ACSA

What ACSA does

ACSA (Alberta Construction Safety Association) is a non-profit industry association founded in 1988 and headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, that delivers occupational health and safety training, certifications, and advisory services to the Alberta construction industry. The organization serves construction employers of all sizes, individual workers and supervisors, safety professionals, and women pursuing careers in construction safety. Its core offerings include the Construction Safety Training System (CSTS 2020), Certificate of Recognition (COR) and Small Employer Certificate of Recognition (SECOR) certification programs, and the National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) and National Health and Safety Administrator (NHSA) professional designations.

The association's technology stack consists of four cloud-based platforms consolidated under the ACSA Connect hub: MyLearning (an LMS delivering virtual instructor-led and on-demand courses), MyAudit (a cloud-based audit management tool launched September 2024 to replace the legacy eAudit for COR/SECOR workflows), MyEngage (a community engagement platform for stakeholder consultation, powered by Social Pinpoint), and MySupport (a one-on-one virtual advisory service). The organization also operates eight Regional Safety Committees (RSCs) across Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Lakeland, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Parkland, and Wood Buffalo) that provide local networking and event programming.

Revenue is generated primarily through course fees (with member vs. non-member pricing tiers), membership-based services, and the sale of safety materials and products. Several foundational courses (CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015) are provided free of charge, while a Women in Safety Sponsorship program funds NCSO/NHSA designation costs up to $1,650 for eligible candidates. ACSA partners with the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations, provincial construction associations, AMTA, the University of Alberta, and others to deliver training, research, and industry events including the annual ACSA Conference.

Name

ACSA

Legal name

Alberta Construction Safety Association

Website

https://youracsa.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ACSA is a non-profit Alberta construction safety association that delivers training courses, COR/SECOR certifications, and NCSO/NHSA professional designations to construction employers, workers, and safety professionals through digital platforms and eight regional committees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Safety Training & Certification

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK)

Keywords

• Construction safety training
• COR/SECOR certification
• Occupational health and safety
• Workplace safety compliance
• Safety professional designations

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: ACSA charges fees for various training courses including virtual instructor-led training (vILT) and on-demand courses. Member and non-member pricing tiers exist, with members receiving discounted rates. Some courses like CSTS 2020 are provided free of charge.
2. Membership-based Services: ACSA provides services to automatic and associate members including COR/SECOR certification services, MySupport advisory, and access to training resources. Membership provides access to reduced pricing on courses and free services.
3. Safety Materials and Products: Sale of safety posters, signs, inspection tags, assessment checklists, reference materials, and Physical Demands Analyses for the electrical industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ACSA delivers health and safety training, COR/SECOR certification audits, and professional designations (NCSO, NHSA) for Alberta's construction industry. Its offerings include virtual instructor-led and on-demand courses, cloud-based audit management, advisory services, and a network of Regional Safety Committees operating across the province. Memberships provide discounted course access and free advisory services to construction employers, workers, and safety professionals.

Product overview

ACSA (Alberta Construction Safety Association) is a construction safety organization that offers a portfolio of training programs, certification services, and digital platforms for the Alberta construction industry. The core offerings include MyLearning (LMS for safety courses), MyAudit (cloud-based audit management), MyEngage (community engagement), and MySupport (advisory services). Training programs span foundational courses like CSTS 2020, specialized topics like Fleet Safety Management and OHS Legislation Awareness, and professional development through Leadership for Safety Excellence and Basic Instructional Techniques. Certification programs include COR and SECOR for employers, plus NCSO and NHSA professional designations for individuals. The organization runs annual conferences, Safety Excellence Awards, and the multi-year Injury Prevention Campaign featuring Crew Brew and Safety Showdown. Digital resources include safety posters, Physical Demands Analysis tools, and the Buildr Battle gaming platform for training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MyLearning LMS Cloud-based learning management system delivering virtual instructor-led training (vILT) and on-demand safety courses with 24/7 self-registration for construction industry workers, supervisors, and safety professionals.
• MyAudit Cloud-based audit management tool for COR and SECOR certification audits, enabling companies to manage audit processes, track audit status, and submit documentation through company and member hubs.
• MyEngage Online community engagement platform allowing stakeholders to share feedback, participate in safety projects, and contribute to improvements in workplace health and safety in Alberta's construction industry.
• MySupport Confidential one-on-one advisory service providing personalized health and safety guidance through virtual meetings or phone calls with ACSA safety advisors, covering safety management systems, COR/SECOR requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Construction Safety Training System (CSTS 2020) Nine-module on-demand online safety training program providing a basic overview of health and safety topics with an estimated two to three hours completion time; a pre-entry requirement for many construction and industry work sites.
• Leadership for Safety Excellence (LSE) Two-day virtual instructor-led training course providing tools to create and promote healthy and safe working environments, understand legislated obligations for supervisory positions, and earn a Certificate of Completion.
• Alberta OHS Legislation Awareness (LEG) One-day virtual instructor-led training course providing guided tour of the OHS Handbook and instruction on locating specific regulatory information under Alberta OHS legislation.
• Auditor Training Program - Recertification (ATPR) One-day virtual instructor-led recertification training for certified ACSA Auditors covering updates to audit documents, processes, and Health and Safety Management System evaluation.
• Basic Instructional Techniques (BIT) Two-day virtual instructor-led course covering workplace training fundamentals including communication, planning, instruction, and assessment, with participants preparing learning objectives, developing lesson plans, and facilitating abbreviated training sessions.
• Fleet Safety Management (FSM) Half-day virtual instructor-led training developed with AMTA providing awareness-level knowledge of common fleet safety components and Alberta Transportation Commercial Vehicle Regulations.
• Certificate of Recognition (COR) Industry-recognized certification program for construction employers demonstrating commitment to workplace health and safety, evaluated through external audits against ACSA's audit instrument.
• Small Employer Certificate of Recognition (SECOR) Certification program for small construction businesses (up to 10 employees) demonstrating commitment to workplace health and safety, supported by Principles of Health and Safety Management (PHSM) training.
• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) Designation Nationally recognized professional designation for construction safety officers, requiring 13 mandatory courses, maintenance points, and three years of construction field experience.
• National Health and Safety Administrator (NHSA) Designation
• Instruction by Request (IBR) On-site team training service where ACSA trainers deliver courses at the employer's preferred location for group sessions.
• ACSA Membership Annual membership program for construction employers and associates providing discounted course pricing, access to MySupport advisory, COR/SECOR certification services, and free safety resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55% of all injury claims in Alberta construction involve workers in their first year at a company
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alberta Construction Industry AssociationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2025ACSA partners with construction associations across Alberta including the Calgary Construction Association, Edmonton Construction Association, Lethbridge Construction Association, Grande Prairie Construction Association, Lloydminster Construction Association, and others to deliver Regional Safety Symposiums and industry events.
• Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to deliver the Fleet Safety Management (FSM) course - a half-day virtual instructor-led training designed to give participants awareness-level knowledge of common fleet safety components and Alberta Transportation Commercial Vehicle Regulations.
• University of AlbertaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for independent validation of the HRO Safety Maturity Assessment methodology and its construction-specific findings. Research Ethics Board reviewed and accepted the methodology.
• Regional Safety Committee (RSC) ExecutivescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRSC Executives from across Alberta collaborate with ACSA on mental health initiatives and industry-wide safety discussions, including the Mental Health Matters webinar series.
• Electrical Contractors AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of Physical Demands Analyses for the electrical industry, working with Jason Shepherd Physical Therapy Inc. to create task-specific analyses for residential, commercial, and industrial electricians.
• Jason Shepherd Physical Therapy Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to develop Physical Demands Analyses for the electrical industry, providing medical providers and employers with tools to assess physical factors associated with job functions.
• Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation connecting provincial construction safety associations for collaboration on enhancing health and safety across Canada.
• Threads of LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Steps for Life fundraiser events across Alberta, supporting families affected by workplace tragedies and raising awareness about construction safety.

Scale indicators6 records

Broad incumbents

• WorkSafeBC: British Columbia's provincial workers' compensation body, which also delivers construction safety training, certification (Certificate of Recognition equivalent), and prevention services — overlaps with ACSA's mission but as a government-funded statutory body.
• Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta (WCB-Alberta): Alberta's provincial workers' compensation body that sets premium incentives linked to COR certification and funds many industry safety initiatives — not a direct training competitor, but a key stakeholder and funding source that shapes ACSA's operating environment.
• Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS): National federally-supported health and safety body offering training, e-learning, and resources across all Canadian industries — broader scope than ACSA but competes in the same occupational safety training market, particularly for cross-provincial employer customers.

Regional players

• SAFE Work Manitoba: Manitoba's prevention-focused safety organization delivering training and certification services — comparable scope to ACSA but operating under a WCB-aligned mandate in a different province.
• SAFE Association of New Brunswick: Atlantic Canada safety association providing occupational health and safety training and advisory services — comparable training/audit/member model to ACSA, though smaller in scale and serving a different provincial market.

Direct peers

• Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA): Ontario-based health and safety association serving construction, transportation, and utilities — offers comparable COR-equivalent training, designation programs, and member advisory services through a similar association model.
• Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Safety Association (NLCSA): Provincial construction safety association offering COR-style certifications, safety training, and advisory to the Newfoundland and Labrador construction industry — same association model and COR ecosystem as ACSA.
• Nova Scotia Construction Safety Association (NSCSA): Atlantic Canada construction safety association delivering COR certification, training, and member services — operates the same model as ACSA and is part of the national CFCSA network.
• Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA): Provincial construction safety association in Saskatchewan offering the same COR-style certification model, safety training courses, and member services as ACSA — the closest geographic and structural peer, jointly connected through CFCSA.
• Construction Safety Association of Manitoba (CSAM): Manitoba's provincial construction safety association delivering COR training, audit services, and member-based safety programs — directly comparable non-profit peer under the same CFCSA federation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OfficialACSA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCNs2xnVlhj5SY0ID1YXX5VQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ACSA.safety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alberta-construction-safety-association

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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