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OHAO PDC Spring Symposium Hugh Nelson Award of Excellence, Annual General Meeting & Networking Social New Regulatory Requirements Effective November 1 st 2007 Under O. Reg. 278/05 By Evelyn Stefov
Regulation Respecting Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations Reg. 278/05 O. Reg. 278/05 Effective November 1, 2005 n n Regulation 278/05 came into effective November 1, 2005 Contains significant changes and updates to the old Regulation Brings new requirements for negative air and clearance monitoring Adds 2 new requirements with delayed implementation November 1, 2007
Ontario Construction Fatalities from Occupational Illness & Disease and Traumatic Injuries n According to WSIB data there are more deaths in construction from occupational disease than from traumatic injury. n 545 total construction fatalities were recorded from 1996 -2006: n 311 due to Occupational Disease n 234 from Traumatic Fatality Source CSAO 2004 Annual Report ( Check stats against annual report year)
Construction Occupational Disease & Illness Statistics in Ontario Table 1: January 1, 1997 to December 31, 2006* Source CSAO 2006 Annual Report Excluding 100% permanent disability pension claims Cause of Death Pleural mesothelioma Total 10 years 154 Peritoneal mesothelioma 5 Lung Cancer 78 Asbestos 10 Pulmonary Fibrosis 8 All other diseases 56 Total 311
Construction Occupational Disease & Illness Statistics in Ontario (cont’d) Table 1: January 1, 1997 to December 31, 2006* Occupational Disease Total 10 years Plumber, Pipe Fitter, and Related 80 Insulator 43 Electrician 35 Labourer 34 Other Metal Worker 19 Other 89 Total 300 Source CSAO Network News September 2007 *Excluding 100% permanent disability pension claims
Orders Issued under O. Reg. 278/05 n n n Orders Issued since November 1, 2005 until March 31 st , 2008 Total Number of Orders under 278/05 all sections: 1103 Orders under Section 7 (Nov. 1/05 – Nov. 1/07) 265 Orders under Section 8 (Nov. 1/07 – Feb. 29/08 91 Orders under Section 20 (Nov. 1/07 – Mar. 31/08) 3
New Regulation Requirement under Section 8, O. Reg. 278/05 n n n Section 8 replaces Section 7 Came into effect November 1, 2007 Requires building owners to identify in addition to friable, all the non-friable Asbestos Containing Materials ACM used in a building The owner may treat the unknown material as ACM Requires the owner to inform occupiers of the building and employers with whom the owner arranges or contracts work with ACM
Common Types of ACM in Buildings n n n n Sprayed on fireproofing Thermal insulation Acoustical and decorative plaster Drywall joint compounds Cement asbestos (Transite) Acoustical ceiling tiles Vinyl and asphalt floor tiles
Program Enforcement Jurisdiction Reg. 278/05 n n Construction inspectors enforce primarily the regulatory requirements on Type 3 operations and Projects (NOP's required) Industrial Inspectors enforce requirements for surveys and Asbestos Management Programs in Buildings and Repair Operations Mining Inspectors enforce regulatory requirement in Mines and Mining Refineries As per P & P
Enforcement Activity Asbestos Management Programs Under Sections 7 & 8 of O. Reg. 278/05 Orders Issued since November 1, 2005 until February 29, 2008 Total Number of Orders under 278/05 all sections: 1079 n Orders under Section 7 (Nov. 1/05 – Nov. 1/07) 265 n Orders under Section 8 (Nov. 1/07 – Feb. 29/08 78 n
Orders Issued under O. Reg. 278/05 Orders Issued since November 1, 2005 until March 31 st , 2008 Total Number of Orders under 278/05 all sections: 1103 n Orders under Section 7 (Nov. 1/05 – Nov. 1/07) 265 n Orders under Section 8 (Nov. 1/07 – Feb. 29/08 91 n Orders under Section 20 (Nov. 1/07 – Mar. 31/08) 3 n
Asbestos Abatement Certification Section 20, O. Reg. 278/05 Requirements n Applies to all Asbestos Abatement Workers and Supervisors performing Type 3 Operations, Section 12(4) n Including construction trades performing type 3 work n Workers and Supervisors must be certified as Asbestos Abatement Training Program approved by MTCU AAW 253 W and AAS 253 S n Must hold a Certificate issued by MTCU
Asbestos Abatement Worker Training Program MTCU 253 W n n Type 3 Workers must complete the Asbestos Abatement Training Program approved by MTCU 253 W Complete the in-school training component (16. 5 hrs) Must challenge and pass the MTCU Test and Hold an MTCU Completion Certificate (C&C) in Program AAW 253 W
Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Training Program MTCU 253 S n n Hold a Completion Certificate from MTCU in the Asbestos Abatement Worker AAW 253 W (16. 5 hrs) Complete Basic Supervision Course of minimum 16 hrs as a prerequisite, CSAO or other Complete the MTCU Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Course (5. 5 hrs) Hold a Certificate issued by MTCU AAS 253 S
Transitional Provision & Equivalency n n n Transitional Provision (TP) and Equivalency Recognition (ER) allows experienced workers and supervisors to challenge the Test without taking the Course AAW 253 W and AAS 253 S The TP and ER allows one attempt at the Test If they fail the test the must take the MTCU approved in-school training and then challenge the Test
Transitional Provision & Equivalency n n The TP is available to experienced Ontario Workers and Supervisors until November 1 st 2008 For ER there is no expiry date Experienced Workers must satisfy certain criteria including proof of performance of a minimum of 1000 hours of Type 3 work Work performed prior to November 1 st 2007
Certification Process n n n The Employer or joint local union must apply to MTCU for signing authority (SA) Time allowed 2 -4 weeks Upon approval the SA must register the workers and supervisors with MTCU to the 253 W and 253 S Asbestos Abatement Courses and Submit the required paper work Registration and completion of the Course and successful completion of the MTCU
Current Status of Certification Fiscal Year 2007 -08 (as of Jan. 28, 2008) Trade Signing Authority Registered Certified Active 253 S Asbestos Abatement Supervisor 123 157 117 33 235 W Asbestos Abatement Worker 136 1231 703 524 TOTAL 259 1388 820 557
Testing and Retesting n n n Tests are administered across the Province by Community Colleges approved by MTCU After two unsuccessful attempts the worker or supervisor must take the in-school training component of the program again and re-attempt the test Workers under TP or EP who fail the test must take the in-school training after failing the first time. Readers, translators and interpreters are allowed The Colleges must be informed ahead of time to obtain information on the accommodation policy
Enforcement and Compliance under Section 20, O. Reg. 278/05 Every Worker and Supervisor performing a type 3 operation must complete the AAW Training Program 253 W or 253 S n A Completion Certificate issued by MTCU showing that worker or supervisor has successfully completed the program is conclusive proof for the purpose of Section 20 n
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