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Designated Substances Surveys

A “designated substance” is defined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) as “a biological, chemical or physical agent or combination thereof prescribed as a designated substance to which the exposure of a worker is prohibited, regulated, restricted, limited or controlled”.

 

Ontario prescribes the following eleven substances as a “designated substance”

 

  • Acrylonitrile, Arsenic, Asbestos, Benzene, Coke Oven Emissions, Ethylene Oxide, Isocyanates, Lead, Mercury, Silica and Vinyl Chloride

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Section 30 of the OHSA requires a building owner to determine if there are any designated substances present at a project site prior to construction or demolition activities. Sections 30(2), (3) and (4) require the Owner and constructors for a project to provide the findings as part of the tendering information for any tendered project or to prospective contractors (and subcontractors) of a project before entering into a binding contract.

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  What we do?

 

  • Perform Designated Substances Surveys (DSSs) to determine the presence, location, condition and quantities of designated substances and other hazardous materials contained within the building.

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When do you need a DSS?

 

  • Section 30(1) of the OHSA requires a building owner to determine if there are any designated substances present at a project site prior to construction or demolition activities.

  • Sections 30(2), (3) and (4) require the Owner and constructors for a project to provide the findings in this report as part of the tendering information for any tendered project or to prospective contractors (and subcontractors) of a project before entering into a binding contract.

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Mail: PO Box 43220

        Mississauga, Ontario

        L5B 4A7

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Tel: 905-955-8538

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