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Regulation Review Part 21
Workers in Manitoba have legislated regulations to help keep us safe, day in and day out – no matter what job we do. These regulations are a part of the framework for building safe workplaces in Manitoba.
The Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act and associated regulations are in place to protect you – the worker – from workplace hazards and the risks they present. Manitoba Regulation 217/2006 is a 44-part document containing requirements and guidelines for workplaces, including site-specific rules and other valuable information to prevent harm from coming to workers.
Safety Check is profiling one part of the Regulation in each issue to help remind you of the Regulation’s specifics and to help keep safety top-of-mind for all Manitobans.
This issue, it’s Regulation Part 21: Emergency Washing Facilities.
Part 21 applies to every workplace where hazardous, irritating or corrosive substances are used.
To satisfy this regulation and protect workers, the employer must assess the risk of exposure to such substances in consultation with the workplace safety and health committee, representatives and workers.
The number and type of emergency washing equipment must be sufficient to address the risk of exposure, and must meet the requirements of and be installed, tested and maintained according to the appropriate ANSI Standard and manufacturer’s specifications.
Equipment must also be located, identified and allow for appropriate access according to the appropriate ANSI standard.
The employer must ensure that a worker who may be required to use the emergency washing equipment is trained in its use.
A personal eyewash unit may be provided in addition to the emergency washing equipment.
Read the regulation in full for more information.