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Document ID (ISN)105541
CIS number 06-1163
Year 2005
Convention or series no.
Title OSH regulation - Guidelines Part 5: Chemical and biological substances
Bibliographic information Worksafe BC (Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia), Canada (http://www.worksafebc.com), 2005. Internet document (html format).
Internet access http://www2.worksafebc.com/Publications/OHSRegulation/GuidelinePart5.asp [in English]
Abstract The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation contains legal requirements that must be met by all workplaces under the inspection jurisdiction of the Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia. Many sections of the Regulation have associated guidelines and policies. This document consists of the guidelines applicable to chemical and biological substances. Contents: workplace hazardous materials information systems; containers and storage; flammable and combustible substances; controlling exposure; ventilation; internal combustion engines; hazardous wastes and emissions; personal hygiene; emergency washing facilities; emergency procedures.
Descriptors (primary) British Columbia; plant safety organization; biological hazards; chemical hazards
Descriptors (secondary) packing, filling; labour inspection; dangerous substances; Canada; flammable substances; combustible substances; internal combustion engines; storage; limitation of exposure; ventilation; emergency organization; emergency showers; workmen's compensation; legislation; disposal of harmful waste
Document type E - Books, reports, proceedings
Country / State or ProvinceCanada
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Biological hazards
Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Biological hazards