Safety Isn't a Policy. It's How We Work.
For 45+ years, every job we've completed has started with the same question: how do we do this safely? Our health and safety program isn't a binder on a shelf — it's the daily practice of every technician on every site, every day.
45+
Years of Safe Operation
100%
In-House Certified Team
6+
Active Certifications
$5M+
Liability Coverage
OUR COMMITMENT
A Promise to Every Building We Enter
When we step onto your property, we carry the responsibility for our team, your tenants, your building, and the public around it. That responsibility doesn't get delegated, ignored, or rushed. It's why we built this company, why our clients have stayed with us for decades, and why every Burban technician follows the same standard — whether the job takes 30 minutes or 30 days.
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Jaime Bliss
General Manager, Burban Air Systems Ltd.
OUR APPROACH
Four Pillars of Safe Operations
Every safety decision we make traces back to one of these four principles.
People First
Our technicians, your tenants, and the public are protected before any task begins. No job is worth a preventable injury.
Continuous Training
Every technician completes ongoing certification, refresher courses, and equipment-specific training throughout their career.
Pre-Job Assessment
Every site visit starts with a hazard assessment. Risks are identified, communicated, and controlled before work begins.
Documentation
Every incident, near-miss, and corrective action is recorded and reviewed. We learn from every event, no matter how small.
VERIFIED & ACCREDITED
Third-Party Safety Validation
Don't take our word for it. Burban's safety program is verified and accredited by Canada's leading regulatory and certification bodies.
ContractorCheck Accredited
HEALTH & SAFETY VERIFICATION
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Our health and safety program is independently verified by ContractorCheck, the standard required by most major property management companies and building owners across Canada. Re-verified annually.
Fully Insured
$5M+ COMMERCIAL LIABILITY
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Comprehensive commercial general liability insurance covering all aspects of our work. Certificate of insurance available on request, including additional insured endorsements for client buildings.
CWSIB Compliant
WORKPLACE SAFETY & INSURANCE BOARD
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Current and continuous WSIB clearance certificate. All workers covered by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. Clearance certificate available on request and updated monthly.
HRAI Member
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
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Active member of the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada. Adherence to HRAI standards, ethical guidelines, and industry best practices.
TSSA Licensed
TECHNICAL STANDARDS & SAFETY AUTHORITY
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All gas and refrigeration work performed by TSSA-licensed technicians in compliance with Ontario's Technical Standards and Safety Act. Licensing maintained through ongoing recertification.
ACMO Member
CONDO MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
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Active member of the Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario. We understand condo governance, board reporting, and the compliance demands of multi-residential buildings.
DAILY PRACTICE
What Safety Looks Like on Every Job
These are the procedures our technicians follow on every site visit — not just high-risk jobs.
Pre-job hazard assessment
Every visit starts with a documented site walkthrough to identify risks before any work begins
Lockout/tagout procedures
Electrical and gas systems isolated and locked before any service work is performed
Fall arrest systems on rooftops
Harnesses, lanyards, and anchor points used on every rooftop job, regardless of duration
Refrigerant recovery protocols
Certified refrigerant handling and recovery procedures, fully compliant with Ontario environmental regulations
Building staff coordination
Security, concierge, and property management notified of access, work scope, and timing before arrival
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Hard hats, safety glasses, fall protection, and task-specific PPE worn without exception
Working-at-heights certification
All rooftop technicians hold current working-at-heights training as required by Ontario law
WHMIS compliance
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System training for all technicians handling refrigerants and chemicals
Coordinated crane operations
Detailed lift plans, qualified riggers, and exclusion zones established before any rooftop unit is moved
Tenant disruption planning
Work scheduled to minimize impact on building occupants, with clear communication before and during the visit
FOR PROPERTY MANAGERS
Why Our Safety Standards Protect Your Building
When you bring a contractor onto your property, your liability is on the line. An injured worker, a damaged tenant space, or an incident on your roof can become your problem fast. Choosing a contractor with verified safety credentials isn't just a checkbox — it's risk management.
Reduced liability exposure
WSIB coverage and full insurance protect you from worker compensation claims
Pre-job hazard assessment
Every visit starts with a documented site walkthrough to identify risks before any work begins
Pre-job hazard assessment
Every visit starts with a documented site walkthrough to identify risks before any work begins
Pre-job hazard assessment
Every visit starts with a documented site walkthrough to identify risks before any work begins
Pre-job hazard assessment
Every visit starts with a documented site walkthrough to identify risks before any work begins
100%
Documented
Compliance
0
Subcontracted
Workers
The Cost of Choosing the Wrong Contractor
WHY IT MATTERS
✓ Annual ContractorCheck re-verification
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✓ Monthly WSIB clearance updates
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✓ Continuous TSSA license renewal
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✓ Documented incident reporting
One uninsured worker. One missing WSIB clearance. One unreported incident on your roof. The financial and legal exposure can be substantial — and it's almost always preventable by choosing a properly credentialed contractor from the start.
Working With a Safer Contractor Starts Here
If your property management company or board requires safety documentation before adding a vendor, we can have everything in your hands within one business day.
Or call us directly: (416) 757-3271