Tougher Occupational Exposure Limits To Protect Workers
- Content Last Reviewed: June 2009
The Ontario government is strengthening protection for workers by updating occupational exposure limits (OELs) for hazardous workplace substances.
OELs restrict a worker's exposure to hazardous substances on the job. The Ministry of Labour revises the OELs regularly.
The Ministry of Labour is posting proposed changes for 2009.
A 60-day consultation period is now in place. The consultation period allows stakeholders to comment on proposed new and revised limits for the listed hazardous substances.
