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Written Reference Letters

What Our Clients Say

11 written reference letters on file. Average client relationship of 5+ years. Two clients passed their COR audits in the 96–100% band.

11 written references across construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, engineering, equipment rental, government, and industrial testing.

100%

COR audit score

Pro Spec Woodwork — initial certification (2021)

96%

COR audit score

Modular Services Inc. — recertification (2019)

10 yrs

Longest active relationship

Select Equipment Rentals Ltd. (since 2010; acquired by All Choice Rentals Ltd., March 2024)

8 yrs

Continuous engagement

SGS Canada (since 2018)

6+ yrs

Multi-cycle support

Modular Services Inc.

4 yrs

Senior Advisor partnership

DES Engineering

COR Audit Results

100%

COR Audit Score

Pro Spec Woodwork — initial COR certification (2021)

“We were able to not only pass the audit and achieve our initial COR certificate, but we scored 100% which exceeded our expectations.”

— Brad Smith, President, Pro Spec Woodwork

96%

COR Audit Score

Modular Services Inc. (MSI) — COR recertification (2019)

“Modular Services Inc was able to secure another COR certificate for an additional 3 years with a score of 96% on the external audit.”

— Justin Davyduke, Director, Modular Services Inc. (MSI)

Reference Letters

Every quote below is drawn verbatim from a written reference letter on file.

NAIT

Education & Training · SME — Drill Rig Safety

Subject Matter Expert

“Thank you for your participation in the mapping of the Foundation Drill Rig Operator program as well as for all of your hard work as SMEs (Subject Matter Expert) on the FDRO120: Safety in Drilling Operations course.”

Erwin Ens, Curriculum Specialist, Corporate & International Training

2016

Written reference on file

Curriculum mapping & SME — Foundation Drill Rig Operator program

SGS Canada Inc.

Industrial Testing · ISO 9001 / ISO 45001

“I am particularly a fan of his "Care" approach, which is driven to elevate management and supervision towards leading safety by example. I do not hesitate recommending Allan (and Safety Ahead) to assist companies willing to implement or improve their safety management systems while ensuring it addresses the physical but also the mental and social wellbeing of the organization.”

Edison Reis, P.Eng., Canada's Quality, HSE Manager

2022

Written reference on file

Global ISO 9001 / ISO 45001 registered

Valard Construction

Construction & Civil · Heavy-civil contractor

“I have found Allan to be very knowledgeable, professional and extremely passionate for occupational health and safety.”

Shilo Neveu, EVP Health, Safety & Environment

2021

Written reference on file

Major Canadian heavy-civil & power-line contractor

Fort Hills (Suncor)

Oil, Gas & Energy · Oilsands megaproject

“I really enjoyed working with you on our audits at Fort Hills, your wisdom was by far best & you had a positive influence on me.”

Alvin Watkins

2020

Oilsands megaproject — site audits

DES Engineering

Engineering · 4-year partnership

“It is a pleasure working with Carrie Buursma as our Senior Advisor. Carrie is responsive, understands our business, and we have total confidence that we are being completely looked after. Through Safety Ahead's partnership with DES Engineering, we have conviction in our ability to promote and maintain a healthy and safe work environment for our community. I have no reservations with recommending Safety Ahead, it has been a pleasure working with Allan, Carrie, and the team.”

Thomas Kyle, P.Eng., Vice President

2023

Written reference on file

Edmonton-area engineering firm

Modular Services Inc. (MSI)

Manufacturing · 96% COR audit

“Modular Services Inc was able to secure another COR certificate for an additional 3 years with a score of 96% on the external audit.”

Justin Davyduke, Director

2019

Written reference on file

96% COR audit score — Camrose County

Pro Spec Woodwork

Manufacturing · 100% COR audit

“We were able to not only pass the audit and achieve our initial COR certificate, but we scored 100% which exceeded our expectations.”

Brad Smith, President

2021

Written reference on file

100% COR audit score — initial certification

TAB Edmonton South

Peer advisory · Integrity & excellence

Peer Advisory

“I have been regularly impressed with their singular focus on integrity and their commitment to safety excellence.”

Everett Babiuk, P.Eng., MBA, Owner

2020

Written reference on file

The Alternative Board — peer advisory group

Select Equipment Rentals Ltd.

Equipment rental · 10-year relationship

“I would highly recommend Safety Ahead Ltd. to your company. I am confident that they will provide any company, in any industry, with the process-driven, systems-based knowledge that will benefit the company at all employee levels. Safety Ahead's team of dedicated safety advisors have a professional yet personable approach and have been an invaluable source of information and guidance for our managers and supervisors as well as our entire team.”

Richard Durocher, President

2020

Written reference on file

St. Albert (2020). Select Equipment Rentals Ltd. was acquired by All Choice Rentals Ltd. in March 2024. Richard Durocher was President of Select — he did not work for All Choice.

Asplundh Tree Expert Co.

Utilities · External COR audit

External COR Audit

“As for the undertaking of the COR Audit Al was not only willing to work with me dealing with the geographical challenges we had, he was also very professional in his conduct dealing with management and field operations. He took the time to understand our operations in order to better perform the audit. During the audit along with identifying areas where we had deficiencies, he also highlighted the positives we had in place; along with this he kept the audit process as a positive experience the whole time for everyone involved. Not only was hiring Safety Ahead a positive experience for our company, my time spent working with Al Head during this audit has made me a better Safety Officer for our company.”

Bob Gordon, Regional Safety Supervisor

2019

Written reference on file

External COR audits — Alberta & Saskatchewan (letter undated; year approximate)

Alberta Infrastructure

Government · Zero medical injuries

Emergency Recovery

“Safety Ahead Ltd. was retained by Alberta Infrastructure to provide safety consulting services for the Slave Lake Fire Recovery Project. They provided management and safety support for all aspects of the project for the development of the site and the installation of temporary mobile homes. The project required expertise in executing effective safety requirements within a short preplanning period. It was completed with the injury frequency well below industry standard and with zero reported medical injuries.”

Gerry Babish, Project Manager

2013

Written reference on file

Slave Lake Fire Recovery Project — temporary housing site development

Industry Collaborations

Beyond direct client engagements, Safety Ahead has contributed to curriculum development and peer advisory networks.

NAIT

Education & Training · SME — Drill Rig Safety

Subject Matter Expert

“Thank you for your participation in the mapping of the Foundation Drill Rig Operator program as well as for all of your hard work as SMEs (Subject Matter Expert) on the FDRO120: Safety in Drilling Operations course.”

Erwin Ens, Curriculum Specialist, Corporate & International Training

2016

Written reference on file

Curriculum mapping & SME — Foundation Drill Rig Operator program

TAB Edmonton South

Peer advisory · Integrity & excellence

Peer Advisory

“I have been regularly impressed with their singular focus on integrity and their commitment to safety excellence.”

Everett Babiuk, P.Eng., MBA, Owner

2020

Written reference on file

The Alternative Board — peer advisory group

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