WorkSafe BC (British Columbia) is proposing some thoughtful improvements to its Part 6, Substance Specific Requirements, sections 6.116 to 6.132 — Toxic Process Gases. The hazardous materials that this effort focuses on are:
- ammonia 7664-41-7
- chlorine 7782-50-5
- chlorine dioxide 10049-04-4
- ethylene oxide 75-21-8
- ozone 10028-15-6
- sulphur dioxide 7446-09-5
This standard reads much like OSHA’s PSM standard; however, this standard has a bit more specific requirements. Some Highlights of the proposed standard: