YELLOWKNIFE, N.T. – The workers’ compensation authority for the Northwest Territories and Nunavut has released a new code of practice regarding the occupational risks of lead and how to control them. Published on Nov. 30, Working with Lead is the 20th code of practice compiled by the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC). The 38-page document includes information on the health effects of lead exposure, how to identify and evaluate lead hazards, how to conduct worksite reviews and develop a lead-exposure control plan, how to eliminate or limit lead exposure and other employer responsibilities. “The code provides [for] stakeholders a comprehensive resource for understanding how to ensure workplaces remain safe and how to implement best practices in meeting regulatory requirements concerning lead work,” stated a WSCC media release. “WSCC’s codes of practice provide practical guidance to help Northerners meet safety standards required by legislation.” Working with Lead is downloadable as a PDF from the WSCC website at http://www.wscc.nt.ca/sites/default/files/documents/Working%20With%20Lead%20Guideline_Current_Code%20of%20Practice_NT%20and%20NU%20English.pdf.