AuditSoft and IHSA Partnership Revolutionizes Construction Safety Certification with Digital Audit Platform

AuditSoft, Canada's leading provider of safety and compliance auditing software, has expanded its partnership with the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association to revolutionize construction safety certification. This collaboration makes AuditSoft's advanced audit software the exclusive platform for conducting the IHSA's National Construction Safety Officer exam audits, a critical certification for health and safety professionals across Canada's construction industry.

The partnership represents a significant advancement in preparing health and safety professionals for modern safety auditing demands. Students pursuing the NCSO designation will now exclusively use AuditSoft's audit software for their exam submissions, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet real-world safety auditing requirements. This initiative positions both organizations at the forefront of shaping the next generation of health and safety professionals by integrating industry-standard digital tools into the certification process.

The adoption of AuditSoft's platform brings substantial benefits to the NCSO program. Students and professionals in Ontario's construction safety sector will gain hands-on experience with digital audit tools, providing practical exposure to software they will likely encounter throughout their careers. The streamlined submission and review process for exam audits is expected to result in more efficient and accurate evaluations, potentially accelerating certification for candidates.

Jennifer McKenzie, Director of Stakeholder & Client Engagement at IHSA, expressed enthusiasm about the integration, noting that AuditSoft was successfully implemented in IHSA's Certificate of Recognition program in 2023, with similar benefits anticipated for the NCSO program. Peter Spence, VP of Partnerships at AuditSoft, emphasized the initiative's role in workforce development, stating it will streamline the exam process and familiarize future professionals with essential tools for raising safety standards.

The NCSO designation is a professional certification that verifies an individual's competency in construction safety management, ensuring they meet national standards of training, practical application, experience, and written performance measurement as set by the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations. Recognized across Canada and highly valued by employers, the certification demonstrates commitment to workplace safety and effective application of safety principles on construction sites.

This partnership between AuditSoft and IHSA represents a significant advancement in construction safety education and certification. By integrating cutting-edge audit software into the NCSO program, the initiative elevates safety management standards, ensuring newly certified professionals are proficient in both safety principles and the latest technological tools for implementing and managing safety protocols effectively.

As the construction industry increasingly embraces digital solutions, this partnership sets a new benchmark for safety certification programs, emphasizing the importance of technological proficiency alongside traditional safety knowledge. The initiative prepares professionals to meet complex challenges in modern construction environments and is likely to influence safety standards and practices across the Canadian construction sector and beyond.