GOVERNMENT ISSUES

LEGISLATIVE, REGULATORY, COMPLIANCE AND OTHER CONCERNS

Our business, by its very nature and for good reason, is subject to Governmental Legislation & Regulation in a variety of ways, including:

1) WHMIS Regulations

2) Disinfectant Regulations

3)Bloodborne Pathogens Standards

4) Environmental Regulations

5) Safety and Personal Protective Equipment Regulations

6) Pest Management Regulations

7) Hazard Communication Standards

8) Indoor Air Quality

www.wesclean.com is your pathway to information you can use to better manage your business, and stay on top of Government activities!

All through the Wesclean website, we have included information on safety and regulatory issues as appropriate. However, some of you may require a little more detailed information than that which we have presented.

The Internet is a treasure trove for those seeking information on Government Regulations of all description. Accordingly, we offer you the websites/ links listed below. Just go to the area that is of concern to you, click, and away you go. We'll let you follow your path from there.

Health Canada Online

www.hc-sc.gc.ca

Comprehensive Canadian government sponsored site, packed with regulatory and health related information. Comprehensive sections on "disinfection", "WHMIS", and more. Plus, links to other Canadian Government sites. A great place to start your search.

Pest Management Regulatory Agency

www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ pmra

Another complete, Canadian, site. Self-explanatory.

ISSA

www.issa.com

The International Sanitary Supply Association is our industry's top trade association. This site is packed with information about our industry, including issues relating to regulations and other Government activities and bodies.

Cleanlink

www.cleanlink.com

A "Clearing House" of information for our industry. Affiliated with Sanitary Maintenance Magazine. Lot of great industry-related information and several links to Government bodies.

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

www.ccohs.ca

Comprehensive, Canadian oriented, information and advice about occupational health and safety.

Safety Online

www.safetyonline.net

Safety, safety, safety! Buyer's guides, government sections, forums, chat rooms. Much more.

National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety

www.cdc.gov/niosh

Workplace safety issues. Publications, training, new programs, general information.

U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

www.osha.gov

Comprehensive site from a prominent (U.S.) government organization. About OSHA, libraries, updates, regulations.

Environmental Protection Agency

www.epa.gov

Self-explanatory

U.S. Department of Transportation­Hazardous Materials

www.hazmat.dot.gov

Regulations, updates, standards, enforcement, and much more.