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Regulation & Guidelines

The following sections of the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation have been identified as being most relevant to indoor air quality and environmental tobacco smoke. However, other sections of the WCA and OHS Regulation will apply to your workplace because hazards and tasks vary from workplace to workplace.

Indoor Air Quality

Part 4: General Conditions
INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Section 4.70 -- Application
Section 4.71 -- Submitting plans
Section 4.72 -- Design and operation
Section 4.73 -- Building modifications
Section 4.74 -- Distribution
Section 4.75 -- Balancing
Section 4.76 -- Ventilation openings
Section 4.77 -- Discharged air
Section 4.78 -- Preventive maintenance
Section 4.79 -- Investigation
Section 4.80 -- Temperature and humidity

Environmental Tobacco Smoke

Part 4: General Conditions
ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE
Section 4.81 -- Controlling exposure
Section 4.82 -- Designated areas
Section 4.83 -- Public entertainment facilities

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