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in reply to: Private: How often is a PFT required for respirator use? #103359

We are in Ontario – thanks!

[vickyp]

in reply to: Private: How often is a PFT required for respirator use? #103358

Since I’m a lawyer rather than a CIH, my answer would be based on OHS regulatory rules. Can you tell me which jurisdiction you’re in so I can see what requirements/regulatory guidance apply to you’ Thanks.

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in reply to: Private: How often is a PFT required for respirator use? #103357

Section 20 of OHS Designated Substances Reg: A mandatory control program for asbestos, benzene, coke oven emissions, isocyanates, lead, mercury or silica must provide for pre-placement, periodic, acute exposure and exit medical examinations, as required by the Code for Medical Surveillance, that include, (a) a medical history that satisfies the requirements of the Code for Medical Surveillance; (b) a physical examination that satisfies the requirements of the Code for Medical Surveillance; and (c) clinical tests that are required by the examining physician and satisfy the requirements of the Code for Medical Surveillance.  The Code of Medical Surveillance says that: https://files.ontario.ca/books/final_medical_surveillance_code_for_desig_subs_2019_in_o_reg_490.pdf  *Chest radiograph and PFT for exposure to ASBESTOS, COKE OVEN EMISSIONS and SILICA must be done every 5 years after 10 years of exposure or as required by the examining physician *PFT for exposure to ISOCYANATES must be done every 6 months for the first two years, and annually thereafter, or as required by the examining physician.  The Code also specifies frequencies for testing for other exposures, including lead and mercury–but those test methods don’t involve PFT.  I hope this answers your question and I apologize for taking so long. Glenn

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in reply to: Private: PSR changes – ontario #103356

Great – thank you very much for clarifying that! I am trying to update our existing PSR program and that original statement confused me. I appreciate your quick response ?

[vickyp]

in reply to: Private: PSR changes – ontario #103355

One last thing. The link is to the subsequent, correct version not the initial one. I just pasted into the wrong spot in the note. . .

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in reply to: Private: PSR changes – ontario #103354

Thank you for pointing that out. The Month In Review piece which ran in March incorrectly stated that the P Eng seal is no longer required. https://ohsinsider.com/revised-pre-start-review-rules-take-effect-in-ontario/ I can’t explain why. Maybe that was part of the initial MOL proposal. The subsequent story, however, drops that point because, clearly, it wasn’t true. Sometimes proposed regs differ from final regs. I think that’s what happened in this case. But thanks for being on top of this. Glenn

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in reply to: First Aid kit content list #103353

A best practice. Having said that, I would definitely add those items to the first aid kit.

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in reply to: First Aid kit content list #103352

Hi Glenn – thanks, that’s great to know. Yes, harmonization is very useful. I had someone tell us that our Level 2 First Aid kit in B.C. needs to have medical masks and face shields. I checked WorkSafeBC G3.16 (1.1) and those items are listed, but are they a WorkSafeBC recommendation or a requirement’ I don’t think those items are listed on the OHS Insider Level 2 First Aid kit list. I’m just wondering if these are a legislative requirement or a recommended best practice.

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in reply to: First Aid kit content list #103351

Had you asked me that question a couple of years ago, I would have answered that requirements DO vary by province. But now that the first aid kit rules have been harmonized, that list will work in all jurisdictions. Isn’t harmonization great’ There’s more of it to come, too, especially PPE.

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in reply to: Scaffolding requirements in all provinces #103350

Now, this is helfpful-:) thanks for sending the info. that is great!

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in reply to: Scaffolding requirements in all provinces #103349

Oh my goodness! I just realized that you were asking about Scaffolding, not trenching rules. I must have had trenches on my mind because I’m covering it next month. Scaffolding rules are extremely long, detailed and technical. Here’s a breakdown of the rules regarding load bearing requirements. I’m going to go back into the archives and see if I can find other Know The Laws on scaffolding rules and will send along whatever I find. I apologize for messing up your question. https://ohsinsider.com/know-the-laws-load-requirements-for-scaffolds/

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in reply to: Scaffolding requirements in all provinces #103348

Ah, so. I apologize for not figuring that out. Here’s a rundown on Shoring Rules. https://ohsinsider.com/know-the-laws-when-shoring-is-required-in-trenches-and-excavations/ Coincidentally, I’ll be doing an updated summary of OHS excavation requirements–or at least some aspect of them–in my next editorial cycle, which begins March 1. Would you like me to send you Word documents of the materials in advance’ If so, send me a gmail reminder in a couple of weeks. glennd@bongarde.com

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in reply to: Scaffolding requirements in all provinces #103347

Thanks i was looking for a summary done by OHS insider in that regards similar to what does the law say on different topics. if you don’t have it maybe add it to the list of requirements by province, regards

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in reply to: Scaffolding requirements in all provinces #103346

Here’s a link you can use to look up the OHS requirements in each province. https://www.canlii.org/en/

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in reply to: B.C. HSE committee #103345

No, can’t be a subcontractor. Needs to be an employee. Keep trying to get the employees to step up. If they don’t, I’d suggest calling WorkSafeBC and asking them for advice. It’s a pretty strange situation. . .

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