedtoim- that communication and collaboration cation procedure to ensureexternalstakeholdersers who adopt an OHSMS require- prove construction procurement foriskey.Thecontractors,consultants theconstructorstheyhirethatanorganizationismentmaynolongerneedtotakethe Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville.and service providers that we work with arefullycompetentwhencommittedtooccupa- amulti-yearapproach.AtleastinIn 2023, Graziosi became the townsare our partners, so getting their feed-it comes to managing work- tional health, safety andthe Greater Toronto Area, a criticalcommissionerofengineeringandback is important to achievesuccess.placesafety.Thiscouldwell-beingwhichcan includerequiringCORpositively impact a firms certification as a conditionreputation,moraleand of contract. workerretention.Developacomprehensive Itrequirescompliance with occupational health OHSMSoftheirownand safety regulations and and have it legally reviewedpromotesproactiverisk Eandapproved. management. THE FIRST.nsure ongoing engagement,I tstrengthensorganiza-supervisionandassessmenttionalresilienceagainst of the work and safety per- safety threats and crises. THE WIDEST.formance of the constructorI tpromotescontinuous and itssub-trades. improvementofhealth RespondimmediatelyandsafetyperformanceTHE FASTEST. when they become aware ofthroughthePlan-Do-any health and safety non- Check-Act model.compliance at the project.CORas a Condition of Contract Enforceaccountabilityun- Its Just Good Businessis16' MembranedertheOHSMS(e.g.,bySense CityofVaughan disciplininganyonefoundThe tobeinviolationofsafeamong the growing number of work practices, or terminat- public sector construction buy-ingthecontractofanon- erstobeginrequiringCOR compliantconstructor). as a condition of contract. AsadCarlisles introduction of the industrys first-ever 16' TPO The foundation of these stepsChughtai and Jack Graziosi weresheet brings labor savings and efficiency to get more done isafunctioningOHSMSthatinvolved in adopting and imple- in less time. With fewer rolls to load onto the roof, less time identifies,assessesandcontrolsmenting the citys requirementspent positioning and kicking out rolls, and fewer seams to hazards, monitors work practices and outlined that process atweld, Authorized Applicators can save significant time on and remedies unsafe behaviours,a forum for buyers of construc- each project, moving on to the next one sooner.anddocumentsallhealthandtion services, hosted by IHSA in safetyinitiativesandactionstospring 2024.ensure accountability. Asamunicipality,alotof Its not an offence under thethe work that we do is out there OccupationalHealthandSafetyinpeoplesneighbourhoods,Scan here to see 16' TPO in action!Act to not have a health and safetyGraziosi says, pointing out the management system, Keith says.heightenedriskinvolvedwith But your management system isconstructionprojectsthatare the means by which you achievecarriedoutnearroads,homes, compliance and successfully passbusinesses,communitycentres the due-diligence defence. and other public spaces.Ifweclaimtobelievein The Importance ofserviceexcellence,therearentGoing from a 12' sheet to a 16' TPO Accreditation manybetterwaystodemon- sheet, thats 33% less seams to weld. Developing an OHSMS basedstrate that than by showing the city is committed to health andThats very significant.on a recognized standard such assafetyand this is what were COR is an effective way for agoing to require of those people companytoimproveitshealthwho we hire to come and work andsafetycompliance.Onceanin your neighbourhood.OHSMS is in place, it should beVaughanbeganrequiring auditedandcertifiedbyanac- CORinearly2020,initially creditedcertificationbody.Thisfor projects valued at more than provides multiple layers of over- $25million.Therequirement sight and ensures that the auditwas then phased in over time for itselfhasbeenperformedtoalower-budgeted contracts. As of highstandard. September 2023, any firm bid-According to William ONeill,ding on construction work val-director,businessmanagement,ued at $500,000 or more must accreditation services at the Stan- have a certified OHSMS. 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