“The intent of section 7 of the Regulation for Industrial Establishments is to ensure that a timely professional review identifies specific hazards, or hazards associated with exposure to chemicals and other designated substances, in certain circumstances. Section 7 is intended to ensure that such hazards are removed or controlled before the apparatus or process is started up.

The Pre-Start Health and Safety Review is intended to ensure worker protection as required under the applicable provisions of the Regulation for Industrial Establishments.

The amended section 7 became effective October 7, 2000. If a review was done prior to the effective date, then another review is not necessary, unless modifications1 to an existing machine, equipment, device, structure, protective element or process are to be undertaken. These guidelines will assist in making that determination. If the installation of any new equipment, machine, or device is planned for after October 7, 2000, then a review will be required prior to start-up for production, if section 7 applies.”

If you are unsure if your equipment requires a Pre-Start Health & Safety Review, contact one of our Engineers.

The engineers at ARK Automation have conducted Pre-Start Health & Safety Reviews on hundreds of machines:

* Hydraulic Presses
* Mechanical Presses
* Injection Molding Machines
* Tube Bending Machines
* Hydraulic Shears
* Assembly Machines
* Wire Bending Machines
* Piercing Machines
* Robotic Cells
* Paint Booths
* Gluing Machines for the Window and Door Industry
* Food Processing Machines
* CNC Machines