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Designated Substances / Hazardous Materials Assessments
Asbestos Removal Project Design and Clearance Sampling
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Changes that the Government of Canada made to the Canada Labour Code
Information: These changes to the asbestos-related occupational health and safety regulations change the asbestos requirements when working in Federal jurisdiction.
Abbreviated Summary of changes
Daily air sample collection near the containment, in the clean room and inside the containment (as necessary) are now required.
The minimum number of air samples ranges from two to five samples depending on the size of the work area.
The Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) for all forms of airborne asbestos fibre has been lowered.
Must not exceed 0.1 fibre per cubic centimetre (or f/cc).<em> Previous limit of 1 f/cc
Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM) = 1% by dry weight
As we know, majority of provincial regulations are more stringent (i.e., 0.1% in Québec or 0.5% in Ontario)
Regulation provides work classifications and descriptions (similar to existing provincial regulations)
When an ACM is disturbed and where there is the potential for a release of asbestos fibre, an Asbestos Exposure Management Program is required (including obligations for a hazard investigation to be carried out by a qualified person).