National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO)

The National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) is a professional designation in Canada that verifies a standard level of competency in construction health and safety. It is recognized across all provinces and territories.

Core Responsibilities

The officer act as a resource to management and workers to reduce workplace incidents. Key duties include:

• Programing the Safety Management Methodology: Assisting in the implementation and monitoring of a company's health and safety management Process.

• Hazard identification and Control: Identifying, assessing, and eliminating workplace hazards specific to construction sites.

• Liaison: Communicating between management, workers, and government regulatory bodies (e.g., OHS officers).

• Auditing: Conducting health and safety audits (often for COR® certification) to evaluate program effectiveness.

Requirements for Designation

The designation combines formal training with verified field experience:

• Courses: Completion of approximately 9–11 compulsory courses (e.g., Leadership for Safety Excellence, Principles of Safety Management and other related course

• Practical Proof: Submission of recent practical work, such as a completed workplace inspection, a toolbox talk presentation, and a student audit.

• Examinations: Passing an Exam with a minimum score of 75%.