Practical Safety Support and External COR/SECOR Audits for Alberta Businesses

Coates Safety Group provides independent external COR and SECOR audits, safety-program development, audit preparation and practical compliance support for construction, industrial and commercial workplaces across Alberta.

Led by Chris Coates, BBA, CRST, NCSO

Certified Consultant Auditor

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Our Services

Practical health & safety support tailored for construction and industrial companies across Alberta.

COR/SECOR Audits

Independent external audits delivered professionally, objectively and efficiently for Alberta employers pursuing or maintaining COR or SECOR certification.

Health & Safety Programs

Customized workplace safety programs designed to improve compliance, reduce risk, and support daily operations.

Site Safety Support

Practical field support including inspections, hazard assessments, documentation, and on-site safety coordination.

Training & Compliance

Support for COR/SECOR preparation, safety documentation, orientations, and workplace compliance systems.

Business Packages

Simple, practical safety support for Alberta businesses needing compliant systems without unnecessary paperwork.

EXTERNAL COR & SECOR AUDITS

Best for Alberta employers requiring an independent external COR or SECOR audit.

Certification and recertification audits

Audit planning and scheduling

Documentation review

Employee interviews

Worksite observations

Audit reporting and submission

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COMPLIANCE BUILDER

Best for growing companies that need a stronger safety system.

Customized safety manual

Workplace inspections

Training documentation

Safety meeting templates

Incident investigations

OHS compliance support

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COR & SECOR PREPARATION

Best for companies preparing for audit readiness or certification support.

COR/SECOR readiness reviews

Audit documentation

Safe work procedures

Audit preparation

Internal audit support

Certification guidance

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Why Choose Coates Safety Group

Local expertise. Practical solutions. Independent auditing. We help Alberta employers build stronger safety systems, prepare for certification and successfully navigate the COR and SECOR process.

Backed by hands-on experience in construction, industrial, and refinery environments across Alberta. We understand the realities of field operations and provide practical safety solutions that work on active jobsites.

Industry Experience

Independent COR and SECOR auditing backed by practical experience in safety-management systems, documentation review, workplace interviews, site observations and construction operations.

COR/SECOR Audits

Solutions built from real-world site experience focused on practical implementation, communication, and continuous improvement rather than unnecessary paperwork or overcomplicated systems.

Practical Field Knowledge

Local support tailored to Alberta regulations, industry standards, and the realities of western Canadian worksites. We work closely with clients to provide responsive and reliable safety assistance.

Alberta-Based Support

INDUSTRIES WE SERVE

Solutions Built for Alberta Industries

Practical safety solutions for construction, industrial, commercial, and small business workplaces across Alberta.

Construction

Safety support for contractors, trades, and construction companies working on commercial, industrial, and large-scale projects across Alberta.

Industrial

Supporting industrial facilities with safety programs, inspections, compliance documentation, and on-site safety support.

Oil & Gas

Practical safety support for upstream, midstream, downstream, and oilfield service operations.

Commercial & Retail

Helping commercial and retail businesses maintain safe, compliant, and organized workplaces for staff and customers.

Manufacturing

Safety programs and documentation support designed to reduce risk, improve consistency, and support daily operations.

Maintenance & Property Services

Safety support for maintenance companies, property services, contractors, turnarounds, outages, and shutdowns.

ABOUT COATES SAFETY GROUP

Built From Real Industry Experience

Coates Safety Group combines hands-on construction and industrial experience with practical health and safety leadership to help Alberta businesses build safer, more organized workplaces.

With experience in construction, industrial operations, safety program development, audit preparation, and compliance support, we understand the realities of active jobsites and the importance of systems that workers can actually use.

Our goal is simple: provide straightforward, practical safety solutions that help businesses stay compliant, reduce risk, and operate with confidence.

Founder, Coates Safety Group

Certified Consultant Auditor

Chris Coates, BBA, CRST, NCSO

WHAT WE DO

External COR & SECOR Audits

COR & SECOR Prep & Compliance Support

Health & Safety Program Development

Site Safety Coordination

Inspections & Hazard Assessments

Toolbox Talks & Documentation

Construction & Industrial Operations

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Certified Consultant Auditor

Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST)

National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO)

BBA (Management)

Blue Seal Business Credential

Red Seal Journeyman Welder

20+ Years of Construction, Industrial & Safety Experience

Years of Experience

20+

Based & Operated

Alberta

Field Focused

Practical & Reliable

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Let’s Build a Safer Workplace

Have a question or need support? We’re here to help. Get in touch with our team to discuss your project, request a consultation, or learn more about our safety services.