Ontario’s industrial establishments operate under one of the most structured safety frameworks in North America. The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Ontario Regulation 851 establish clear expectations for how hazards must be identified, controlled, and documented. A compliant safety program is not a static policy document—it is an operational system that integrates engineering [...]
Safety compliance is governed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Ontario Regulation 851, and not every consultant is qualified to address the engineering risks found in manufacturing and industrial operations. Organizations that hire workplace safety consultants in Ontario must understand the difference between general safety advice and engineering-based compliance support. Making the [...]
Ontario industrial establishments are subject to multiple safety review requirements, but confusion often arises around the purpose of different evaluations. Many facilities assume that a single review satisfies all obligations, when in reality different safety processes serve different regulatory and engineering functions. Understanding the distinction between plant safety audits and engineering safety reviews is essential [...]
Ontario mandates strict safety controls for industrial establishments to ensure new or modified equipment does not introduce hazards to workers. One of the most critical compliance tools under Ontario Regulation 851 is the PHSR. This review is legally required in specific situations and must be completed before equipment or processes are placed into service. Understanding [...]
A health & safety audit plays an essential role in evaluating whether Ontario’s industrial establishments comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Ontario Regulation 851. These audits go far beyond simple checklists. They assess whether engineered controls, documentation, and operational practices meet the standards required to keep workers safe and facilities compliant. [...]
Learn why PSHSRs are mandatory in Ontario industrial establishments and how SAFE Engineering Inc. ensures compliant pre-start reviews for equipment and processes.
In Ontario’s industrial establishments, safety compliance is built on proactive engineering, not afterthoughts. When new machinery or process changes are introduced, the PSHSR (Pre-Start Health and Safety Review) ensures that all hazards are assessed before operation begins. Unfortunately, many facilities still conduct reviews too late in the project timeline, creating unnecessary risks and expenses. A [...]
In Ontario’s industrial establishments, workplace compliance must align with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Ontario Regulation 851. When the Ministry of Labour (MOL) conducts surprise inspections, deficiencies in engineering controls or documentation can quickly lead to work orders and costly downtime. Regular plant safety audits help identify gaps long before an inspector [...]
In Ontario, building a compliant workplace health and safety program in Ontario is not only a legal requirement under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), it is also essential for protecting workers and preventing costly accidents. Yet many businesses struggle to understand what a compliant program should include or how to put one into [...]
In Ontario’s manufacturing sector, compliance with safety laws is not optional. A Pre-Start Safety Review (PSR) is one of the most essential requirements, yet many manufacturers delay or skip it. The problem is that bypassing a PSR exposes businesses to fines, costly retrofits, and even workplace accidents. Non-compliance with the Ontario Ministry of Labour (MLITSD) [...]
