Workplaces Visited for Ebola Preparedness Emergency Medical Services - Date Range: October 14 - 16, 2014

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Date Workplace Purpose Orders
Issued
Concern covered by orders
14 Oct. 2014 Peel Regional
Paramedic Services
Reactive OHSA
25(2)(h)
develop infection, prevention and control procedures specific to Ebola Virus Disease
(EVD)
OHSA
25(2)(h)
provide properly fitted personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect workers from
the hazard of EVD (Protective full body suits needed to protect workers from
suspected/confirmed Ebola patients need to be fitted to ensure proper sizing)
OHSA
25(2)(h)
provide PPE to protect workers from the hazard of EVD (Gowns and full protective
suits required to protect workers from suspected/confirmed Ebola patients need to
be resistant and/or impervious to fluids.)
OHSA
25(2)(h)
provide PPE to protect workers from the hazard of EVD (Shoe covers to protect
workers from suspected/confirmed Ebola patients were not accessible to workers)
OHSA
25(2)(h)
protect workers related to potential exposures of infectious agents on workers hands
(Hand sanitizers were not accessible in the back of the ambulance where patient
care occurs)
OHSA
25(2)(d)
acquaint workers with hazards of exposures from patients with suspected/confirmed
EVD (hazard information in relation to exposures from suspected/confirmed EVD
patients was not provided to workers)
OHSA
25(2)(a)
provide information/instruction/supervision on PPE use (including donning and
doffing) when exposed to a patient with suspected/confirmed EVD (Workers who
may be dispatched to suspected/confirmed Ebola patients need to be trained on the
care, use and limitations of PPE that is indicated to be worn)
16 Oct. 2014 Toronto Emergency
Medical Services
Reactive OHSA
25(2)(a)
provide information/instruction/supervision to protect the health and safety of
workers involved in the transfer of patients with known/suspected EVD regarding the
hazards associated with EVD
OHSA
25(2)(a)
provide information/instruction/supervision to protect the health and safety of
workers involved in the transfer of patients with known/suspected EVD regarding
proper use and disposal of PPE
OHSA
25(2)(h)
take every reasonable precaution to protect workers by developing a EVD specific
procedure for the transfer of patients with known/suspected EVD
16 Oct. 2014 City of Hamilton
Emergency Services -
EMS
Reactive OHSA
25(2)(d)
acquaint workers with hazards of exposures from patients with suspected/confirmed
EVD (workers had not been provided this information)
OHSA
25(2)(a)
provide information/instruction/supervision on the screening process for EVD and
PPE use, care and limitations (including donning and doffing) when exposed to a
patient with suspected/confirmed EVD (workers had not been provided with this
information)
OHSA
25(2)(h)
provide PPE to protect workers that is fluid resistant and/or impermeable as needed
for the protection from antineoplastic drugs.








OHSA
25(2)(d)
Acquaint workers or a person in authority over a worker with the hazards of using
Stryker Stretchers.
OHSA employer to cause an ergonomic assessment of computer workstations in
Workplaces Visited for Ebola Preparedness Emergency Medical Services - Date Range: October 14 - 16, 2014

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54(1)(f) paramedic stations and provide a report to the Ministry of Labour
OHSA
25(2)(a)
provide information/instruction/supervision to a worker on the response protocol
required to treat and transfer a patient contaminated with radioactive material
OHSA 9(29) provide a member designated to inspect the physical condition of the workplace with
information and assistance (the designated Worker Member of the Joint Health and
Safety Committee was not made aware that a workplace location had been moved).