Regulatory Standards

Treasury Board: Guidance specific to occupational exposure only, excludes maintenance, custodial workers or the general occupants of a building.


BooksCanada Labour Code:
Part II, the Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations

  • Sets OEL at 1.0 f/mL for Chrysotile and 0.1 f/mL all other forms of asbestos
  • Special requirements under Sections 10.4 & 10.5


PWGSC:
Deputy Minister Directive 057 Adopts provincial regulations specific to asbestos Expanded to all government departments in 1999


Ontario Provincial Legislation:

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Ontario Provincial Standards:

Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) 0.10 f/mL

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