COR Safety Audit Checklist

Use this COR Audit Checklist (Canada) as an internal inspection template to verify audit readiness across all OHSMS elements: hazard assessment, training, emergency response, corrective action planning.

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COR Safety Audit Checklist



Pre-audit Preparation

1. The internal auditor holds a valid COR internal auditor certification from the relevant provincial certifying partner.


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2. A pre-audit meeting has been held with the company's senior management representative to confirm scope, schedule, and logistics.


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3. The audit schedule has been submitted to and approved by the certifying partner before the audit begins.


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4. Interview locations have been arranged — quiet, private, and accessible to workers at the site.


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5. The full document package has been assembled and is available for review prior to the audit start date.


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6. Worker interview participants have been selected to represent a cross-section of roles, seniority levels, and work areas.


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7. The audit instrument (scoring tool) is the current version accepted by the certifying partner for this audit cycle.


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Health And Safety Policy

1. A written health and safety policy is in place, signed by senior management, and dated within the last 12 months.


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2. The policy states the company's commitment to protecting the health and safety of all workers.


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3. The policy is posted or made available at all work locations where workers can access it.


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4. Workers are aware of the health and safety policy and understand its relevance to their role.


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5. Responsibility for health and safety is assigned to specific roles at the senior management level.


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Legal And Other Requirements

1. A process exists for identifying and accessing applicable occupational health and safety legislation for all jurisdictions where work is performed.


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2. Legislation and regulatory requirements are available to workers — either posted, stored on-site, or accessible via an online system.


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3. A process exists to monitor regulatory changes and update internal procedures accordingly.


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4. A compliance calendar or tracking system is in place to manage permit renewals, regulatory deadlines, and required reporting.


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5. Copies of relevant legislation are included in the document package for auditor review.


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Hazard Identification And Assessment

1. A formal hazard identification and risk assessment process is documented and covers all work activities conducted by the company.


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2. Hazard assessments have been completed for all significant work tasks and are reviewed at the required frequency.


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3. Workers at all levels participate in hazard identification for the tasks they perform.


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4. Hazard controls follow the hierarchy of controls — elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE.


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5. Hazard assessment records are kept on file and available for auditor review.


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6. Hazard assessments are revised following incidents, near misses, changes in scope, or introduction of new equipment or processes.


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7. A process is in place to communicate hazard information and control measures to workers before they begin a task.


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Training And Competency

1. A new worker orientation program is in place and covers health and safety responsibilities, site-specific hazards, and emergency procedures.


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2. Records confirm all current workers have completed orientation before beginning work at the site.


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3. Role-specific safety training has been completed by workers performing hazardous tasks (e.g., WHMIS, fall protection, equipment operation).


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4. Supervisor safety training requirements are defined, and records confirm supervisors have met them.


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5. Senior management has completed required leadership safety training as specified by the certifying partner.


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6. A training records system is in place with evidence of completion dates, course names, and recertification status.


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7. A process exists to identify and address training gaps when roles change, new hazards are introduced, or certifications expire.


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Worker Participation And Consultation

1. A joint health and safety committee (JHSC) or health and safety representative is in place, as required by provincial legislation.


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2. JHSC meeting minutes are recorded, dated, and kept on file for the required retention period.


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3. A mechanism exists for workers to raise health and safety concerns without fear of reprisal.


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4. Workers have been consulted in the development or review of health and safety procedures relevant to their work.


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5. Worker concerns raised through the JHSC or other channels are tracked and followed up with a documented response.


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Inspection Program

1. A formal inspection program is documented, specifying inspection types, frequency, and the employee levels responsible for conducting them.


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2. Inspections are assigned to workers across all levels — senior management, middle management, supervisors, and frontline workers.


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3. Written inspection checklists or forms are used for all formal inspections.


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4. Completed inspection records are kept on file and confirm inspections were conducted at the required frequency.


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5. Deficiencies identified during inspections are recorded, assigned to a responsible party, and tracked to closure.


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6. Outstanding deficiencies from previous inspections have been addressed or have a documented corrective action in progress.


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Emergency Response

1. Emergency response plans have been developed for all potential emergency scenarios identified through the hazard assessment process.


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2. Each plan identifies the type of emergency, response procedures, responsible personnel, emergency equipment locations, and evacuation routes.


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3. Emergency response plans are posted or accessible to workers at the work location.


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4. Emergency drills have been conducted at the required frequency, and records confirm completion.


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5. First aid facilities and supplies are in place and stocked to the level required by provincial legislation for the workforce size and hazard level.


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6. At least one worker with valid first aid certification is present at each work location as required.


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7. Emergency contact information, including local emergency services and the company emergency coordinator, is posted and current.


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Incident Investigation And Reporting

1. A written incident investigation procedure is in place covering all incident types — injuries, near misses, property damage, and dangerous occurrences.


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2. Workers know how and to whom to report incidents and near misses.


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3. All reportable incidents have been reported to the applicable regulatory authority within the required timeframe.


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4. Investigation records are on file for all incidents during the audit review period, including root cause analysis findings.


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5. Corrective actions identified during investigations have been assigned, tracked, and closed out with documented evidence.


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6. Investigation findings have been communicated to workers in affected areas.


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Contractor And Subcontractor Management

1. A contractor management procedure is documented and covers prequalification, orientation, and on-site monitoring of contractors and subcontractors.


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2. Evidence of contractor prequalification is on file (e.g., proof of safety program, insurance, worker training records, or COR/SECOR certification).


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3. Site-specific safety orientation has been completed by all contractors before they begin work.


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4. Contractors are included in the hazard assessment and communication process for work activities that affect shared work areas.


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5. Contractor safety performance is monitored during the work period, and any non-conformances are documented and followed up.


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6. Records of contractor orientations and prequalification documentation are available for auditor review.


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Documentation And Records Control

1. A documented procedure exists for controlling health and safety documents — including version control, review frequency, and access.


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2. Current versions of all active procedures, policies, and programs are available to workers who need them.


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3. Obsolete documents have been removed from active use or clearly identified as superseded.


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4. A records retention schedule is in place for health and safety records (e.g., training records, inspection reports, investigation files).


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5. All records required by the certifying partner for the audit review period are complete and organized for auditor review.


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Site Observation (Walkthrough)

1. Workers are wearing appropriate PPE for their current work activities — hard hats, high-visibility vests, safety footwear, and any task-specific protection.


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2. Required safety postings are displayed — health and safety policy, workers' compensation notice, emergency contact information, and any legislated postings.


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3. Work areas are in an orderly condition — walkways clear, materials stored properly, and no accumulation of waste or debris presenting a slip or strike hazard.


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4. First aid kit location is clearly marked, accessible, and contents are complete and in date.


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5. Fire extinguishers and emergency equipment are in designated locations, inspected, and free of obstruction.


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6. Equipment in use appears to be in serviceable condition with no visible defects that would constitute a safety hazard.


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7. Workers can describe the hazards associated with their current task and the controls in place.


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8. WHMIS/SDS information is accessible at or near the point of use for any hazardous products present on site.


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9. Exit routes and muster points are clearly marked and free from obstruction.


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