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Exposure Control Plan Guides

Exposure Control Plan Guides

Exposure Control Plans (ECPs) are written documents that describe a company’s plan for managing a health hazard in the workplace. They are required by WorkSafeBC under section 5.54 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation at workplaces where hazardous levels of exposure are possible. 

 

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Elemental mercury is a concern in the workplace. This guide was developed for the Fire and Flood Restoration industry to assist in proactively managing exposure to elemental mercury.

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This guide was developed to assist in preventing a variety of mould exposures that occur within the fire and flood restoration industry. Mould is an emerging concern and this Exposure Control Plan (ECP) guide enables the fire and flood restoration industry to manage mould exposures in a proactive manner.

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Pathogens are a concern in the workplace. This guide was developed to enable the Fire and Flood Industry to assist in proactively managing exposure to pathogens associated with trauma cleanup, pest droppings and debris.

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Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are a concern in the workplace. This guide was developed for the Fire and Flood Restoration industry to assist in proactively managing exposure to PCBs.

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Lead is a concern in the workplace. This guide was developed for the Fire and Flood Restoration industry to assist in a variety of lead exposures and to help manage these hazards in a proactive manner.

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Sanitary sewage is a concern in the workplace. This guide was developed to enable the fire and flood industry to assist proactively in managing exposure to sanitary sewage.  This guide is not applicable to industrial wastewater, as the hazardous exposure routes and potential health effects depend on the specific contaminants in the wastewater.

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Employers have a duty to protect workers from exposure to gases and fumes arising from welding activities. This guide will help to develop an ECP that will have protective measures and work procedures to protect workers.

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A Guide to creating an Effective ECP on Wildfire Smoke: Equip yourself with knowledge and strategies to handle wildfire smoke at your workplace.

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