Become a Certified Construction Safety Officer
in just two weeks

Steve was a very personable and thorough instructor. His lessons were well-paced, making the information easy to understand through the use of clear examples and supportive video content. Hands-on learning of safety equipment helped to clearly understand what to look for while completing inspections. I highly recommend advancing your knowledge and accreditation by taking the Construction Safety Officer course with Steve.

Barb Mitchell

Stephen Gordy of Safety Central taught my Construction Safety Officer course back in summer of 2023. Included in the course syllabus were two, eight-hour classroom-led instruction segments on Fall Protection and Confined Space. Two separate wallet card certificates were provided for those, as well as a CSO wallet card certification; all laminated.

I really appreciated Stephen's instructional style. Not only is his knowledge of construction safety and all applicable WorkSafeBC regulations vast, he presented the material with a well-balanced mix of individual and group learning. He always had time to answer questions but kept things on track, allowed some time for questions to evolve into debate, but kept things on schedule. He had us do a mock Toolbox Talk and allowed a lot of freedom for creativity, which kept things light and enjoyable for everyone.

Perhaps the one aspect I am most grateful for from choosing Safety Central for my CSO training is Mr. Gordy's one-year mentorship that comes included with graduation. True to his word, Stephen always answered the phone (unless he was teaching a class) for the next twelve months. He also dropped by my first site a couple of times which I found very helpful.

I found work immediately after graduating from my CSO course at Safety Central and a year and a half later, after being laid off, Stephen put me in touch with my next employer.

Martin Pelss

CSO, OFA 3

I just wanted share my experience with Steve’s classes. About a year and a half ago, I attended his First Aid, Level 3, and CSO courses. Both classes were extremely informative and valuable.

Less than two weeks after completing the courses, I was able to find a related job with Steve’s guidance. I have now been working as a CSO for over a year, and throughout this entire time, whenever I had any work-related questions or challenges, Steve was always available and incredibly supportive.

I highly recommend taking these courses with Steve — it will definitely be a unique and worthwhile experience. I am truly grateful to Steve for his training and his encouragement, which I honestly feel played a big role in shaping my professional life here in Canada.

Thank you, Steve!

Recent Graduate

I’ve known Steve since 2010, and from the start I saw how committed he is to safety and to the people he works with. Over the years I’ve watched him lead by example, always focused on doing things the right way and helping others grow.

When he opened Safety Central, I wasn’t surprised. Teaching and supporting new CSOs is a natural step for him. He knows what the job demands and what it takes to succeed, and he’s built a school that reflects that. What stands out to me is how much he cares about preparing people for the real challenges they will face on site.

If someone is thinking about becoming a CSO, I’d point them to Steve without hesitation. I trust him, I respect him, and I know the people who learn from him will start their careers with a strong foundation.

Gerardo Noriega

BSc, CRSP