OHCOW’s mission includes a goal to protect workers and their communities from occupational diseases, injuries, and illnesses. As part of this mission, OHCOW encourages health-based and evidence-based occupational exposure limits (OELs) for chemical exposures. The following are submission to the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).
October 2, 2023
This submission is regarding the Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances Committee, following their guidelines for: Metal Working Fluids (MWF)
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Submission to the ACGIH TLV® and BEI® Committee
Prepared by: Krista Thompson, MHSc, ROH, CRSP
Occupational Hygienist,OHCOW
March 31, 2023
In 2023, OHCOW had the opportunity to provide commentary to the ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist) Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs). ACGIH TLVs and BEIs are not standards.
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Submission to the ACGIH TLV® and BEI® Committee March 2023
Prepared by: Krista Thompson, MHSc, ROH, CRSP
Occupational Hygienist,OHCOW
May 31, 2022
OHCOW provided commentary to the ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist) Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs). ACGIH TLVs and BEIs are not standards. They are health-based guidelines established by committees that review published and peer-reviewed literature.
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Submission to the ACGIH TLV® and BEI® Committee May 2022
Prepared by: Krista Thompson, MHSc, ROH, CRSP
Occupational Hygienist,OHCOW
June 6, 2016
The Ministry of Labour has given OHCOW the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed changes to the Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL’s) and associated policies. We are privileged to be able to offer our view.
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Occupational Exposure Limits, June 2016
Prepared by: Krista Thompson, MHSc, ROH, CRSP
Occupational Hygienist,OHCOW
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