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TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
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�IEETING: COUNCIL
DATE: Monday, July 24, 1989
REPORT #: PD- 199 -89 FILE #:
SUBJECT: MINISTRY OF LABOUR ORDERS TO COMPLY
WITH RESPECT TO BLUEPRINT MACHINE
USED IN PLANNING DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended to Council the following:
1. THAT Report PD- 199 -89 be received; and
2. THAT the purchase of a Ozalid 5025 Copier including toner, developer,
installation, delivery and maintenance for the Planning Department at a cost of
$10,829.00 be approved and that the funds be drawn from Admin Complex Building
and Construction Account 7028 -X -501.
1. BACKGROUND
1.1 The Planning and Development Department currently use a blueprint copying
machine for the reproduction of maps. This machine uses amonia in the
process.
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1.2 Amonia is considered as a hazardous chemical and must be handled with
extreme care during changes and disposals. In addition, it emits an
objectionable foul smell during map reproduction and the design ot the
building does not provide proper ventilation. These problems were
discussed the Safety Committee which has filed a complaint with the
Ministry of Labour.
1.3 on July lI/ 1989, Inspectors from the Ministry of Labour investigated
the situation and has issued the Town three (3) orders to Comply.
1.4 The first two (3) 0cdezo pertain to providing the *wcbecs who handle
this chemical with protective eye shields and gloves. The third order
requires the provision of an eye washing fountain near the blueprint
machine.
1,5 In addition to the foregoing, the Inspectors suggested ventilation be
provided to remove the amonia odour.
2. COMMENTS
2.1 There is no problem to comply with the first two (3) Orders. However,
the provision of an eye washing fountain mould involve expensive
plumbing installation and the provision of ventilation is also a 000tIv
proposition.
2.2 Staff discussed this natter with the Chief Administrative officer and
after examining various alternatives, it was concluded that the most
effective and permanent solution in to replace the existing blueprint
machine with a type of copier that does not pose the problems as noted
above. This solution is considered most cost effective in the long term
and at the same time replacing an outdated machine which eventually will
have to be replaced anyway.
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2.3 Quotations were obtained for this type of copier as follows:
Norman Wade Co. Xerox 2510 $ 8,526.
Astley Gilbert Ozalid 5025 $10,829.
MC Reproduction Benning 9036 $12,782.
All of above quotation includes toner, developer, delivery,
installation and one year maintenance (except Benning 9036).
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2.4 Staff examined the equipment specifications and feel that the Ozalid
5025 from Astley Gilbert Co. would best suit our need and respectfully
recommend this equipment be purchased to replace the existing blueprint
machine.
2.5 Approximately $10,000. have been set aside in the Administration
Complex Building and Construction Account for the installation of
ventilation system for the blueprint machine and this fund could be
used for the purchase of the said equipment.
2.6 The Town has until August 11, 1989 to comply with the Order of the
Ministry of Labour and hence this report recommending Council to
authorize purchase of new equipment forthwith so that the Order can be
complied with on time.
Respectfully submitted,
Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P.
Director of Planning & Development
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*Attach.
July 18, 1989
Recommended for presentation
to the Committee
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Chief Admi istrative Officer