Vancouver Safety Consultants
Practical OH&S consulting support for Vancouver employers that need safety program development, WorkSafeBC-related documentation, hazard assessments, training records, and ongoing safety management.
Learn more →BC Safety Consultants for Practical OH&S and WorkSafeBC Support
Need BC safety consultants who can turn WorkSafeBC requirements into a program your crews will actually use? Calgary Safety Consultants provides practical occupational health and safety consulting for employers across British Columbia, including Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Kelowna, Kamloops, and interior, northern, and remote worksites.
We help employers develop, update, and maintain safety programs that support WorkSafeBC-related expectations, supervisor accountability, worker training, inspections, incident response, audit readiness, client requirements, and day-to-day operations.
Supporting employers across Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan, on site and online.
British Columbia
OH&S Support for Employers Across British Columbia
British Columbia employers often manage safety across a wide range of worksites and operating conditions. A company may have office staff in Vancouver, crews working in the Lower Mainland, warehouse or service operations in Surrey or Burnaby, project work in Kelowna or Kamloops, field operations in northern BC, or work taking place in interior and remote areas.
Those different settings create different safety management needs. A safety program that looks acceptable on paper may still fail if workers do not understand the hazards, supervisors are unsure what records to complete, inspections are inconsistent, corrective actions are not tracked, or training documentation is missing when it is needed.
Calgary Safety Consultants helps BC employers build practical OH&S systems that are easier to understand, easier to maintain, and better connected to the work being performed.
OH&S support for BC employersFrom the Lower Mainland to interior and remote sitesCommunities we serve
Safety Consulting Support Across British Columbia
Here are the main locations we serve.
Surrey Safety Consultants
Safety consulting support for Surrey employers managing safety programs, inspections, incident reporting, training documentation, and client requirements.
Learn more →Burnaby Safety Consultants
Safety consulting support for Burnaby employers managing safety programs, inspections, incident reporting, training documentation, and client requirements.
Learn more →Kelowna Safety Consultants
Safety consulting support for Kelowna and Okanagan employers that need practical safety systems, training records, hazard assessments, and ongoing program maintenance.
Learn more →Kamloops Safety Consultants
OH&S support for Kamloops employers managing workplace safety programs, inspections, incident response, contractor requirements, and compliance documentation.
Learn more →Interior and Remote BC Safety Consulting
Safety consulting support for BC employers working outside major centres where communication, supervision, travel, emergency planning, and changing site conditions require practical safety controls.
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Safety programs built for BC worksitesPractical controls for field, shop and remote crewsWhat we do
Safety Support That Matches BC Worksites
Safety programs need to reflect how work is actually done. In British Columbia, that may include office environments, shops, warehouses, construction projects, maintenance work, field services, transportation, remote work locations, seasonal operations, and contractor-controlled worksites.
When safety documents are too generic, they can create confusion. Workers may not know which controls apply. Supervisors may not know what forms to use. Managers may not have the records they need to show that hazards were identified, training was completed, inspections were followed up, and corrective actions were addressed.
Our support focuses on practical implementation. That means helping employers create safety documentation, training records, inspection systems, hazard assessments, and incident response processes that can be used in real workplace conditions.
Why it matters
Why Practical Safety Support Matters for BC Employers
A weak safety program can affect more than compliance. It can slow down operations, create uncertainty for supervisors, increase claims exposure, weaken audit readiness, and make it harder to meet client or contractor requirements.
When hazard assessments are incomplete, controls may not match the work. When inspections are inconsistent, the same issues can keep returning. When incident investigations do not identify practical corrective actions, employers may miss opportunities to prevent repeat events. When safety records are scattered or outdated, it becomes harder to demonstrate due diligence.
Practical safety consulting helps employers close those gaps before they become larger problems. It gives managers a clearer system to maintain, supervisors better tools to use, and workers more consistent expectations for safe work.
Local support
Safety Consultant Support in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland and the Interior
British Columbia is a big province with very different kinds of work. The safety program that suits a Burnaby warehouse won't look the same as one for a Kelowna construction crew or a camp-based operation up north.
Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
Employers in Vancouver, Surrey and Burnaby often work in construction, warehousing and distribution, transportation, manufacturing, hospitality and property management. On multiple-employer construction sites, the prime contractor has to coordinate health and safety, and subcontractors are expected to show they have their own program, trained workers and current hazard assessments. If you need a safety consultant in Vancouver, see our Vancouver safety consultants page, or our Surrey and Burnaby pages.
Okanagan and the Thompson region
Kelowna and Kamloops employers work across construction, agriculture, forestry, transportation and service industries, often with seasonal staff and crews spread over a wide area. New and young workers need a solid orientation, and summer wildfire smoke and highway travel belong in your hazard assessments and emergency plans. Our Kelowna and Kamloops pages explain the local support we provide.
Northern and remote BC
Resource work, camps and long drives between sites bring working-alone risks, limited communication and long emergency response times. A program for this work needs check-in procedures, travel plans and emergency response that actually reach the crew. See our interior and remote BC safety consulting page.
Choosing a consultant
How to Choose BC Safety Consultants
The right consultant should leave you with a program that holds up during a WorkSafeBC inspection and still makes sense to the supervisor running the crew.
When you compare BC safety consultants, ask a few direct questions:
- Do they know BC's rules? Your program should reflect the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, not wording borrowed from another province.
- Do they have audit experience? If COR matters to you or your clients, ask who will review your program. John Duplessis is a certified COR auditor and an external auditor with Energy Safety Canada.
- Will the program match your size and risk? WorkSafeBC expects a formal program for some employers and a simpler one for others. A good consultant builds the right level, not the biggest binder.
- Can they help after the first project? Ask about ongoing support with inspections, training records, joint committee minutes and updates.
- Is the price clear? You should know the scope and the cost before any work starts.
Here's how a typical project with Calgary Safety Consultants works:
Free 30-minute consultation
We talk through your work, your crews, where you operate in BC and what's prompting the request, such as a WorkSafeBC inspection report, a client prequalification or a COR goal.
Review and gap check
We review your current manual, forms, hazard assessments, committee records and training records, then tell you plainly what's missing and what to fix first.
Build or update the program
We write or revise the documents, forms and procedures so they fit your operation and BC requirements.
Put it to work
We help supervisors, committee members and representatives use the system day to day, and we can provide ongoing support if you need it.
British Columbia rules
BC OH&S Requirements Employers Should Know
In British Columbia, workplace health and safety is governed by the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. WorkSafeBC is both the regulator and the workers’ compensation insurer.
- Joint health and safety committees: Workplaces with 20 or more workers employed for longer than a month need a joint committee. Committee members selected on or after April 3, 2017 must receive eight hours of training.
- Worker health and safety representatives: Workplaces with more than 9 but fewer than 20 workers need a worker representative, and new representatives must complete four hours of training.
- Health and safety programs: A formal program is required with 20 or more workers and at least one workplace with a moderate or high risk of injury, or with 50 or more workers. Smaller employers still need a simpler, less formal program.
- Incident investigations: Employers must investigate specified incidents, including those that cause serious injury or had the potential to, with a preliminary investigation within 48 hours and a full investigation within 30 days. Our incident investigation guide covers how to do this well, and our root cause analysis guide shows how to find the causes behind an incident.
- Fall protection: Part 11 of the OHS Regulation requires fall protection where a fall of 3 metres or more may occur, or where a shorter fall involves a greater risk of injury. See our 100% tie-off guide.
- COR: WorkSafeBC’s Certificate of Recognition program runs through certifying partners. For BC construction employers, that partner is the BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA), which offers Small COR for companies with 19 or fewer employees and Large COR for companies with 20 or more. We help construction employers build the program and records a BCCSA audit looks for and prepare for that audit, while the audit and the certification decision stay with BCCSA. See our COR and SECOR support page for details.
We help BC employers build the right level of program for their size and risk, set up committees or representatives, and keep training and inspection records audit-ready. For the official requirements, see WorkSafeBC’s guidance on joint committees and representatives and health and safety programs.
How we help
How Calgary Safety Consultants Helps BC Employers
Calgary Safety Consultants helps British Columbia employers develop, review, and improve workplace safety systems that are practical, clear, and aligned with the way the business operates.
Support may include:
- All safety consulting services
- Safety manual development or updates
- Health and safety program reviews and gap assessments
- COR or SECOR readiness support
- Hazard assessments, JHAs and inspections
- Ongoing safety program support
- Site App Pro digital safety platform setup
- OH&S training
- OH&S regulatory support
We can help if you are building a safety program, preparing for a client review, organizing safety records, responding to inspection findings, strengthening worker training, preparing for certification requirements, or trying to make your existing safety program more useful for daily operations.
Related services
Related Safety Consulting Services
Employers looking for British Columbia Safety Consultants often need support in more than one area. A WorkSafeBC inspection may identify gaps in documentation. A client prequalification request may expose outdated procedures. An incident may show that hazard assessments or supervisor follow-up need improvement. A certification process may require better evidence that the safety program is implemented.
Calgary Safety Consultants can support related OH&S needs, including:
- COR and SECOR support for employers preparing for certification, audit maintenance, or client requirements.
- Customized safety manuals and program documents that reflect the work, hazards, workers, and operating structure of the business.
- Hazard assessments, JHAs, workplace inspections, and corrective action tracking for practical risk control.
- Incident investigation support to help identify causes, document findings, and prevent repeat events.
- OHS regulatory support when inspection findings, orders, complaints, or corrective action requests need a structured response.
- Ongoing safety program support for employers that need regular help maintaining records, updating documents, and supporting supervisors.
- OH&S training support to help employers improve worker awareness, supervisor follow-up, and documentation.
Here are some helpful links for government services:
Common questions
British Columbia Safety Consulting FAQs
Find clear answers to common questions about our safety consulting, training, COR support, and OH&S program development services.
Do you provide safety consulting support across British Columbia?
Yes. Calgary Safety Consultants supports employers across British Columbia, including Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Kelowna, Kamloops, and interior, northern, or remote worksites. Support may include remote consulting, document review, meetings, training support, and on-site services where appropriate.
What types of BC employers do you help?
We help employers that need practical OH&S support for safety manuals, safety programs, WorkSafeBC-related documentation, COR readiness where applicable, hazard assessments, inspections, incident investigations, regulatory response, training records, and ongoing safety management.
Can you help with WorkSafeBC-related safety program requirements?
Yes. We can help employers review their current safety program, identify gaps, organize documentation, improve hazard assessment and inspection processes, update safety manuals, and strengthen training and supervision records. The goal is to help the safety system reflect both workplace conditions and operational needs.
Can you help if our BC safety manual is outdated?
Yes. An outdated safety manual can create problems if it no longer reflects your actual work, equipment, hazards, procedures, workers, or client expectations. We can review your current manual and help update it so it better supports training, supervision, inspections, due diligence, and practical safety management.
Do you help with hazard assessments, JHAs, and workplace inspections?
Yes. We can help BC employers develop or improve hazard assessments, job hazard analyses, workplace inspection processes, corrective action tracking, and related documentation. These tools should be practical enough for supervisors and workers to use, not just documents created for compliance.
Can you support interior or remote BC worksites?
Yes. Interior and remote worksites often require stronger planning for communication, supervision, travel, emergency response, contractors, changing site conditions, and access to support. We can help employers build practical safety processes and documentation that reflect those conditions.
What should we prepare before contacting a safety consultant?
Gather your current safety manual, policies, training records, inspection forms, hazard assessments, incident reports, client safety requirements, audit findings, and any WorkSafeBC correspondence or inspection-related documents. If your records are incomplete, a consultation can help identify what should be addressed first.
When does a BC workplace need a joint health and safety committee?
Workplaces with 20 or more workers employed for longer than a month need a joint health and safety committee. Workplaces with more than 9 but fewer than 20 workers need a worker health and safety representative.
How much do BC safety consultants cost?
It depends on the size of your operation and the work involved. Some needs fit a fixed-price package, such as our Starter Safety Manual Package at $1,995 + GST. Larger projects, like a full program rebuild or COR preparation, are quoted after a free 30-minute consultation so you know the scope and cost before anything starts.
Do you work with employers in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland?
Yes. We support employers in Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby and across the Lower Mainland, as well as the Okanagan, the Interior and northern BC. Most program reviews, document updates and training support can be done online, and on-site support can be arranged when a project needs it.
How quickly will you respond to our enquiry?
We aim to reply to enquiries within 2 to 4 hours, or by the next business day. Call 1-888-231-0358 or use the form on this page.
Talk to a safety consultant
Talk to Calgary Safety Consultants About British Columbia OH&S Support
If your company needs help with a British Columbia safety program, WorkSafeBC-related documentation, COR readiness where applicable, hazard assessments, inspections, incident investigations, training records, regulatory response, or ongoing OH&S support, Calgary Safety Consultants can help you identify the next practical step. Book a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your current safety program, the regions you operate in, and the type of support your managers, supervisors, and workers need. Call 1-888-231-0358 or use the form below, and we aim to reply within 2 to 4 hours, or by the next business day.
Before you reach out
Quick answers about working with us
- Which areas do you serve?
- Calgary Safety Consultants is a Western Canadian health and safety consulting firm. We support employers across Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan, on site and online.
- Who will we work with?
- Projects are led by John Duplessis, B.Sc., CRSP, President and Principal Health & Safety Consultant, who has more than 30 years of occupational health and safety experience. He is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional, a certified COR auditor, an Energy Safety Canada external auditor and a member of Health and Safety Professionals Canada and the Alberta Society of Health and Safety Professionals.
- How do we get started?
- Book a free 30-minute consultation on our calendar, call 1-888-231-0358, or use the form below. We talk through your situation first, then send a written scope and quote before any work begins.
- What does it cost?
- Our Starter Safety Manual Package, recommended for SECOR, is $1,995 plus GST, and Custom Safety Training built from your own procedures starts at $1,499 plus GST. Online courses are priced per learner, starting at $24.99, and 10% comes off automatically at checkout when you buy 10 or more seats of the same course. Other consulting is quoted per project after a free 30-minute consultation, so you know the scope and cost before any work begins. See all our packages and prices.
- Do you work with small businesses?
- Yes. Many of our clients are small and mid-sized employers without a full-time safety department, including contractors, manufacturers, non-profits and clinics.
- Can you help with COR, audits and training too?
- Yes. We conduct COR audits and help with COR and SECOR preparation, safety manuals, hazard assessments, compliance audits, emergency response plans, incident investigations and contractor prequalification in ISNetworld, Avetta and ComplyWorks. We also offer online courses including WHMIS, TDG and OH&S leadership, and custom safety training built around your own hazards and procedures. We can’t guarantee that you’ll obtain COR or SECOR, but we stand behind our work: every formal document we deliver carries a 60-day errors and omissions warranty, and our COR and SECOR program builds include a documentation warranty through your first audit or evaluation within 12 months of delivery.
Who you will work with
Led by John Duplessis, B.Sc., CRSP
Your project is led by John Duplessis, President and Principal Consultant of Calgary Safety Consultants.
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP).
- More than 30 years of occupational health and safety experience.
- External auditor with Energy Safety Canada.
- Certified COR auditor.
- Every safety manual is customized to your company and reviewed by John before it is delivered.
Starter Safety Manual Package: $1,995 + GST, recommended for small employers working toward SECOR. See what is included
What clients say
We had a great experience and subscribed for ongoing OH&S services. Best choice we made for our business and our staff.
John was great to work with! I was having trouble finding someone to help us perform an audit of our warehouses for OHS compliance and came across Calgary Safety Consultants – exactly what we were looking for! John visited our 3 sites and delivered a very comprehensive report for us to use – all in a very timely and professional manner.
John was extremely helpful and detail oriented when helping us create a compliance matrix that was required for our business. His background in the oil and gas industry set the bar for the highest level of health and safety standards. His turn around time was also extremely fast.
Contact Us
Need help with a safety manual, COR audit preparation, OHS order, hazard assessment, training, or ongoing safety support? Complete the form below or book a free 30-minute consultation. We will review your situation, identify the next practical step, and explain how Calgary Safety Consultants can help.