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The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) Operating Engineers Program updates and revises a series of guidelines for the industry. Please see our available guidelines below:

 Path 1 
Path 1 of the alternate rules uses risk ratings for different categories of Operating Engineers plants and will be available on February 22, 2021.
  • Staffing levels are based on a formula that considers a plant’s power rating, technology and controls, among other factors.
  • Plants are subject to regular TSSA inspections. 

Resources:

  • Path 1 Guidelines
  • Operating Engineers  Risk-Based Regulatory Framework for Plant Rating and Attendance – Path 1 
  • Alternate Rules Path 1 Stakeholder Presentation
 Path 2
Path 2 of the alternate rules requires plant owners and users to customize their own site-specific Risk and Safety Management Plans, which TSSA plans to accept for review starting on November 2, 2020.
  • The plan must be signed by a professional engineer and a senior person responsible for site safety and the plan must provide evidence to support the plant’s ability to maintain safety, based on an acceptable risk level.
  • If the plant’s Risk and Safety Management Plan (RSMP) is approved by TSSA, the plant must maintain safety compliance records for review by TSSA.
  • Plants are subject to regular TSSA inspections and audits of RSMP related documents and records.

Resources: 

  • Path 2 Risk and Safety Management Plan Development Guidelines
  • Operating Engineers Alternate Rules Frequently Asked Questions

 

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