1. Enforcement of the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000, and Elevating Device Regulations in Ontario
Roland Hadaller, P. Eng.

2. Objectives Overview of TSSA
General understanding of the Act, Regulations and CAD
Licensing, Registration & Certification
Engineering & inspection process for new and altered equipment
Periodic inspection model
Alterations
Maintenance
Accidents and Incidents Reporting

3. About TSSA Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)
Self-funded, not-for-profit private safety organization
Created in 1997
Delegated authority on behalf of the Province of Ontario
NOT PART OF THE ONTARIO GOVERNMENT

4. TSSA Mission and Vision
TSSA is dedicated to enhancing public safety internationally
To this end
TSSA’s PASSION is to make people’s lives better by putting public safety first
TSSA is DETERMINED to understand the needs of its customers and partners, and together deliver effective, efficient and innovative risk-based safety solutions
TSSA is COMMITTED to a culture of personal growth and recognition, teamwork, leadership and accountability
Vision
To be the world leader in public safety services

5. Why TSSA vs. a Government Agency?
TSSA is protected from government financial or policy restraints
Provides greater innovation in service delivery and greater responsiveness to industry’s changing needs
Provides greater flexibility to address identified safety gaps

6. Why TSSA vs. a Government Agency?
Governed by a Board of Directors representative of public and industry with no single industry controlling the agenda
11 Advisory Councils which effectively balance the interests between consumers, industry and government
Actively promote the harmonization of national and international safety standards
Partnered to create NPSAC-National Public Safety Advisory Committee

7. Which laws are administered by TSSA for the Province of Ontario?
TSSA is the sole authority in Ontario for administration and enforcement of the Technical Standards and Safety Act and 14 Supporting program regulations
Elevating Devices
Certification & Training of Elevating Devices Mechanics
Amusement Devices
Boiler & Pressure Vessels
Operating Engineers
Compressed Natural Gas
Fuel Oil
Gaseous Fuels
Liquid Fuels
Propane Storage and Handling
Oil & Pipeline Systems
Certification of Petroleum Mechanics
Upholstered & Stuffed Articles

8. Elevating Devices Safety Program
Regulations
Elevating Devices
Certification and Training of Elevating Devices Mechanics
Registration of Elevator Contractors
43,000 elevators, escalators, construction hoists, ski lifts and other passenger ropeways in Ontario

9. The laws, regulations and codes…
Technical
Standards and Safety Act
Ontario Regulation 209/01
Elevating Devices
Ontario Regulation 222/01
Certification & Training of Elevating Device Mechanics
Elevating Devices Code Adoption Document, June 2001
Director’s Rulings & Orders
Codes for Elevating Devices Safety
Ontario Building Code
Electrical Code

10. Technical Standards and Safety Act
The Act establishes general principles, duties and responsibilities as well as defines the administrative powers for monitoring, enforcing and creating regulations – changes are made through legislation
Authorizations to carry out specific duties
Powers of inspectors
Appeal mechanisms
Regulation-making authority

11. Regulations
More specific provisions, responsive to the unique needs of the sectors including
Procedures and requirements for licenses
Duties of Contractors
Requirements for registering new and altered elevators
Operation & Maintenance requirements
Duties of owners
Record keeping requirements
Changes made by the minister

12. Code Adoption Document
The code adoption document (CAD) specifies adopted technical codes along with noted additions, modifications, exceptions – changes made by TSSA
Example:
10.(2)Every passenger elevator referred to in subsection (1) shall have a pit deep enough to accommodate the apron required in subsection (1), and to provide a minimum twenty-five millimetres clearance between the bottom edge of the apron and the pit floor when the car is on fully compressed buffers.

13. Director’s Orders
Directors Orders/Bulletins are a quick means of putting in place new safety requirements
Adoption of new or revised codes & effective dates
Safety Orders for action on specific equipment
Information/enforcement procedures
Safety alerts – information only

14. Licensing, Registration &Certification (LRC)
The Technical Standard and Safety Act, 2000 and the elevating devices regulation requires:
Elevating devices be licensed
Contractors registered
Mechanics certified
Contractors who install, alter or maintain elevating devices must
Be registered
Employ certified elevator mechanics to complete the work

15. Licensing, Registration &Certification (LRC)
Before an elevating device can be put into operation, it must
Successfully complete a design review and inspection
Be licensed
Contractor registration and elevating device licenses must be renewed annually for a fee
Mechanic certifications must be renewed every two years, for a fee

16. Licensing, Registration &Certification (LRC)
The elevating device mechanic regulation lists the requirements for mechanic certification which includes
Classroom learning
Written exam
Practical on the job experience

17. Engineering and Inspection
Each new or altered elevating device is subject to
An engineering design review
Field inspection
If it successfully passes the design review and inspection, it qualifies for a license

18. Design Review
Each new of altered elevating devices is subject to a design review for compliance to the Act, regulations and codes
The design submission must be submitted by a P. Eng., and
Include sufficient drawings, electrical schematics and test procedures to demonstrate compliance
Contain an engineer’s statement that the design conforms to the requirements

19. Design Review The design is reviewed by TSSA engineers
The review is an audit of both electrical and mechanical areas of the device design
Electrical review includes
Single failure analysis – redundancy
Redundancy checking
Basic safety circuits
Use of force guided relays
EMI compliance

20. Design Review Mechanical review includes Strength of members
Horizontal and vertical clearances
Factors of safety

21. Acceptance Inspection
Each new or altered elevating device is subject to an acceptance inspection to
Verify that it has been manufactured and installed in compliance to the Act, regulations and codes
Agrees with registered design submission
Successfully passes all required inspection tests

22. Periodic Inspections
How often do we inspect existing elevators?`

23. Understanding the Process
Engineering
Inspection

24. Risk Based Inspection Scheduling
Risk model based on collection of information on each device gathered through
Inspections
Engineering design reviews
Incident investigations
Identification of risk factors – key information which is predictive of safety deficiencies
Create a scheduling formula - the frequency of inspection is lengthened or shortened using the risk factors

25. Risk Based Inspection Scheduling
Risk factors
Severity of directives issued
Contractor performance
Age of device
Building occupancy type

26. Risk Based Inspection Scheduling
How it works
Base inspection frequency is once every two years
A system of debits and credits (time oriented) is applied to each device based on the 5 risk factors
Inspection frequency is modified as a result of risk factors
maximum: “better” devices inspected every 3 years
minimum: “riskier” devices inspected every 6 months
For any device, inspection frequency adjusted over time as risk factors change

27. Risk Based Inspection Scheduling
Benefits
Workload management
inspection resources are not wasted checking devices with established histories of good safety compliance
creates a more sophisticated tool to guide inspectors in determining where and when to inspect
Public safety
high risk devices and customers receive more attention
Cost savings
customers with good safety record are rewarded with less inspections and lower inspection costs

28. Reduced frequency at Owners request
Can an owner, for safety and liability concerns, request more inspections than the TSSA Risk Model suggests?
TSSA will accommodate customer’s requests for an change to the inspection schedule that enhances public safety

29. Understanding the Inspection Report
Report Includes
Compliance directives
Compliance times
Fees
Voluntary compliance

30. Computer Generated Inspection Report

31. Inspection reports – basic info
The Device Registration number is a unique identifier. This number should always be quoted whenever transacting with TSSA on licensing or inspection issues involving a particular device.
The report header also contains information related to:
Inspection Date
Inspection Type
Device Type

32. Inspection reports
A very important note of interest to Owners/Licensees, which aids with compliance, if followed closely.

33. Inspection reports - directions
Directions are Inspector’s orders issued to require correction of deficient items found during an inspection process

34. Inspection reports – voluntary compliance
If eligible, Voluntary Compliance guidelines will automatically appear outlining the steps to be followed.
Voluntary Compliance Option Process – Eligibility indicator

35. Inspection reports
Elevating Device status, reflects inspection outcome.
Billing Information
Inspector Contact Information

36. Alterations Definitions of Major and Minor Modernizations
“Alteration” means an alteration or replacement, removal or addition of any component or part of an elevating device that results in, or may result in, a change in the original design, inherent safety or operational characteristics of the elevating device

37. Major Alterations A change in Increase of speed
The method or type of control
The method or type of motion/speed control
The type of safety device or other safety stopping device
The type of driving machine or brake
The addition of an entrance to the elevating device
Change in weight by more than 5% such as after a cab renovation

38. Minor Alterations
A minor alteration is any action or work performed on an elevating device that is
Not specified in subsection (3)
That results in a change to the original design or the operational characteristics of the elevating device
Affects the inherent safety level of the elevating device
Examples:
Replacing car door operator
Changing from mechanical safety edge to multi beam
Cab interior finishes less than 5% limit

39. Inspections of Alterations
Major – MUST be inspected before device is returned to service
Minor - MUST be inspected within 60 days of return to service

40. Elevator Maintenance Requirements
Must have a maintenance contract
Contractor must be licensed with TSSA
Mechanics must be licensed with TSSA and have experience on your type of equipment
Owner and contractor must agree on frequency if not monthly, letter must be in log book

41. Maintenance Requirements
Log Book
Must be on site, preferably in machine room
Must be maintained in accordance with ED regulation
Monthly, 12 month, 2 year and 5 year tasks must be completed and signed off in the log book
Log books must be kept on site for minimum of 5 years

42. Reporting of incidents and accidents
TSSA must collect accurate incident data
Establishment of a credible and complete safety database
Identify safety hazard trends in Ontario
Work with stakeholders to evaluate and implement appropriate corrective actions

43. Reporting Elevator Incidents/Accidents
When to report?
Accidents resulting in death of or serious injury shall be reported to TSSA immediately
Accident/incident that
causes injury
where there is a potentially hazardous condition
where there has been a fire
The owner and the contractor maintaining the elevating device shall notify TSSA
by telephone within 24 hours, and
submit a written report within seven days

44. Key things to remember!
No person, except for the purpose of rescuing a person injured in the accident, shall interfere with, disturb, destroy, carry away or alter any wreckage, article or thing at the scene of or connected with the accident until permission to do so is given by TSSA
No person shall return the elevating device to service until
the cause of the accident or incident is identified
the safety of the device restored, and
approval has been received by TSSA

45. State of Safety

46. Risk Management Approach
TSSA uses a risk-based management approach to help identify safety risks faster and deliver safety solutions
Risk-based management techniques provide the tools to be more proactive and focused
Provide the ability to concentrate resources on true risk and not in areas of low threat

47. Risk Management Approach -How it Works
Utilize a sophisticated process for collecting and analyzing safety data, uncovering all risk factors that lead to an incident
Identify the risk
Assess the risks
what are the chances it will occur
what are the consequences
are they acceptable
Control the risk
accept (do nothing)
avoid (don’t do it)
mitigate (do it differently)
transfer (get someone else to do it)
Monitor and communicate

48. State of Safety Reporting
Uses statistics provided by industry
Helps to identify actions being taken to prevent recurrence
Shows valid industry trends across Canada
Sampling size makes statistics relevant within Canadian market

54. TSSA Actions Industry Communications and Education
Educate owners and contractors importance of reporting
TSSA and Industry Working Group
Identify major safety hazards
Set priorities
Develop strategies to reduce these hazards
TSSA Initiatives
Improve investigation methodology and procedures

55. TSSA Actions Public Education such as the Escalator Safety Group
Analyze age related causal factors, balance & mobility
Educate seniors
Identify elevators as alternatives for seniors
Educate General Public-TTC program as an example
Safe-T-Rider program in schools for youth

56. Comments and Questions