Ok did you Cover Cancer Risks with employees before you

Hired them on?

What did you discuss and note relating to GHS workplace Cancer

Risks, was is Exposure Control plans?

Surprise it starts here

It may surprise you that cancer statistics indicate that for males in Canada and the USA bladder cancer is the 4th most common cancer reported; while it is less common in women. It is also the most expensive cancer to treat on a per patient basis and has a 60-80% recurrence rate. With those numbers let’s take a further look at the bladder.

Bladder cancer: The statistics

Symptoms of Bladder Cancer

• Blood in urine• Greater frequency and urgency to urinate• Burning or pain during urination• Difficulty urinating• Weak urine stream

Occupational exposure

Exposure to these substances can increase your risk:• Aromatic amines found in inks and dyes• Soot • Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (found in roofing & paving material)• Diesel Exhaust

How Exposure Occurs in the Workplace

Common routes of exposure: Inhalation – breathing

gases, dust or vapours Absorption through the

skin Accidental Ingestion with

food

Show me your ECP for EACHECPs are used as a source of information for answering questions related to working with a hazardous substance. It helps ensure exposure control activities are in place. Certain regulatory bodies (WorkSafeBC, Occupational Safety and Health Administration in USA, and Occupational Health and Safety in AB) require employers to develop Exposure Control Plan. The documents may have different names based on the jurisdiction. Be sure your Exposure Control Plan meets your regulator’s criteria• In general an Exposure Control Plan must meet certain criteria:• It must be written specifically for each facility.• It must be reviewed and updated at least annually.• It must be easily accessible to all workers so it is available when needed.

Does everyone know and understand these simple words in GHS

Safe Work Practises to Protect Yourself from Chemical

Exposure at Work

Did anyone cover these items

The best way to protect yourself

Elimination or substitution of hazardous material

Hazardous chemicals can sometimes be substituted with less dangerous chemicals. Ask yourself if you really need to use this chemical for the job, or is there a safer option?

Dispose of unused chemicals. This eliminates the hazard.

Follow the Engineering Controls

Engineering controls can include:• isolation• enclosure • local exhaust

ventilation • process or equipment

modification

Did you cover the RISK Triangle of Elimination

Use PPE CorrectlyIt is important that you use the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Practise Good Housekeeping

Proper storage of chemicals

Frequent disposal of waste

Prompt removal of spills

Keep equipment free of dust, dirt and drippings

Practise Good Hygiene Keep hands and sleeves away from your lips and

mouth. Don’t eat, chew or drink in the work area. Always wash your hands and face thoroughly with

soap and water before eating or drinking and after using the washroom.

Avoid breathing chemical vapours. Avoid skin contact with chemicals.