Action Plans


An employer may request approval from ESC to use an Action Plan in lieu of conducting a maintenance audit to maintain their COR or SECOR, provided the company meets the eligibility criteria. Action Plans are designed to introduce measurable and meaningful improvements to the employer’s occupational health and safety (OHS) management system.

WorkSafe BC does not participate in the Action Plan program.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The employer must have a current, regular COR or SECOR (1 year not eligible).
  • The employer must be in a maintenance year and have completed one full, three-year COR audit cycle. 
  • The first Action Plan in lieu of a Maintenance Audit must score higher than 80% or higher in order to remain eligible for a second consecutive Action Plan the following year. 
  • For SECOR employers, COR Contact must have the two-day Safety Program Development course or up-to-date SECOR refresher training. 

Important Deadlines

  • Application must be submitted prior by January 31, of the calendar year
  • Proposal  must be submitted by March 31, of the calendar
  • Amendments, if required, must be submitted by October 31, of the calendar year
  • Deliverables must be submitted  before November 30, of the calendar year

STEP 1  - Ready to Register your Action Plan ?

Please review the Action Plan Registration Instructions

STEP 2 -Ready to Work on your Proposal?

Please review the links below to assist you with building your proposal

STEP 3- Ready to Work on your Delivery?