SAFE Companies Registration

The following steps are involved in achieving and maintaining SAFE Certification:

1. The company registers with the SAFE Companies program and pays the fee applicable to the size of the company;
2. The company completes mandatory training for the size of company;
3. The company conducts an audit of their health and safety system. The person who completed the mandatory training is the person who should conduct the company’s audit.
4. The audit is submitted to the Council and is reviewed against the applicable standard.
5. SAFE Certification is awarded if the audit achieves a passing score (80% overall with no less than 50% in any one element). The company is awarded SAFE Certification.
6. The Council notifies WorkSafeBC of all COR eligible audits. WorkSafeBC will issue a Certificate of Recognition (COR) and rebate for audits that meet the required COR standards.
7. WorkSafeBC considers the company for a COR rebate. WorkSafeBC typically issues rebates by cheque mid-year of the following year. Additional COR information can be found at: www.worksafebc.com/insurance/partners_program
8. The company must conduct and submit an audit each year to maintain SAFE Certification and eligibility for a COR rebate.
9. The company is required to conduct a recertification audit in year 4 prior to the Certification expiry date.

To download a copy of the SAFE Companies registration form from our website please click here.

Send the completed form by email to Safeco@bcforestsafe.org or fax to 250-741-1068 or mail.