Onsite Audit Review (OSAR) Project Findings Published
Alberta Human Services OHS Magazine has released the findings of the OSAR pilot project. The majority of sample auditors who had their work reviewed met the expected standard. Alberta Partnerships is currently working with COR program Certifying Partners like Enform to finalize a framework for a permanent OSAR program. Click here to read the entire article in the online edition of
Occupational Health and Safety (January 2012), page 9.
The MECOR Process for Growing SECOR Companies and Employers with 10-19 Employees
To help companies bridge the gap between SECOR and COR, Enform is introducing the Medium Employer Certificate of Recognition (MECOR) Process in 2012. It is available for SECOR companies projecting growth beyond 10 employees and for employers new to the COR program with 10-19 employees. At the end of the three-year MECOR Process, companies should have the health and safety management systems in place for a successful standard COR certification audit. Click here for further details.
Enform COR is Actively Recruiting for External Auditors
The Canadian oil and gas industry is looking for independent expert health and safety professionals to conduct external safety audits. The industry continues to grow, quickly and steadily, as does the need for new External Auditors. Enform COR is actively recruiting for External Auditors. For more information, click here.
Revised AEI Employer Review Process for COR Holders
Alberta Employment and Immigration (AEI) has recently approved a revised Employer Review process to be implemented within the province's PIR/COR program. The revised Employer Review Process comes into effect July 1, 2011. All Alberta employers and auditors involved with the COR program need to be aware of:
- The circumstances that could trigger an Employer Review of an Alberta COR holder
- The process Alberta Partnerships will use to conduct an Employer Review
- The possible outcomes for an employer subjected to an Employer Review
Review the FAQ Published by Partnerships to answer any questions you have on the revised Employer Review process.
Outline of Roles and Responsibilities (ORR)
As a leading COR Certifying Partner, Enform is pleased to announce a new process that will significantly streamline COR and SECOR audit registrations. Effective March 1, 2011 Enform is implementing the Safety Audits and Certifications Outline of Roles and Responsibilities (ORR).
The ORR will replace the existing Letter of Agreement (LOA) between the auditor and the employer. Auditors will be asked to acknowledge the ORR at the time of audit registration and Enform will remind employers of the ORR in the Notification of Audit Registration.
SECOR Submission Guidelines
In order to assist small employers with the SECOR audit package, Enform revised the Small Employer Certificate of Recognition (SECOR) Submission Guidelines. This helpful tool provides small employers with easy to understand explanations (including user-friendly examples) to assist in completing the SECOR audit. For further information on the new guidelines, click here.
Onsite Audit Review (OSAR) Project - Alberta
Please be advised that Alberta Partnerships in Injury Reduction (Partnerships) will be launching the Onsite Audit Review (OSAR) project starting in the spring of 2010. As a Certifying Partner, Enform conducts detailed quality assurance reviews of all Certificate of Recognition (COR) audit reports. These reviews are useful at identifying quality issues within the audit report; however, they may not effectively identify all potential issues with the auditor's work. OSAR is an independent evaluation of the work of certified auditors who conduct audits for employers seeking a COR.