Ontario's Confined Space provisions have been amended to ensure workers entering, working in or working near confined spaces are protected. The confined space requirements come into effect on Sept. 30, 2006 and will be enforcable as of that date. The Ministry of Labour has developed Draft Guidelines to accompany the regulations and has made the Draft Guidelines available for review and comment.
The purpose of the draft Guideline is to provide workplace parties with guidance on the requirements of the confined space provisions in the regulations under the OHSA. The draft Guideline does not prescribe how an employer must develop and implement specific components necessary for confined space entry and safe work in confined spaces; however, it answers common questions about the regulatory provisions.
This draft version of the Guideline is being provided for review and comment to ensure that the questions and answers provide clear guidance on each of these sections.
All responses are required in writing and will be accepted until August 18, 2006.
Please submit your responses to:
Michael Lottamoza
Occupational Health & Safety Branch
Ministry of Labour
655 Bay Street - 14th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M5G 2K4
Tel: 416-326-7768
michael.lottamoza@mol.gov.on.ca
Downloads:
Confined Spaces Combined Regulations
Confined Space Guideline Draft
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