AuditSoft Becomes Exclusive Platform for IHSA's National Construction Safety Officer Exam Audits

The Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) has expanded its partnership with AuditSoft, making the company's advanced audit software the exclusive platform for conducting the IHSA's National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO®) exam audits. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in preparing both current and aspiring health and safety professionals for the technological demands of modern safety auditing. 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 IHSA and AuditSoft at the forefront of shaping the next generation of health and safety professionals. By integrating industry-standard digital tools into the certification process, the partnership aims to enhance the skills and readiness of professionals entering an industry that increasingly relies on technology for auditing efficiency, accuracy, and data insights. The adoption of AuditSoft's platform brings several key benefits to the NCSO® program, including hands-on experience with digital audit tools that students and professionals in Ontario's construction safety sector will likely encounter in their careers.

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 (COR®) program in 2023, and they anticipate similar benefits for the NCSO® program. Peter Spence, VP of Partnerships at AuditSoft, emphasized the initiative's role in developing the future workforce, stating that it will streamline the exam process and help develop the future workforce by familiarizing them with the tools they'll need as they work to raise safety standards in the construction industry.

The NCSO® designation is a professional certification that verifies an individual's competency in construction safety management through the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA) standards. This partnership between AuditSoft and IHSA represents a significant advancement in construction safety education and certification, ensuring that newly certified professionals are not only well-versed in safety principles but also proficient in using the latest technological tools to implement and manage safety protocols effectively.

As the construction industry continues to evolve and embrace digital solutions, this partnership sets a new benchmark for safety certification programs by underscoring the importance of technological proficiency alongside traditional safety knowledge. The initiative is likely to have far-reaching effects, potentially influencing safety standards and practices across the Canadian construction sector and beyond through the integration of cutting-edge audit software into the NCSO® program.