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Health & Safety Programs
COR® Program
COR® is a voluntary employer certification program intended to motivate employers to take a proactive role in occupational health and safety. COR® certification is issued by WorkSafeBC to an employer who has successfully implemented an effective OHSMS and has passed a certification audit.
NCSO® / NHSA™ Designation
The National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO®) and National Health & Safety Administrator (NHSA™) designations offer proof of competency in construction safety at a nationally-recognized level. This program delivers practical training in a range of construction safety management skills and principles.
TCP Program
The BCCSA's Traffic Control Person (TCP) Program is British Columbia's most established training program for traffic control. We train numerous TCPs across the province. Our program offers courses for both individuals new to traffic control and those seeking renewal.
CCPO Program
Individuals who hold the Certified Concrete Pump Operator Certification (CCPO) have demonstrated their theoretical understanding of concrete pump operations, and have proven their ability to effectively apply this knowledge while working in the field.
Asbestos Worker Certification
The government of British Columbia has introduced new asbestos worker certification regulations to enhance safety. These rules stipulate that those conducting asbestos abatement work in BC must be trained and certified, while employers are obligated to secure licenses.
Fire & Flood Restoration Program
The Fire & Flood Restoration Program (FFRP) is an initiative aimed at enhancing safety within the restoration industry. Through this program, we offer a range of safety training modules and valuable resources tailored to the needs of professionals in the restoration field.
THARR Program
The Technical High Angle Rope Rescue Program (THARRP) prepares fire department personnel in technical rope rescue techniques, specifically for rescuing workers in distress at elevated heights, such as tower crane operators.
Health & Safety Training
Training Catalogue
All instructor-led, self-paced, classroom, and online training offered by the BCCSA.
Training Schedule
Find and register for upcoming BCCSA training available throughout the province, in sortable list view.
Training Calendar
Find and register for upcoming BCCSA training in month-to-month calendar view.
Student Audit Assignment
The Student Audit Assignment is required to attain BCCSA’s COR® Internal Auditor certification. Microsoft Excel is required.
Prime Contractor ResponsibilitiesNEW!
This interactive, video-based course delivers a comprehensive examination of the roles and responsibilities of prime contractors in British Columbia’s construction sector. It covers regulatory requirements, coordination practices in multi-employer settings, and the occupational health and safety systems needed to support compliance and effective oversight.
Hazardous Materials Awareness (HMA)NEW!
HMA covers 11 different hazardous materials and outlines the hazards associated with each material, as well as the negative health effects they can cause. HMA also covers recommended practices relating to the removal, control, and disposal of hazardous material. The materials covered are commonly found in restoration work, including lead, mould, chemicals, and more. HMA is also available at no cost to anyone employed in the fire and flood restoration industry.
Minds at Work for ConstructionNEW!
Our Minds at Work for Construction training is divided into two parts: Part 1 is designed to increase mental health awareness, its workplace impact, and challenges stereotypes. Part 2 equips supervisors and foremen with tools and strategies to manage mental health issues within their teams.
Principles of Health & Safety Management (PHSM)
Our PHSM eLearning course is designed to provide clear guidance and practical instruction for creating a concise and effective Health & Safety manual. This manual not only ensures compliance with regulations but also prioritizes the well-being of your workers.
SiteReadyBC
SiteReadyBC is the first comprehensive construction site safety orientation program created specifically for British Columbia. It equips workers with essential knowledge to comprehend safety regulations on any construction site in the province and empowers them to work confidently.
Dust Extractor Vacuums (DEV) Safe Use & Maintenance CourseNEW!
Our DEV eLearning course serves as a comprehensive guide on the safe utilization of dust extractor vacuums for managing exposure to respirable crystalline silica in construction settings.
Webinar Series
Our Webinar Series is designed to offer in-depth insights, expert guidance, and practical solutions on a broad range of OHS topics. We delve into the critical aspects of maintaining a safe and secure workplace.
Health & Safety Resources
Silica Control Tool®
The Silica Control Tool® assists employers in performing thorough risk assessments and implementing effective controls and safe work practices in situations where silica dust poses a potential occupational hazard.
First Aid Assessment
Every employer in B.C. needs to prepare a written first aid assessment for each of their workplaces. This app is designed to help construction employers to determine the first aid equipment, supplies, and facilities required at each of your workplaces.
OHS Resource Catalogue
Discover our library of occupational health & safety resources, including documents, materials, files, and links. Our resources are designed to support you in promoting workplace health & safety and mitigating occupational hazards effectively.
Regional Safety Advisors (RSAs)
BCCSA Regional Safety Advisors (RSAs) serve the entire province of British Columbia and provide free, hands-on assistance to BCCSA members of all sizes.
Our experienced RSAs can assist with various OHS inquiries, such as WorkSafeBC regulations, safety program development, materials preparation, and readiness for COR® certification.
RE-MIND Work to Wellness
RE-MIND is dedicated to enhancing BC construction workers' access to mental health information and support services. RE-MIND encompasses the content available on the RE-MIND website, as well as The Lone Hunter video and Toolbox Talk resources.
Safety Climate Tool
Assess and strengthen your organization’s safety culture with the Safety Climate Tool survey—a quick, anonymous, 10-15 minute survey designed to capture how safety is truly perceived across all levels of your workforce. With customizable questions and easy online or paper-based access, this tool offers actionable insights to help foster a safer, more proactive working environment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Responses to the most frequently asked questions we receive. If you have any additional questions or require further clarification, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to help and ensure you have all the information you need.
OHS Glossary
List of terms and definitions related to construction occupational health & safety (OHS). This glossary serves as a reference to terminology commonly used in the field.
Health & Safety Services
Injury Management Service (IMS)
The BCCSA Injury Management Service (IMS) is designed to simplify the process and provide practical solutions to:
- Keep injured workers in meaningful work as soon as possible.
- Help employers understand and effectively control injury-related costs.
Did You Know!
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Hands-on Assistance
BCCSA's Regional Safety Advisors (RSAs) offer free, hands-on assistance to all BCCSA members across British Columbia. Our knowledgeable RSAs can help with a range of OHS topics, including WorkSafeBC regulations, safety program development, preparing materials, and readiness for COR® certification.
RSA Hotline
To connect with an RSA for general safety advice and consultation:
- Phone: 1 (800) 630-2664
- E-mail: rsa@bccsa.ca
- Schedule an appointment
- Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 4:00pm
- Weekends & Holidays: Closed
Health & Safety Committees
The BCCSA serves on committees that examine select matters involving occupational health & safety in BC.
Health & Safety Store
NOTE: Please note that due to the Canada Post strike, we will not be mailing Logbooks or Posters. They are still available for pick-up at our BCCSA office in New Westminster.
Health & Safety Materials
OHS handbooks, guides, manuals, and other materials for your workplace.
Supervisor Logbook
Designed with safety in mind and developed for construction supervisors, keep record of your daily activities.
BCCSA Event Registrations
Register and join us in upcoming events.
COR® Program Training
Principles of Health & Safety Management (PHSM)
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Register for PHSM
To begin the certification process, go to the Safety Training Portal. You will need to create a BCCSA account. If you have already created a BCCSA website account or taken BCCSA training, such as SiteReadyBC, you can use your existing credentials to log in. You can create a free account in just a couple of minutes. For instructions on creating an account, click here.
This self-paced, online course is designed to provide guidance and instruction about developing a simple yet robust Health & Safety Manual. PHSM also introduces participants to the BCCSA COR® standard, and some of its requirements. The course material is geared to the construction industry, and offers sample policies, forms and checklists that can be tailored into a cost-effective company Health & Safety manual and aims to help employers build a solid foundation for developing Safety Programs and a Safety Management System. PHSM is a pre-requisite for the COR® Internal Auditor Course.
Any new or expired BCCSA auditor is required to complete this course upon entering the COR® Internal Auditor Program.
For Frequently Asked Questions click here (PDF)
NOTE: Principles of Health & Safety Management (PHSM) must be completed before taking the COR® Internal Auditor course.
The course reviews the elements of a safety program as they pertain to the development of a COR® audit standard:
- Module 1: Health & Safety Policy
- Module 2: Workplace Hazard Assessment and Control
- Module 3: Safe Work Practices
- Module 4: Safe Job Procedures
- Module 5: Company Rules
- Module 6: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Module 7: Preventative Maintenance
- Module 8: Training & Communication
- Module 9: Inspections
- Module 10: Investigations
- Module 11: Emergency Response
- Module 12: Records & Statistics
- Module 13: Legislation
- Module 14: Joint Health & Safety Committee / Worker Representative
eLearning Requirements:
- Hardware & Software
- Computer or Laptop: Participants should have access to a computer or laptop with a reliable internet connection. Smartphones and tablets will not work.
- Web Browser: Participants should have a modern web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge) installed and updated for accessing the eLearning platform. For the best user experience, we recommend using Google Chrome. Please allow pop-ups in your browser.
- Environment & Workspace
- Quiet and Well-Lit Space: Participants should select a quiet, well-lit, and comfortable space for the online training to minimize distractions and ensure a conducive learning environment.
- Minimal Interruptions: Participants should plan to minimize interruptions during the online training to fully engage.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing PHSM, the participant should be able to:
- Explain the purpose of having a COR aligned health and safety program
- Explain the purpose for having a formal health and safety policy?
- Identify workplace parties and their rights and responsibilities
- Identify the five steps in the hazard and risk assessment process
- Explain the application and order of the hierarchy of controls
- Describe the purpose of safe work practices and safe job procedures
- Distinguish the difference between safe work practices and safe job procedures
- Explain the purpose of company rules in relation to OHS integrity
- Demonstrate understanding of the progressive disciplinary process
- Explain the categories of PPE (basic and specialized) and who is required to supply them
- List the steps associated with preventative maintenance and the repair of defective equipment process
- Identify the three basic categories of worker training
- Describe the importance of two-way exchange in any communication and training situation
- Summarize the orientation and training requirements for a worker
- List the basic types of inspections and their purpose
- Identify who is responsible for participating in inspections
- Describe the types of investigations and their purpose
- Identify who is responsible for participating in investigations
- Summarize what is required in an Emergency Preparedness Plan
- Identify emergency response roles that require specific training
- Describe an effective document management system for health and safety-related records
- Identify the various types of documentation that should be created and maintained as part of the basic health and safety program
- Give examples of documentation required for due diligence as part of a basic health and safety program
- Summarize how to locate and access provisions of the Workers Compensation Act and the Regulation
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of a Joint Health and Safety Committee or Worker Representative
- Explain why a Terms of Reference needs to be established for a Joint Health and Safety Committee or Worker Representative
Certification
AUTOMATIC CERTIFICATE UPON COMPLETION. Students must score at least 80% on the PHSM quiz to receive certification. Certificates will be sent via e-mail automatically upon completion of the course exam.
Please note that your PHSM certificate does not expire.
Register for PHSM
To begin the certification process, go to the Safety Training Portal. You will need to create a BCCSA account. If you have already created a BCCSA website account or taken BCCSA training, such as SiteReadyBC, you can use your existing credentials to log in. You can create a free account in just a couple of minutes. For instructions on creating an account, click here.
Have a question? Need help?
- BCCSA Training Department
- Phone: (604) 636-3675
- Toll Free: 1 (877) 860-3675
- E-mail: training@bccsa.ca
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Cost Details
- Materials are included in the cost unless otherwise specified.
- You can typically register and pay for most training online.
- We accept Visa, Visa Gift Card, MasterCard and MasterCard Gift Card.
- We DO NOT accept Debit Credit Card or Amex.
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points
Earning CPD points each year is a mandatory part of renewing a BC Housing Residential Builder Licence. A Residential Builder Licence term is 1-year, and BC Housing requires that CPD points be earned each year to maintain and renew standing. The BCCSA is a pre-approved education provider for general contractors to earn CPD points while acquiring occupational health & safety knowledge and skills.
For more information, see BC Housing's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) page.
BCCSA Training
No-Cost Training Policy
Some BCCSA courses are No-Cost eligible.
If your employer is registered with WorkSafeBC in the Construction Sector under the following Classification Units (CU); you are eligible for No-Cost on some of BCCSA's courses.
- Construction, All CUs 721xxx, 722xxx, 723xxx
- Primary Resources (Aggregate Producers), CU 704008
- Manufacturing (Ready-Mixed Concrete), CU 712033
No-Cost Eligible Courses:
Principles of Health & Safety Management (PHSM)
COR® Internal Auditor
Leadership for Safety Excellence (LSE®)
Principles of Injury Management (PIM)
Train the Safety Trainer
To find BCCSA No-Cost and At-Cost courses, please see our Training Catalogue.
BCCSA Training
BCCSA Training Formats
The BCCSA offers training in the following formats:
- Classroom. Classroom refers to classsroom Instructor-led training (ILT). This training is when an instructor facilitates a training session for learners in a classroom-setting. Learners have real-time access to the instructor for feedback and discussion.
- VILT. Virtual Instructor-led training (VILT) is when an instructor facilitates a training session for learners virtually through online video conferencing (i.e., Zoom). Learners have real-time access to the instructor for feedback and discussion. VILT technical requirements are listed on course detail pages.
- eLearning. eLearning refers to online training when a student learns at their own pace and location through a web browser.
- eLearning - ID Required. eLearning - ID Required refers to online training that is overseen by a proctor. This proctor is responsible for training integrity, and requires specific ID to verify learner identity.
- Practical. Practical is when an instructor facilitates a training session for learners in a real-world setting. Learners apply the theories they are learning into real-world, practical situations "on the road".
- Seminars & Webinars. Seminar refers to one or more presentations, discussions, and/or interactive activities focused on a particular topic. BCCSA Seminars may be held in person or online (a.k.a. "Webinars"), and can range in length from a few hours to several days.
- Conference. Conference refers to an event where people meet to share information, discuss ideas, learn, and network. BCCSA conferences usually span one or two days, featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops. These conferences can be in-person, online, or hybrid, tailored to the event's requirements and attendee preferences.
- Eat & Greet. Eat & Greet is a casual event where people come together in a relaxed atmosphere for conversation, connection, and learning. This is an informal and friendly event to network and share information and ideas over a meal or refreshments.
- Private Course. Private courses can be held on-site in-person at your facility or virtually instructor-led. Through customized safety training, you can select the dates that work best for your employees and request specific topics to be covered more extensively. For more information, please contact training@bccsa.ca.
BCCSA training may be delivered in one or more of the above formats.
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TRANSFER & CANCELLATION POLICY
Transfer/Cancellation
To transfer or cancel a registration, you must send a written confirmation to training@bccsa.ca If written notification is not received within the stated time frame, the full course fee will be charged.
- In Person: Contact the training department 7 full days in advance to cancel an in-person course.
- VILT (Zoom): Contact the training department 14 full days in advance to cancel a VILT course
The BCCSA and its venue partners reserve the right to cancel any courses due to insufficient enrollment or other causes. In this case, you will be notified by the BCCSA through phone call or email at least 5 business days prior to the course.
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