Course Length:
5 days
35 - 40 hours
In-class

ASC Member Fee:
$875.00 Fee:

Non-Member Fee:
$925.00

Quality Assurance Audit Review Fee:
$90/hour

Key Elements

• The Business of Health and Safety auditing.
• Participants learn how to conduct and complete a health and safety audit.
• Validation techniques involved in completing a health and safety audit.
• Identify weaknesses in the existing health and safety program and make recommendations as to how an organization can improve.
• Participants will learn how to complete the audit tool and prepare the written report to provide value and accuracy for clients that meet a standard.
• Topics covered include, Management Commitment, Hazard Identification and Assessment, Hazard Control, Inspections, Orientation and Training, Emergency Response, Accident and Incident Investigation, and Program Administration, interviews, observations, and documentation review.
• Program is classroom based with open discussion encouraged.
• Participants receive a certificate upon successful completion of the requirements of the program.

Prerequisite:

• Submission of the candidates resume for approval and successful completion of the Large Employer Program Building course is required prior to attending this course.

Who should take External Auditor Training?

• Any health and safety person(s) considering consulting/auditing as a career path and who have sufficient health and safety background to be able to provide value to companies through the audit process.

Required:

• 80% competency on the final exam, as well as a Test Audit submitted to The Alberta Safety Council for Quality Assurance review. An auditor's number and expiry date will be issued upon successful completion of the test audit.