DSS Reports for Construction, Demolition or Restoration

Designated Substance Survey (DSS) reports are required before any construction, demolition or restoration project can take place in Ontario. As per Section 30 of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, Designated Substances and other potentially hazardous building materials must be identified prior to any work being done that may disturb these materials and result in unnecessary exposure of workers and building occupants.

A & J Terrio Environmental Consultants Inc. provides a detailed DSS report which can be provided to contractors who will be involved in the building project (and who must in turn pass them onto any sub-contractors who will be working there) to inform them of the conditions and risk levels so that necessary precautions may be taken.

DSS reports offer vital information about working conditions and the precautions that need to be taken to prevent unnecessary exposure and health risks. Asbestos, for instance, can be found in building insulation, pipe wrapping, drywall compound, tiles, etc., while lead and mercury formed the basis of many paints.

High concentrations of these designated substances require that the toxins must be removed or sealed before any demotion or construction work can be carried out. Our DSS reports offer a clear picture of what designated substances are within the building, their location and the actions that need to be taken.

Detailed DSS Reports Reduce Liabilities!

Don’t Get Caught! The Ministry of Labour can issue a “stop work” order or the contractor may refuse to complete the work. This can cause delays and cost money.

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