About Us
Safety
We’re Committed to Safety
At Ontario Cutting and Coring, safety is not just a value–it's our top priority.
Our Safety Practices
At OCC, safety is at the heart of our daily work. We understand the inherent risks involved in concrete cutting and coring, so we take every precaution to ensure the well-being of our crews and everyone on site with us.
Here are our core safety practices:
- Comply with occupational health and safety legislation
- Identify and control hazards before we work
- Safety training, communication, and accountability
- Ongoing equipment inspections and maintenance
- Clear emergency procedures for every job
- Daily safety talks and job hazard analyses
- Foster a team-wide mindset that safety comes first—always
Sites We Can Work On
Not all contractors are cleared to work everywhere. We are.
Right across Canada, from roadways and rail lines to nuclear power facilities and hospitals, we have the certifications, security clearances, and experience to work in the province’s most regulated and secure environments.
Here are just some of the sectors and sites we’re trained and approved to work on:
- Nuclear facilities (Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, Hydro One)
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Major transportation infrastructure (bridges, airports, subways, highways, rail)
- Educational institutions and government buildings
- Industrial plants, factories, and manufacturing facilities
- Heritage and high-profile public buildings
- Projects in the province of Quebec
Core Certifications
Our crew is trained, certified, and experienced in working safely under pressure, in sensitive spaces, and on high-risk and large-scale projects. We meet all required health and safety standards for industrial, commercial, government, and public infrastructure sites across Ontario and beyond. Some of our core certifications include:
Work-specific Training
Confined Space Entry • Hoisting & Rigging • Scaffold Users Hazard Awareness • Elevated Work Platforms • First aid and CPR
Industry-specific Training
Metrolinx Personal Track Safety • eRail safety Training (CN Rail, Via Rail) • Canadian Rail Operating Rules Training • Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Clearances • Federal and Public Work Clearances (Reliability Level)
Legislated Training
Working at Heights (Occupational Health and Safety Regulations) • WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Legislation) • Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness 4 Step • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities