W. Pantelmann Incorporated - Environmental Health & Safety Specialists

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Federal anti-harassment and violence legislation receives Royal Assent There are three main elements to Bill C-65: the prevention of incidents, a timely and effective response to incidents, and support for affected employees. Regulations will be introduced in the near future and federally regulated workplaces will need to comply with the changes introduced through Bill C-65 as early as spring 2019. Read More

ASBESTOS TRAINING AND REGULATORY MANDATORY ASBESTOS SURVEYS/INVENTORY

Asbestos was commonly used in Canadian building design and construction until the late 1980's. Commonly used building materials, included: sprayed structural fire proofing, mechanical equipment insulation on pipes, ducts, boilers and furnaces. Asbestos was also used in the manufacture of drywall joint compound, floor and ceiling tiles. Hard asbestos containing products included, cement pipes and drains as well wall board, outdoor siding materials used around fireplaces and as acoustic panels. • If you own, lease, manage, or work as a contractor in a building with asbestos containing material, that building must have a current, completed ASBESTOS SURVEY. • If you own, lease or manage a building with asbestos containing material, by regulation you must provide all contractors with specific locations of all asbestos containing material • If you work in a building with asbestos containing material (ACM), or in Asbestos Removal, you are a candidate for one of our ASBESTOS TRAINING PROGRAMS. Our Asbestos Training Programs, presented by our registered MTCU trainer, will give you the knowledge to Identify Regulatory Requirements and React appropriately to potential Asbestos hazards. Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) Registered Trainer LET WPI BE YOUR REGISTERED SAFETY TRAINING PROVIDER

MOULD ASSESSMENTS

MOULD IS EVERYWHERE Mould is a very robust organism and can be found in a variety of environments. In some applications such as medicine, bread and cheese making, mould is an asset. In other circumstances such as growth in an uncontrolled, moist area, it can be a health hazard. Inhaling the spores and mycotoxins, the more hazardous byproducts of mould decay, may lead to adverse health effects on some segments of the population. The symptoms of these health effects are similar to a wide range of other health related conditions. They can range from eye irritation, dry cough, mucous membrane irritation, chest tightness, muscular pain, allergic rhinitus, bronchitis, asthma to chronic pulmonary disease. The primary route of entry into the human body is through the natural process of breathing, another is through eating when contamination has spread to food. Only a small number of the thousands of species of mould are considered potentially harmful. The first step in combating unwanted mould growth is to confirm the presence and magnitude. In the majority of homes and buildings, mould growth is restricted to the immediate area of moisture or water entry. Every structure has these entry points no matter how unnoticeable they are. Often, the problem is contained and is not severe enough to warrant major remediation. Regulatory Agencies have established safe work guidelines for mould assessments and removal. Therefore, if you observe extensive mould, do not attempt to remove it yourself. LET WPI SAFETY CONSULTANTS CONDUCT A PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT

WATER INTRUSION DIAGNOSTIC TESTING

WATER IS THE WORLD’S UNIVERSAL SOLVENT AND CAN CAUSE EXTREME DAMAGE IF LEFT UNCHECKED Have you had a problem with water entry into your building? Uncontrolled water entry, together with warm temperatures CAN lead to mould growth in your building. Mould is a very robust organism that grows rapidly in the presence of moisture, warmth and food. It is an asset for activities such as baking and pharmaceutical development. However, uncontrolled mould growth can become a health hazard. By testing the moisture levels of various building materials and monitoring the air quality for temperature and relative humidity and bioaerosol sampling we can determine if your building has a moisture related problem. Infrared Thermography can greatly assist in detemining the exact location of water intrusion and the extent of damage to moisture affected material.

WORKPLACE HARASSMENT - IMPARTIAL THIRD PARTY INVESTIGATIONS

Under subsection 32 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), employers must develop policies in regard to workplace harassment, sexual harassment, and workplace violence, as well as programs to implement these policies in the workplace. WPI Safety & Environmental provides: • Development and implementation of workplace harassment and workplace sexual harassment policies • Ensure the posting of the policies in a conspicuous place for workers to see • Advise how to ensure employees are aware of and understand the policy • Review the policies as often as necessary (they should be reviewed at least once per year) • Provide third party workplace harassment investigations

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION TRAINING

Thousands of people suffer from respiratory ailments in Canada each year. Many of these people contract their illnesses through work related exposure to toxic, viral or bacterial elements. These illnesses can be avoided through a combination of equipment and training. • Understand environments that require respiratory protection • Know which equipment to use in different environments • Know how to use the equipment and know it’s limitations • Be aware of the necessary safety precautions Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) Registered Trainer LET WPI BE YOUR REGISTERED SAFETY TRAINING PROVIDER

INDOOR AIR QUALITY

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), is a significant concern in numerous Public, Industrial, Institutional and Commercial buildings. Poor building IAQ leads to health concerns and complaints such as: stuffiness, headaches, dry eyes, settled dust, static, no air movement, lack of “fresh” air and more. Often, workers are medically diagnosed with work related respiratory ailments, allergies and other illnesses. Assessments of building IAQ includes monitoring of temperature, relative humidity, C02, C0, airflow rate and dispersion patterns, filtration and equipment maintenance, light intensity, and, when indicated, contaminant sampling and bioaerosol analysis. Sample collection, analysis of laboratory and monitoring data, and interpretation of site conditions, must be conducted by competent professionals. LET WPI SAFETY CONSULTANTS CONDUCT A PROFESSIONAL INDOOR AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SERVICES

ASSESSMENTS Indoor Air Quality Designated & Hazardous Substances Asbestos Mould Occupational Health Exposure Ergonomics Thermographic Infrared Analysis

TRAINING Mould Removal Asbestos Removal Joint Health and Safety Committee Workplace Safety for Manager & Supervisor Safety Inspections (Workplace Specific) Employee Safety Awareness WHMIS Accident Investigation Emergency Management Planning Fall Protection Respiratory Protection

AUDITS Due Diligence Pre-Workwell Regulatory Compliance

Policy and Program Development Health & Safety Due Diligence Emergency Management Loss Control Management Accident Investigation Designated Substance Management Fire Safety Plans

PROJECT MANAGEMENT Asbestos Removal Mould Remediation Needs Analysis

WORKPLACE TESTING Noise Hazardous Substances Asbestos Mould

W. (Archie) Pantelmann

General Health & Safety
Asbestos Assessments
Asbestos Training
Indoor Air Quality
Mould Training
Mould Assessment
Respiratory Protection
Workplace Harassment

Ontario Ministry of Labour
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)