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Auditor Resources

All audit tools used in PIR are approved by Alberta Jobs, Economy and Northern Development - 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 AuditSoft tool. Auditors must be certified by AMHSA.

Note: 

• Make sure you submit an audit registration form and begin with a blank audit tool for each audit. 
• We recommend backing up your work regularly.
• AMHSA’s Audit Workbook and AuditSoft tools are both designed for use with Windows based PCs. Features may not be compatible with other platforms.

NEWs FOR 2023:

• New large employer audit tool launched - click here for details.
• Effective January 1, 2023, the use of all audit validation techniques (documentation, interviews, and observations) must again be followed. Also starting January 1, 2023, all Certifying Partners will implement new audit instruments designed to improve the audit process and make the revisions necessitated by the current Occupational Health and Safety Act  - click here for more details.
• Addition of questions for elected municipal officials - click here for more details.
• Modernization of COR - click here for more details.
• Auditors conducting an audit must submit a registration form to [email protected]

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If you have questions about your upcoming COR audit, please contact [email protected].

COR AUDIT  (Large employers)	SECOR Audit  (10 or fewer employees only)
New for 2022: Auditors must complete and submit a registration form before beginning their audit. If you are conducting an audit using the Excel Audit Tool, AMHSA will provide the tool after your registration has been received. 2023 Audit Registration Form Alternative Audit Tools AuditSoft - Click to visit website Resources - Coming soon PIR Glossary of Terms Code of Ethics	SECOR Audit Tool Word (Part A) Word (Part B) 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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AUDITOR UPDATE Archive

Please note that contact information on archived newsletters may not be up to date. 

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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: January 16, 2022