A qualifi ed IHSA Field Consultant performs a confi dential review of the member firm's current health and safety program including a physical safety evaluation of the workplace. The consultant uses a predetermined criterion document which is specific to the jurisdictional laws pertaining to the firm (i.e, federal or provincial).

Depending on the size of the firm's location and the complexity of the firm's work activities, the walk-through portion of the safety evaluation and interviewing staff will often take the better part of a day.

After the initial phase, the IHSA Field Consultant will compose written recommendations on how to improve the firm's existing program. An in-person detailed meeting is then scheduled with the firm's representatives to review the results and written recommendations. An action plan is developed in conjunction with the firm, and subsequent mentoring and support is provided as required.