A PSR Assessment is a critical component of workplace safety when conducting a human-centric PSR (Pre-Start-Up Safety Review). By conducting a PSR Assessment, organizations can ensure that safety measures are in place before the start of operations. This is crucial in preventing accidents, injuries, and fatalities in the workplace. This blog will explore how a [...]
Regardless of the type of work you perform, safety should also be at the forefront of everything you do. Nothing matters more than employees staying free from injury and illness on the job. Of course, some industries are more prone to accidents and incidents than others. For example, if you work in a production or [...]
Your biggest responsibility as a business owner is to provide your employees with a safe work environment. That means making sure that machinery operates smoothly and workers perform tasks correctly. To achieve this and more, hire a safety consultant for your Toronto company. Although machine safety consultants focus on all equipment, they particularly pay close [...]
As a business owner, you have a lot of responsibility. Part of that is to ensure your company grows and reaches financial objectives. More importantly, though, you must ensure your workers stay healthy and safe on the job. Not only is a PSR assessment needed to achieve that goal, but it’s also mandated according to [...]
Depending on the company—more specifically, on its available time and employees’ qualifications—some do in-house risk assessments. While there’s nothing wrong with that, it could create some problems. That’s why a lot of businesses rely on a trusted source, one that specializes in things like machine guarding assessments. What Does a Risk Assessment Entail? A risk [...]
In Canada, the Ministry of Labor establishes and enforces specific rules and regulations for businesses. One of these is a PSR. The problem is that some companies are not sure what this is, whether they need one, and how it would benefit them. Below are some of the questions asked most often about a PSR [...]
Conducting a Pre-Start Health and Safety Review is not only recommended but it is also mandated by the Section 7 of the Ontario Regulation for Industrial Establishments. The main purpose of it is to ensure compliance to regulations and also ensure the safety of the employees in the workplace. The importance of workplace safety [...]
