Ontario currently has Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) for over 725 hazardous biological and chemical substances.
The 2010 consultation will be the seventh review under the ministry’s process to keep OELs up-to-date. Commencing today, a 60-day consultation on proposed changes for 2010 is launched.
As a result of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist (ACGIH) and its recommended changes to limits for 2010, MOL is proposing to adopt new or revised OELs for 12 substances. These changes include:
In addition to the changes noted above, the Ministry of Labour is also proposing to:
Stakeholder input is an essential part of the OEL updating process. Stakeholders are invited to submit comments on any or all of the proposed OEL changes. Specific concerns should contain a clear description of the rationale and appropriate documentation.
Where an exposure limit for a hazardous substance has not been recommended and is not under consideration by the ACGIH at this time, stakeholders are invited during this consultation period to nominate the substance for development of an OEL. The submission should include a proposed limit and supporting documentation used by a jurisdiction that has adopted the proposed limit.
The 60-day consultation period ends September 17, 2010. Submissions may be mailed, faxed, or sent electronically to the following addresses:
Mail: | The 2010 OEL Update Project Ontario Ministry of Labour 12th Floor, 400 University Avenue Toronto, ON M7A 1T7 |
Facsimile: | (416) 326-7650 |
E-mail: | oelupdateproject@ontario.ca |
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