Workbook for Designated Substance Assessments
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CONCLUSIONS WORKSHEET 6: IS A CONTROL PROGRAM NECESSARY?
Based on A Guide to Designated Substances in the Workplace the following guidance is given on whether
a control program is required or not.
Scenario Conclusion
The substance is present in the workplace and a worker may
be exposed to it, but it is not possible that the health of
workers could be affected by exposure to the substance.
Control program is not required under
O. Reg. 490, Section 20.
Existing control measures prevent worker exposure to the
designated substance, but should those measures fail, or not be
maintained, the health of workers may be affected by exposure.
A control program is required under
O. Reg. 490, Section 20.
Workers are exposed to a designated substance in a manner
that may affect their health.
A control program is required under
O. Reg. 490, Section 20.
A control program is necessary. YES NO
Are improvements needed in existing control program? YES NO
Assessment Completed By (print and sign):
Name and Title of Management:
Name and Title of JHSC/HS Rep:
Date Completed (MM/DD/YYYY):
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