Training designed for forest sector companies participating in the SAFE Companies program. Successful completion of this course will qualify the participant to conduct the internal BASE audit for year two and three maintenance of SAFE certification. If you want to conduct the internal BASE audit for your company, this training course is mandatory. You will also learn skills related to developing and implementing an effective Safety Management System for companies with 20 or more employees.
What does the course cover?
Overview of SAFE Companies and the BASE Audit tool
Preparing for the Audit
Organize your audit activities
Manage the internal audit process
Conducting the Audit
Review audit documentation
Carry out worker interviews
Conduct worksite observations
Processing and Reporting Audit results
Processing audit data
Generating an audit report
Presenting audit findings
What does course participation involve?
The program consists of a three-day training course which includes a final exam.
Classroom Session – Classroom sessions will include lectures, class discussions, cast studies, group exercises, and training in the audit tool and process over a period of 3 days .
Internal Audit – Following completion of the classroom portion of the course, students will be required to submit an internal audit for review and to meet the maintenance requirements for their company’s SAFE Companies certification.
Feedback – We expect the students to provide useful feedback to assist the Council in improving the course and program in the future.
How is the internal auditor selected?
Companies may propose candidates for internal auditor training. Internal Auditor applicants require a combination of forest sector experience, health and safety experience, and a willingness to develop and apply audit skills.
The candidate must either be an employee of the company or be declared as a dependent contractor of that company. Internal Auditors are not allowed to conduct maintenance audits for more than one employer. The Council also recommends that larger companies send a representative that may not have primary responsibility for the safety program at that company or division. There is value in having a different person conduct the internal audit than the person who created or manages the safety management system.
Minimum Prerequisites
Preferred Prerequisites
Education Level
Ability to speak and write in English. Ability to use a computer is also required.
Additional education or training helpful
Occupational Health and Safety Activities
Currently active in health and safety for your company
3 years experience in a safety leadership or management role
Auditing Background
None required
Other auditing experience ( EMS, PIR, etc.)
Forest Sector Experience
2 years operational forestry experience
More years of operational forestry experience
How will you choose the students?
The Council will review all applications for prerequisites. Preference will be given to applicants from SAFE-certified companies and SAFE-registered companies, in priority of when those companies were first certified or registered.
When will I know I have been selected?
The Council will contact you to confirm receipt of your application.
Your application will be reviewed and evaluated.
We will select and notify student participants (to help with your work scheduling and travel arrangements we will provide 2 weeks notice).
When and where are the courses?
Courses have been scheduled for 2008:
June 23-25 - Kamloops
You can find a registration form for the internal auditor training course by clicking here
NOTE: The Internal Auditor Training Course will be offered on a fairly limited basis through 2008. Courses will only be scheduled in regional hub communities so if you need this course to conduct your maintenance audit, you should be prepared to travel to take the course. Please call 1-877-741-1060 for more details.
