PSA: New requirements for City’s construction projects
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Health
and safety certification required for new construction contracts
The health and safety of everyone who works in,
lives and visits the city of Vaughan is an important priority. As of March
2020, construction contractors working with the City will have to have
registered for a Certificate of Recognition (CORTM) from the Infrastructure
Health and Safety Association (IHSA) for the procurement process.
In December 2019,
Council endorsed the CORTM program as a component of the City’s biding process
for construction contracts. The IHSA is designated to certify contractors in Ontario’s
construction industry who demonstrate their health and safety management system
through this structured audit process.
Council’s support
reflects the 2018-2022 Term of Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan and its commitment to enhancing active, safe and diverse communities
where the safety and well-being of citizens is achieved through supporting
prevention and awareness.
Candidates looking to
work with the City will be required to provide a copy of a valid certificate or
an equivalent Ontario Health and Safety certification in order to win the bid.
Implementing this step in the process will help reduce health and safety risks
in the work place.
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