Occupational Diseases Regulation, amendment, M.R. 48/2024
« Occupational Diseases Regulation, amendment », R.M. 48/2024
The Workers Compensation Act, C.C.S.M. c. W200
NOTE: This regulation was enacted in English only.
English onlyLoi sur les accidents du travail, c. W200 de la C.P.L.M.
NOTE : Ce règlement a été adopté en anglais seulement.
version anglaiseRegulation 48/2024
Registered June 26, 2024
Manitoba Regulation 69/2023 amended
1 The Occupational Diseases Regulation, Manitoba Regulation 69/2023, is amended by this regulation.
2(1) The table in the Schedule is amended by this section.
2(2) Item 1 is amended by adding the following after the row respecting clause (k):
(l) Ammonia |
Where there is occupational exposure to ammonia or ammonia compounds. |
(m) Chlorine |
Where there is occupational exposure to chlorine or chlorine compounds. |
(n) Mercury |
Where there is occupational exposure to mercury or mercury compounds. |
2(3) Item 9 is amended by striking out "nickel, or;" and substituting "nickel; or".
2(4) The following is added after item 10:
10.1. | Primary carcinoma of the lung when associated with asbestosis | Where there is occupational exposure to airborne asbestos dust. |
10.2. | Primary carcinoma of the lung | Where there is exposure to airborne asbestos dust for a period of employment of 10 years or more in one or more of the following industries:
(a) asbestos mining; (b) insulation or filter material production; (c) construction, where there is disturbance of asbestos-containing materials; (d) plumbing or electrical work; (e) pulp mill work; (f) shipyard work; (g) longshoring. |
10.3. | Carcinoma of the larynx or pharynx when associated with asbestosis | Where there is occupational exposure to airborne asbestos dust. |
2(5) Item 11 is amended
(a) in Column 2 of the row respecting clause (a), by striking out "involves;" and substituting "involves";
(b) in Column 2 of the row respecting clause (b), by striking out "with:" and substituting "with"; and
(c) in Column 2 of the row respecting clause (c), by striking out "involves:" and substituting "involves".
Coming into force
3 This regulation comes into force on September 1, 2024.
June 20, 2024The Workers Compensation Board:
Colin Robinson, Chair