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Health and safety consulting for employers across Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan

COR Gap Review

See which written program elements appear to be in place before you start working toward COR. We review the documents you provide against the agreed certifying partner, jurisdiction and current audit protocol, then give you a written gap report and prioritized action plan. A remote document review does not confirm field implementation or predict an audit score.

Every review is led by John Duplessis, B.Sc., CRSP, a Canadian Registered Safety Professional, certified COR auditor and Energy Safety Canada external auditor.

Choosing the right review

Gap Review or Readiness Review?

Both reviews end in a written report with prioritized actions. The difference is how far we look.

COR Gap Review (this page)

A remote review of the documents you provide against the agreed current COR audit protocol. Best when you are starting toward COR and need to identify apparent document and record gaps. It does not include interviews or observations. Starting at $1,995 + GST.

COR Readiness Review

Adds representative worker and supervisor interviews and workplace observations to check whether your program is actually in use. Best when your program is already in place and you want to know how ready it is before your audit. Starting at $2,499.99 + GST.

See the COR Readiness Review

What’s included

A Clear Picture of Your COR Document Gaps

One document review, one report and a practical action plan. Findings are limited to the materials provided and the agreed protocol version.

Document review

We check the safety manual, hazard assessments, procedures, forms and sample records you provide against applicable document and record criteria in the agreed current COR audit protocol.

Written gap report

What appears to be in place, what is missing from the materials provided and what needs further verification, organized by audit element.

Priority plan

Actions prioritized first for legal duties and higher-risk control gaps, then for significant audit evidence and program-development needs.

One-hour debrief

We walk you through the findings by video call and answer your questions.

Led by a certified COR auditor

Your review is led by a certified auditor experienced in interpreting COR protocols. Final scoring and certification decisions remain with the authorized auditor and certifying partner.

Credit toward your program

If you hire us to build or update your COR program, we credit your review fee toward it.

Pricing

How Your Price Is Set

The starting price of $1,995 plus GST covers one site with up to 25 workers. We confirm your price in writing before any work begins.

COR Gap Review pricing
Your operationPrice
One site with up to 25 workersStarting at $1,995 + GST
More workers, several sites or crews, higher-hazard field work, multi-province operations, on-site interviews or travelQuoted after a free 30-minute consultation

How it works

From Free Consultation to a Clear Plan

Free 30-minute consultation

We confirm your certifying partner, your workforce and your sites, and quote your price.

Send us your documents

Share your current safety program and a sample of your records.

We review

We check the documents you provide against the applicable document and record criteria in the agreed current audit protocol, and identify where interviews, observations or further evidence are needed.

Debrief and report

We walk you through the findings in a one-hour call and send your written gap report and priority plan.

Close the gaps

Fix the gaps yourself, or have us build or update your COR program with your review fee credited. If records are one of your gaps, we can also set up Site App Pro to keep inspections, corrective actions and training records organized for your audit.

Know before you buy

Who It’s For and What’s Not Included

Who it’s for

  • Employers starting COR who want an initial assessment of their documents and available records.
  • Companies whose clients now require COR.
  • Employers whose safety program has never been checked against a COR audit standard.
  • Small employers that may qualify for SECOR: our Starter Safety Manual Package may be a better fit. ACSA’s current SECOR process limits SECOR to employers with no more than 10 employees at any time during the past 12 months; other certifying partners use different thresholds and counting rules.

Not included

  • Building or rewriting your safety program. We quote that separately and credit your review fee.
  • COR training courses and certifying partner fees.
  • Your COR certification audit, audit score, certification decision or a legal-compliance opinion.
  • On-site interviews, representative worker or supervisor sampling, workplace observations, site validation and travel, unless they’re in your quote.
  • Engineering, occupational hygiene, medical, legal or other specialist assessment unless expressly included in the written scope.
  • Verification that documents are understood, implemented or effective in the workplace; that requires interviews, observations, records and follow-up.

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a COR gap review cost?

It starts at $1,995 plus GST for one site with up to 25 workers. More workers, several sites or crews, higher-hazard field work, multi-province operations, on-site interviews and travel raise the price. We confirm your price in writing before any work begins.

Which COR standard do you review against?

At kickoff, we confirm the jurisdiction, certifying partner, certification level and current protocol or audit-tool version. We report against that agreed basis and flag requirements that need interviews, observations, site verification or specialist input.

Is the review fee credited toward a COR program?

Yes. If you hire us to build or update your COR program, we credit your review fee toward it.

Do you visit our site?

The starting price covers a remote document review. It cannot confirm how the program is understood or applied in the workplace. On-site interviews, representative sampling, observations and site visits are quoted separately if needed.

Does a gap review guarantee we’ll get COR?

No. A gap review is not a certification audit and does not verify implementation through worker and supervisor interviews or workplace observations. Audit, certification and inspection decisions belong to the authorized auditor, certifying partner or regulator. Every formal document we deliver carries a 60-day errors and omissions warranty: if you find an error or omission within 60 days of delivery, we’ll correct it at no additional charge.

How long does it take?

Timing depends mostly on how quickly we receive your documents. We give you a delivery date when we confirm your price.

Start with the facts

Get Your COR Gap Review

Tell us about your company and we’ll confirm your price before any work begins. Starting at $1,995 plus GST, led by a certified COR auditor and credited toward your COR program if you go ahead.

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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.

How we work together

A Partnership, Not a Hand-Off

We work with employers who want to improve. The best results come when owners, managers and supervisors take an active part in the work, rather than handing it to an outside consultant and waiting for a finished binder. We bring the expertise, the structure and the follow-up. You bring leadership, time and a commitment to act on what we find.

If you only want paperwork that sits on a shelf, we're probably not the right fit. If you want a safer workplace, a program your workers trust and an audit you can walk into with confidence, we'd like to work with you. We'll talk about this openly during your free 30-minute consultation, so we both know it's a good fit before any work begins.

What We Commit To

  • Direct access to a senior professional. John Duplessis, B.Sc., CRSP, leads every engagement himself, from the first conversation to final delivery.
  • Quick replies. We answer emails and calls within 2 to 4 hours during business hours, or by the next business day after hours and on weekends. Every client question matters to us, and we treat it that way.
  • A written scope and price first. You know what's included and what it costs before any work begins, and nothing outside that scope goes ahead without your written approval.
  • Work built for your operation. Practical, plain-language deliverables that fit your work and your province's legislation, not a generic template.
  • Clear timelines. We agree on delivery dates at kickoff and tell you early if anything puts them at risk.
  • Confidentiality. We handle your records, incident details and worker information as set out in our Privacy Policy.

What We Need From You

  • Leadership involvement. An owner or senior manager stays involved from kickoff to final review, approves the work and backs the changes. Workers can tell whether leadership means it, and so can auditors.
  • A main contact with time and authority. Someone who can make decisions, get answers and keep things moving on your side.
  • Complete, honest information. Your documents and records, and a true picture of how the work is really done, including near misses, shortcuts and what isn't working.
  • Hands-on participation. Your supervisors and workers take part in interviews, site walks, hazard assessments and reviews. A program your people help shape is a program they'll use.
  • Timely review and sign-off. You review drafts, give feedback and approve documents within the timeframes we agree on.
  • Follow-through. You put the recommendations into practice and keep the records that show your program is in use.

Your Legal Responsibilities Stay With You

As the employer, you keep your legal duties under OHS legislation. We advise, organize and support. You make the decisions and direct the work. Our work makes your supervisors, internal safety coordinator, and safety committee or representative more effective. It doesn't replace them.

Timelines Depend on Both of Us

Our delivery dates start at project kickoff and assume your information, feedback and approvals arrive when agreed. If they're delayed, the schedule moves with them. If a project stalls, we'll raise it with you directly and agree on a plan to get it back on track, or pause it until you're ready.

Straight Answers, No False Promises

We'll tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear. Audit, certification and inspection decisions belong to your certifying partner or regulator, so no consultant can guarantee the outcome. What we can promise is practical, credible work and honest advice about what it will take.

Our services are not an emergency response service. If someone is seriously hurt or in danger, call 911 first, then make any reports your provincial OHS regulator requires. Once the scene is safe, contact us and we'll help you with next steps.

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