ok did you cover cancer risks with employees
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Ok did you Cover Cancer Risks with employees before you
Hired them on?
What did you discuss and note relating to GHS workplace Cancer
Risks, was is Exposure Control plans?
Surprise it starts here
It may surprise you that cancer statistics indicate that for males in Canada and the USA bladder cancer is the 4th most common cancer reported; while it is less common in women. It is also the most expensive cancer to treat on a per patient basis and has a 60-80% recurrence rate. With those numbers let’s take a further look at the bladder.
Bladder cancer: The statistics
Symptoms of Bladder Cancer
• Blood in urine• Greater frequency and urgency to urinate• Burning or pain during urination• Difficulty urinating• Weak urine stream
Occupational exposure
Exposure to these substances can increase your risk:• Aromatic amines found in inks and dyes• Soot • Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (found in roofing & paving material)• Diesel Exhaust
How Exposure Occurs in the Workplace
Common routes of exposure: Inhalation – breathing
gases, dust or vapours Absorption through the
skin Accidental Ingestion with
food
Show me your ECP for EACHECPs are used as a source of information for answering questions related to working with a hazardous substance. It helps ensure exposure control activities are in place. Certain regulatory bodies (WorkSafeBC, Occupational Safety and Health Administration in USA, and Occupational Health and Safety in AB) require employers to develop Exposure Control Plan. The documents may have different names based on the jurisdiction. Be sure your Exposure Control Plan meets your regulator’s criteria• In general an Exposure Control Plan must meet certain criteria:• It must be written specifically for each facility.• It must be reviewed and updated at least annually.• It must be easily accessible to all workers so it is available when needed.
Does everyone know and understand these simple words in GHS
Safe Work Practises to Protect Yourself from Chemical
Exposure at Work
Did anyone cover these items
The best way to protect yourself
Elimination or substitution of hazardous material
Hazardous chemicals can sometimes be substituted with less dangerous chemicals. Ask yourself if you really need to use this chemical for the job, or is there a safer option?
Dispose of unused chemicals. This eliminates the hazard.
Follow the Engineering Controls
Engineering controls can include:• isolation• enclosure • local exhaust
ventilation • process or equipment
modification
Did you cover the RISK Triangle of Elimination
Use PPE CorrectlyIt is important that you use the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Practise Good Housekeeping
Proper storage of chemicals
Frequent disposal of waste
Prompt removal of spills
Keep equipment free of dust, dirt and drippings
Practise Good Hygiene Keep hands and sleeves away from your lips and
mouth. Don’t eat, chew or drink in the work area. Always wash your hands and face thoroughly with
soap and water before eating or drinking and after using the washroom.
Avoid breathing chemical vapours. Avoid skin contact with chemicals.
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