In our industry, workers are often exposed to smoke, fog, paint, adhesives, welding fumes, dust, or pyrotechnics byproducts. These contaminants can cause serious harm to workers.
WorkSafeBC requires employers to first try elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls then PPE to reduce worker exposure. PPE such as respirators should only be used when those other controls aren’t practical or when extra protection is needed. Employers must provide workers with respirators at no cost when exposure requires it.
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