Safety Standards & Culture | Wilcox Door Service Inc.

Wilcox Door Service’s COR-certified, unionized Ironworkers deliver zero-harm safety on every commercial door, dock, gate, and access-control service.

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Safety-First, Always — For Our People and Yours

At Wilcox Door Service Inc., safety is not just a policy — it’s a culture that drives every decision we make, from how we dispatch technicians to how we install and maintain your doors, docks, and access systems. As a COR-certified company with unionized in-house technicians, we lead with proactive planning, industry certifications, and an unwavering commitment to zero harm.

Our safety-first mindset ensures that our team returns home safely at the end of every day — and that your site, staff, and equipment remain protected throughout every service or installation.

Our Commitment to Safety

Wilcox Door Service combines COR certification, a unionized in-house team, zero subcontracting, weekly toolbox talks, and a dedicated safety officer to uphold consistent, accountable safety standards.

COR-Certified

Certified under the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program, verifying our full compliance with nationally recognized occupational health and safety standards.

Union Workforce

All technicians are certified members of Ironworkers Local 721 & 736, trained in construction safety, working at heights, LOTO, and more.

Zero Subcontracting

Unlike others, Wilcox only uses full-time, in-house technicians — ensuring consistent standards and full safety accountability.

Regular Toolbox Talks

Weekly safety meetings across departments to review real scenarios, reinforce best practices, and promote a safety culture.

Dedicated Safety Officer

An internal team member is responsible for monitoring safety performance, documentation, and continuous improvement.

The Ironworker Advantage

Our workforce is proudly built from members of Ironworkers Local 721 and 736, whose reputation for precision, professionalism, and safety is unmatched. Through their training and ongoing development, Ironworkers have helped shape Wilcox’s safety culture into one of Canada’s most trusted.

Our crews benefit from the IMPACT Ironworker training program — North America’s most advanced trades training curriculum — which includes:

  • Rigorous apprenticeship programs
  • Jobsite hazard mitigation techniques
  • Material handling and hoisting safety
  • Scaffolding and fall protection expertise
  • Blueprint reading and engineered system installs

By hiring Ironworkers, we’re investing in technicians who show up ready — trained, certified, and accountable.

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Apprenticeship & Continuous Training

Wilcox proudly supports the development of new tradespeople through a structured apprenticeship program, giving emerging technicians hands-on mentorship while reinforcing the highest safety standards from day one.

  • Journeyperson-led mentorship
  • Safety training embedded from day one
  • Client-specific onboarding (hospital, correctional, nuclear clearance)
  • Annual refreshers on all major safety certifications

We don’t just build doors — we help build tradespeople who are serious about safety.

Technician Certifications & Ongoing Training

Our crews are trained and certified in the following safety protocols:

Working at Heights (WAH)

Fall Arrest & Fall Protection

Confined Space Awareness

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Electrical Safety Awareness (ESA-compliant)

Lift & Crane Operation

Fire Safety & Emergency Response

Technicians also undergo regular refresher training, new product safety orientations, and client-specific onboarding for high-security and public sector facilities.

Site Safety Practices on Every Job

Every job begins with Job Hazard Assessments, site-specific risk plans, PPE enforcement, safety signage and barricades, and daily pre-job checklists to identify and eliminate hazards.

Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs)

Proactive safety inspections before every project.

Site-specific risk assessments and safety plans

Customized hazard controls for each worksite.

PPE Compliance

Mandatory use of high-visibility clothing, steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, and respirators.

Safety Signage & Barricades

Strategic warnings and barriers to protect personnel and occupants.

Daily pre-job checklists

Consistent verification of environmental, mechanical, and access hazards before work starts.

Safety for High-Security, Multi-Site & Public Sector Clients

Wilcox regularly performs service and installation work in some of the most sensitive and regulated facilities in Canada, including:

  • Nuclear Facilities & Research Laboratories
  • Correctional Institutions & Police Headquarters
  • Airports, Transit, and Border Security Locations
  • Hospitals, Long-Term Care, and School Boards

We meet or exceed all onboarding, badging, and documentation requirements, including:

  • Government security clearance and background checks
  • Site-specific orientations and PPE compliance
  • COR certification, WSIB, bonding, and full insurance
  • Digital safety documentation for audit trails and compliance 
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Built-In Safety = Better Results

When you work with Wilcox, safety isn’t an afterthought — it’s built into the DNA of how we operate. Our investment in training, documentation, and procedural excellence protects your site, your timeline, and your liability exposure. 

Ready to Start Your Next Project?

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Head Office

5502 Timberlea Blvd,
Mississauga, ON, L4W 2T7

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