www.rcabc.org  l  29 FEATURE 604.295.8070 | vancouver@ircgroup.com | ircgroup.com CONSULTING. ENGINEERING. DESIGN. Bringing the Science of Buildings into Focus IRC Building Sciences Group ROOFING The Future of Roof Design. Planning for Progress. BUILDING ENVELOPE We Believe in Transparency from Concept to Completion. STRUCTURAL Bringing Continuity to Building Design from Frame to Façade. PAVING Generating a Proactive Approach to Maintaining Property Value. VANCOUVER | VICTORIA | KELOWNA -Hexane -Thiram -Methyl Methacrylate -Naphtha -Asphalt Fumes -Stoddard Solvent •  Measuring workers' exposure during the application of prod- ucts containing the identified high risk components. •  Development of an ECP, to mitigate the health risks for the workers. During the summer of 2018, RCABC member workers were monitored during the application of several sites for SBS, EPDM and TPO roofing systems. Unfortunately, we were unable to test sites with PVC membrane applica- tions, but will continue to pursue these projects next roofing season. Current Status In December 2018, RCABC received an initial draft report of the work described above and a template ECP. Next steps include the following: 1. Final review by: a. RCABC Staff - Ongoing b.  RCABC Roofing Industry Safety Council - March 2019 c.  Presentation to RCABC Associate Members Committee and Board of Directors d.  Consultation with WorkSafeBC - Ongoing 2.  Preparation of Education/ Training materials for Contractors and their Safety Officers - March 2019 3.  Preparation of Education/ Training for workers to be included in the Apprenticeship training program - March 2019 Draft Report Overview and Direction There will be a hierarchical approach to the ECP based on Low, Medium and High Risk level applications. Controls and options for when desig- nated substances are used include: 1. Substitution or elimination 2.  Engineering control measures – reduce time of exposure 3.  Administrative control measures – SOPs and product handling 4.  Personal Protective Equipment – varies by level Summary The approach to identify, evaluate and select the appropriate action to mitigate risk to the workers will continue to be the responsibility of the contractor, similar in process to assessing fall protection. The end result will be industry devel- oped generic ECPs that can be tailored to specific job site conditions. This will help reduce risk, promote compliance and maintain an efficient, productive and safe workplace. If you would like to learn more about RCABC or the Exposure Control Plan Project, please contact Bryan Wallner, CEO, RCABC.