RCM Technologies Canada Corp. (RCM) is a premier provider of Safety and Risk Management Engineering Services in Ontario, Canada, since 1987. With over 20 years in experience, RCM has obtained the experience and recognition in this highly valued field of Safety and Risk Management Engineering. With a strong team of specialized and experienced engineers, RCM not only provides valuable advice but also support on complex issues that arise in today’s industry environment.
RCM offers a comprehensive range of Safety and Risk Management Engineering Services to the Amusement/Entertainment Industry, Trade and Consumer Shows, Snow Resort Operations, Special Events, Municipal Governments and the Industrial Sector.
Quality Assurance Program:
RCM Technologies Canada Corp. employs a QA Program registered to ISO 9001:2008, ensuring that all inspection activities, documentation and technical reports are of the highest quality.
Our Professional Engineers and Technical Specialists deliver:
Amusement Ride Certifications & Inspection Services
Safety Engineering for Large Scale Public/Special Events and Facilitiese.g. Life Safety / Fire Safety Engineering
Special Event Safety Review and Site Auditing
Trade and Consumer Show Risk Management
Facility Safety Procedure Development
Ski Industry Engineering Services
Factory Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews (PSRs)
Amusement Ride Certifications & Inspection Services
The team of Professional Engineers and Technical Specialists at RCM has been working closely with our clients for over 20 years in providing expert advices and services in amusement ride certifications and inspection services.
In addition to our extensive experiences in the industry, RCM staff are certified in Amusement Ride Inspection from the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) and sit on the Amusement Ride Technical Advisory Committees for both the TSSA and the CSA Z267: Safety Code for Amusement Rides. RCM also continue to maintain our strong involvements in the ASTM F24 Committee for Amusement Devices and TSSA Technical & Certification Advisory Board for Amusement Device Mechanic Certification.
To operate amusement device(s) in Ontario, the owners/operators must obtain an “Ontario Licence to Carry on the Business of Operating Amusement Devices” and a permit for each device issued by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA).
Our Amusement Industry Services Include:
- Design Review for Ride Certification including Alteration Design Recommendations.
- Third Party Engineering Inspection by “Authority Having Jurisdiction”
- Ride Safety Analysis and Risk Assessment.
- Life Safety and Crowd Management.
- Portable Ride Construction Health and Safety Auditing and Planning.
- Structural Stress/Fatigue Analysis and Material Testing.
- Pressure Vessel and Related Component Design and Certification.
- Temporary Structure Inspection and Third Party Auditing.
Useful information on Amusement Ride Certification:
Legislations and Regulations: (Ref. TSSA)
Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000 
Amusement Devices Code Adoption Document
O. Reg. 221/01 Amusement Devices
O. Reg. 187/03 Certification and Training of Amusement Device Mechanics
O. Reg. 188/03 Amending O. Reg. 221/01 (Amusement Devices)
Canadian Bungee: Code of Safe Practice
Visit Candadian Standards Association website for information on the CSA Standards.
TSSA Forms:
Application for Filing of a Technical Dossier
Application for an Ontario Certificate of Qualification as an Amusement Device Mechanic
Application for an Ontario Initial Permit to Operate an Amusement Device
Application for an Ontario Licence to carry on the business of operating Amusement Devices
List of often required supporting documents/information for filing a technical dossier.
Safety Engineering for Large Scale Public/Special Events and Facilities
Over the years, RCM has acquired a great deal of expertise that is unique and relevant to special events, concerts, exhibitions, fairs, and trade/consumer shows. RCM was proud to be selected by World Youth Day 2002 (Toronto, ON) to provide a comprehensive range of safety engineering services that were designed to maximize public safety and enjoyment of the Papal visit where over 800,000 people attended. RCM’s responsibilities in the immense event include:
- Site plan development and layout
- Structural inspection and audits
- Water Supply Management
- Slip and Fall Protection
- Wind Load Calculations
Similarly, RCM was contracted to provide safety engineering services for the Molson Rocks – Rolling Stones SARS Benefit Concert in Toronto in July 2003 due to our extensive experience with public events.
Our work at these epic events is complemented by many other unique and challenging public events such as the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), trade shows throughout the year at the Direct Energy Centre (formerly National Trade Centre) and the Steelback Grand Prix motor race in Toronto.
Our Large Scale Public/Special Events Services Include:
- Industrial and Construction Health and Safety Consulting for Set-up and Tear-Down of Trade and Consumer Shows.
- Exhibitors’ Guideline/Safety Manual Preparation & Review.
- Event Site Safety Review and Auditing.
- Trade and Consumer Show Risk Management.
- Facility Life and Fire Safety Evacuation Procedure Development.
- For Large Scale Exhibits/, Building Permit Applications (RCM is qualified and registered with the required Ontario Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) for permit applications).
Please contact us and we will be glad to provide you with more details on the customized services we can provide for your particular events/facilities.
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Ski Industry Engineering Services
Being an active member of the Ontario Snow Resorts Association (OSRA), RCM has provided competent and expert safety engineering services to the ski lift industry throughout Ontario.
Our Ski Industry Services Include:
- TSSA Periodic Engineering Review & Assessment per TSSA Director’s Order Ref. No. 169/02, Rev. 1.
- – Aging Lift Engineering Inspection and Assessment.
- – Aging Lift Critical Component Evaluation/Testing.
- Third-Party Design Review and Construction Quality Assurance for New Lift Installations.
- Manufactures Technical Support.
- Equipment Assessment.
- Health and Life Safety Risk Management.
Useful information for the ski industry:
Legislations and Regulations: (Ref. TSSA)
Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000
Elevating Devices Code Adoption Document
O. Reg. 209/01 Elevating Devices
O. Reg. 222/01 Certification and Training of Elevating Device Mechanics
O. Reg. 185/03 Amending O. Reg. 209/01 (Elevating Devices)
O. Reg. 186/03 Amending O. Reg. 222/01 (Certification and Training of Elevating Device Mechanics )
TSSA Forms:
Application for Initial Device Licence
Application for an Ontario Certificate of Qualification as a Elevating Device Mechanic
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Factory Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews (PSRs)
Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act in Ontario require industrial establishments to carry out, under specific conditions, engineering reviews for new, used or modified equipment, structure, or process is constructed, added or installed into the workplace in order to provide improved operator safety and assists in the reduction of workplace injury and unwanted claims.
RCM performs through compliance evaluations on machinery and processes to ensure the associated safety guarding/shrouds and related safety features satisfy the requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Labour Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA reg. 851) including Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews and risk assessments. RCM provides complete set of documentation to support and demonstrate your due diligence in injury prevention.
Please contact us to discuss your particular application and to receive a quotation for bringing your machine up to standard by one of our experienced professional engineers.
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- World Youth Day 2002
RCM was contracted to provide a comprehensive range of engineering services that were designed to maxmise public safety and enjoyment of the Papal visit where over 800,000 people attended.
Company Contact
Bill Kirk, C.Tech
Manager, Risk Management Engineering
RCM Technologies Canada
6620 Kitimat Road, Unit 4
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2B8
Tel: 289-290-3683
Fax: 905-821-1613
bill.kirk@rcmt.com
