New Prerequisites for External Auditors

As per the approved motion by the Enform Board of Directors on May 9, 2006, all new external auditor candidates will be required to have a minimum of five years experience as a safety professional in the past ten years, as well as either:

1. successfully completing an approved post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree in occupational health and safety; or,
2. maintaining certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or equivalent.

Starting June 30, 2010, all existing external Enform auditors will require these credentials as well. If you are an existing External Auditor, you have until June 30, 2010, to meet the new requirements.

If not already on file, please provide the necessary documentation to confirm that you have met the above noted standard, prior to June 30, 2010. Copies of the necessary documents can be sent to Enform Safety Services, COR Department.

Should you choose not to update your credentials, your certification as an External Auditor will expire on June 30, 2010. The final day to submit an audit if you are not updating your credentials is June 30, 2010.

Please contact the COR Hotline at 1 (877) 250-6222 for more information.