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Workbook for Designated Substance Assessments 7 366-BPV-01-IMOT © 2024, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | 905 614 1400 | WSPS.CA DECISION DIAGRAM FOR ASSESSING DESIGNATED SUBSTANCES 1. Determine if the Designated Substances Regulation applies 1.a) Is the Designated Substance present?* 1.b) Is exposure likely? 2. Do an assessment 2.a) May health be affected? 3. Develop/improve and implement control program 4. Change in Progress Regulation does not apply No control program needed NO NO NO YES YES YES *Although a Designated Substance may be present, there are situations outlined within the legislation that allow for exemptions – refer to Regulation 490/09, sections 3-14, for these criteria. 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?