Part 4 Chemical Hazards Biological Hazards and Harmful

Part 4: Chemical Hazards, Biological Hazards and Harmful Substances Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness

Worker exposure to harmful substances Section 16 An employer must ensure that a worker’s exposure to any harmful substances is kept as low as reasonably achievable.

Emergency baths, showers, eye wash equipment Section 24 If a worker is present at a work site where chemicals harmful to the eyes or skin are used, the employer must ensure that the worker has immediate access at the work site to emergency baths, showers, eye wash equipment or other equipment appropriate for the potential level of exposure.

Storage of harmful substances Section 27 An employer must ensure that a harmful substance used or stored at a work site (a) is clearly identified, or its container is clearly identified, and (b) is used and stored in such a way that the use or storage is not a hazard to workers.

Additional Sections of Part 4: 1) Work Overexposure 2) Worker Decontamination 3) Requirements for Codes of Practice 4) Requirements for Coal Dust, Asbestos, Silica, Lead, Mould

Covenant Health Compliance Asbestos Management Plans – only at sites that contain asbestos. See FME or your site safety advisor for questions or more information Eyewash stations/showers stations available throughout Covenant Health sites