Injury Illness Prevention Plan - Flipbook - Page 153
Health and Safety Program Manual
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Issue Date: 10/16/23
Revision Date: 10/16/23
Cadmium Exposure
Reference: A-10
Take prompt corrective measures to address cadmium exposure
Before the beginning of work:
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Determine if cadmium is present in the workplace
Limit access to areas where cadmium may be present
Ensure exposure monitoring is taking place
Ensuring workers wear PPE (including respiratory protective equipment) as required
Control Measures and Work Practices to reduce exposure to Cadmium
The company workers will not be exposed to a concentration of cadmium over jurisdictional regulations.
The following control measures and work practices will be implemented to reduce worker exposure to
Cadmium.
Administrative
The company will use the following administrative controls to address worker cadmium exposure.
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Limiting the amount of time a worker performs work involving potential exposure to cadmium
Exposure Monitoring
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The company will determine the concentration of airborne cadmium through personal
sampling/jurisdictional requirements at the frequency required by that specific jurisdiction.
Respiratory Protection
If working in an area where cadmium exposure is greater than jurisdictional regulations, the company workers
will use respiratory protective equipment as per jurisdictional requirements.
Engineering Controls
Where required, the company will consider isolating the source and using ventilation systems or other
engineering controls (torch-cutting extensions) to minimize exposure to cadmium.