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New Occupational Exposure Limits for 2006
Section 5.48 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation provides that, except as otherwise determined by WorkSafeBC, a worker’s exposure to a hazardous chemical substance must not exceed the occupational exposure limits established by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (“ACGIH”). An exposure limit is the maximum allowed airborne concentration for a particular substance. WorkSafeBC Policy R5.48-1 provides a list of exceptions where it has been determined that a specific limit established by the ACGIH is not appropriate for adoption in British Columbia.
Each year, the ACGIH publishes a list of substances for which they have set new occupational exposure limits. Attached is a list of these substances (PDF 40kb) and the corresponding new limits now in effect in B.C.
For your information, a complete list of all substances and their corresponding exposure limits can be found in Guideline G5.48-1, and the table of occupational exposure limits for excluded substances only, in Policy R5.48-1.
If you have any comments or concerns about the new occupational exposure limits, please forward them to WorkSafeBC by July 31, 2006.
Your response may be sent:
| (a) | E-mail: | regquery@worksafebc.com |
| (b) | Mail: | Policy and Research Division |
| (c) | Fax: | 604-279-7599; or toll-free in B.C. 1-877-279-7599 |