Call for Delegates

Risk Management of Ethylene Oxide in the Healthcare Sector

Date and Location: June 17, 2003, in Ottawa (bilingual)
Date and Location: June 19, 2003, in Vancouver
Number of delegates: 2 ENGO delegates for each consultation
Subsidies available: travel and accommodation are covered

Contact: Derek Stack,
National Caucus Coordinator,
(613)728-9810x22

Deadline to Apply: May 20, 2003

Consultation Details

Ethylene oxide is used to sterilize various instruments from the health care sector and was placed on the second Priority Substances List (PSL2) in December 1995. Although sterilization is not a major use of EO in terms of volumes consumed, it is the most significant source of release to the environment (62% of all air releases). A draft risk management strategy has been prepared to outline the objectives, instruments and approaches proposed to reduce the risk to human health associated with ethylene oxide. ENGOs with interest and experience in this area are asked to contact Derek Stack before the May 20th deadline.