This training is designed for large companies participating in the SAFE Companies program. Successful completion of this course will qualify the participant to conduct a company’s audit during the year two and three “maintenance” years of SAFE certification.

If you want to conduct the internal BASE audit for your company, this training course is mandatory.

Course Content:

• 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

Length:

The Internal Auditor course is three days long and includes:

• Classroom Session – Classroom sessions will include lectures, class discussions, case studies, group exercises, and training in the audit tools.
• 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.

Student selection:

Companies may propose candidates for internal auditor training. Internal Auditor applicants require a combination of forest sector experience, basic level of 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.

Cost:

Total cost is $672.00 per student (12% HST included) for course fee and materials.

Times, Locations and Registration:

You can see when the next course is being offered near your community by checking our training calendar.

Once you’ve found the course you want, download the Internal Auditor application form (click here) and then e-mail or fax it to us. E-mail to: training@bcforestsafe.org OR fax to 250-741-1068 

More Questions?

If you have more questions about the SAFE Companies program, the training required or registration you can click here or call  us toll free 1-877-741-1060, Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm PT