Pre-Startup Safety Review

At ProWise Engineering Inc., we conduct thorough PSHSR evaluations to help automotive manufacturing facilities meet regulatory compliance and safety standards. Our team ensures that automation systems, robotic lines, and high-powered machinery are assessed for safety, guarding, and operational readiness in accordance with Ontario’s OHSA Section 7 standards. This minimizes downtime and accelerates project approvals — while safeguarding your workforce and assets.

Dynamic Analysis & FEA

Our experts provide advanced Dynamic Analysis and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to optimize structural and mechanical components used in automotive manufacturing. Whether you’re upgrading your press lines, conveyor systems, or tooling fixtures, we analyze vibration, stress distribution, and fatigue to ensure performance, longevity, and safety. Our multi-disciplinary capabilities cover civil, mechanical, and electrical needs — from plant expansion support to equipment validation.

Rigging & Hoisting Plans

ProWise delivers engineered Rigging and Hoisting Plans that enable safe and efficient installation of large equipment such as stamping presses, robotic cells, counterbalance cylinders, and industrial fans — common in auto manufacturing plants. We develop comprehensive lift studies and on-site coordination strategies to ensure all loads are handled securely and projects stay on schedule and within budget. From initial risk assessments to final lift execution, we prioritize your plant’s safety and operational continuity.

Drawing Review & P.Eng. Certification

• Review and stamping of structural and mechanical shop drawings
• Engineering advisory for drawing revisions and value engineering
• Assessment and sign-off of industrial systems:
  • Robotic arms, gantries, hoists, overhead rail systems
  • Custom steel structures, guards, screen fences, and pallets
• Existing structure evaluations with P.Eng. calculation reports:
  • Trusses, beams, columns
  • Retrofit components and bolt-on connections

Engineering Design & IFC Construction Drawings

• Structural layouts for equipment platforms, catwalks, mezzanines
• Design of gantries, hoists, AGV tracks, and overhead rail systems
• Pit covers, fixed ladders, fall restraint anchors, safety rails
• Retrofit and remediation drawings with bolt-on/clamped solutions
• Functional layouts for offices, control rooms, or service areas
• Renovation and zoning permit packages with occupancy analysis
• HVAC upgrades, heat load and fresh air flow calculations

Dynamic Analysis & Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Simulate, analyze, and extend the life of your critical systems.

• Lifecycle and vibration analysis reports
• Stress and fatigue modeling under live load conditions
• Predictive insights for:
  • Maintenance frequency
  • Part replacement timelines
  • Long-term system performance
• Certified FEA reports tailored to Ontario engineering standards

Safety & Operational Engineering

• Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews (PSHSR):

Required under Ontario Regulation 851, PHSRs verify the safety and legality of new or modified equipment before commissioning.

• Rigging & Hoisting Plans:
  • Lift path design
  • Load calculations and verification
  • Hoisting equipment selection and site-specific instructions
  • Safety-first approach to heavy equipment installation

Automation Integration

We coordinate mechanical, structural, and electrical designs to support robotics, hoists, conveyors, and AGVs. Our team ensures that each piece of equipment fits precisely within your facility constraints while maintaining serviceability and safety compliance.

Space Optimization

We design functional layouts for control rooms, labs, offices, and parts storage within automotive plants. Our solutions improve space utilization, support process flow, and meet municipal zoning and permit standards.

IFC Construction Drawings

We provide detailed, code-compliant engineering drawings tailored for automotive facilities, including production lines, paint booths, and logistics centers. Our team delivers permit-ready IFC packages that streamline construction, equipment integration, and regulatory approvals.

Facility Modifications

We offer structural engineering services for equipment platforms, AGV paths, and production mezzanines. Our experts support everything from floor slab evaluations to beam reinforcements, ensuring safe installation of presses, robots, and conveyors.

Pre-Start Health and Safety Review (PSR / PSHSR)

We conduct mandatory PHSRs for new or modified industrial equipment as required by Ontario Regulation 851. Our team ensures legal compliance and worker safety by identifying risks before operations begin in automotive plants and manufacturing environments.

Project Feasibility Studies

We offer feasibility studies that evaluate zoning, code risks, infrastructure capacity, and buildability. This early insight supports budgeting, scheduling, and informed go/no-go decisions before capital commitment.

HVAC Upgrades

We engineer HVAC systems that meet the demands of automotive processes including welding, paint spraying, and battery handling. Our services include airflow calculations, fresh air design, and compliance reporting tailored to CSA and ASHRAE standards.