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Service · No. 09 · Pre-Start Review

PSR coordination, OHSA Section 7.

Pre-Start Health & Safety Reviews on racking systems that trigger PSR requirements. We coordinate the P.Eng + the Hygienist, you get one signed report — across the GTA.

O. Reg. 851 Section 7 P.Eng + Hygienist coordinated One consolidated signed report In-house since 2011
What this service is

PSR coordination, P.Eng + Hygienist signed.

A Pre-Start Health and Safety Review (PSR) is required under Ontario Regulation 851 Section 7 before certain industrial equipment goes into service. Racking-related triggers include rack-supported structures, mezzanines, and certain conveyors integrated with racking.

PSR isn't a single sign-off — it's a coordinated review involving a P.Eng (structural + mechanical) and an Occupational Hygienist (workplace exposures, ventilation, ergonomics). Most general contractors don't run this coordination well. We do.

Our PSR scope: we identify whether your project triggers PSR, engage our P.Eng + Hygienist partners under signed engagement, coordinate the joint site visit, compile findings, and deliver the consolidated PSR report ready to file with your records. Workers can't operate the equipment until the PSR is signed — we don't let that be the constraint that delays your launch.

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Process

Four steps. No surprises.

1

Trigger assessment

We assess whether your project triggers PSR under O. Reg. 851 Section 7. Free as part of any quote — usually decidable in 24 hours.

2

P.Eng + Hygienist engagement

Both reviewers engaged under signed engagement. Site visit scheduled jointly so they review concurrently.

3

Site visit + findings

Both reviewers walk the site. Structural + mechanical + hygiene findings consolidated by our PM into a single report.

4

Signed PSR delivery

Final signed report delivered. You file with your records + post worker-readable summary. We retain a copy for 10-year audit chain.

Scope

What you get, in your hands.

i.

PSR Trigger Assessment

Free as part of any quote. We document whether your project triggers PSR — and if not, we document why in writing.

ii.

P.Eng Structural & Mechanical Review

Structural integrity, mechanical hazards, guarding, control systems. Sealed report referencing O. Reg. 851 + applicable CSA standards.

iii.

Occupational Hygienist Review

Workplace exposures (chemical, biological, physical), ventilation adequacy, ergonomic factors. Signed report from our Hygienist partner.

iv.

Consolidated PSR Report

Single document combining structural + hygiene findings, with worker-readable summary for posting + 10-year audit retention copy.

Compliance

Aligned with Ontario's current standards.

Ontario Regulation

O. Reg. 851 Section 7

Industrial Establishments regulation. The current PSR trigger framework. Our trigger assessments cross-reference the current version of the regulation.

Engineering

PEO P.Eng

Reviewer is a member firm of Professional Engineers Ontario. Structural + mechanical review sealed by P.Eng of record.

Hygiene

Occupational Hygienist Partner

Reviewer is a CIH/ROH (Certified Industrial Hygienist / Registered Occupational Hygienist) under signed engagement with 416 Industrial.

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Frequently asked

Questions we hear most.

How do I know if my project triggers PSR?

Send us your project scope. We assess against O. Reg. 851 Section 7 + the current triggers list (rack-supported structures, mezzanines, certain conveyors, etc.). Free as part of any quote, usually decidable in 24 hours.

How long does the PSR process take?

From engagement signing to signed report: typically 3-5 weeks. Most of that's reviewer availability — we book the joint site visit as early as possible to compress the timeline.

How much does a PSR cost?

Typical full PSR runs $4,500-9,000 depending on facility size and complexity. P.Eng + Hygienist fees billed at cost as separate line items, our coordination fee fixed. Quote itemized so you can see exactly what each reviewer charges.

Can I operate the equipment before the PSR is signed?

No. O. Reg. 851 Section 7 requires the PSR to be signed before workers operate the equipment. Operating before sign-off creates direct OHSA liability — and under Bill 41, corporate fines now reach $2M.

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Project might trigger PSR? Send the scope. We'll assess in 24 hours.

We identify the trigger, engage the P.Eng + Hygienist, coordinate the joint site visit, and deliver one consolidated signed report — so the PSR is never the thing that delays your launch.

60 seconds · no obligation · across the GTA · (647) 692-4416