40+
Years Safety Experience
8-Unit
BG4 Fleet — Always Ready
MOL
Ministry-Approved Trainer
EN/FR
Bilingual Service
Who We Are
Canada’s Trusted Partner for Tunnel Safety
Tunnel Rescue Equipment Rental, BG4 Servicing & Training
CAWTC is Canada’s trusted partner for tunnel rescue equipment rental, certified BG4 servicing, and regulatory-compliant tunnel rescue training. In business since 2001 and active in the tunnel construction industry since 2007, we bring a depth of experience that few organizations can match.
Fully insured for errors & omissions and general business liability, CAWTC gives project owners and contractors the confidence that life-safety services are handled by qualified professionals. With over 40 years of experience in safety consulting and training, André J. Levesque leads a team that understands the life-safety demands of underground construction.
From Montreal’s airport transit corridors to Ottawa’s rapid-transit tunnels, CAWTC has been the quiet professional behind some of Canada’s most challenging underground projects.
Partners
Notable Clients & Project Partners
Connect Cite (Montreal Airport) | Transport Canada | Ottawa International Airport | Marathon Underground Services | Strabag Canada (Niagara Tunnel Project) | Dragados Canada | Kiewit | Mobilité Bleu Horizon (Montreal Metro Blue Line Extension Project)
Learn MoreLeadership & Credentials
André J. Levesque
| Designation / Certification | Issuing Body / Notes |
|---|---|
| CRSP Certified Registered Safety Professional — Canada | Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals |
| GSC Gold Seal — Construction Safety Coordinator | Canadian Construction Association |
| NCSO National Construction Safety Officer | National Construction Safety Officers Association |
| COR COR Auditor | Certificate of Recognition Audit Program |
| ICAM Incident Cause Analysis Method — Certified Investigator | ICAM Accredited Training |
| MOL Named Tunnel Rescue Trainer | Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development |
| CNESST Accepted Trainer | Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail — Québec |
BG4 Rental Program
Industry-Ready BG4 Equipment — On Your Timeline
Our rental fleet is always calibrated, clean, and fully operational. We offer flexible monthly rental terms with complete equipment packages designed to meet Ontario and Quebec regulatory requirements from day one. No ramp-up delays — equipment ships ready for deployment.
What’s Included in the Rental Package
| Equipment Item | Specification / Notes |
|---|---|
| 8 × Draeger PSS BG4 Plus CP Units | Closed-circuit, oxygen rebreather; fully calibrated |
| Draeger RZ 7000 Calibration Test Unit | Factory-standard calibration reference |
| Oxygen Booster Pump + Manifold | On-site oxygen filling capability |
| BG4 Test Kit | Pre-use and post-use functional testing |
| Mask Dryer | Decontamination and drying after use |
| 20 ft × 8 ft C-Can Container or Trailer | Electricity, heating, A/C, wash facilities, desk, table & chairs, hot water — turn-key rescue station |
Rental Package Pricing
- Equipment Rental (8-unit BG4 fleet) $7,391.00 / month
- C-Can Container or Trailer Rental $857.14 / month
- Training Consumables $300.00 / session
- Total Package Rate $8,548.14 / month + taxes
Rental Terms & Conditions
- Monthly billing — payments due in advance, on the 1st of each month via EFT
- Equipment shipped clean, calibrated, and fully operational — no pre-shipment charges
- Late payment fee: 1.5% per month on overdue balances
- Outbound shipping: CAWTC responsibility | Return shipping: Client responsibility
- Flexible 24–48 month commitment programs available with rate discounts
Guarantee
All rented equipment is delivered clean, calibrated, and fully operational. There are no additional charges for pre-shipment calibration — ever.
Equipment Servicing
Keep Your BG4 Fleet Ready for Any Emergency
CAWTC provides Draeger-aligned servicing to keep your BG4 units compliant, calibrated, and emergency-ready at all times. Whether your units require periodic overhaul, post-emergency recommissioning, or routine calibration, our technicians follow manufacturer-aligned procedures to protect both your team and your equipment investment.
Servicing Menu
| Service | Description | Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| 6-Year Periodic Maintenance | Full internal overhaul and certification — Draeger-aligned protocol | $1,649.43 per unit |
| Oxygen Cylinder Replacement | End-of-life cylinder replacement with certification | $722.00 / unit |
| Calibration & Testing | Draeger RZ 7000 calibration standard — pre & post deployment | Included in rental; quoted separately |
| Cleaning & Decontamination | Post-training and post-emergency deep clean | Included in post-training service |
| Parts & Repairs | Per-unit assessment with written pre-approval required | Quoted per unit |
| Unit Recommissioning | Full restore after emergency deployment — approx. 2 business days | $2,652.07 (post-emergency) |
| Emergency Standby Support | On-call post-emergency cleaning, reassembly, and recalibration | On-call — contact for rates |
Draeger-Aligned Standards
All CAWTC servicing procedures are aligned with Draeger manufacturer specifications. Equipment leaves our facility certified, documented, and ready for regulatory inspection.
Tunnel Rescue Training Programs
Regulatory-Compliant Training That Keeps Teams Ready
CAWTC delivers Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development–approved BG4 tunnel rescue training on-site, on-schedule, and with complete documentation. As the only Ministry of Labour–named Tunnel Rescue Trainer in the region, André Levesque ensures every session meets or exceeds the regulatory requirements for both Ontario and Quebec project sites.
Training Modules
BG4 Level 1 Tunnel Rescue Training
Duration: 8 hours
Hands-on equipment donning & doffing, emergency protocols, team deployment procedures.
Fire Protection Training
Duration: 2 hours
Site-specific fire emergency response, evacuation coordination, communication protocols.
BG4 Refresher Training
Duration: 4–6 hours
Required every 30 days per regulation — skills maintenance and requalification.
Post-Training Equipment Service
Duration: 16 hours
Complete cleaning, calibration, and reassembly of the entire BG4 fleet after each training session.
Training Format & Delivery
- 3-day on-site sessions (Monday–Thursday schedule)
- 24 hours per full training session
- On-site delivery — CAWTC travels to your project location
- Certificates of completion issued to all participants
- Bilingual delivery — English and French available
- Full regulatory documentation provided for Ministry of Labour compliance records
Training Session Rates
Integrated Service Packages
Complete Solutions — Equipment + Training + Service
CAWTC offers three integrated program levels to match any project scale. From standalone equipment rental to a fully managed tunnel rescue program, we build a package around your timeline, workforce, and regulatory obligations.
Rental Only
Full 8-unit BG4 fleet + C-Can container, pre-shipment calibration, consumables support, emergency standby, full documentation.
Training Add-On
Everything in Package A + monthly on-site BG4 training session, refresher scheduling, participant certificates, regulatory documentation.
Full Program
Equipment rental + monthly training + periodic servicing + post-emergency recommissioning + full regulatory support — best value.
All Packages Include
Pre-shipment calibration · Consumables support · Emergency standby availability · Full regulatory documentation · Bilingual service · CAWTC-managed compliance records
Industries Served
Sectors We Protect
| Industry / Sector | Typical Application |
|---|---|
| Transit & Metro Tunnel Construction | LRT, subway, and commuter rail underground works — rescue team certification and standby equipment |
| Highway and Rail Tunnel Projects | Road and freight tunnel boring and construction — Draeger BG4 rental and refresher training |
| Underground Mining Operations | Hard-rock and soft-rock mining — emergency rescue equipment supply and training compliance |
| Infrastructure Megaprojects | P3 and major Crown projects requiring full regulatory compliance from project mobilization |
| Municipal Underground Works | Utility tunnelling, large-diameter sewer and water infrastructure |
| Emergency Services & Fire Departments | Specialized tunnel emergency response training and equipment familiarization |
Why Choose CAWTC?
The Differentiators That Set Us Apart
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Only MOL-Named Tunnel Rescue Trainer in Region: Your training certificates carry full regulatory weight — no questions at inspection
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Active in Tunnel Construction Since 2007: Real-world underground experience, not classroom theory — we know what field crews face
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Draeger-Aligned Servicing Standards: Factory-specification maintenance means equipment performs when it counts
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Full Insurance Coverage: Errors & omissions and general business liability — protecting you and your project
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Bilingual Service — English & French: Seamless delivery on Ontario and Quebec project sites without communication gaps
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Flexible Contract Terms: Monthly rental or 24–48 month commitment programs with discounted rates
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Trusted by Canada’s Best Contractors: Connect Cite, Transport Canada, Strabag, Kiewit, Dragados — verified track record
Our Commitment
At CAWTC, life-safety is not a checkbox. Every piece of equipment we ship, every training session we deliver, and every service call we answer reflects our commitment to keeping underground workers safe and your project compliant. We are available when you need us — before, during, and after any emergency.
Ready to Equip Your Tunnel Rescue Team?
Contact CAWTC today to discuss your project requirements and receive a customized quote for rental, training, or servicing.
Proposals are typically delivered within 48 hours.
André J. Levesque, CRSP, GSC, NCSO
Can Am Workplace Training Corporation (CAWTC)
