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BBE achieves COR standard
BBE took its next step in occupational health and safety, earning its Certificate of Recognition (COR).
Through the Northern Construction Safety Association, BBE undertook the training required to achieve this national standard, and scored 95 percent in the process.
Earning COR involved training employees on procedures related to the COR program, said Gary Reid, President of BBE.
“Clearly, there was a substantial investment in time and effort to achieve the COR standard,” said Reid. “That effort from our staff is very much appreciated, not only because we share a commitment to the principles behind COR compliance, but also because our clients can be assured the work we do on their behalf is done safely. COR is very important to our clients, so it’s very important to us.”
The move to become COR registered is not BBE’s first initiative to bring a systems management approach to its safety-related training.
In 2009, BBE introduced an online training system for employees, an important step considering the geographic diversity of its operations.
Having an online training system helps BBE deliver on its promise of keeping employees abreast of the latest in safety training principles and procedures while keeping costs manageable, ultimately a benefit for BBE clients.
The next step was joining ISNetworld, a global resource for connecting corporations with safe, reliable vendors from capital-intensive industries. This network allows BBE to share its safety record with more than 300 companies.
“These three initiatives are taking BBE from the manual to the automated process. We have the certification, we have the procedures and we have the tool to market our safety initiatives,” said Dennis Gould, Director of Operations with BBE.
It’s part of BBE’s ongoing efforts to maintain a safe workplace — one that benefits its employees and clients alike.
Chris Johnston, Executive Director of the NWT Construction Safety Association (second from right),
presents Gary Reid, President of BBE, with a Certificate of Recognition, the highest safety standard in the country.
Along with Gary are Ryan Heslep, Health, Safety and Logistics (left), and Rodney Noseworthy, Operations Manager, Yellowknife (right).
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