ABOUT THE MANUAL

This guidance manual was developed to assist workplaces with limited resources to comply with the regulation in Manitoba and to protect the health of all workers. Risks are divided into three levels:

1. Conditions where risk to workers is low and action not likely.
2. Conditions where there is a risk to workers and basic steps are described that can be implemented by the safety committee
3. Conditions where risks are difficult to define and professional help should be obtained.

CAUTION

The TLVs were written for use by persons trained in the discipline of industrial hygiene. This manual will assist safety committees to address some of the problems in the workplace and to identify when professional help is needed. Specific areas where professional help may be needed are when potential risks are difficult to identify, or where more complex solutions are needed to treat specific concerns or economic issues.

For additional guidance about when you need an occupational hygienist go to:

http://www.eliasconsulting.ca