Consulting & Industrial Hygiene

DS Safety provides consulting, industrial hygiene, and audit services to help you identify risks, meet compliance requirements, and build systems that actually work in practice.

Whether you’re strengthening an existing program or addressing specific hazards, we deliver clear, actionable solutions tailored to your workplace — not generic templates.

Consulting Services

Health & Safety Program Development

We help build or enhance safety programs that align with your operations and regulatory requirements.

Includes:

Health & Safety policies and procedures
Safe Work Practices & Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Contractor safety programs
Site-specific safety plans
OHSA and regulatory compliance

Policy & Procedure Development

Clear, practical documentation that supports compliance and real-world use.

Includes:

Written policies
Standard operating procedures
Emergency response procedures
Program frameworks

AUDITS & ASSESSMENTS

Workplace Safety Audits

Evaluate your current safety performance and identify gaps.

Includes:

Workplace inspections
Program reviews
Compliance assessments
Contractor safety evaluations

You receive clear, prioritized action plans — not generic reports.

COR® Audit Support

Support for organizations pursuing or maintaining COR® certification.

Internal audits
Gap assessments
Program development
Audit preparation

ISO 45001 Support

Implementation and support for Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.

Internal auditing
System development & alignment
Continuous improvement strategies
Documentation support

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SERVICES

Workplace Exposure Assessments

Identify and assess hazards that impact worker health.

Includes:

Noise level measurements
Air quality testing (dust, particulates, contaminants)

Results come with practical control recommendations — not just data.

Respiratory Fit Testing

Ensure workers are properly protected when using respirators.

Includes:

Qualitative and quantitative fit testing
Education on proper use and limitations
Compliance documentation

Equipment Inspection

Manufacturers require periodic (typically annual) inspections by a competent person.

We provide inspections for:

Harnesses
SRLs
Lanyards
Rope Grabs
Lifelines
…and more!

WHO WE WORK WITH

We support organizations across:

Construction and contractors
Healthcare and institutional environments
Facilities and maintenance teams
Municipal and public sector
Industrial and manufacturing

WHY CHOOSE DS SAFETY

Real-world experience in high-risk environments
Strong understanding of Ontario regulations
Practical, no-nonsense approach
Clear, actionable recommendations
Flexible and responsive service

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

When you work with us:

Improved regulatory compliance
Better understanding of workplace risks
Practical solutions you can implement immediately
Stronger safety programs
Increased confidence in your safety performance