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Workbook for Designated Substance Assessments 44 366-BPV-01-IMOT © 2024, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | 905 614 1400 | WSPS.CA GUIDELINES FOR WORKSHEET 6: IS A CONTROL PROGRAM NECESSARY? CONCLUSION I: (NO WORKER'S HEALTH MAY BE AFFECTED) You are likely to reach this conclusion if: The substance is present in the working environment, but, because of the amount used or the physical state in which it is present, it is not possible for a worker's health to be affected by exposure Workers are exposed to small quantities a few times a year and there are no or some engineering controls in place. However, the health of a worker is not likely to be affected because the risk to health would be minimal even if the engineering controls failed. If you reach this conclusion, note that the decision must be reviewed in the event of a change in the process or use of the substance. Give your reasons briefly on the worksheet if you do reach this conclusion. CONCLUSION II: (A WORKER'S HEALTH MAY BE AFFECTED) Factors that are involved in reaching this conclusion include: Unknown exposure concentration No controls in place Current controls are adequate but if they were to fail, worker's health may be affected Existing controls in themselves are not adequate Occupational exposure monitoring results indicate over exposure of workers Reported health effects Evidence of surface contamination in the case of lead Note why you have reached this conclusion. Attach to this worksheet the results of any tests or professional reports you may have obtained that support your conclusion. OVERALL CONCLUSION: A control program is necessary if you have reached Conclusion II. Note any improvements that are needed in your existing control program. For example, where failure of engineering controls could result in exposures that may affect health, the control program must ensure the maintenance and effectiveness of these controls. WSPS.CA

• Cover
• SECTION VI: REFERENCES AND RESOURCES
• SECTION V: CONTROL PROGRAMS
• Guidelines For Worksheet 1: Is The Designated Substance Present?
• Guidelines For Worksheet 2: Is Worker Exposure Likely?
• Guidelines For Worksheet 3: Process Description
• Guidelines For Worksheet 4: Walk Through
• Guidelines For Worksheet 5: Walk Through Conclusions
• Guidelines For Worksheet 6: Is A Control Program Necessary?
• Additional Pages
• SECTION III: ASSESSMENT
• Introduction
• Assessment – Worksheets 3: Process Description
• Assessment – Walk Through Survey
• Assessment – Worksheet 4: Walk Through
• Assessment – Worksheet 5: Walk Through Conclusions
• SECTION II: APPLICATION
• Introduction
• Application – Worksheet 1: Is the Designated Substance Present?
• Application – Worksheet 2: Is Worker Exposure Likely?
• SECTION I: INTRODUCTION
• Purpose of this Workbook
• Assessing Designated Substances
• Decision Diagram For Assessing Designated Substances
• Workbook Format
• SECTION IV: ASSESSMENT CONCLUSION
• Introduction
• Conclusions Worksheet 6: Is A Control Program Necessary?