Upcoming Changes to Pre-Start Health and Safety Review (PSR), in Ontario
Section 7 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act in Ontario, Regulation 851 for Industrial Establishments requires Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews to be performed when existing processes have new or modified engineering controls, or new apparatus, structure, or when protective elements are constructed or modified. The Ontario Ministry of labour has approved some changes […]
The 5 W’s of Prestart Health & Safety Reviews (PSR)
1. WHAT is a Prestart Health and Safety Review (PSR)? A Pre‑Start Health and Safety Review (PSR) is an audit conducted by a Professional Engineer on any industrial apparatus, protective element, process, or structure. The purpose is to ensure compliance with applicable standards under Section 7 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. 2. WHEN […]