SMS Equipment is committed to the development and implementation of industry partnerships and nationally recognized accreditation programs.

Partnerships

We participate in the “Partnerships in Injury Reduction” (PIR) program as established by the Government of Alberta, Employment, Immigration and Industry.

First established in 1989, Partnerships in Injury Reduction was created with the belief that:

• when employers and workers build effective health and safety management systems in their own workplaces, the human and financial costs of workplace injuries and illness will be reduced;
• more can be achieved by working together than by working alone; and
• corporate leaders in the province are willing to take a proactive role in creating a climate where employers and employees work together to ensure a healthier and safer work culture, ultimately leading to greater industry self reliance and less Government intervention.

Accreditations

We currently hold Certificate of Recognition (COR) in British Columbia and Alberta, as well we are in the process of completing the necessary requirements for COR in Saskatchewan.

The Certificate of Recognition (COR) program is a health and safety certification program designed to equip participants with the resources and skills to develop and maintain accredited, in-house safety management systems unique to their workplaces.

Organizations who participate in the COR program are more likely to avoid liability and ensure due diligence.

A key component of the certification process is a comprehensive audit of the employer's health and safety management system. To qualify for a COR, the audit must be carried out by a qualified auditor, using an audit plan that is approved for Partnerships use and is accepted by a Certifying Partner.

By implementing a combination of compulsory and elective courses, in addition to the safety audit, the COR program helps participants and their organizations understand occupational health and safety-related legislation as well as the safe workplace rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.