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Auditor Resources

All audit tools used in PIR are approved by Alberta Labour - Partnerships. The questions must meet Partnerships standards with respect to intent, question content, balance between all elements, and balance of the three (3) different verification techniques (documentation, interview, and observation).

The AMHSA Municipal Health and Safety Audit Tool has been approved by Partnerships and any changes made to it must also be approved.  

AMHSA, as the Certifying Partner for the municipal sector, requires that any municipality participating in PIR must conduct its audits using the AMHSA Municipal Health and Safety Audit workbook or eCompliance tool. Auditors must be certified by AMHSA.

Note: 

• Make sure you download the audit tool from the website for each new audit you perform. 
• We recommend backing up your work regularly.
• AMHSA’s Audit Workbook and eCompliance tools are both designed for use with Windows based PCs. Features may not be compatible with other platforms.

NEW FOR 2022:

• March: The on-site data gathering suspension has been lifted. Auditors may now resume on-site data gathering activities, or continue to work remotely. Prior to conducting on-site data gathering activities, both the auditor and employer must agree that on-site work can be safely conducted. The use of observations remains optional.
• Interviews: to be conducted remotely using web-based platforms (e.g. Teams, Zoom, Facetime, etc.) or telephone calls.
• COR Certification: Documentation and Interviews required (minimum six months documentation in previous 12 month period). Passing score 80% overall.
• COR Maintenance: Documentation and interviews required (minimum six months documentation in previous 12 month period). Passing score 60% overall. Action Plans in lieu of COR maintenance audits option is available – application deadline is June 30, 2022.
• SECOR audits: six months of documentation in previous 12-month period. 80% overall required for Certification and 60% overall for Maintenance.

Click Here for More Information on 2022 Audits

If you have questions about your upcoming COR audit, please contact Shannon Thomas.

COR AUDIT  (Large employers)	SECOR Audit  (10 or fewer employees only)
AMHSA Audit Tools AMHSA Audit Tool Doc, Int, & Obs AMHSA Audit Tool Doc and Int Only Alternative Audit Tools AuditSoft Click to visit website eCompliance Click to visit website Resources PIR Glossary of Terms Code of Ethics	SECOR Audit Tool Word (Part A) Word (Part B) PDF SECOR Templates Word PDF

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AUDITOR UPDATES

AMHSA periodically emails an update to auditors. This bi-yearly newsletter contains information regarding auditing changes, FAQ’s, suggestions, and reminders. 

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For more information on PIR/COR, contact:

• Shannon Thomas, Program Evaluation Manager, at 587-952-2268 ext 285 or via email: Shannon@amhsa.net OR 
• Jessica Meyer, HSMS & HR Advisor at 587-952-2268 ext 290 or via email:  Jessica@amhsa.net.

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Other Resources

• Consultant Auditors
• COR Certified logo - available for use by COR certified members

• Links
  • WCB - PIR Registration
  • WCB Policies and Information Manual
  • Alberta OHS: Get a Certificate of Recognition (COR)

Last updated: Mar. 10, 2022