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For large companies, a key step to SAFE certification is an audit completed by a Council-certified External Auditor. Several factors can be critical to successful audits.
Choose carefully — While trained and certified by the Council, External Auditors are consultants selected and paid by individual companies. Choose carefully. Check our web site for auditors’ expertise matching the work done by your operation; ask for references; determine the fee, and schedule enough time for the audit well in advance. The Auditor Code of Ethics prevents a safety consultant who helps develop a company’s safety program from acting as its external auditor.
Do a dry run — To avoid difficulty during a certification audit, conduct a baseline audit to close any major gaps between your current safety program and our audit protocol. For help with this, it’s useful to refer to the BASE Audit. One way of doing a dry run is for a company to arrange a student audit. Student audits are conducted by individuals still training to be an auditor and help them meet a course requirement. Companies interested in student audits should contact Andrew Chan .
Be prepared — For the certification audit, make knowledgeable staff part of the process, including preparing the documentation review, employee interviews and site tours. What’s involved and how long it takes depends on the size of the operation.
Rebate deadline —WorkSafeBC requires companies to earn SAFE certification this year to be eligible for 2007 premium rebates so it’s a good idea to complete your audit as early as possible and avoid any year-end rush.
Have a look at the Auditor Code of Ethics to provide a sense of how your External Auditor should conduct the audit activities.
Inquires regarding external auditors can be directed to Andrew Chan, Manager of Safety Audit Services, chan@bcforestsafe.org, 1.877.741.1060.
The safety professionals listed here are BC Forest Safety Council Certified External Auditors for the forest sector in BC. Note, the BC Forest Safety Council only certified auditors that have met our External Auditor prerequisites, successfully completed the external auditor training, and have been deemed competent to perform SAFE Company certification audits.
External Auditors are all independent consultants, and their experience and pricing may vary. The employer is advised to confirm the suitability of the auditor they choose in the same way that they would confirm the suitability of any person with whom they elect to enter into a contractual arrangement.
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Mackenzie |
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Quesnel |
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Bresden, Roger |
Nanoose Bay |
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| Brown, Brian |
Prince George |
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| Cadden, Jim |
Salmon Arm |
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| Carruthers, Phil |
Vernon |
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| Chisholm, Scott |
Vernon |
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Chetwynd |
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Vernon |
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Campbell River |
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| Dykstra, Bill |
Delta |
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| Eadie, James |
Vanderhoof |
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| Gage, Mark |
North Vancouver |
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| Gerow, Richard |
Nanaimo |
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| Giles, Dak |
Nakusp |
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| Godard, Mark |
Campbell River |
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| Gooding, John |
Williams Lake |
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| Hall, Ken |
Richmond |
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| Holland, Barry |
Fort St. John Area |
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Vancouver |
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Campbell River |
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| Lackey, Steve |
Campbell River |
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Beaumont |
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Sechelt |
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Moyie |
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Penticton |
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Prince George |
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Port Moody |
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Prince George |
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Fort St. John |
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Port Alberni |
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Squamish |
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Campbell River |
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Balfour/Nelson |
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Kamloops |
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The BC Forest
Safety Council does not recommend specific auditors, nor do we verify the data that auditors submit regarding their previous work experience or expertise. We recommend that companies review each auditor’s qualifications and experience prior to hiring to ensure that the auditor has the necessary experience and competency to audit the client operations. All auditors are expected to uphold the Code of Ethics in all matters dealing with auditing.
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Benefits of being a SAFE certified company - LINK |
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The Cost of Unsafe (pdf) - LINK |
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SAFE Companies: Six Month Audit Submission Requirements (pdf) - LINK |
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Request for Extension form (pdf) - LINK |
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SAFE Companies Application Form (pdf) - LINK |
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Guide to SAFE Company Registration (pdf) - LINK |
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Large Company - LINK |
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Booking a Student Auditor - LINK |
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Small Company - LINK |
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Tips for Submitting a Good SEBASE Audit - LINK |
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Independent Companies - LINK |
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Individual Owner Operators (IOO) - LINK |
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Certification Timelines by Licencee - LINK |
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Registration - Request for Status Change Form - LINK |
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List of Certified External Auditors - LINK |
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Auditor Code of Ethics (pdf) - LINK |
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Notice of Audit Activities Form (pdf) - LINK |
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Declaration of Dependent Contractors Form - LINK |
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Individual Owner Operator SAFEty Course - LINK |
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External Auditor Training - BASE Audit - LINK |
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Internal Auditor Training -LINK |
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OHS Small Employer Training - LINK |
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Basic Forest Supervisor Course - LINK |
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Large Employer
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Small Employer
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Tips for Submitting a Good SEBASE Audit - LINK |
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An Explanation of the SEBASE Audit Questions (pdf) - LINK |
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Individual Owner Operator (IOO) SAFEty Log - LINK |
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Safe Companies Update Newsletter - LINK |
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Safety Advocates - LINK |
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SAFE Companies Questions Answered - LINK |
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List of SAFE Certified Companies (pdf) - LINK |
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BC Forest Companies Registered for SAFE Companies (pdf)- LINK |
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Maintaining SAFE Certification - LINK |
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SAFE Companies / COR Rebates - LINK |
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