Small businesses often have this assumption that a Pre-Start Health and Safety Review (PHSR) is only for large-scale industrial facilities. However, Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) mandates that any workplace with potential safety risks—such as machine hazards, or exposure to flammable substances — must undergo a PHSR in Ontario, Canada, before operations begin. [...]
Workplace safety is critical for maintaining operational efficiency and protecting workers. In Ontario, the pre-start health and safety review (PSR) is a mandatory process as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act. For employers, understanding the key aspects of PSRs helps ensure compliance and promotes a safer work environment. Below are six important things [...]
Maintaining a safe work environment is crucial for the well-being of your employees and the smooth operation of any business. This includes complying with all relevant health and safety regulations. With upcoming Ministry of Labor inspections in Ontario, ensuring the workplace meets these standards is crucial. Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSRs) are valuable for achieving this [...]
Navigating the complexities of fire hazards in wood processing facilities requires a strategic approach to uphold personnel safety and safeguard assets. This blog offers a comprehensive exploration of effective strategies to mitigate fire risks, with a focus on the stringent workplace health and safety in Ontario. By adopting rigorous safety measures, industry professionals can fortify [...]
It is essential to prioritize workplace health and safety in Ontario, especially in foundries and metalworking facilities, because of their challenging and hazardous environments. These work settings involve handling molten metal regularly, posing unique challenges that require a comprehensive safety approach. This includes strict adherence to safety regulations and implementing a robust health and safety [...]
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 [...]
