Ontario will lower diesel exposure limits in mines in an effort to help the health of underground workers.
Labour Minister Monte McNaughton says long-term exposure to diesel exhaust can cause bladder and lung cancer.
He says the province will reduce the exposure levels created by diesel-powered machines by 70 per cent.
McNaughton says the province will also require improvements to ventilation in mines and will also allow track-mounted machines controlled by an operator to probe for safety hazards.
Get daily National news
Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Local United Steelworkers union leader Nick Larochelle says the reduction is welcome news.
He says it is an “awesome start,” but wants the emission limits lowered even further.
- Heat warning issued for southern Ontario, expected to last into Thursday
- Ontario environment minister apologizes for ‘confusion’ over clean water bill letter
- Toronto police investigating body found in suitcase off Highway 401: sources
- Police accused of ‘stonewalling’ family of man who died after making 911 call
Comments