Explosion Protection Services That Help You Design, Operate, and Comply with Confidence
Combustible dust and flammable vapours present critical safety risks in many industrial operations. Without the right precautions in place, ignition events can escalate into devastating explosions — threatening life, infrastructure, and business continuity.
Wintek Engineering provides comprehensive explosion protection services to help Ontario-based manufacturers and processors evaluate risk, implement protective measures, and meet all applicable regulatory requirements. Our expertise combines real-world engineering with practical risk mitigation, backed by deep familiarity with CSA, NFPA, and MOL guidance.
Whether you’re installing new equipment, responding to a Ministry order, or proactively addressing known hazards, our team delivers reliable, professional insight and solutions.
What Our Explosion Safety Services Cover
Our explosion safety services begin with a detailed risk assessment and evolve into tailored solutions that match your process, materials, and operational context.
We assess and design protective systems for environments where:
- Combustible dusts (e.g., flour, wood, metal powders, pharmaceuticals) are present
- Flammable vapours or gases are used or emitted
- Enclosed equipment such as dust collectors, silos, dryers, and mixers operate
- Ignition sources (e.g., mechanical, electrical, static) may be present
- Cleaning practices or maintenance operations create accumulation risks
Our assessments follow leading standards such as:
- NFPA 652: Standard on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dust
- NFPA 68/69: Explosion Venting and Prevention
- CSA C22 and B149 Codes
- Ontario Fire Code and OHSA regulations
From material testing to facility-wide protection strategy, Wintek helps you reduce uncertainty and enhance safety.
Explosion Risk Assessment and Gap Analysis
We begin every project with a structured risk assessment, tailored to your site and industry. This includes:
- Identification of combustible materials and their properties
- Review of process flow, containment, and dust migration paths
- Evaluation of housekeeping and dust accumulation
- Analysis of ignition source controls
- Existing suppression, venting, or isolation systems
- Area classification (electrical zoning)
The result: a clear, documented assessment of your explosion risks — and where gaps exist.
Our explosion protection consulting services give you practical next steps, not just a list of hazards.
Engineering and Design of Explosion Mitigation Systems
If mitigation is needed, Wintek can support the engineering and implementation of:
- Explosion vents and rupture panels
- Chemical suppression systems
- Isolation valves and containment systems
- Flame arrestors and spark detection
- Explosion-proof electrical equipment specification
- Dust collection system upgrades with compliant venting paths
All solutions are aligned with process needs, equipment layouts, and applicable codes. Our team works with your equipment vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure correct integration.
PHSR Support for Explosion Risk Equipment
Many installations involving combustible materials trigger a Pre-Start Health and Safety Review (PHSR) under Ontario Regulation 851. Wintek provides full PHSR support for explosion-sensitive systems including:
- Dust collectors
- Spray booths
- Mixing and blending operations
- Conveying systems for combustible powders
- Solvent dispensing or recovery systems
We handle everything from code review and documentation to stamped engineering reports for submission.
Industries We Support
Wintek has provided explosion protection consulting to facilities across:
- Food processing and packaging
- Wood products and sawmills
- Agricultural and grain handling
- Metalworking and powder coating
- Chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Municipal waste handling and recycling centers
Each industry has unique risks — and Wintek brings the technical depth to meet them with precision and practicality.
Why Wintek for Explosion Protection?
- Professional engineers with CSA and NFPA code expertise
- Full-service support from risk assessment to mitigation system design
- Recognized by regulatory bodies and trusted by plant managers across Ontario
- Practical reports and design packages tailored to your actual equipment and space
- Integrated approach combining electrical, mechanical, and process engineering
We don’t just identify risks — we help you eliminate them.
Start with a Safer Facility — Get Expert Explosion Safety Support
Are you confident in your facility’s explosion protection measures? Wintek Engineering can help you identify gaps, engineer compliant solutions, and document your due diligence.
Contact Our Explosion Safety Team
Call Us Today at 519-884-7999 to Book Your PHSR