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The information contained in this reference material was produced by Vehicle Sales and Service and is distributed as a guide only. It is current to the best of our knowledge as at the revision date. No guarantee is made by WSPS as to the absolute correctness and WSPS assumes no responsibility in connection therewith. WSPS.CA The information contained in this reference material was produced by Vehicle Sales and Service Advisory Committee and is distributed as a guide only. It is current to the best of our knowledge as at the revision date. No guarantee is made by WSPS as to the absolute correctness and WSPS assumes no responsibility in connection therewith. WSPS.CA Types of Respiratory Injuries Occupational Asthma • Allergies • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) • Acute Respiratory Failure • Chemical Inhalation • Lung Cancer LIST OF CONTROLS FOR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Proper Ventilation for Circulation of Fresh Air, Control of Dust, Extraction Systems, Hazard Assessment, Education and Training, Safe Operating Procedures, Masks, Respirators WHAT CAN HAPPEN TO YOUR LUNGS AND HOW TO PROTECT THEM Occupational Asthma/Allergies Materials, hazards and risks that expose workers to injuries from dust, mist, vapour, or fume from: aluminum dust asbestos brake dust designated substances (isocyanates and silica) buffing grinding pollution and fumes sand blasting sanding smoking and second hand smoke solvents sprays spray painting (isocyanates, and other chemicals) vehicle exhaust welding fume (galvanized) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Materials, hazards and risks that expose workers to injury: buffing sanding sand blasting sprays welding Inhalation Materials, hazards and risks that expose workers to injury: carbon monoxide chemicals (paint, alcohol) dust fumes (vehicle exhaust) glue Exposures Materials, hazards and risks that expose workers to injury: aluminum dust fiberglass isocyanates lead silica Impact to the Workplace Affects mental health of the injured Devastating effect on family, friends, and co-workers Learning to live and work with a physical disability Decreased productivity of the injured worker Hiring and retraining new employees Reduced morale WSIB costs 800-ARK-01-IMOT | PRINTED OCTOBER 2019

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