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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-01-26, Page 8TimeS’Advocate, January 26, 1978 Health Won't support grant idea By JACK RIDDELL MPP Huron-Middlesex With respect to the Oc­ cupational Health and Safe­ ty Act, we were concerned about the lack of inclusion of standards for toxic sub­ stances. While provision is made for the Lieutenant Governor in Council to make regulations on a wide varie­ ty of subjects, there is no in­ dication of criteria or guidelines to be adopted. There has been extensive research into the concentra­ tion of airborne substances to which workers may be ex­ posed without adverse effects. For example, the American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists has compiled a list of some 400 toxic sub­ stances, setting out ex­ posure standards, with respect to the average con­ centration for a 40-hour week as well as the max­ imum exposure permissible for a short-term period. We believe that the Province of Ontario should adopt threshold limit value standards at least as effec­ tive as those adopted for various substances. At the very minimum, the legisla­ tion should set out specific standards for materials or harmful physical agents which would adequately en­ sure to a reasonable extent that no employee will suffer material impairment of health or functional capaci­ ty, even if regularly exposed to a hazard for the period of his or her working life. How are these standards to be set? Under the propos­ ed legislation, entirely at the discretion of the minister behind closed doors. We have proposed that employees, employers and independent experts should have a voice in establishing standards. One possible mechanism might be the advisory coun­ cil on occupational health and safety, to be established under the proposed legisla­ tion. This advisory council might play a useful role in setting standards, providing its membership is represen­ tative of all employees and employers, non-unionized as well as unionized, small as well as large companies. In a number of other jurisdictions, industrial health and safety standards are set openly by public bodies, and we believe the Minister should follow this example in Ontario. The legislation does set out a distinction between designated toxic substances, and other toxic substances for which the Minister suggested that guidelines be enacted. However, it is not clear what sort of regulations will be enacted with respect to either category. How will these regulations be communicated to workers on the job site? In our view, the legislation should require that a notice containing pertinent infor­ mation on general oc­ cupational health and safety legislation, and notice of particularly harmful sub­ stances, should be made available to every employee. This is done in some of the Californian legislation on health and safety. There is some concern that the bill makes no provi­ sion for the introduction of a pretesting program for new substances introduced in the work place which are suspected of being harmful. The federal food and drug directorate provides such protection with respect to food and drugs, and it is felt that workers should receive similar protection. Apparently the en­ vironmental protection agency in the United States has begun a program of pretesting all substances which find their way into the environment. Priority is be­ ing given to substances with the greatest potential for causing harm, particularly those which may cause cancer. New medical techniques are being utiliz­ ed. Surely the Government of Ontario could co-operate with other agencies involved in testing new substances, perhaps dividing up the sub­ stances to be tested in order that pretesting could be done in an expeditious and efficient manner. We have had preliminary discussions with represen­ tatives of employers’ groups as well as employees on this subject. They’re naturally concerned about possible production hold-ups and loss of competitive advantages. They are not opposed to the concept of pretesting, providing that delays are reduced to the minimum possible period. There is some concern about the manner in which records of over-exposure are to be utilized. Are these records to be turned over to a provincial registry where each worker’s entire work history can be followed? This would appear to be absolutely essential for two reasons: one, to enable an individual worker to prevent irreversible damage to his health; and two, to enable medical authorities to iden­ tify high-risk substances and working conditions. The bill fails to establish the Occupational Health and Safety Research Institute which the Premier an­ nounced during the 1975 election campaign. What is going to be done about this, one wonders.? In spite of increasing the widespread concern about industrial hazards to health, the province continues to lack an adequate supply of occupational health specialists in various fields. There is a lack of in­ dustrial hygienists, nurses, safety engineers as well as other professional and para­ professional personnel. Even today, nurses who wish to specialize in in­ dustrial health must receive their certification in the U.S. Industrial health ex­ perts are being sought after in other jurisdictions at the time of high unemployment in Ontario. At its regular meeting this week the Middlesex County Board of Education turned down a request to support a Simcoe County Board of Education resolution to ask the provincial government to consider making boards of education eligible for Wintario lottery grants so that general purpose rooms and library resource centres • might be added to needy schools. It was pointed out to school Trustees that Wintario grants are available for one- third of capital expenditures of a cultural or recreational nature after other federal and provincial grants are deducted. However, mat­ ching funds on a dollar-for- dollar basis must come from the private sector. Also, the facilities have to be available to the public. Changes in the regulations would be required so that school boards could take advantage of Wintario funds and that is why the Simcoe County Board is petitioning the government. In another Wintario matter, trustees decided to leave to the discretion of school principals and staffs any decision regarding participation in a trial program that provides a rebate on using “losing” Wintario tickets to help buy books by Canadian authors and subscriptions to Canadian magazines. In other business, school trustees received a report from the Board’s purchasing department saying that the 1978 cost of school supplies is up approximately 7.5 per­ cent. Of the 1,816 items, from audio-visual equipment to wastebaskets, listed in the Board’s supply catalogue, 420 are priced lower than last year, 357 cost the same as last year, and 1,039 have increased in price. SERVING WELCOME DRINKS —- Part of Exeter Public School's Winter Carnival was held Thursdey despite extreme winter weather conditions. Serving hot chocolate were Teresa Morrison, Maja Gans and Suzanne Mathers. T-A photo Dashwood seniors plan special quilting project By MRS. IRVIN RADER The January meeting of Dashwood Seniors was held Monday with the vice- president, Charles Martene, presiding, with 30 present and two visitors. Following the opening exercises several cards of thanks were read. Mrs. Eben Weigand, Mrs. Charles Martene and Mrs. Ken McCrae were appointed to be in charge of a quilt to be quilted in February . Mrs. Ross Love, convener of group five presided for the program. Following a sing song Charlie Farquharson (Mark Adams) entertained to the delight of audience. Cards crokinole brought evening to a close. Mrs. Mildred Kellerman read a letter from the sponsored child, Ahdriani Taipei, Taiwan, thanking the ladies for her Christmas gift. The February meeting will begin with afternoon quilting followed by an evening meeting. The Sunshine committee is Mrs. Bruce Guy and Mrs, Jack Gaiser. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction, & Mrs. Mervyn the fur- the and the Mr. & Mrs. Maplewoods Don Gaiser UCW meeting Due to weather conditions, the postponed meeting of Calvary United Church Women was held Tuesday afternoon. The executive was in charge and Mrs. Syd Baker had devotions with the theme “Let’s make it great for 78.” Mrs. Gordon Bender, president, presided for the business. Pastor Bruce Guy installed the officers for 1978. Personals Mr. & Mrs. Irvin Rader visited friends and relatives at the Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, last Thursday and called on Wellwood Gill, apartments. Mr. & Mrs. spent several days in Jamaica last week where the weather was lovely and warm. Mrs. Cora Gaiser was house mother at the Gaisers while they were away. Mr. & Mrs. John Parker and Scott, London, spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Wolfe. Mrs. Margaret Pfaff, Zurich, spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. Freida Keller last week. Miss Sharon Rader, London, spent Thursday with her parents, Mr. Irvin Rader. Mr. & Mrs. Tieman attended niture show at the Inter­ national Trade Centre, Toronto, last week. Mrs. Joanne Schmeezer and Mrs. Helen Koop, , London, were callers Mrs. Fred Messner week. Weekend visitors Mrs. Fred Messner for a post Christmas gathering were Helmuth, Ingrid and Carol Messner and friend; David and Brenda Neilson and Christopher; Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Elliot; Wissing; Chuck and Martha Fonger and Michael and Gail Fonger all of London; Irvin Borrman, Sarnia; and Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Lee. Mrs. John Becker has returned home from St. Joseph’s hospital London, following surgery. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Rader and family were Mrs. Olive Horner Parkhill, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Glavin and girls and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Scott and family Crediton, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Heywood, Centralia and Mrs. Angeline Scott. with last with Mrs. Anna '5 The Windows in Your Life newest in fabrics...a style for every decor. 111 harocte.r,«sCVba' d evef)' hou yoOf °'t ^ind^ be 77 |o tie in Y II*’* .lien* °r«“", ,oom- oty°u" THE WALL and FLOOR SHOPPE "’Junction 235-0270 FLOOR COVERING • WALLPAPER FAMILY CLOTHING • DRAPES • FABRICS EXETER’S LARGEST DEPARTMENT STORE USE YOUR CHARGEX OR MASTERCHARGE INDIVIDUAL SERVINGS ' . . ' F -'ifi'* FREE PEPSI WITH EVERY ORDEROPENING WEDNI:SDAY, FEBRUARY gtfB 1 liCt ■ Clr JI ww 1 1 I V C V C ■ v/iXlztii W V w (one per customer) 1 1 > 1 * free BALLOONS FOR THE KIDDIES Style, Cost Coffee Tea . 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Cheese on request extra cheese hot peppers HOURS Mon. - Sat. 11 AM- 1 AM Sundays 12 Noon-10 PM Lasagna A rich blend of layers of pasta, ground beef, mushrooms, a blend of three of the finest Canadian cheese and our famous sauce Includes: ‘ Minestrone soup, salad bar. hot bread ■ (plain or garlic butter) and lasagna. $4.50 Kolbassa — Mix and Match ’em ■■ any way you like ’em — "Sorry • we will not hurry our perfect PIZZA Factory PIZZA. So please be patient. 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Dinner for four Dinner for six ,«,. < > .»«.,..,... 1 each additional person $3.25 12,50 18.00 I n ochargej)^^ I ... Sfioyfatti I Dinner for two ..................... .........$ 7.50 ■' . . ’ includes salad bar, ■ hot bread - (plain or garlic butter) minestrone soup, ■ ■ And spaghetti with meat sauce. W Dinner for four ............................... 14.50 I Dinner for six ................... 21.50. I. additional persons add $3.7B per personI Why'hot.order a delicious side order V for the whole group. Dinner for four . 1o.5O Dinner for six ..v................ t5.50 , each additional person $2.75