Currently, we don’t know of any cross-industry events (i.e. events between different industries including construction) that provides best practices and learnings, however, all Make It Safe Health and Safety Conferences (MIS) have specific workshops relating to best practices for health and safety in manufacturing that provide opportunities for members to connect and share their own learnings with each other. All upcoming MIS conferences will also have specific sessions about OSSE/COR in manufacturing.
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Virtual Panel | Safety from the Ground Up
December 4th, 2024 10:00-11:00AM
In 2023, the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC found that companies certified with the Occupational Safety Standard of Excellence program have a 30% lower injury rate compared to non-certified manufacturers in BC.
Join us for an insightful webinar as we start to explore how implementing effective OHS management systems can not only enhance workplace safety but also drive overall business success. For this month’s webinar, we have business and safety leaders from companies at various stages of Occupational Safety Standard of Excellence (OSSE) certification joining us to share strategies learned from their ongoing journey towards improved safety.
Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the key components of successful OHS management systems that propel ongoing strategies for continuous improvement. By implementing these systems effectively, through programs like OSSE, organizations can create safer work environments, reduce accidents and incidents, and mitigate legal and financial risks.
Moreover, we will explore how a strong safety culture, fostered by proactive OHS management, can positively impact employee morale, productivity, and retention.
Drawing on real-world examples and case studies, our panelists will illustrate how successfully integrating OHS management systems into their operations, can result in improved safety performance and tangible business outcomes. Whether you are a safety professional, business leader, or OHS practitioner, this webinar offers valuable insights into leveraging OHS management systems to drive both safety excellence and business success.
In this webinar you will learn
- Learn how a good OHS management system can improve and protect your business’ profitability
- Understand the components of an OHS management system
- Learn more about the Occupational Safety Standard of Excellence program and how it can help organizations reach their business goals
Webinar Q&A
Anyone interested in becoming a Certified OSSE External Auditor can visit this page to learn more about the qualifications and requirements.
Yes, we have several verification processes to ensure auditors provide the same level of scoring and accuracy, these include regular quality assurance reviews, on-site audit verification, and WorkSafeBC initiated verification audits.
External auditors are independent people who are qualified to conduct all types of OHS audits—including certification, annual maintenance, and recertification audits. Internal auditors are employees of an OSSE certified company who are only qualified to conduct an annual maintenance audit. In companies with fewer than 20 employees, internal auditors are qualified to conduct all types of audits, including certification, annual maintenance and recertification.
To learn more about training for auditors, visit the OSSE section of the Alliance website.
Yes. Please contact our Services team, and a Safety Advisor will contact you to support you with the appropriate template. If you have fewer than 20 employees, you may also reach out directly to the OHS Audit Department for templates and support.
OSSE 101, a new public e-learning course, will be announced next year. In the meantime, contact our OHS Audit team to set up an in-house OSSE 101 training at any time.
29 CFR 1910 includes requirements that help in understanding a portion of COR/OSSE requirements, but it does not cover all COR/OSSE requirements.