Reduction of Ethylene Oxide Exposures Project Manager Andreas Wagner, CIH, ROH Project Team Louise Chayer-Ayers, CIH, ROH, Rona Hamilton, CIH, CRSP Judy Middlemiss, RN, B.N. Terry Neale

2 Project Development The requirements to reduce the Exposures to Ethylene Oxide was based on a Risk Assessment which identified the following; –Management Concerns –Employee complaints/grievances ; resulting in decreased morale and satisfaction –OSHA inspections and fines –Preliminary IH assessments –WCB Claims submitted / Sick Leave cases

3 Project Development cont. Rising consumption / costs of Ethylene Oxide. Recent concerns from the Public on the levels of Ethylene Oxide in the plants air emissions. Resulting in a poor corporate image in the community.

4 Objectives To decrease employee exposure to Ethylene Oxide by 50% over the next year. –To improve the process efficiency of packaging sterilization to reduce amount of Ethylene Oxide. –To develop cost effective alternatives and alternate process.

5 EHS Strategy Map Key EHS Opportunities Stakeholder Involvement Learning & Growth Effective Processes Reduce employee exposure to Ethylene Oxide by 50% (with in 12 months) Consult (IH/ Eng. assessment) Review Engineering Options Employee, Packaging Supervisors, Facilities Management, Process Engineer EO Controls / Process Training, Supervisors / Facilities Mgt. Implement Controls Implement IH / Medical Monitoring Program Awareness / Respirator Training, all line employees

6 Project Benefits Reduced WCB Costs Meeting Compliance Reduced Absenteeism Reduced Product consumption / costs Reduced complaints/grievances Improved Production levels. Reduced Liabilities Improved Morale/Job Satisfaction Improved Corporate Image Improved LR Improved Competitive Edge

7 Estimated Project Costs

8 Estimated Savings

9 Financial Analysis Present Value of Savings: PV(Savings) $119,123 Net Present Value of Savings: NPV(Savings) $27,880 Payback Period: 2.7 Years ROI (x Years): 31% Internal Rate of Return (x Years): 99%

10 Conclusions and Recommendations The benefits of this objective far out way the alternative of not taking any action. As a publicly owned company we owe a level of responsibility to the public and to our employees. Your immediate consideration to approve and support this objective is required.