Topic: Air contaminants – Instruments calibration | Issued by: V.P.,WorkSafe Services |
Statute: General Regulation 91-191 | Date Issued: December 11, 1998 |
Section: 24(4) | Date Revised: |
24(4) Where an employer or an employee has reason to believe that the level of concentration of an air contaminant may be approaching 50% of the threshold limit value, the employer shall ensure that the air is tested to determine the level of concentration of the air contaminant.
Question:
Is it necessary to calibrate instruments before testing?
Answer:
While the subsection does not make specific reference to calibration, it is necessary to calibrate instruments before testing.