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. [...]
Owning a business comes with tremendous responsibility. Whether a small family-owned operation or a large corporation with a board of directors, the goal is to create a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. However, that doesn’t occur by happenstance. For smart business owners, it starts with having a pre-start up safety review performed. What Is [...]
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 [...]
