London may be known as the Forest City and home to Western University and Fanshawe College, but it also has a substantial manufacturing and industrial sector.

From automotive and aerospace to machinery, food production and medical devices, local workplaces rely on complex equipment and processes where safety requirements matter.

RTR Engineering helps London businesses identify hazards, understand their responsibilities under Ontario regulations and make practical improvements that keep employees and operations safer.

Whether you're planning new equipment, modifying a production line or wondering whether a Pre-Start Health and Safety Review is needed, our team can help.

Health and Safety Support for London’s Manufacturing and Industrial Sector

New machinery, automation and production changes can improve efficiency, but they can also introduce new workplace hazards.

RTR Engineering works with London manufacturers and industrial businesses to identify potential issues early, when they are generally easier and less expensive to address.

London health and safety consultant providing industrial machinery safety and compliance assessment services

Our services can help you:

  • Determine whether a Pre-Start Health and Safety Review may be required
  • Review machinery safeguarding and equipment changes
  • Identify electrical, mechanical and process-related hazards
  • Assess areas involving flammable materials or combustible dust
  • Complete workplace risk assessments
  • Better understand applicable Ontario health and safety requirements

London businesses make everything from automotive components and machinery to food products and medical devices. Different facilities bring different risks, so our recommendations are tailored to the actual equipment and processes in your workplace.

Why London Businesses Work with RTR Engineering

  • Professional Engineering Experience

    RTR Engineering brings more than 20 years of experience working with Ontario industrial facilities. Our work combines professional engineering expertise with practical knowledge of machinery, equipment and workplace safety.

  • Early PSR Guidance

    If you're purchasing or modifying equipment, it can be valuable to determine early whether a PSR is required.

    Reviewing a project before installation can identify safeguarding or compliance concerns while changes are still easier to make, helping reduce the chance of expensive modifications or startup delays later.

  • Practical Recommendations

    We believe a safety report should tell you something useful. Our findings are explained clearly, along with practical recommendations your engineering, maintenance, and management teams can act on.

  • Support Based on Your Facility

    Industrial workplaces aren't interchangeable. We tailor our approach according to your machinery, processes, materials and potential hazards instead of using a generic checklist.

  • Service Across Southwestern Ontario

    RTR Engineering supports businesses in London and throughout Southwestern and Southern Ontario.

Health and Safety Consulting Services in London

Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews in London

Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews

Certain equipment, protective elements, structures and processes in Ontario industrial establishments may require a Pre-Start Health and Safety Review before they are put into operation.

RTR Engineering conducts PSRs and helps London businesses understand applicable requirements, identify hazards and address concerns before startup.

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Hazardous Area Classification services in London

Hazardous Area Classification

Facilities involving flammable gases or vapours, combustible dust, or easily ignitable fibres may require hazardous area classification.

RTR Engineering assesses these environments using the applicable Class and Zone designations under the Ontario Electrical Safety Code . Classifications depend on the type of hazard and, for Class I locations, the likelihood and duration of an explosive gas atmosphere.

Ontario generally favours the Zone system for Class I locations, although older Division classifications may still be permitted in certain circumstances. Our engineering team provides guidance regarding suitable electrical equipment, ignition risks and applicable code requirements.

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Hazardous Area Classification services in London
Industrial Safety Engineering and Consulting in London

Industrial Safety Engineering and Consulting

Our industrial safety consulting services support businesses facing machinery safety, safeguarding, electrical and process-related challenges.

We can assist with a specific project or provide broader engineering insight into safety concerns within your facility.

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London Health and Safety Consulting FAQs

Do I need a PSR when installing new equipment in London, Ontario?

Possibly. Ontario regulations require Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews in certain circumstances involving equipment, protective elements, structures and processes in industrial establishments. A professional engineering firm in London such as RTR Engineering can review your proposed installation and help determine whether a PSR requirement or exemption applies.

Who can complete a Pre-Start Health and Safety Review in Ontario?

Most PSR reports must be prepared by a professional engineer. London businesses can work with RTR Engineering to review the application, determine applicable requirements and complete the required engineering assessment.

Should I have equipment reviewed before it is installed?

There can be significant advantages to reviewing equipment early. Potential problems involving guarding, layout, electrical systems or other safety requirements may be much easier to correct during the design or planning stage than after installation. RTR Engineering can work with London businesses before equipment arrives or becomes operational.

Can modifying or moving existing machinery create new safety requirements?

Yes. Modifications and relocations can change worker access, safeguarding distances, electrical connections, visibility, emergency controls and other aspects of machine safety. Engineering firms such as RTR Engineering can review the new configuration and help identify concerns before the equipment returns to service.

What is a hazardous area classification?

Hazardous area classification identifies locations where flammable gases or vapours, combustible dust, or easily ignitable fibres could create a fire or explosion hazard. Under Ontario's Electrical Safety Code, hazardous locations are categorized by Class (I, II or III) according to the type of hazard. Class I locations are further classified using Zones 0, 1 and 2 based on the likelihood and duration of an explosive gas atmosphere.

Engineering firms such as RTR Engineering can assess these areas and provide guidance on appropriate electrical equipment and safety controls.

Can a health and safety engineer help before a Ministry of Labour inspection?

A PEng can review machinery, documentation and potential workplace hazards to identify issues that may need attention. London businesses can work with RTR Engineering to understand potential gaps and address safety concerns proactively.

Do smaller manufacturers in London need professional safety engineering support?

Ontario safety requirements can apply to businesses of many sizes, although the specific obligations depend on the workplace and activity. Smaller manufacturers without extensive engineering resources in-house may use companies such as RTR Engineering for focused support with PSRs, risk assessments, machinery safety and other technical safety questions.

Does RTR Engineering only work with manufacturers in London?

No. While manufacturing is a major focus, RTR Engineering's services can apply to a range of industrial and technical environments where professional engineering, PSRs, hazardous area classification, risk assessment or electrical expertise is required.

Your London Health and Safety Partner

From advanced manufacturing and food production to specialized industrial facilities, London businesses operate in environments where safety and productivity need to work together.

RTR Engineering provides practical professional engineering support to help you understand requirements, identify risks and make informed decisions before problems become expensive.

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