Alberta-Based  ·  Serving Clients Across Canada

Incident Investigation, COR Audit Support & HSE Consulting

External safety support for companies dealing with serious incidents, audit pressure, compliance gaps, or safety systems that are not working in practice.

We identify root causes, strengthen systems, and give leadership a clear next step that can stand up to regulators, clients, and internal review.

After a workplace incident Before a COR audit When safety systems keep failing
COR Certified AuditorsESC & ACSA Accredited
Experienced Incident InvestigatorsRoot Cause Analysis Specialists
Serving Clients Across CanadaBased in Alberta
Safety & Compliance SpecialistsHSE Program Design & Support

Practical Support for High-Risk Employers

Risk Refined is based in Alberta and works with companies across Canada. We support employers that need more than generic safety advice — they need a credible external partner who can investigate incidents, prepare for COR audits, and fix the system gaps behind recurring problems.

We work directly with leadership, operations, and safety teams to identify what actually happened, what needs to change, and what level of support makes sense right now.

  • Advanced Root Cause Analysis for serious, moderate, and lower-risk incidents
  • Certificate of Recognition (COR) Audits — ESC / ACSA
  • Safety Management System implementation and review
  • Company-specific Health & Safety policies, practices, and procedures
  • Site and process-specific risk assessments
All-CA
Nationwide Service Coverage
COR
Certified Audit Partner (ESC & ACSA)
RCA
Expert Root Cause Analysis
24/7
Retainer Support Available for Ongoing Compliance

Who This Is Built For

Our work is built for organizations where incidents, audit failures, and weak safety documentation create real operational, financial, and regulatory exposure.

Construction
Energy & Field Services
Industrial Operations
Contractor Networks
Transportation & Logistics
Multi-Site Employers

What clients usually need

Most clients do not need more binders, more theory, or another generic safety consultant. They need an external expert who can assess the situation quickly, identify what matters, and give leadership a defensible plan.

When Companies Bring Us In

Most companies call when the stakes are already high — after an incident, before an audit, or when leadership realizes the current system is not holding up.

  • After a serious or moderate workplace incident where root cause is unclear
  • Preparing for a COR audit and not sure where gaps exist
  • When internal safety systems are in place but incidents keep occurring
  • When investigation reports aren't producing lasting change
  • When compliance risk is increasing and internal resources are stretched
  • When prequalification platforms like ISN or ComplyWorks need maintenance
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How We Help You Solve the Problem

Start with the service that matches your immediate situation. If you are unsure, book a consultation and we will point you to the right scope.

01

Incident Investigation

When a workplace incident happens, you need to know what actually caused it — not just what was visible on the surface. We conduct structured investigations that hold up to scrutiny.

  • Root cause analysis using proven methodologies
  • Clear investigation reports with actionable recommendations
  • Support for serious, moderate, and lower-risk incidents
  • Training to build internal investigation competency
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02

COR Audit Services

COR certification requires passing a rigorous audit against ESC or ACSA standards. We prepare companies for that audit and act as your certified external auditor throughout the process.

  • Pre-audit gap assessment and remediation
  • Certifying Partner registration and facilitation
  • Energy Safety Canada (ESC) and ACSA certified
  • Compliance guidance before and after the audit
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03

HSE Consulting

If your safety management system has gaps, isn't being followed, or doesn't match how your company actually operates, we build or improve it so it works in practice — not just on paper.

  • Safety management system design and review
  • Company-specific policies, practices, and procedures
  • Site and process risk assessments
  • ISN, ComplyWorks, and Avetta profile maintenance
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Need a fast read on what to do next?

Book a 30-minute consultation and get a clear recommendation on scope, urgency, and next steps.

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Additional Services & Retained Support

Beyond investigations, audits, and HSE consulting, we also support training, documentation, and ongoing compliance maintenance.

01

COR Audit Services

Full audit support by certified experts, including Certifying Partner registration and facilitation for Energy Safety Canada (ESC) and Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA) standards.

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ESC / ACSA Certification
02

Health & Safety Program Support

Development, enhancement, or management of your complete safety program — fully aligned with COR standards and tailored to your workforce and industry environment.

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Program Design & Management
03

Investigation Support

Professional guidance on incident investigations, structured root cause analysis, and clear safety recommendations that drive lasting workplace improvements.

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Root Cause Analysis
04

Investigation Training

Customized training that builds internal competency — your team learns to identify root causes, apply structured methodologies, and produce clear, actionable investigation reports.

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Workforce Training
05

ISN, ComplyWorks & Avetta Maintenance

Ongoing management and maintenance of your prequalification platform profiles, ensuring your compliance documentation remains current and submission-ready at all times.

$350/month
Subscription Service
06

Safety Essentials Subscription

Continuous access to safety support — keeping your program active, compliant, and improving month over month with regular expert input and review.

$350/month
Subscription Service

COR-Ready Manuals & Documentation Packages

If you need documentation built quickly and correctly, these packages help close gaps without starting from zero.

COR-Ready Health & Safety Manual

Our flagship manual is specifically designed to satisfy the rigorous requirements of Energy Safety Canada and the Alberta Construction Safety Association for COR certification.

  • Comprehensive policies and procedures aligned with COR requirements
  • Tailored content for your industry and operational context
  • Clear, organized structure for simplified implementation
  • Recommended pairing with Safety Essentials Subscription
$5,000
One-time purchase · Custom deliverable
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Specialist Add-On Modules — $1,000 each

Confined Spaces
$1,000
Add-on module
Control of Hazardous Energy
$1,000
Add-on module
Crane & Hoisting Equipment
$1,000
Add-on module
Ground Disturbance
$1,000
Add-on module
Fall Protection
$1,000
Add-on module
More add-ons available
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All add-on modules extend the COR-Ready Health & Safety Manual with industry-specific procedures. Contact us to discuss the right combination for your operations.

Monthly Safety Support Retainers

For companies that need ongoing support, these retainers keep documentation, compliance, and contractor platform requirements current.

Safety Management
Safety Essentials
$350 / month

Continuous access to safety program support — keeping your policies active, compliant, and aligned with current COR requirements. Ideal for businesses that need ongoing expert oversight without a full-time internal resource.

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Prequalification Platforms
ISN, ComplyWorks & Avetta Maintenance
$350 / month

Full maintenance of your prequalification platform profiles across ISN, ComplyWorks, and Avetta. We ensure all documentation stays current, accurate, and submission-ready so you never risk losing compliance status.

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Clear Findings. Defensible Recommendations.

What you get from the engagement

Risk Refined is brought in when internal teams need an outside view that is credible, structured, and practical enough to support leadership decisions. The goal is not more generic safety language. The goal is a clear understanding of what happened, what matters most, and what needs to change now.

  • A structured root cause review that goes beyond surface-level causes
  • Recommendations leadership can act on, defend, and track internally
  • Documentation that supports audits, client scrutiny, and internal accountability
  • A realistic scope for what needs immediate action versus longer-term system work
Best fit

Built for high-risk operations

This is built for employers dealing with operational pressure, contractor requirements, audit exposure, and incidents that cannot be explained away with generic corrective actions. If the current system is not holding up in practice, that is where this work creates value.

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What the Engagement Looks Like

Whether you need incident investigation, COR audit support, or broader HSE consulting, the process is designed to move quickly from assessment to action so you are not stuck in another vague consulting process.

Step 01
Initial Review
We review the incident, audit requirement, or system gap and determine what level of support is actually needed.
Step 02
Scope & Priorities
You get a clear scope, expected deliverables, and the priorities that matter most for risk reduction or compliance readiness.
Step 03
Execution
We complete the investigation, audit preparation, documentation work, or consulting engagement with structured communication throughout.
Step 04
Action Plan
You leave with practical recommendations, corrective actions, and documentation you can actually use internally.

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Use this call to review the incident, audit pressure, or safety system issue you are dealing with. You will leave with a clearer scope, a recommended next step, and a realistic view of what support makes sense now.

1

Tell Us What Is Happening

Share whether you are dealing with an incident, COR audit pressure, a documentation gap, or a broader HSE systems issue.

2

Pick a Time

Choose a time that works for your team. The consultation is structured to get to the issue quickly and identify the right scope of work.

3

Leave With a Clear Next Step

After the call, you will know whether you need investigation support, audit readiness work, documentation, or a broader consulting engagement.

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Common Questions Before You Book

When should we bring in an external investigator?

Usually after a serious incident, when internal bias is a concern, when the root cause is unclear, or when leadership needs an investigation that can withstand external scrutiny.

Do you support COR audits in Alberta?

Yes. We support Alberta companies with gap assessments, corrective action planning, documentation review, and audit readiness for ESC and ACSA COR requirements.

Do you only work on incidents?

No. We also help companies strengthen safety systems, prepare for audits, develop documentation, and maintain prequalification platform requirements.

Can you work with companies outside Alberta?

Yes. Risk Refined is based in Alberta and serves clients across Canada depending on the engagement type and support required.

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