FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A Pre-Start Health and Safety Review (PSR) is a legal requirement in Ontario for certain new or modified machinery, processes, or safety systems before they are used. It ensures equipment meets Ontario Regulation 851 and other safety standards. SAFE Engineering provides PSRs, plant audits, and safety system design for manufacturers across Ontario to help them meet compliance and avoid fines or shutdowns.
SAFE Engineering serves manufacturing, industrial, and processing facilities across Ontario. Their engineering teams support mechanical, electrical, fire and explosion protection, building code compliance, and safety system integration for new and existing equipment in factories and production plants.
Yes. SAFE Engineering offers turnkey safety system installation and retrofit services. Clients can use SAFE Engineering as a general contractor or as a supervisor for third-party installers. Their team ensures equipment is installed according to current Ontario safety regulations and engineering recommendations.
A Pre-Start Health and Safety Review (PSR) should be conducted during the design stage, before new or modified machinery, processes, or safety systems are installed or put into operation. Conducting the PSR early helps identify compliance issues in advance and reduces the risk of costly changes, delays, or regulatory non-compliance later.
Technical due diligence helps verify that new equipment and processes meet applicable engineering standards and regulatory requirements before installation. Identifying potential issues early can help support a smoother approval process and reduce project risks.
SAFE Engineering reviews electrical bill of materials, verifies the use of CSA and CUL approved components, specifies wiring and current limiting device criteria for Canadian Electrical Code compliance, and coordinates the ESA inspection and approval process.
An Owner’s Engineer represents the owner’s interests by applying technical standards, supporting technical due diligence, and helping ensure engineering projects meet applicable safety and compliance requirements.
An Owner’s Engineer can be involved when purchasing new equipment, relocating or consolidating facilities, or during mergers and acquisitions where technical due diligence is required.
Technical due diligence may include Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) approval, Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) approval, Ministry of Environment permits, Municipal Building Permits, and Occupational Health and Safety reviews.
Using CSA and CUL approved electrical components helps support compliance with the Canadian Electrical Code and the Electrical Safety Authority approval process.
SAFE Engineering identifies required municipal permits, prepares the necessary drawings and documentation, and submits complete permit applications to help support the approval process.
Municipal permits may be required for building or equipment modifications such as ventilation systems, fire separations, explosion relief, and building occupancy changes.
Permit coordination helps ensure that required engineering documentation, drawings, and application forms are prepared and submitted before construction or equipment modifications begin.
SAFE Engineering applies industry technical standards and engineering best practices to help clients achieve technical due diligence and support regulatory compliance.
According to the website, a lack of technical due diligence can lead to personal and corporate liabilities, cost overruns from change orders, and delays from government authorities.
The Canadian Electrical Code provides the electrical requirements used to help determine compliance during the ESA approval process. SAFE Engineering specifies wiring and current-limiting device criteria based on these requirements.
Yes. SAFE Engineering can coordinate multiple engineering and compliance activities, including ESA approval, TSSA approval, Ministry of Environment permits, Municipal Building Permits, and Occupational Health and Safety reviews as part of its technical due diligence services.
