The Three Year SECOR Audit Cycle

Maintaining a SECOR

The SECOR is valid for three years from the date of issue, providing that all maintenance requirements are met. The date the audit is completed on-site is used as the SECOR issue date.

To maintain a SECOR, an employer is required to carry out another self audit within 12 months of the date of the COR, and to carry out a second self audit within 24 months of the issue date of the COR. Some SECOR holders prefer to use certified auditors to carry out their audits but self auditing is always an option for companies with a SECOR.

Maintenance self audits are subject to the same Quality Assurance (QA) Review as certification audits. However, since maintenance audits provide an opportunity for employers to ensure all aspects of their health and safety management system are being maintained, there is no requirement that a passing mark be obtained.

To renew a SECOR, a small employer must undergo another self audit or external audit for certification purposes. This audit must be completed and reviewed by Enform prior to the expiration date of the SECOR. The same standard for a passing mark is required to renew a SECOR as to acquire a SECOR.