Occupational Disease MOL Blitz February to March 2016 Webinar - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Occupational Disease MOL Blitz February to March 2016 Webinar co-hosts Philip Dirige Senior Specialist, Ground Control Workplace Safety North philipdirige@workplacesafetynorth.ca 705-670-5707 ext. 336 Jamie Cresswell Provincial
MOL Blitz – February to March 2016
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5 10 15 20 25 30 35 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Number of WSIB Allowed Claims
Year Fatal Registered
Fatal Disease Fatal Traumatic
Source: WSIB, EIW, Claim Cost Analysis Snapshot, as of Mar. 31, 2015.
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25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75 or older
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Age When Diagnosed
Number Fatal Occupational Disease Claims Allowed
Source: WSIB, EIW, Claim Cost Analysis Snapshot, as of Mar. 31, 2015.
Source: WSIB, EIW, Claim Cost Analysis Snapshot, as of Mar. 31, 2015.
Source: WSIB, EIW, Claim Cost Analysis Snapshot, as of Mar. 31, 2015.
41 44 18 15 8 210 287 75 77 42 232 398 159 205 401 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 RG 110 - Gold Mines RG 113 - Nickel Mines RG 119 - Other Mines RG 134 - Aggregates Inactive Rate Groups Number of WSIB Allowed Claims
Lost-time No Lost-time NIHL Claims
Source: WSIB, EIW, Claim Cost Analysis Snapshot, as of Mar. 31, 2015.
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Anticipation Recognition Assessment Control Compliance to Controls and Auditing Record-keeping Compliance with Regulations Medical surveillance Inspections Communication Training Policies and procedures
Refer to Ontario Regulation 854 at http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/regs/english/elaws_regs_900854_e.htm
Refer to Ontario Regulation e-laws http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/regs/english/elaws
http://www.workplacesafetynorth.ca/resources
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2014, 182 pp. Price: $50 Hard copy
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Regulation 854 http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/gl_dparticulate.php
854 http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/gl_exhaust_testing.php
http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/sawo/pubs/fs_miningventilation.php
http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/faqs/whmis2015.php
https://www.osha.gov/dte/library/industrial_hygiene/industrial_hygiene.pdf
Department of Health and Human Services. Center for Disease Control and
2012.
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https://www.workplacesafetynorth.ca/sites/default/files/resources/WSN%20MSD%20 Risk%20-ID%20%20ASS%27T%20tool_2012.pdf
https://www.workplacesafetynorth.ca/resources/collection-msd-prevention-tools
a Chemical Safety Program
http://www.ccohs.ca/products/publications/chemical_safety/
http://www.ccohs.ca/products/publications/whmis_ghs/
http://www.ccohs.ca/products/publications/msd/
http://www.ccohs.ca/products/publications/noisecontrol.html
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http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/prevention/
Ministry of Labour
February/March 2016 Workplace Safety North Webinar January 11th , 2016
a result of an occupational disease.
identified occupational disease, particularly those related to airborne hazards, as one of the five key issues that posed the greatest risk to worker health and safety.
contributor to fatalities and reported illnesses in the workplace.
with exposures to chemical, biological, or physical hazards, and the use proper controls to reduce or eliminate the hazard.
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Regulation 854 (Mines and Mining Plants) under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) to highlight some key focus areas of Ministry of Labour (MOL) inspectors’ activities during this Blitz. It is the employer’s responsibility to be aware of all relevant requirements that are set out under the OHSA and its regulations.
under the OHSA and its regulations, such as those in O. Reg. 490/09 (Designated Substances), O. Reg. 833 (Control Of Exposure To Biological Or Chemical Agents), and others related to training, procedures, etc.
violations of the OHSA and any of its regulations.
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The Occupational Disease Blitz: Mines and Mining Plants Regulation 854
personal protective equipment, clothing and devices as are necessary to protect the worker from the particular hazard to which the worker may be exposed.
clothing or equipment by a competent person or persons.
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The Occupational Disease Blitz: Underground
Regulation 854
in respect of workplaces where diesel powered equipment is operating. (DPM, NO2)
and auxiliary ventilation systems in underground mines.
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The Occupational Disease Blitz: Underground
Regulation 854
water for dust control and the requirement to control dust, as well as to remove dust and other material that is likely to cause a hazard by becoming airborne
(recirculated air)
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The Occupational Disease Blitz: Surface Plants and Surface Mines
Regulation 854
a hazard by becoming airborne shall be removed with a minimum of delay
assessments, chemical records and records of injury for mining plants
recirculated air
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The Occupational Disease Blitz: Reporting
that if employers are advised by or on behalf of a worker that the worker has an occupational illness or that a claim in respect of an occupational illness has been filed with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, by or on behalf of the worker, the employer shall give notice in writing, within four days of being so advised to a director, the committee or health and safety representative and to the trade union, if any, containing such information and particulars as are prescribed.
modifications if an employer is advised by or on behalf of a former worker that the worker has or had an occupational illness or that a claim in respect
Insurance Board by or on behalf of the worker.
section 52 of the OHSA is set out in subsection 21(2) of Regulation 854
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The Occupational Disease Blitz: Mines and Mining Plants
employers reduce risks of these hazards using a hierarchy of controls
substances;
these substances and to provide information related to training and control of these hazards
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The Occupational Disease Blitz: Mines and Mining Plants
worker education on hazardous materials.
handling and disposal of a hazardous material, and emergency procedure The Occupational Disease Blitz: Mines and Mining Plants Additional Duties for Employers, Supervisors and Workers
employers, supervisors, and workers, including those related to provision
(PPE), etc.
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and Safety Act (OHSA) has been approved and comes into effect on July 1, 2016.
hearing loss, a leading cause of occupational disease for Ontario workers.
regulations for Industrial Establishments, Mines and Mining Plants, and Oil and Gas-Offshore and extends the same noise protection requirements to all workplaces under OHSA.
construction projects, health care facilities, schools, farming operations, fire services, police services and amusement parks.
section of the e-Laws website: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r15381
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hazardous chemicals and providing information on labels and safety data sheets.
System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) and are being phased in across Canada between February 2015 and December 2018.
Safety Act (OHSA) have been made now that Bill 85 has passed and received Royal Assent. The OHSA amendments come into effect on a date to be determined.
Regulation 860 (WHMIS).
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This material has been prepared to assist the workplace parties in understanding their
OHSA or the regulations and reference should always be made to the official version
While this material may also be available to Ministry of Labour inspectors, they will apply and enforce the OHSA and its regulations based on the facts as they may find them in the workplace. This material does not affect their enforcement discretion in any way.
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