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#OHSMatters January 2020

Author: Lisa Hallsworth

28 January 2020

Are You Ready to Achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal for Chemical Management? Companies around the world are rallying to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for a sustainable planet. 2020 is the deadline for one key milestone – Target 12.4 which states: “By 2020 achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all waste …

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What are Designated Substances in Ontario?

Author: Lisa Hallsworth

8 March 2017

Updated: December 28th, 2020 In Ontario, the Designated Substances are defined in Table 1 of Ontario Regulation 490/09. This regulation consolidates eleven of the twelve stand-alone regulations for designated substances being used, handled or stored in Ontario and it came into effect on July 1st, 2010. The only regulation that was not consolidated was O. …

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#OHSMatters March 2020 Newsletter

Author: Lisa Hallsworth

26 March 2020

The Coronavirus – Need Help to Ensure You Are Using Effective Disinfectants? The coronavirus has left many businesses reeling while other organizations are expending heroic effort in disinfect surfaces to prevent its spread. The disinfecting efforts present two challenges: ensuring the correct use of disinfectants that meet established criteria for use against the coronavirus and protecting workers …

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Best Practice in Chemical Handling

Author: Lisa Hallsworth

21 July 2017

Best practices in chemical handling focus on protecting the end-user of chemicals. If this is done well, not only will organizations meet the regulations but they will reduce illness and associated costs, improve internal and external reputation and facilitate an environment where workers can responsibly unleash the benefits of chemicals! How is this Accomplished? Consider …

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Quinte West Making Strides in Reducing Chemical Use

Author: Lisa Hallsworth

18 June 2019

The City of Quinte West is now ahead of the curve in terms of dealing with chemicals in the workplace thanks to software developed by Belleville-based Rillea Technologies Inc. Lisa and Rob Hallsworth of Rillea, chemical engineers with more than 60 years of experience in high risk chemical manufacturing, appeared before Quinte West council Monday …

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Employers’ Obligations To Be Informed About Chemical Health Hazards

Author: Lisa Hallsworth

13 October 2020

Originally Published: 29 October 2017 As with all the hazards in the workplace, employers are responsible for protecting workers from chemical health hazards. Since these hazards are often undetectable by the human body, most employers must rely on Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) safety data sheets (SDSs) from suppliers to give the best information …

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