Client Testimonials
“The key is to set realistic customer expectations, and then not to just meet them, but to exceed them — preferably in unexpected and helpful ways.”
-Richard Branson
Fowler Construction
From the very first meeting, Scott made everyone involved in the audit process feel comfortable. His assistant Emma was professional, customer service oriented and responded to our questions and concerns quickly. Expectations were clear and the audit plan was explained. Daily “check-in” meetings were held at the end of the day to ensure everyone was on track and feeling supported.
Scott became a partner in the process and helped us every step of the way. He took the time to really understand what we are all about, what our goals were and how our safety culture worked. He used real-life stories and examples to assist us in understanding his view and knowledge. With a laid-back approach and calming personality, interviewees were put at ease the minute the interview began.
Scott and his team were professional, personable, proficient, and most importantly, partners in our success. Once the onsite visits were over, the excellent level of service continued, and Scott and his team responded to questions and concerns quickly and efficiently. The audit results were made available in the timeframe committed to with clear explanations.
We would recommend Daedalus Safety Group hands down!
-S.K., Health and Safety Manager, Fowler Construction
Crosslinx Transit Solutions
On behalf of Crosslinx Transit Solutions – Constructors, we would like to provide our sincere thanks and gratitude for the safety audit just completed by Scott Halling of Daedalus Safety Group. This is the second time we have used Scott as our auditor and he has spent a lot of time with our team over the past 4 years, getting to know our project – construction of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT - and the tremendous complexity it entails. His professionalism, communication and knowledge were very much appreciated from across our organization. Not only was the audit handled very well, but even the efficiency on the admin side by Emma was seamless. The tools and templates used were straight forward and Scott’s communication response and explanation were extremely efficient and helpful. All the best to Scott Halling and the team at Daedalus!
-K.D., Health and Safety Coordinator, Crosslinx Transit Solutions - Constructors
“I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the excellent audit Scott Halling conducted for Powell Contracting. His professionalism, attention to detail, and expertise were truly outstanding, and we appreciate all the hard work he put into the process.
“The audit was incredibly thorough, and the insights and recommendations Scott provided were invaluable. His attention to detail helped us identify several areas where we could improve our processes and procedures, and his suggestions have already had a positive impact on our operations.
“I was particularly impressed with his communication skills throughout the audit. Scott kept us informed every step of the way, and his willingness to answer our questions and address our concerns made the process much smoother and less stressful.
“We thank him again for his hard work and dedication. We look forward to working with Scott and Daedalus Safety Group again in the future.”
-S.L., Health and Safety Manager, Powell Contracting
Powell Contracting
ReVital Polymers Inc.
“I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude and thanks to Scott for the exceptional job he did during the recent COR audit at our site. His professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence were truly remarkable.
“As someone who is passionate about workplace safety, I was thrilled to work with a professional like him who shares my enthusiasm for creating a safe and healthy work environment. His thorough understanding of the COR audit process, his ability to identify potential hazards, and his expertise in recommending corrective measures were invaluable in helping us to improve our safety performance.
“Throughout the audit, Scott demonstrated a level of dedication and care that exceeded our expectations. His willingness to answer our questions, his willingness to collaborate with our team, and his ability to communicate his findings clearly were all qualities that made this experience a great one.
“We thank him for the exceptional service and his commitment to excellence. His efforts have truly helped us enhance our safety program, and we are grateful for our partnership. We look forward to working with Scott and Daedalus Safety Group again in the future.”
-K.B., EHS Specialist, ReVital Polymers
Aquicon Construction
“Aquicon partnered up with Scott Halling, CRSP at Daedalus Safety Group as an external auditor for our most recent COR External Audit. I specifically use the term "partnered", because from the second Scott walked into our office, that's how the audit process felt. It felt like a partnership. Now, for anyone that has had to find a COR external auditor, I think we can agree that it feels like a bit of a coin flip. You can talk to potential auditors over the phone, but I feel you truly don't know what to expect until you meet them.
”From start to finish, I felt like Scott was on our team and truly wanted us to succeed on our audit. That's not to say he was generous in his marking. Almost the opposite. Due to his background and experience, Scott is one of the most knowledgeable safety professionals I've come across and he was extremely meticulous in his grading of the criteria. I found myself learning new things from him when it came to niche regulations, but his comments were never negative. Every suggestion he made was constructive and a push for us to reach a higher standard. All in all, it was probably the best audit experience I've had in my career.
”I wouldn't hesitate for a second to contract Scott again as an external auditor or recommend him to anyone looking for one.”
-A.H., Health and Safety Manager, Aquicon Construction
Bob Hendricksen Construction Ltd.
“On 2022-9-30, BHCL started the very last step of our recertification journey with Daedalus. Everyone was so nervous and stressed about the person and the company selected for our external audit; that was until we met Scott that first morning.
“As BHCL’s COR Internal Auditor, I was with Scott for the entire audit and must say I am impressed with his knowledge, experience, and professionalism in health and safety. I was concerned that the audit, especially the interviews, might be conducted in an interrogative style -but this was not the case at all. The whole auditing process turned out to be an educational journey for BHCL and myself. Scott was very diligent in checking over all our evidence and patient when addressing all the identified opportunities for improvement that ended up becoming items on our final corrective active plan. He went above and beyond when interacting with our staff during the interviews and when visiting our worksites by taking the time to answer questions and provide explanations to employees about the jobsite conditions and work activities being observed at the time.
We truly believe that due to his feedback on our safety performance during the audit that BHCL will definitely be in a position to improve our systems and processes, and we would love the opportunity to work with Scott again in the future.”
-X.T., Estimator/COR Internal Auditor, Bob Hendricksen Construction Ltd.
Rankin Construction
“I can honestly state that we were not looking forward to our COR external audit, for we knew others in the industry who did have unpleasant experiences. We can truly say that our audit with the Daedalus Safety Group and Scott was a very positive experience for us. Scott’s knowledge and communication from the opening meeting and throughout the audit were well received by senior management and all our staff. The interview process was anticipated to be an uncomfortable event; however, our staff all commented on how comfortable and positive the experience was with Scott.
“We would recommend the Daedalus Safety Group and Scott Haling to anyone looking for a COR auditor and we plan on using Scott’s services in the future!”
-J.D., GSC, Safety & HR Manager, Rankin Construction Inc.
Dean Construction Company
“When we were considering hiring an auditor to perform our first external audit using the COR 2020 requirements, we were rather nervous, to say the least. However, having worked with Scott over that week and witnessing his work ethic and the long hours he would put in to ensure he left no stone unturned; I can honestly say firsthand that working with Scott was a pleasant experience.
“Scott’s method for performing his audit was helpful, educational, and honest. Scott’s findings have helped our company make multiple big changes to our occupational health and safety management system since his departure that have been well received by our workforce. When Scott found opportunities for us to improve our programs, he provided advice on what steps we could take to enhance our safety performance both immediately and over time.
“If anyone were to ask me for recommendations on an external auditor, I would not hesitate to recommend Scott Halling and Daedalus Safety Group.”
J.N., Health and Safety Manager, Dean Construction Company Ltd.
OWS Railroad Construction & Maintenance
“OWS Railroad Construction and Maintenance Ltd. recently hired Scott Halling from the Daedalus Safety Group to perform our external COR 2020 audit for recertification. “Scott was very professional and worked with us through the whole COR 2020 audit process. Scott’s knowledge and experience about health and safety helped find key areas that we need to focus on.
“Scott’s positive attitude and calm demeanour made the interactions with OWS personnel a lot easier. Scott made everyone feel more at ease and comfortable during the whole COR 2020 audit.
“Scott brought the perspective of being on both sides of an audit, as he also experienced being audited in the past, as well as performing audits for companies. This ability helped Scott to understand the various challenges companies face when trying to implement health and safety in the workplace. This was an asset for us.”
-A.F., HSE Advisor, OWS Railroad Construction & Maintenance Ltd.
Clifford Restoration
"In October 2019, Scott Halling performed Clifford's first COR external audit in a very professional and responsible manner while still being very helpful in providing clarification of the COR standard. It was a pleasure working with Scott throughout the audit process; his expert understanding and communication of the COR standard were beneficial to my team.
“Knowing that we would benefit from his extensive background and knowledge of the COR standard, I would always welcome Scott back as an auditor to Clifford."
-C.C., Health & Safety Manager, Clifford Restoration Ltd.
Provincial Roofing
“As the Health and Safety Manager and the “COR” internal auditor of Provincial Industrial Roofing and Sheet Metal Company Limited, it gives me great pleasure to write a letter of recommendation for Mr. Scott Halling of Daedalus Safety Group. Mr. Halling conducted our external “COR” audit in a timely and professional manner.
“I had the pleasure of being alongside Scott for the entire duration of our company audit. I found him to be very pleasant, knowledgeable and committed. He demonstrated excellent communication skills, and I was very impressed with his poise and personality. The feedback from our staff and workers was that Scott made them feel very comfortable while conducting the interviews.
“We would highly recommend Mr. Scott Halling and the Daedalus Safety Group as an external “COR” Auditor.”
-R.N., Health & Safety Manager, Provincial Roofing
“Expertise, proficiency, and professionalism are only a few of the characteristics that Scott Halling demonstrated while acting as Structform International’s Associate COR Auditor. His extensive knowledge of the process, proactive auditing style, and diligence, truly made the external audit an informative, efficient, and enjoyable experience.
“Thank you, Daedalus Safety Group for providing such an excellent service!”
-M.A., Safety Manager, Structform International Limited
Structform International
GMP Contracting
“We had an excellent experience working with Scott at Daedalus Safety Group Inc. His unique approach to the audit made the process feel collaborative and meaningful, developing into a great partnership. Scott’s high proficiency, immaculate paperwork, and strong mentorship were instrumental in giving valuable insights to the health & safety system of our company, he made viable recommendations to the continued growth of our safety program.
“The GMP team looks forward to working with Daedalus Safety Group Inc again in the future.”
-J.R., President & Senior Partner, GMP Contracting Ltd.
“Viola Management Inc. was highly satisfied with entrusting the auditing services of Daedalus Safety Group to conduct the external audit of its health and safety management system for COR accreditation.
“From the beginning of our auditing process right through to the end, we found lead auditor Scott Halling to be the epitome of auditors on many levels which in turn made our overall auditing experience with Daedalus memorable and satisfying. Scott is a highly skilled and objective auditor who consistently demonstrated a unique combination of people skills with strong technical knowledge. He demonstrated to us his industry expertise within our industry by taking the time to fully understand the scope of our business and operational activities including the statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to us. Like-wise he took the time to educate us on his background, auditors role and expectations.
“He analyzed all areas of our organization and provided us with a meaningful detailed summary of evidence-based findings in his final auditing report. Included were areas of future improvement with practical recommendations on how to continuously improve our system to maintain national standards while encouraging best practices. Among Scott’s many admirable qualities was his impeccable ability to relate to our employees at all levels within the company with tremendous ease while demonstrating thoughtfulness with his interviewing techniques.
“This approach made every employee interviewed feel surprisingly comfortable during the interview phase. His sincere ability to relate to employees in a non-intimidating manner motivated them to more meaningfully contribute. Scott’s communications skills are highly effective. He clearly and promptly communicated his ongoing feedback relative to his observational findings and discussed non-conformances in a constructive manner. He also took time to emphasize and share with senior management what was working well. Scott has a willingness to go the distance to ensure all parties succeed while maintaining integrity throughout the full cycle auditing process. He was organized, efficient and dedicated throughout.
“Scott is clearly passionate about what he does! His energy coupled with his intelligence and strong work ethic will make him an asset to any organization fortunate enough to collaborate with Daedalus Safety Group.”
-N.M., Health and Safety Manager, Viola Management Inc.
Viola Management
NSJ WaterWorx
“Scott completed our first external COR audit, and made the entire process feel like we had been there before. Scott was punctual and began each day fully refreshed and prepared for any challenges. He was a constructive communicator and could discuss all issues related to health and safety. His knowledge of all topics related to the audit was extraordinary, it was like he memorized the green book.
“Everything from the document review, to site walk-throughs and interviews were executed with perfection, honesty and thoroughness, and we received nothing but positive feedback from every employee who interacted with him. We are a water and sewer company based out of Toronto and because of his vast knowledge, we were able to use his experience from different sectors of construction and apply them to our everyday health and safety tasks.
“If you are looking for a COR auditor, NSJ highly recommends using Scott Halling from Daedalus. Great experience and very professional. “
-Senior Leadership Team, NSJ WaterWorX Group Ltd.
“We had the great pleasure of working with Scott Halling as our Associate Auditor to complete Royalty’s external audit for re-certification. Scott demonstrated thorough knowledge of all safety aspects and went above and beyond our expectations. He performed exceptional inspections and interviews. All Royalty staff had genuine gratitude after speaking with him. From start to finish he took us through the audit process with ease and made the whole experience enjoyable.
“Scott left us with very valuable suggestions and recommendations that we are looking forward to implementing to our program to make it that much stronger. Scott has been on both sides of an audit, we appreciate and highly trust the experience he brings.”
-A.F., Director of Construction, Royalty General Construction Ltd.
Royalty General Construction
Neptune Technology Group
“I would like to thank Scott Halling, as an Associate Auditor for Infrastructure Health and Safety (IHSA) in Ontario, for conducting the external audit for Neptune Technology Group. The audit was conducted in a timely and professional manner. I worked alongside Scott during the audit process and found him to be very personable, knowledgeable and committed to providing the best service.
“Scott demonstrated excellent communication skills throughout the audit and made our employees feel very comfortable through the interview process of the audit. Scott provided insight and understanding to the different elements of the audit by providing meaningful detailed summary of evidence in the final audit report. This knowledge was valuable to Neptune in order to improve on our Company’s Health and Safety Program.
“We as a company would highly recommend Scott Halling as an external auditor for COR.”
-D.K., Health and Safety Manager, Neptune Technology Group
“Scott helped us out with our 2021 external COR audit. I have absolutely no complaints. Scott was thorough, meticulous, professional, extremely knowledgeable and worth every penny. He had the uncanny ability to find all the areas that we were weak in and give us valuable insight on how to make those areas stronger.
“I would highly recommend the Daedalus Safety Group if you are looking for a true indication of where your Health and Safety Management System compares to the requirements of COR.”
-B.D., Environmental Health and Safety Manager, Grascan Construction
Grascan Construction
Sullivan Construction
“Sullivan worked with Daedalus Safety Group for our recently completed Cycle 2 External COR Audit. The high level of customer service and focus we received from Daedalus was exceptional. Scott has an engaging initiative and took the time to truly understand our company’s offerings and culture, not only in regard to Health & Safety but as a whole. This customer focused approach to auditing was evident throughout the process.
“We were pleased with the audit performed which resulted in a concise report with clearly identified areas for improvement moving forward. Sullivan is grateful for the hard work put in by Scott and the team at Daedalus in helping make our team safer, and would highly recommend their services.”
-J.B., Business Development Manager, Sullivan Construction
“On behalf of our team here at Lincoln Construction Group, I would like to thank Scott Halling & Daedalus Safety Group for the opportunity and experience he was able to provide us throughout the duration of our first COR Audit. To state it was a great pleasure would be an understatement.
“Not only did Scott demonstrate Daedalus’ s fantastic code of business ethics, but also a profound and extensive array of knowledge and expertise. He went above and beyond to ensure the entire process was informative and beneficial for the entirety of the outfit. Scott was respectful, understanding, and made what can feel like such a great feat, stress and tear free.
”Scott was penetrating and meticulous with his document review and reporting. Our final report was incredibly informative. The report provided everybody from our managing directors to our field level workers plenty of useful insight, advice, and suggestions on how to reinforce and maintain our certification, and our health and safety program as a whole moving forward.
”Scott created and encouraged a positive impact on our H&S team and programs here at Lincoln Group. I would highly recommend using Daedalus Safety Group to execute your COR External Audit to ensure success moving forward and into the future.”
-K.R., Occupational Health & Safety Manager, Lincoln Construction Group
Lincoln Construction Group
Tri-Phase Group
“We had the great pleasure of working with Scott Halling for our COR™ audit.
“It was quickly apparent that Scott was extremely knowledgeable in his field and shared a passion for ensuring proper health and safety programs were in place at workplaces. We found our experience with Scott both professional and genuine. He was very knowledgeable and efficient in his field, and our employees felt comfortable working alongside him. We are grateful and appreciate Scott’s insightful suggestions to improve our program. He made the entire audit process enjoyable and informative.
“Our team at Tri-Phase would highly recommend him and look forward to working with him again in the future!”
-R.A., Director of Operations, Tri-Phase Group
“Matheson chose our 2021 External auditor Scott Halling based on his professionalism and practical approach to Safety and auditing.
“Scott was very professional at every meeting and interaction with our staff during the audit. Starting with the kick off meeting with our Senior Management team Scott took a practical approach by getting a true feel of our people and our culture from the top level. Scott continued to outline the COR process and expectations and communicated his requirement to maintain a high level of integrity as an auditor.
“During the audit Scott was very thorough and knowledgeable, citing all applicable legislation with ease and capturing the elements we were successful with! Scott’s interactions with our staff on site was very personable and he made them feel comfortable and calm during interviews. Scott’s practical approach was evident in his personality and frequently commented that he had gone through audits in the past which made him more empathetic to what we were going through.
“As a safety professional I truly appreciate Scott’s professional and practical approach and I welcome anyone to use him as an auditor or contact me for further comment!”
-M.M., Health & Safety Manager, Matheson Constructors Limited
Matheson Constructors
EBC Inc.
‘’EBC was extremely pleased to have employed the services of The Daedalus Safety Group for our 2021 COR external Audit. From the onset, Scott demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a high degree of technical ability. The areas of improvement were communicated effectively, and adjustments were made to reflect legislative and program-specific requirements. In addition, Scott is very personable, interviewees felt comfortable, and the site visits were conducted in a proficient and approachable manner.
“EBC highly recommends The Daedalus Safety Group for your upcoming external COR audit and will continue to work with Scott in future endeavors.’’
-D. J., VP Construction, EBC Inc. - Civil Ontario
“It is a ‘no-brainer' to recommend Daedalus for their COR audit services.
“After investing the time and effort required to prepare for our first COR audit, we wanted to find an external auditor who would understand our context, be fair to our company, and put our workforce at ease. We struck gold with Scott Halling. He was extremely thorough in assessing and understanding our company, exemplified fairness in his assessments, and facilitated positive interactions with our employees. And he accomplished all of these things with minimal disruption to our operations.
“Scott sets a very high bar for an auditor. He is a master at drawing from his remarkable experience and combining his exceptional knowledge of Health & Safety with an engaging style of communication. He was genuinely insightful while auditing our Health & Safety management system and when addressing our company-specific challenges. We truly feel this approach brought “added value” to the overall audit experience.
“If you are reading this review as part of your hunt for a COR external auditor, you would do well to end your search here. As you take advantage of the services provided by Daedalus, you will not be disappointed. You may even find yourself adding a recommendation of your own!”
-T.K., Health and Safety Manager, Covertite Eastern
Covertite Eastern
CRS Tunnelling Inc.
“We would like to express our gratitude to Scott Halling from Daedalus Safety group. Scott did an excellent job performing our COR recertification audit.
“During our COR recertification audit Scott demonstrated his great grasp of the technical aspects of microtunnelling and provided us with recommendations on how to further improve our safety performance, including improving compliance to various regulations applicable to our operation, and recommendations to further improve conformance not only to COR standards but also with other safety management standards that will improve our occupational health and safety management system.
“His solid understanding of the auditing process coupled with his exceptional communication skills made the audit a lot easier for both management and employees. Everyone came out of the interview feeling well-pleased and self-satisfied that they have contributed to the success of the company’s health and safety program.
“We would certainly recommend Scott Halling and his expertise to any company looking for a COR auditor. “
-A.C., Safety/Risk Manager, CRS Microtunnelling Canada
“On behalf of our team at Ipac Paving Limited we would like to thank Mr. Scott Halling & Daedalus Safety Group for providing us with such a great experience during our opportunity to accomplish our first COR certification. Scott went the distance in collaborating with us in a manner which allowed us to move forward in our safety program while also maintaining integrity throughout the audit. It is with great pleasure to state that Scott & Daedalus has enriched our level of safety awareness through recommendations that addressed our establishment’s growing needs.
“We would highly recommend Scott for all your company’s safety needs.”
-Senior Leadership Team, IPAC Paving Ltd.
IPAC Paving Ltd.
MATT Group Inc.
“Our experience during the external audit was exceptional and that was in no small part due to Scott’s methods and character. For me personally, it was both immensely educational, relatively painless, and a source of great accomplishment.
“To be able to pass that sentiment on to your future clients and current clients is the least I can do to show my gratitude for the experience you provided.”
-F.P., Health & Safety Project Coordinator, MATT Group Inc.
“It was an absolute pleasure working with Scott Halling!
Scott provided significant useful and practical feedback making it easy to implement improvements to our Health and Safety program. His stress-free, professional approach to auditing was a game changer for us during our External COR Audit. Scott has a remarkable diverse knowledge and always provides relevant information and effective solutions. Bird Manufacturing Ltd. highly recommends Scott for any Health and Safety needs, regardless of industry!”
-E.T., Health and Safety Manager, Bird Manufacturing Ltd.
Bird Mechanical
Ritestart Limited
“It was a pleasure working with Scott for our second COR external audit. Scott is incredibly knowledgeable on all elements of COR and was able to provide Ritestart with valuable feedback to make improvements to our health and safety program. Scott was very flexible, organized and had great communication throughout, allowing the audit to run very smoothly for all involved. All interviewees felt comfortable during their interviews and provided very positive feedback regarding their experiences with Scott.
“We would without a doubt recommend choosing Scott as your external auditor and we are looking forward to working with Scott and the Daedalus Safety Group in the future!”
-S.C., Health & Safety Coordinator, Ritestart Limited
“On behalf of TPH Plumbing and Heating, we recently completed our COR Audit with Scott from Daedalus Safety Group as our external auditor, and the experience was exceptional. Scott’s expertise and professionalism made the entire process smooth and straightforward. His ability to connect with employees at all levels, regardless of age or personality, was outstanding. He made everyone feel comfortable and engaged throughout the audit, ensuring open communication and collaboration.
“His clear guidance and insights were invaluable, helping us not only meet the audit requirements but also improve our internal safety practices. The communication by both Scott and his Administrative Director, Emma were impeccable – we really felt as though we were their top priority throughout the entire process and were able to come to them with any questions we had.
“We walked away from the audit with a deeper understanding of how to enhance our safety culture, and we’re incredibly grateful for the support provided by Scott and the team at Daedalus. We look forward to working with them again in the future – any company would be lucky to have their assistance.“
-A.J., Human Resource Manager, TPH Plumbing and Healting
TPH Plumbing & Heating