GCL – Committed to Safety Excellence

GCL holds a profound measure of respect for safety issues. It has an A+ rating with ISN, and is a Certificate of Recognition (CORTM) holder. We hold the health and safety of our employees, contractors, and the general public in high regard, and follow stringent guidelines to ensure a safe and accident-free workplace.

Our employees are fully trained in compliance to our workplace safety policies, in accordance with industry guidelines and government regulations. We guarantee full training, supervision, and emergency preparedness for all staff, as well as reporting mechanisms and procedures. All equipment and protective work gear are regularly inspected and properly maintained.

COR (Certificate of Recognition)
The Heavy Construction Safety Association of Saskatchewan has a Certificate of Recognition designed for companies with more than ten employees.

For a company to become certified through the Heavy Construction Safety Association of Saskatchewan Inc., someone in the company would have to take all four of the basic safety courses:

  • WHMIS Train the Trainer one-day course
  • Safety Excellence Leadership two-day course
  • Principles of Health and Safety Management one-day course
  • Auditor Training two-day course
Once the courses are complete, the company must design their Safety Program and document it in their Safety Manual, then put the Safety Program into operation. The Association conducts an internal audit on the company; and, if a score of 80% or higher is achieved, the company calls for an external audit by their auditor. If a score of 80% or higher is achieved, a Certificate of Recognition is then awarded.

To maintain a Certificate, the company must pass a yearly Internal Audit (minimum score 80%) and, on the third year, pass an external audit (minimum score 80%).

Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 1996