Proposal
2010 Consultation on the proposal to adopt new or revised occupational exposure limits or listings for hazardous chemical substances
Regulation Number(s):
Regulation 833
Regulation 490/09
Regulation 490/09
Instrument Type:
Proposal
Bill or Act:
The Occupational Health and Safety Act
Summary of Decision:
Changes to the occupational exposure limits (OELs) in Regulation 833 and O. Reg 490/09 have been made by O.Reg. 149/12 and O. Reg. 148/12.
The proposals included in the Ministry's 2010 and 2011 consultation documents have been adopted other than the Ministry's proposal for the substance hydrogen sulfide which remains under review.
In addition to the changes to the OELs noted above, a few administrative/technical housekeeping changes have also been made:
-A correction in the temperature units from Celsius to Fahrenheit in one of the listings for Stoddard Solvent.
-The adoption of the asbestos fibre criteria for measurement set by ACGIH.
-Reinstatement of the Provincial Physician's powers to designate other physicians to retain certain records in O. Reg. 490/09 which were removed in error.
The changes to Regulation 833 and O. Reg. 490/09 will take effect January 1, 2013, with the exception of the reinstatement of the Provincial Physician's designation powers, which came into force on filing.
The proposals included in the Ministry's 2010 and 2011 consultation documents have been adopted other than the Ministry's proposal for the substance hydrogen sulfide which remains under review.
In addition to the changes to the OELs noted above, a few administrative/technical housekeeping changes have also been made:
-A correction in the temperature units from Celsius to Fahrenheit in one of the listings for Stoddard Solvent.
-The adoption of the asbestos fibre criteria for measurement set by ACGIH.
-Reinstatement of the Provincial Physician's powers to designate other physicians to retain certain records in O. Reg. 490/09 which were removed in error.
The changes to Regulation 833 and O. Reg. 490/09 will take effect January 1, 2013, with the exception of the reinstatement of the Provincial Physician's designation powers, which came into force on filing.
Further Information:
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Regulation 833
Regulation 490/09
Link to 2010 consultation
Ontario Regulation 149/12
Ontario Regulation 148/12
Ministry of Labour OEL Website
Proposal Number:
10-MOL005
Posting Date:
July 19, 2010
Summary of Proposal:
Consultation on the proposal to adopt new occupational exposure limits (OELs) or listings for hazardous chemical substances in Ontario
Contact Address:
OEL Update Project:
Ontario Ministry of Labour
12th Floor - 400 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 1T7
Ontario Ministry of Labour
12th Floor - 400 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 1T7
Effective Date:
January 1, 2013
Decision:
Approved