OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND

SAFETY CODE
2009

2009, Government of Alberta

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Occupational Health and Safety Code 2009

Table of Contents
Core Requirements Applicable to All Industries

Part 1

Definitions and General Application .............................................................1-1

Part 2

Hazard Assessment, Elimination and Control ..............................................2-1

Part 3
T

Specifications and Certifications...................................................................3-1

T

Requirements Applicable to All Industries

Part 4
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Chemical Hazards, Biological Hazards and Harmful Substances ................4-1

General Requirements ...........................................................................4-1
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Part 5
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Part 6
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Confined Spaces ..........................................................................................5-1

Cranes, Hoists and Lifting Devices...............................................................6-1
General Requirements ...........................................................................6-1
Cantilever Hoists ....................................................................................6-7
Chimney Hoists ......................................................................................6-7
Hand-Operated Hoists............................................................................6-8
Material Hoists........................................................................................6-8
Mobile Cranes and Boom Trucks .........................................................6-10
Overhead Cranes .................................................................................6-12
Personnel Hoists ..................................................................................6-12
Roofers Hoists .....................................................................................6-13
Tower and Building Shaft Hoists ..........................................................6-14
Tower Cranes .......................................................................................6-14
Underground Shaft Hoists ....................................................................6-17
Vehicle Hoists.......................................................................................6-19
Winching Operations ............................................................................6-19
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Part 7
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Part 8
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Emergency Preparedness and Response....................................................7-1

Entrances, Walkways, Stairways and Ladders.............................................8-1
Entrances, Walkways, Stairways............................................................8-1
Ladders General ................................................................................8-3
Crawl Board or Roof Ladder...................................................................8-4
Fixed Ladders.........................................................................................8-4
Portable Ladders ....................................................................................8-5
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Part 9
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Fall Protection ..............................................................................................9-1

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Part 10
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Fire and Explosion Hazards .......................................................................10-1

General Protection and Prevention ......................................................10-1
Welding Services From Vehicles........................................................10-11
Isolating Pipes and Pipelines..............................................................10-13
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Part 11

First Aid ......................................................................................................11-1

Part 12

General Safety Precautions .......................................................................12-1

Part 13

Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee ...........................................13-1

Part 14

Lifting and Handling Loads .........................................................................14-1

Part 15

Managing the Control of Hazardous Energy .............................................15-1

Part 16

Noise Exposure ..........................................................................................16-1

Part 17

Overhead Power Lines ...............................................................................17-1

Part 18
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Personal Protective Equipment ..................................................................18-1

Eye Protection ......................................................................................18-1
Flame Resistant Clothing .....................................................................18-3
Foot Protection .....................................................................................18-3
Head Protection....................................................................................18-4
Life Jackets and Personal Flotation Devices........................................18-7
Limb and Body Protection ....................................................................18-7
Respiratory Protective Equipment ........................................................18-8
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Part 19
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Powered Mobile Equipment .......................................................................19-1

All-Terrain Vehicles and Snow Vehicles.............................................19-10
Forklift Trucks .....................................................................................19-11
Pile Driving Equipment and Practices ................................................19-11
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Part 20
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Part 21
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Radiation Exposure ....................................................................................20-1

Rigging .......................................................................................................21-1
Rejection Criteria ..................................................................................21-5
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Part 22
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Part 23
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Safeguards .................................................................................................22-1
Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms..................................................23-1
Scaffolds 23-1
Elevating Platforms and Aerial Devices..............................................23-13
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Part 24

Toilets and Washing Facilities ....................................................................24-1

Part 25

Tools, Equipment and Machinery ...............................................................25-1

Part 26

Ventilation Systems ....................................................................................26-1

Part 27

Violence......................................................................................................27-1

Part 28

Working Alone ............................................................................................28-1

Part 29

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).................29-1

Requirements Applicable to Specific Industries and Activities

Part 30

Demolition ..................................................................................................30-1

Part 31

Diving Operations .......................................................................................31-1

Part 32

Excavating and Tunnelling .........................................................................32-1

Part 33
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Explosives ..................................................................................................33-1
Handling Explosives .............................................................................33-2
Drilling ...............................................................................................33-5
Loading ...............................................................................................33-6
Firing
...............................................................................................33-8
Destroying Explosives ........................................................................33-10
Specific Blasting Activities ..................................................................33-12
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Part 34

Forestry ......................................................................................................34-1

Part 35

Health Care and Industries with Biological Hazards...................................35-1

Part 36
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Mining.........................................................................................................36-1
Division 1: General ...............................................................................36-1
Fire Prevention and Emergency Response .....................................36-5
Electrical Systems..........................................................................36-12
Rubber-Tired, Self-Propelled Machines .........................................36-15
Diesel Power ..................................................................................36-23
Conveyors ......................................................................................36-23
Division 2: Explosives.........................................................................36-26
Transportation ................................................................................36-30
Operational Procedures .................................................................36-32
Undetonated or Abandoned Explosives.........................................36-34
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Blasting Machines and Circuits ......................................................36-35

Surface Mines ................................................................................36-37
Underground Mines and Tunnels...................................................36-41
Division 3: Underground Coal Mines...................................................36-47
Mine Workers .................................................................................36-48
Mine Equipment .............................................................................36-53
Vehicles..........................................................................................36-57
Roof and Side Support...................................................................36-58
Ventilation System .........................................................................36-60
Gas and Dust Control.....................................................................36-67
Explosion Control ...........................................................................36-73
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Part 37

Oil and Gas Wells.......................................................................................37-1

Part 38

Residential Roofing Expired ..................................................................38-1

Part 39

Tree Care Operations.................................................................................39-1

Part 40

Utility Workers Electrical ........................................................................40-1

Part 41

Work Requiring Rope Access ...................................................................41-1

Schedules
Schedule 1 Chemical Substances
Table 1 Substances and processes requiring a code of practice........................... S1-1
Table 2 Occupational exposure limits for chemical substances ............................ S1-2
Schedule 2 First Aid
Table 1 Low hazard work .......................................................................................
Table 2 High hazard work .....................................................................................
Table 3 First aid equipment and supplies .............................................................
Table 4 First aid room requirements .....................................................................
Table 5 First aid requirements for low hazard work ..............................................
Table 6 First aid requirements for medium hazard work........................................
Table 7 First aid requirements for high hazard work .............................................

S2-1
S2-1
S2-2
S2-4
S2-5
S2-6
S2-7

Schedule 3 Noise
Table 1 Occupational exposure limits for noise ..................................................... S3-1
Table 2 Selection of hearing protection devices .................................................... S3-1
Table 3 Permissible background noise conditions during audiometric testing....... S3-2
Schedule 4 Safe Limit of Approach Distances
Table 1 Safe limit of approach distances from overhead power lines for persons and equipment
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Schedule 5 Cable Clips on Wire Rope

Table 1 Cable clip requirement for wire rope ......................................................... S5-1
Schedule 6 Dimensions of Scaffold Members
Table 1 Light duty double-pole scaffolds less than 6 metres in height...................
Table 2 Light duty double-pole scaffolds 6 metres or more in height.....................
Table 3 Heavy duty double-pole scaffolds less than 6 metres in height ................
Table 4 Heavy duty double-pole scaffolds 6 metres or more in height .................
Table 5 Half-horse scaffolds less than 3 metres in height ....................................
Table 6 Half-horse scaffolds 3 metres to 5 metres in height .................................
Table 7 Single-pole scaffolds less than 6 metres in height ...................................
Table 8 Single-pole scaffolds 6 metres to 9 metres in height ...............................

S6-1
S6-1
S6-1
S6-1
S6-2
S6-2
S6-2
S6-2

Schedule 7 Toilets at a Work Site

Table 1 Number of toilets required at a work site .................................................. S7-1
Schedule 8 Saw Blade Crack Limits
Table 1 Circular saw blade crack limits.................................................................. S8-1
Table 2 Band saw blade crack limits ..................................................................... S8-1
Schedule 9 Shoring Component Dimensions
Table 1 Shoring components used in excavation, trenches, tunnels and underground shafts
.S9-1
Schedule 10 Fire Extinguishers and Minimum Separation Distances
Table 1 Fire extinguisher required based on quantity of explosive ........................ S10-1
Table 2 Minimum separation distances between explosives and
fixed radiofrequency transmitters ............................................................ S10-1
Table 3 Minimum separation distances between explosives and
mobile radiofrequency transmitters and cellular telephones...................... S10-2
Schedule 11 Mining
Table 1 Minimum separation distances between explosives and
fixed radio transmitters ............................................................................. S11-1
Table 2 Minimum separation distances between explosives and
mobile radio transmitters .......................................................................... S11-1
Table 3 Application to Director
Index ...................................................................................................................... I-1

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Occupational Health and Safety Act

Occupational Health and Safety Code
Core Requirements Applicable to All Industries
Part 1

Definitions and General Application

Definitions

InthisCode,

abatemeanstoencapsulate,encloseorremoveasbestoscontainingmaterial;
abnormalaudiogrammeansanaudiogramthatindicates
(a) thethresholdineitherearismorethan25dBat500,1000or2000Hz,
(b) thethresholdineitherearismorethan60dBat3000,4000or6000Hz,
or
(c) thereisonesidedhearinglosswiththedifferenceinhearingthreshold
levelbetweenthebetterandthepoorerearexceedingtheaverageof30
dBat3000,4000and6000Hz;

abnormal shift means a threshold shift, in either ear, of 15 dB at two

consecutive test frequencies from 1000 Hz up to and including 6000 Hz when
comparedtothebaselinetest;

acceptancemeansanacceptanceissuedundersection34oftheAct;
ActmeanstheOccupationalHealthandSafetyAct;
actively transmitting with respect to radiofrequency transmitters includes
beingsettoonorstandbymode;

actuated fastening tool means a tool that uses a pneumatic, hydraulic,

explosiveorelectricsourceofenergytobringaboutitsaction;

acute illness or injury means a physical injury or sudden occurrence of an

illnessthatresultsintheneedforimmediatecare;

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advanced first aider means an Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency

Medical Technician, nurse or other person who holds a certificate in advanced
firstaidfromanapprovedtrainingagency;

aerial device means a telescoping or articulating unit used for positioning a

personnelbasket,bucket,platformorotherdeviceatanelevatedworklocation;

allterrain vehicle means a wheeled or tracked motor vehicle designed

primarily for travel on unprepared surfaces such as open country and
marshland, but does not include a snow vehicle, or farming, ranching or
constructionmachinery;

anchor means an engineered component for coupling a fall arrest or travel

restraintsystemtoananchorage;

anchorage means a structure, or part of a structure, that is capable of safely

withstandinganypotentialforcesappliedbyafallprotectionsystem;

ANSImeansAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute;
APImeansAmericanPetroleumInstitute;
approvedtomeansthattheproductbearstheapprovalorcertificationmarkof
a nationally accredited thirdparty testing organization, certifying that the
productcomplieswiththereferencedstandard;

approved trainingagencymeans a person or organization that entersintoan

agreementwiththeDirectorofMedicalServicesundersection177;

asbestoswastemeansmaterialthatisdiscardedbecausethereisareasonable
chance that asbestos might be released from it and become airborne, including
protectiveclothingthatiscontaminatedwithasbestos;

ASMEmeansAmericanSocietyofMechanicalEngineers;
ASSEmeansAmericanSocietyofSafetyEngineers;

ASTMmeansAmericanSocietyforTestingandMaterials;
audiometer means a device meeting the specifications of an audiometer
describedinANSIStandardS3.62004,SpecificationforAudiometers;

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audiometric technician means a person who has passed an audiometric

technician course approved by the Director of Medical Services, or has been
approved by the Director of Medical Services as having the equivalent of an
approved audiometric technician course and who, in either case, has passed a
requalificationexaminationwhenrequestedtodosobytheDirectorofMedical
Services;

authorized worker in sections 562 to 569 means a competent worker

authorizedbytheemployertoinstall,changeorrepairelectricalequipment;

AWGmeans,withrespecttoelectricalconductors,AmericanWireGauge;

biohazardousmaterialmeansapathogenicorganism,includingabloodborne
pathogen, that, because of its known or reasonably believed ability to cause
diseaseinhumans,wouldbeclassifiedasRiskGroup2,3or4asdefinedbythe
Public Health Agency of Canada, or any material contaminated with such an
organism;

blaster means a worker who holds a valid blasters permit issued under the
OccupationalHealthandSafetyRegulation;

blastingareameansthelocationatwhichexplosivesarebeingprepared,fired
or destroyed or in which armed charges are known or believed to exist, and,
exceptataminesite,extendsatleast50metresinalldirectionsfromthelocation;

blastingmachinemeansaportabledeviceusedtoinitiatedetonation;
blasting matmeans a heavymatmade of woven rope, steelwire or chain, or
improvisedfromothermaterial,placedoverloadedholestopreventearth,rock
anddebrisfrombeingthrownintheairbythedetonatedexplosive;

boatswainschairmeansaseatthatissuspendedfromropes,fromwhichone
personworksonthesideofabuilding;

body belt means a body support consisting of a strap with a means for
securingitaboutthewaistandattachingittoothercomponents;

boommeansthepartofastructurethatisattachedtoacraneorliftingdevice
superstructureandusedtosupporttheupperendofthehoistingtackle;

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boom truck means a truck that is equipped with a hydraulically driven

structureordevicethat
(a) ismountedonaturretthatissecuredtoatruck,
(b) issupportedtoprovidestability,and
(c) isequippedwithaboomthat
(i)
istelescopingorarticulating,and
(ii)
canswingorhoistorraiseandloweritsload;

bootlegmeansthatportionofadrillholeorboreholethat
(a) isnotdestroyedafteranexplosivechargeisdetonatedinit,and
(b) mayormaynotcontainexplosives;

BSImeansBritishStandardsInstitute;

building shaft means an enclosed vertical opening in a building or structure

extending to two or more floors or levels, including an elevator, a ventilation
shaft,astairwelloraserviceshaft;

bulk shipment with respect to a controlled product means a shipment of the

controlledproductthatiscontained,withoutintermediatepackaging,in
(a) avesselwithawatervolumeofmorethan454litres,
(b) afreightcontainer,aroadvehicle,arailwayvehicle,aportabletank,a
freightcontainercarriedonaroadorrailwayvehicle,shiporaircraftor
a portable tank carried on a road vehicle or railway vehicle, ship or
aircraft,
(c) theholdofaship,or
(d) apipeline;

buried facility means anything buried or constructed below ground level

respecting electricity, communications, water, sewage, oil, gas or other
substancesincluding,butnotlimitedto,thepipes,conduits,ducts,cables,wires,
valves,manholes,catchbasinsandattachmentstothem;

Canadian Electrical Code means CSA Standard C22.106, Canadian Electrical

Code,Part1,SafetyStandardforElectricalInstallations;

CANMETmeanstheCanadianExplosivesAtmospheresLaboratory,Canadian
CentreforMineralandEnergyTechnology,NaturalResourcesCanada;

cantileverhoistmeansahoistinwhichthecartravelsonrailsthatmaybean
integralpartofaverticalmastandonaverticalplaneoutboardfromthemast;

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carabinermeansaconnectingcomponentthat
(a) generallyconsistsofatrapezoidalorovalbodywithaselflockinggate
that requires at least two consecutive, deliberate actions to open to
permit the body to receive an object and that, when released,
automaticallyclosesandlockstopreventunintentionalopening,and
(b) hasanultimatetensilestrengthofatleast22.2kilonewtons;

CENmeansEuropeanCommitteeforStandardization;
certified by a professional engineer means stamped and signed by a
professionalengineerasdescribedinsection14;

CGSBmeansCanadianGeneralStandardsBoard;
chimney hoist means a hoist used to lift workers, materials or equipment
duringtheconstructionofachimney;

claimfordisclosureexemptionmeansaclaimfiledundersection408;
climbable structure means an engineered or architectural work where the
primarymethodofaccessingthestructureisbyclimbingthestructurewiththe
principlemeansofsupportbeingtheclimbershandsandfeet;

closeworksitemeansaworksitethatisnotmorethan20minutestraveltime
fromahealthcarefacility,undernormaltravelconditionsusingavailablemeans
oftransportation;

combustibledustmeansadustthatcancreateanexplosiveatmospherewhen
itissuspendedinairinignitableconcentrations;

combustibleliquidmeansaliquidthathasaflashpointatorabove37.8OC,as
determinedbyusingthemethodsdescribedintheAlbertaFireCode(1997);

combined operation in Part 36 means surface and underground mining

activityatthesameminesite,whetherornottheminematerialisbeingextracted
fromoneormoreconnectedorunconnectedseams;

combinedventilationsysteminPart36meansacombinationofanexhausting
andaforcingventilationsystemusedinheadingstomaximizeturbulenceatthe
face;

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competentinrelationtoaperson,meansadequatelyqualified,suitablytrained
and with sufficient experience to safely perform work without supervision or
withonlyaminimaldegreeofsupervision;

concrete pump truck in Part 19 means powered mobile equipment that is

comprisedofaconcretepump,adistributionboomormast,deliverypipesand
theequipmentonwhichtheyaremounted;

confined space means a restricted space which may become hazardous to a

workerenteringitbecauseof
(a) an atmosphere that is or may be injurious by reason of oxygen
deficiencyorenrichment,flammability,explosivity,ortoxicity,
(b) a condition or changing set of circumstances within the space that
presentsapotentialforinjuryorillness,or
(c) the potential or inherent characteristics of an activity which can
produceadverseorharmfulconsequenceswithinthespace;

consultationmeansdirectandmeaningfulinvolvement;
containermeansabag,barrel,bottle,box,can,cylinder,drum,storagetankor
similarpackageorreceptacle;

contaminant means a chemical, biological or radiological material in a

concentration thatwilllikelyendangerthehealthandsafety ofa worker if itis
inhaled,ingestedorabsorbed;

contaminated means affected by the presence of a harmful substance on

workersorattheworksiteinaquantitysufficienttoposearisktohealth;

contaminated environment means a work site that contains or may contain a

contaminant;

control system isolating device means a device that physically prevents

activationofasystemusedforremotelycontrollingtheoperationofequipment;

controlzonemeanstheareawithin2metresofanunguardededgeofalevel,
elevatedworksurfacethathasaslopeofnomorethan4degrees;

controlled product means a product, material or substance specified by the

regulations made under paragraph 15(1)(a) of the Hazardous Products Act
(Canada) as being included in any of the classes listed in Schedule II to the
HazardousProductsAct(Canada);

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cows tail in Part 41 means a short strap, lanyard or sling connected to the
mainattachmentpointofaharness;

CPSCmeansConsumerProductsSafetyCommission;

crane means equipment that is designed to lift loads, lower loads, and move
loadshorizontallywhentheyarelifted;

CSAmeansCanadianStandardsAssociation;

3 decibel exchange rate means that when the sound energy doubles, the
decibellevelincreasesbythree;

dBA means a measure of sound level in decibels using a reference sound

pressure of 20 micropascals when measured on the Aweighting network of a
soundlevelmeter;

demolitionmeansthetearingdown,destruction,breakinguporrazingofthe
wholeorpartofabuildingorstructure;

designatedsignallermeansapersondesignatedtogivesignalsinaccordance
withsection191;

detonator means a blasting detonator, an electric blasting detonator or a

similardeviceusedtodetonateexplosives;

detonatorlegwiremeansanelectricwireattachedtoadetonator;
detonating cord means a cord containing explosives of sufficient strength to
detonateotherexplosives;

Director in Part 36 means the Director of Inspection whose duties include

mines;

directsupervisionmeansthatacompetentworker
(a) is personally and visually supervising the worker who is not
competent,and
(b) isabletocommunicatereadilyandclearlywiththeworkerwhoisnot
competent;

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discard means solid or liquid material that is removed or rejected during

miningorprocessingoperationsbecauseithasnocurrentuse,butthatmaybeof
futureuse;

distantworksitemeansaworksitethatismorethan20minutesbutlessthan
40minutestraveltimefromahealthcarefacility,undernormaltravelconditions
usingavailablemeansoftransportation;

electric blasting detonator means a shell containing a charge of detonating

compounddesignedtobefiredbyanelectriccurrent;

electricutilityhasthemeaningassignedtoitbytheElectricUtilitiesAct;

electromagneticradiationincludesradiationusedorfoundinassociationwith
(a) broadcasting,
(b) mobilecommunicationssystems,
(c) remotecontrolsignalstations,
(d) televisionandradiotransmitters,
(e) industrialradiofrequencyheaters,
(f) equipmentusedforgeophysicalsurveys,
(g) radar,
(h) atmosphericelectricalstorms,and
(i) cellulartelephonesystems;

emergency first aider means a person who holds a certificate in emergency

firstaidfromanapprovedtrainingagency;

Emergency Medical Responder means an Emergency Medical Responder

undertheEmergencyMedicalTechniciansRegulation(AR48/93);

Emergency Medical Technician means an Emergency Medical Technician

undertheEmergencyMedicalTechniciansRegulation(AR48/93);

Emergency Medical TechnicianParamedic (EMTP) means an Emergency

Medical TechnicianParamedic under the Emergency Medical Technicians
Regulation(AR48/93);

emergencyresponseplanmeanstheemergencyresponseplanrequiredunder
Part7;

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employer member means a person appointed to a joint work site health and
safetycommitteeundersection197;

equipment means a thing used to equip workers at a work site and includes
tools,supplies,machinery,instrumentsandsanitaryfacilities;

excavationinPart32meansadugoutareaofgroundbutdoesnotincludea
tunnel,undergroundshaftoropenpitmine;

excessnoisemeansnoisethatexceedsthelimitsspecifiedinsection218;
explosivemeansachemicalcompoundormixturethatbyfire,friction,impact,
percussion or detonation may cause a sudden release of gases at a pressure
capable of producing destructive effects to adjacent objects or of killing or
injuringaperson;

explosiveatmospheremeansanatmospherethat
(a) containsasubstanceinamixturewithair,underatmospheric
conditionsandataconcentrationbetweenthesubstanceslower
explosivelimitandupperexplosivelimit,and
(b) iscapableofproducingdestructiveeffectstoadjacentobjectsorof
killingorinjuringaperson;

exposedworkermeansaworkerwhomayreasonablybeexpectedtoworkina
restrictedareaatleast30workdaysina12monthperiod:

fallarrestingdevicemeansapartofaworkerspersonalprotectiveequipment
thatstopstheworkersfallanddoesnotallowtheworkertofallfarther;

fallprotectionsystemmeans
(a) apersonalfallarrestsystem,
(b) atravelrestraintsystem,
(c) fabricornettingpanelsintendedforleadingedgeprotection,
(d) asafetynet,
(e) acontrolzone,
(f) useofproceduresinplaceoffallprotectionequipment,or
(g) anothersystemapprovedbyaDirectorofInspection;

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fallrestrictequipmentmeansacomponentofafallrestrictsystemthat,when
combinedwithothersubcomponentsandelements,allowstheclimberofawood
pole to remain at his or her work position with both hands free, and that
performsalimitedfallarrestfunctionwhentheclimberlosescontactbetweenhis
orherspursandthepole;

fallrestrictsystemmeansacombinationofaworkpositioningsystemandfall
restrictequipment;

fibremeansaparticulatematerialwith
(a) adiameterequaltoorlessthan3micrometres,
(b) alengthequaltoorgreaterthan5micrometres,and
(c) alengthtodiameterratioequaltoorgreaterthan3to1;

first aid means the immediate and temporary care given to an injured or ill
person at a work site using available equipment, supplies, facilities or services,
includingtreatmenttosustainlife,topreventaconditionfrombecomingworse
ortopromoterecovery;

first aider means an emergency first aider, standard first aider or advanced
first aider designated by an employer to provide first aid to workers at a work
site;

fixed ladder means a ladder that is permanently fixed to a supporting

structure in a verticalposition or at anangleofnot more than15degreesfrom
verticalandthatdoesnotleanback;

flammableliquidmeansaliquidwith
(a) aflashpointbelow37.8OC,and
(b) a vapour pressure of not more than 275.8 kilopascals (absolute), as
determined by ASTM Standard D32306, Standard Test Method for
VapourPressureofPetroleumProducts(ReidMethod);

flammablesubstancemeans
(a) aflammablegasorliquid,
(b) thevapourofaflammableorcombustibleliquid,
(c) dustthatcancreateanexplosiveatmospherewhensuspendedinairin
ignitableconcentrations,or
(d) ignitablefibres;

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flashpointmeansthe minimum temperatureatwhicha liquid in a container

givesoffvapourinsufficientconcentrationtoformanignitablemixturewithair
nearthesurfaceoftheliquid,asdeterminedbyusingthemethodsdescribedin
theAlbertaFireCode(1997);

fly form deck panel means a temporary supporting structure used as a

modular falsework that is intended to be, and capable of being, moved from
floortofloorandreusedduringaconstructionproject;

freefalldistancemeans theverticaldistancebetweenthe point fromwhich a

workerfallstothepointatwhichdecelerationbeginsbecauseoftheactionofa
personalfallarrestsystem;

fugitive emission means a substance that leaks or escapes from process

equipment,acontainer,emissioncontrolequipmentoraproduct;

full body harness means a body support consisting of connected straps

designed to distribute force over at least the thighs, shoulders and pelvis, to
whichalanyardorlifelineorconnectingcomponentcanbeattached;

gobmeansanareaofaminefromwhichcoalhasbeenextractedandtheroof
allowedtocavein;

grinder accessory means an abrasive wheel, cutting disc, wire wheel, buffing
orpolishingdisc,orothersimilarproduct;

GVWmeansthemanufacturersratedgrossvehicleweight;

handexposezonemeansthestripofland
(a) 1metrewideoneachsideofthelocatemarksforaburiedfacilityother
thanahighpressurepipeline,or
(b) 5 metres wide on each side of the locate marks for a high pressure
pipeline;

hand tool means handheld equipment that depends on the energy of the
workerforitsdirecteffectanddoesnothaveapneumatic,hydraulic,electricalor
chemicalenergysourceforitsoperation;

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handling with respect to explosives includes preparing, loading, firing,

burningordestroyingexplosivesordetonators;

harmful substance means a substance that, because of its properties,

applicationorpresence,createsorcouldcreateadanger,includingachemicalor
biologicalhazard,tothehealthandsafetyofaworkerexposedtoit;

hazard means a situation, condition or thing that may be dangerous to the

safetyorhealthofworkers;

hazard assessment means an assessment made in accordance with sections 7

or21;

hazard information means information on the correct and safe use, storage,
handling and manufacture of a controlled product, including information
relatingtoitstoxicologicalproperties;

hazardous energy in Part 15 means electrical, mechanical, hydraulic,

pneumatic,chemical,nuclear,thermal,gravitational,oranyotherformofenergy
that could cause injury due to the unintended motion, energizing, startup or
release of such stored or residual energy in machinery, equipment, piping,
pipelinesorprocesssystems;

hazardous location in Part 10 means a place where fire or explosion hazards

mayexistduetoflammablegasesorvapours,flammableorcombustibleliquids,
combustible dust or ignitable fibres or flyings, as described in the Canadian
ElectricalCode;

hazardouswastemeansacontrolledproductthatisintendedfordisposal,oris
soldforrecyclingorrecovery;

health care facility means a hospital, medical clinic or physicians office that
can dispense emergency medical treatment during the time the workers are at
theworksite;

heavydutyscaffoldmeansascaffoldthat
(a) is designed to support the equivalent of an evenly distributed load of
more than 122 kilograms per square metre but not more than
367kilogramspersquaremetre,and
(b) hasplankswithaspanofnotmorethan2.3metres;
highhazardworkmeansworkdescribedinSchedule2,Table2;

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high pressure pipeline means a pipeline operating at a pressure of

700kilopascalsorgreater;

hoistmeansequipmentthatisdesignedtoliftandlowerloads;
horizontal lifeline system means a system composed of a synthetic or wire
rope,securedhorizontallybetween2ormoreanchorpoints,towhichaworker
attachesapersonalfallarrestsystemortravelrestraintsystem;

hottapmeansaprocessofpenetratingthroughthepressurecontainingbarrier
ofapipeline,line,pipingsystem,tank,vessel,pumpcasing,compressorcasing
or similar facility that has not been totally isolated, depressurized, purged and
cleaned;

hot work means work in which a flame is used or sparksor other sources of
ignitionmaybeproduced,including
(a) cutting, welding, burning, air gouging, riveting, drilling, grinding and
chipping,
(b) usingelectricalequipmentnotclassifiedforuseinahazardouslocation,
and
(c) introducingacombustionenginetoaworkprocess;

hoursofdarknessmeanstheperiodfrom30minutesaftersunsetto30minutes
before sunrise, or any time when, because of insufficient light or unfavourable
atmospheric conditions, persons or vehicles cannot be seen at a distance of
150metres;

IECmeansInternationalElectrotechnicalCommission;
immediately dangerous to life or health means circumstances in which the
atmosphereisdeficientinoxygenortheconcentrationofaharmfulsubstancein
theatmosphere
(a) isanimmediatethreattolife,
(b) mayaffecthealthirreversibly,
(c) mayhavefutureadverseeffectsonhealth,or
(d) may interfere with a workers ability to escape from a dangerous
atmosphere;

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incombustibledustmeansapulverizedinertminematerialoflightcolour,
(a) 100percentofwhichpassesthrougha20meshsieve,
(b) notlessthan70percentbyweightofwhichpasses,whendry,througha
200meshsieve,and
(c) that does not contain more than 5 percent combustible matter or
4percentfreeandcombinedsilica;

industrialpowerproducerinPart40meansanemployerauthorizedinAlberta
togenerateelectricalenergyasanindependentpowerproducerorsolelyforits
ownuseinmanufacturingorinthehandlingofmaterial;

industrial rope access work in Part 41 means work activities at height which
incorporateaworkingline,safetylineandfullbodyharnessincombinationwith
otherdevicesthatallowaworkertoascend,descendandtraversetoandfroma
workareaunderhisorherowncontrol;

inerting means to intentionally flood the atmosphere inside a confined space

withaninertgastoeliminatethehazardofignitingflammablevapours;

ionizingradiationinsection288meanshighenergyelectromagneticradiation
thatiscapableofdisruptingthestructureofatomsormolecules;

ISOmeansInternationalOrganizationforStandardization;

isolated means to have separated, disconnected, deenergized or

depressurized;

isolated work site means a work site that is 40 minutes or more travel time
fromtheworksitetoahealthcarefacilityundernormaltravelconditionsusing
availablemeansoftransportation;

jibmeansanextensiontoaboom that is attached to theboom tipto provide

additionalboomlength;

Joint First Aid Training Standards Board means the Joint First Aid Training
StandardsBoardestablishedundertheOccupationalHealthandSafetyRegulation;

jointworksitehealthandsafetycommitteemeansajointworksitehealthand
safety committee, if any, established at a work site pursuant to an order under
section31oftheAct;

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LexmeansthelevelofaworkerstotalexposuretonoiseindBA,averagedover
theentireworkdayandadjustedtoanequivalent8hourexposuremeasuredin
accordancewithsection216andbasedona3decibelexchangerate;

labelincludesamark,sign,device,stamp,seal,sticker,ticket,tagorwrapper;
laboratory sample means a sample of a controlled product that is intended
solely to be tested in a laboratory, but does not include a sample that is to be
used
(a) bythelaboratoryfortestingotherproducts,materialsorsubstances,or
(b) foreducationalordemonstrationpurposes;

ladderjackscaffoldmeansascaffolderectedbyattachingabrackettoaladder
tosupportthescaffoldplanks;

lanyardmeansaflexiblelineofwebbingorsyntheticorwireropethatisused
tosecureafullbodyharnessorsafetybelttoalifelineoranchorpoint;

leadingedgemeanstheedgeofafloor,roof,orformworkforafloororother
walking/working surface which changes location as additional floor, roof,
decking,orformworksectionsareplaced,formedorconstructed;

life jacket means personal protective equipment capable of supporting a

personwiththeheadabovewaterinafaceuppositionwithoutthedirecteffort
ofthepersonwearingtheequipment;

lifelinemeansasyntheticorwirerope,riggedfromoneormoreanchorpoints,
to which a workers lanyard or other part of a personal fall arrest system is
attached;

lightdutyscaffoldmeansascaffoldthat
(a) is designed to support the equivalent of an evenly distributed load of
notmorethan122kilogramspersquaremetre,and
(b) hasplankswithaspanofnotmorethan3metres;

lowerexplosivelimitmeansthelowervalueoftherangeofconcentrationsofa
substance,inamixturewithair,atwhichthesubstancemayignite;
lowhazardworkmeansworkdescribedinSchedule2,Table1;

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lumber means wood that is sprucepinefir (SPF) or better, of Number 2

gradeorbetterand,ifreferredtobydimensions,meetstherequirementsofCSA
StandardCAN/CSAO14105,SoftwoodLumber,ortherequirementsoftheNLGA
Standard,StandardGradingRulesforCanadianLumber(2003);

machinery means a combination of mechanical parts that transmits from one

parttoanother,orotherwisemodifies,force,motionorenergythatcomesfrom
hydraulic,pneumatic,chemicalorelectricalreactionsorfromothersources,and
includesvehicles;

magazinewithrespecttoexplosivesmeansabuilding,storehouse,structureor
placeinwhichanexplosiveiskeptorstored,butdoesnotinclude
(a) a vehicle in which an explosive is kept for the purpose of moving the
explosivefromplacetoplace,or,
(b) a place at which the blending or assembling of the nonexplosive
componentpartsofanexplosiveisallowed;

manufacturers rated capacity means the maximum capacity, speed, load,

depth of operation or working pressure, as the case may be, recommended by
thespecificationsofthemanufactureroftheequipmentfortheoperationofthe
equipmentunderthecircumstancesprevailingatthetimeitisoperated;

manufacturersspecificationsmeansthewrittenspecifications,instructionsor
recommendations, if any, of the manufacturer of equipment or supplies, that
describeshowtheequipmentorsuppliesaretobeerected,installed,assembled,
started, operated, handled, stored, stopped, calibrated, adjusted, maintained,
repaired or dismantled, including a manufacturers instructions, operating or
maintenancemanualordrawingsfortheequipment;

materialhoistmeansahoistthatisnotdesignedtoliftpeople;
material safety data sheet means a document disclosing the information
referredtoinparagraph13(a)oftheHazardousProductsAct(Canada);

medical sharp in Part 35 means a needle device, scalpel, lancet, or any other
medical device that can reasonably be expected to penetrate the skin or other
partofthebody;

medium hazard work means work that is neither low hazard work nor high
hazardwork;

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meets the requirements of means a manufacturers selfdeclaration that the

productcomplieswiththereferencedstandardisacceptable;

mine means a working, other than a drill hole, made while exploring for a
mineral, from which coal, precious or semiprecious minerals, industrial
minerals,oilsandsoranyothermaterialisbeingextracted;

mineblastermeansasurfacemineblasteroranundergroundmineblaster;

mine entrance means a surface entrance to a mine at the point above where
excavation began or will begin but does not include a mined out area that has
beenreclaimed;

minelevelinPart36meansahorizontalexcavationinthegroundorinstrata
ofanundergroundminethatisusable
(a) fordrainageorventilation,or
(b) asanentranceorexitforworkersorminematerialstoorfromamine
orpartofamine;

mine material means material that may be taken into or out of a mine
includingnaturallyoccurringmaterials,equipmentandsupplies;

mineofficialmeansanundergroundcoalminemanagerorundergroundcoal
mineforeman;

mineplanmeansamap,includingaprofileorsection,ofamineorpartofa
mine,certifiedascorrectbytheminesurveyor;

mineshaftinPart36meansanexcavationatanangleof45degreesorgreater
fromthehorizontalthatisusable
(a) fordrainageorventilation,or
(b) asanentranceorexitforworkersorminematerialstoorfromamine
orpartofamine;

mine site means a location at which a facility for extracting a mineral by

underground, strip, open pit or quarry operations exists or is to be developed,
andincludes
(a) a mineral processing plant, storage facility or discard disposal facility
thatexistsoristobedevelopedinconnectionwithamine,and
(b) allconnectedaccessroads;

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minetunnelinPart36meansanexcavationatanangleoflessthan45degrees
fromthehorizontal,includinginclinesanddeclines,thatisusable
(a) fordrainageorventilation,or
(b) asanentranceorexitforworkersorminematerialstoorfromamine
orpartofamine;

mine wall means the exposed face of an excavation in a surface mine from
groundleveltotheworkinglevel;

misfire means a drill hole, borehole or device containing an explosive charge

thatdidnotexplodewhendetonationwasattempted;

mobilecranemeansacrane,otherthanaboomtruck,that
(a) incorporates a power driven drum and cable or rope to lift, lower or
moveloads,
(b) isequippedwithalatticeortelescopingboomcapableofmovinginthe
verticalplane,and
(c) is mounted on a base or chassis, either crawler or wheelmounted, to
providemobility;

mobileequipmentmeansequipmentthatis
(a) capable of moving under its own power or of being pulled or carried,
and
(b) notintendedtobesecuredtolandorastructure;

musculoskeletal injury means an injury to a worker of the muscles, tendons,

ligaments,joints, nerves, blood vessels or related softtissues thatare caused or
aggravatedbywork,includingoverexertioninjuriesandoveruseinjuries;

NFPAmeansNationalFireProtectionAssociation;
NIOSHmeansNationalInstituteforOccupationalSafetyandHealth;

NLGAmeansNationalLumberGradesAuthority;
noisemeanssoundenergyataworksite;

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nonindustrial rope access work in Part 41 means work activities performed

within a recreational or sport context that incorporate a working line and a sit
harnessorfullbodyharnessincombinationwithotherdevicesduring
(a) mountaineering, caving and canyoning activities requiring the use of
ropeaccesstechniques,or
(b) climbing on artificial structures designed and built for the purpose of
sportclimbing;

nurse means a registered nurse who is a member of the College and

Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta established under the Health
ProfessionsActandwhoisanadvancedfirstaider;

occupational exposure limit (OEL) with respect to a substance, means the

occupationalexposurelimitestablishedinSchedule1,Table2forthatsubstance;

occupationalropeaccessinPart41isatermthatincludesbothindustrialand
nonindustrialropeaccesswork;

operate with respect to machinery or equipment includes using or handling

themachineryorequipment;

OSHAmeansOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration;

outlet in Part 36 means a shaft, slope, incline, decline, adit, tunnel, level or
othermeansofentrytoorexitfromanundergroundmine;

outrigger scaffold means a supported scaffold that consists of a platform

restingonoutriggerbeams(thrustouts)projectingbeyondthewallorfaceofthe
buildingorstructure,withinboardendssecuredinsidethebuildingorstructure;

parenteralcontactmeanspiercingmucousmembranesortheskin;

particulate not otherwise regulated means insoluble particulate composed of

substancesthatdonothaveanoccupationalexposurelimit;

permanent when referring to a structure, process or action, means that it is

intendedtolastindefinitely;

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permanentsuspensionpowered work platform means a suspension powered

workplatformthatisapermanentpartofabuildingorstructure;

permitted explosive means an explosive that is listed as such by the Chief

InspectorofExplosives,NaturalResourcesCanada;

personalfallarrestsystemmeanspersonalprotectiveequipmentthatwillstop
aworkersfallbeforetheworkerhitsasurfacebelowtheworker;

personal flotation device means personal protective equipment capable of

supportingapersonwiththeheadabovewater,withoutthedirecteffortofthe
personwearingtheequipment;

personalprotectiveequipmentmeansequipmentorclothingwornbyaperson
forprotectionfromhealthorsafetyhazardsassociatedwithconditionsatawork
site;

PIPmeansProcessIndustryPractices;
pipelinehasthemeaningassignedtoitbythePipelineAct;
portableladdermeansanyladderthatisnotafixedladder;
portablepowercablesinPart36meansportabletrailingcablesasspecifiedin
the applicable sections of CSA Standard CAN/CSAM42100 (R2007), Use of
ElectricityinMines;

portal means a structure at the entrance to an underground mine, including

anyatthesurfaceandanyforadistanceundergroundof30metres,
(a) thatisusedtosupportthegroundandprotectworkers,or
(b) whereoutlets,otherthanverticalshafts,reachthesurface;

poweredmobileequipmentmeansaselfpropelledmachineorcombinationof
machines,includingaprimemoveror amotor vehicle,designedtomanipulate
ormovematerialortoprovideapoweredaerialdeviceforworkers;

prime with respect to explosives means to attach a safety fuse assembly or

detonator;

processingplant insection532meansa facility where coal, mineralsorother

productsofaminearecleaned,sizedorpreparedforsaleoruse;

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productidentifierwithrespecttoacontrolledproduct,meansthebrandname,
code name or code number specified by a supplier or the products chemical
name,commonname,genericnameortradename;

professional engineer means a professional engineer under the Engineering,

GeologicalandGeophysicalProfessionsAct;

pulmonaryfunctiontechnicianmeansapersonwho
(a) haspassed,orhasbeenapprovedbyaDirectorofMedicalServicesas
having done the equivalent of passing, a pulmonary function
techniciancourseapprovedbyaDirectorofMedicalServices,and
(b) if so required by a Director of Medical Services, has passed a re
qualificationexaminationapprovedbysuchaDirector;

purgemeanstoremoveasubstancebydisplacingitwithanothersubstance;

quarrymeansanoperationinvolvedintheminingoflimestone,sandstoneor
anotherindustrialmineral;

radiofrequency transmitters means transmitters that include radio towers,

television towers, portable twoway radio base stations and repeaters, portable
twowayradiosandcellulartelephones;

respirableparticulatemeansairborneparticulatecollectedandanalyzedusing
NIOSHMethod0600(ParticulatesNotOtherwiseRegulated,Respirable);

restrictedareameansanareaofaworksitewherethereisareasonablechance
that the airborne concentration of asbestos, silica, coal dust or lead exceeds or
mayexceedtheoccupationalexposurelimitforoneormoreofthesubstances;

restrictedspacemeansanenclosedorpartiallyenclosedspace,notdesignedor
intended for continuous human occupancy, that has a restricted, limited or
impededmeansofentryorexitbecauseofitsconstruction;

ruralelectrificationassociationinPart40meansanassociationundertheRural
UtilitiesActwhosepurposeistosupplyelectricitytoitsmembers;

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SAEmeansSocietyofAutomotiveEngineers;

safeguard means a guard, shield, guardrail, fence, gate, barrier, toe board,
protective enclosure, safety net, handrail or other device designed to protect
workers operating equipment or machinery, but does not include personal
protectiveequipment;

safe patient/client/resident handling in Part 14 means lifting, transferring, or

repositioning by the use of engineering controls, lifting and transfer aids, or
assistive devices, by lift teams or other trained staff rather than by sole use of
workerbodystrength;

safetyengineered medical sharp in Part 35 means a medical sharp that is

designedto,orhasabuiltinsafetyfeatureormechanismthatwill,eliminateor
minimizetheriskofaccidentalparenteralcontactwhileorafterthesharpisused;

safetyfusemeansatrainofblackpowderthat
(a) is tightly wrapped and enclosed in a series of textiles and waterproof
materials,and
(b) canbeconnectedtoadetonator,and
(c) burnsinternallyatacontinuousanduniformratewhenignited;
safetyfuseassemblymeansasafetyfusetowhichadetonatorisattached;
scaffold meansatemporarywork platform and itssupportingstructure used
for supporting workers or materials or both, but does not include suspended
cages, permanent suspension powered work platforms, boatswains chairs,
elevating platforms, aerial devices, forkmounted work platforms, temporary
supportingstructuresandflyformdeckpanels;

secure in Part 15 means ensuring that an energyisolating device cannot be

releasedoractivated;

sharps means needles, knives, scalpels, blades, scissors and other items that
can cut or puncture a person, that may also be contaminated with a
biohazardousmaterial;

shockabsorbermeansadeviceintendedtoreducetheforceonaworkerwhen
apersonalfallarrestsystemisoperating;

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small utility vehicle in Part 18 means a small vehicle designated for offroad
use, equipped with a benchtype seat and a steering wheel, and designed to
transportmorethanoneperson;

snow vehicle means a motor vehicle designated or intended to be driven

exclusivelyorchieflyonsnoworice;

snubbinginPart37meanstheactofmovingtubularsintooroutofawellbore
whenpressureiscontainedinthewellthroughtheuseofstrippingcomponents
orclosedblowoutpreventers(BOPs),andmechanicalforceisrequiredtomove
thetubinginordertoovercomethehydraulicforceexertedonthetubularinthe
wellbore;

specifications other than manufacturers specifications, includes the written

instructions,procedures,drawingsorotherdocumentsofaprofessionalengineer
oremployerrelatingtoequipment,suppliesandaworkprocessoroperation;

splitinPart36meansaseparatefreshairventilationcircuitinwhichtheintake
aircomesdirectlyfromthemainintakeairwayandthereturnairgoesdirectlyto
themainreturnairway;

spoil pile means waste material excavated from an excavation, tunnel or

undergroundshaft;

standardfirstaidermeansafirstaiderwhoholdsacertificateinstandardfirst
aidfromanapprovedtrainingagency;

supplierwithrespecttoacontrolledproduct,meansamanufacturer,processor
orpackagerofthecontrolledproductorapersonwho,inthecourseofbusiness,
importsorsellscontrolledproducts;

supplierlabelmeansthelabelprovidedbythesupplierofacontrolledproduct
undertheHazardousProductsAct(Canada);

suppliers material safety data sheet means the material safety data sheet
provided by the supplier of a controlled product under the Hazardous Products
Act(Canada);

surfaceminemeansamineworkedbystripmining,openpitminingorother
surfacemethod,includingaugermining;

surfacemineblastermeansaworkerwhoholdsavalidsurfacemineblasters
certificateissuedundertheOccupationalHealthandSafetyRegulation;

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suspendedscaffoldmeansaworkplatformsuspendedfromabovebywiresor
ropes;

swingdropdistancemeans,inafallarrestingaction,theverticaldropfromthe
onsetoftheswingingmotiontothepointofinitialcontactwithastructure;

temporary with respect to a structure, process or action, means that it is not

intendedtolastindefinitely;

temporary protective structure means a structure or device designed to

provide protection to workers, in an excavation, tunnel or underground shaft,
from cave ins, collapses or sliding or rolling materials and includes shoring,
bracing,piles,plankingorcages;

temporary supporting structures means falsework, forms, fly form deck

panels,shoring,bracesorcablesthatareusedtosupportastructuretemporarily
or to stabilize materials or earthworks until they are selfsupporting or their
instability is otherwise overcome, and includes a thrustout materials landing
platform;

totalfalldistancemeanstheverticaldistancefromthepointatwhichaworker
falls to the point where the fall stops after all personal fall arrest system
componentshaveextended;

total particulate means airborne particulate collected and analyzed using

NIOSHMethod0500(ParticulatesNotOtherwiseRegulated,Total);

towercranemeansacranethat
(a) isdesignedtoincorporateapowerdrivendrumandcable,aropeanda
verticalmastoratowerandjib,
(b) isofthetravelling,fixedorclimbingtype,and
(c) isnotusedtoliftpeople;
towerhoistmeansahoist
(a) withatowerthatisanintegralpartofitorsupportsit,
(b) thattravelsbetweenfixedguides,and
(c) thatisnotusedtoliftpeople;

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travel restraint system means a type of fall protection system, including

guardrailsorsimilarbarriers,thatpreventsaworkerfromtravellingtotheedge
ofastructureortoaworkpositionfromwhichtheworkercouldfall;

trench means a long narrow dug out area of ground that is deeper than its
widthatthebottom;

tunnelinPart36meansanundergroundpassagewithaninclineoflessthan
45degreesfromthehorizontal;

UIAAmeansUnionInternationaledesAssociationsdAlpinisme;
ULCmeansUnderwritersLaboratoriesofCanada;
undergroundcoalmineelectricalsuperintendentmeansaworkerwhoholdsa
validundergroundcoalmineelectricalsuperintendentscertificateissuedunder
theOccupationalHealthandSafetyRegulation;

underground coal mine foreman means a worker who holds a valid

undergroundcoalmineforemanscertificateissuedundertheOccupationalHealth
andSafetyRegulation;

underground coal mine manager means a worker who holds a valid

underground coal mine managers certificate issued under the Occupational
HealthandSafetyRegulation;

undergroundminemeansamineotherthanasurfacemine;
underground mine blaster means a worker who holds a valid underground
mine blasters certificate issued under the Occupational Health and Safety
Regulation;

underground shaft means an underground passage with an incline of

45 degrees or more from the horizontal, including a drilled or bored pile or
caisson,thatisusedprimarilyforthetransportationofworkersormaterials;

underground shafthoist means a hoist usedin anundergroundshafttogain

entrytoandexitfromatunnelorundergroundspace,andincludesadevicefor
conveyingminematerial;

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utilityemployeeinPart40meansaworkerengagedintheworkofanelectric
utility,industrialpowerproducerorruralelectrificationassociation;

vehicle means a device in, on or by which a person or thing may be

transportedordrawn,andincludesacombinationofvehicles;

ventilation stopping in Part 36 means a structure that directs air flow or

separatesintakeandreturnairsystems;

violence whether at a work site or work related, means the threatened,

attemptedoractualconductofapersonthatcausesorislikelytocausephysical
injury;

weldingoralliedprocessinPart10meansanyspecifictypeofelectricoroxy
fuel gas welding or cutting process, including those processes referred to in
Appendix A of CSA Standard W117.206, Safety in welding, cutting and allied
processes;

workareameansaplaceataworksitewhereaworkeris,ormaybe,during
workorduringaworkbreak;

worksitelabelwithrespecttoacontrolledproductmeansalabelthatdiscloses
(a) aproductidentifierthatisidenticaltothatfoundonthematerialsafety
datasheetfortheproduct,
(b) informationforthesafehandlingofthecontrolledproduct,and
(c) referencetothematerialsafetydatasheetforthecontrolledproduct;

workpositioningsystemmeansasystemofcomponentsattachedtoavertical
safetylineandincludingafullbodyharness,descentcontrollersandpositioning
lanyardsusedtosupportorsuspendaworkerintensionataworkposition;

workermembermeansapersonelectedtoajointworksitehealthandsafety
committeeundersection199;

workingfacemeansthesurfacefromwhichmineablematerial,overburdenor
wastematerialisbeingremoved;

workingsmeanstheareawhereexcavationisoccurringinamine.

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Extended application of Code

2(1) IfarequirementofthisCodeimposesadutyonanemployerwithrespect
to the design, construction, erection or installation of equipment, and the
equipmentiserectedorinstalledbyoronbehalfofaprimecontractor,theprime
contractormustcomplywiththerequirementasiftherequirementweredirectly
imposedontheprimecontractor.
(2) Subsection (1) does not relieve the employer or prime contractor from
fulfillingotherresponsibilitiesunderthisCode.

Availability of legislation
2.1

Anemployermustensurethatacurrentpaperorelectroniccopyofeachof
the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Occupational Health and Safety
Regulation and the Occupational Health and Safety Code is readily available
forreferencebyworkers.

Designated person to prepare plan

2.2

IfarequirementofthisCodeimposesadutyonanemployerwithrespect
to the development or preparation of a plan, the employer must ensure
that the plan is developed or prepared by a designated person who is
competentintheprinciplesandpracticesoftheworkdescribedintheplan.

Adoption of standards

3
ThefollowingareadoptedforthepurposesofthisCode:

AlbertaEnergy
ElectricUtilitiesAct(2003)

AlbertaHealthandWellness
AmbulanceServicesAct(2000)

AlbertaMunicipalAffairs
CodeforElectricalInstallationsatOilandGasFacilities(2006)
AlbertaElectricalandCommunicationUtilityCode(2002)
AlbertaFireCode(1997)

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ANSIStandards
A10.111989(R1998),ConstructionandDemolitionOperationsPersonnel
andDebrisNets
A10.322004,FallProtectionSystemsAmericanNationalStandardfor
ConstructionandDemolitionOperations
A14.12007, American National Standard for Ladders Wood Safety
Requirements
A14.22007,AmericanNationalStandardforLaddersPortableMetal
SafetyRequirements
A14.52007,AmericanNationalStandardforLaddersPortableReinforced
PlasticSafetyRequirements
A92.32006,ManuallyPropelledElevatingAerialPlatforms
A92.52006,BoomSupportedElevatingWorkPlatforms
A92.62006,SelfPropelledElevatingWorkPlatforms
A92.81993 (R1998), VehicleMounted Bridge Inspection and Maintenance
Devices
A92.91993,MastClimbingWorkPlatforms
ALCTV2006, American National Standard for Automotive Lifts Safety
RequirementsforConstruction,TestingandValidation
ALOIM2000, Automotive Lifts Safety Requirements for Operation,
InspectionandMaintenance
B1.20.11983(R2006),PipeThreads,GeneralPurpose(Inch)
S1.251991(R2002),SpecificationforPersonalNoiseDosimeters
S1.41983(R2006),SpecificationforSoundLevelMeters
S1.431997 (R2002), Specifications for IntegratingAveraging Sound Level
Meters
S3.62004,SpecificationforAudiometers
Z26.1(1996),SafetyGlazingMaterialforGlazingMotorVehiclesandMotor
VehicleEquipmentOperatingonLandHighwaysSafetyStandard
Z87.12003,OccupationalandEducationalPersonalEyeandFaceProtection
Devices
Z87.11989,PracticeforOccupationalandEducationalEyeandFaceProtection
Z89.12003,AmericanNationalStandardforIndustrialHeadProtection
Z359.12007, Safety requirements for personal fall arrest systems, subsystems
andcomponents

APIRecommendedPractice
RP 4G, Recommended Practice for Maintenance and Use of Drilling and Well
ServicingStructures(2004)

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ASMEStandard
B30.92006,SafetyStandardforCableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,
JacksandSlings
B30.202006,BelowtheHookLiftingDevices

B56.12000,SafetyStandardforLowLiftandHighLiftTrucks

Part 1

AssociationofCanadianMountainGuides

ClimbingGymInstructorTechnicalManual(2003)

TechnicalHandbookforProfessionalMountainGuides(1999)
ASTMStandards
C47807,StandardSpecificationforReinforcedConcreteManholeSections
D32306,StandardTestMethodforVapourPressureofPetroleumProducts
(ReidMethod)
D286506,StandardPracticeforCalibrationofStandardsandEquipmentfor
ElectricalInsulatingMaterialsTesting
F144706StandardSpecificationforHelmetsUsedinRecreationalBicyclingor
RollerSkating
F241305,SpecificationsforPerformanceRequirementsforProtectiveFootwear
AustralianRopeAccessAssociation

IndustrialRopeAccessTechnique(2000)
BritishColumbiaCaveRescue

BritishColumbiaCaveRescueCompanionRescueWorkshop(2005)

BSIStandards

BS6658:05,SpecificationforProtectiveHelmetsforVehicleUsers

CanadianCaveConservancy

CaveGuidingStandardsforBritishColumbiaandAlberta(2003)
CENStandards
EN 341: 1997, Personal protective equipment against falls from height
Descenderdevices
EN3532:2002,PersonalprotectiveequipmentagainstfallsfromaheightPart
2:Guidedtypefallarrestersincludingaflexibleanchorline
EN 354: 2002, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height
Lanyards
EN 355: 2002, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height
Energyabsorbers

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EN 358: 2000, Personal protective equipment for work positioning and

preventionoffallsfromaheightBeltsforworkpositioningandrestraintand
workpositioninglanyards
EN361:2007,PersonalprotectiveequipmentagainstfallsfromaheightFull
bodyharnesses
EN 362: 2004, Personal protective equipment against falls from height
Connectors
EN397:2006,Specificationforindustrialsafetyhelmets
EN 567: 1997, Mountaineering equipment Rope clamps Safety
requirementsandtestmethods
EN 813: 1997, Personal protective equipment for prevention of falls from a
heightSitharnesses
EN 892: 2004, Mountaineering equipment Dynamic mountaineering ropes
Safetyrequirementsandtestmethods
EN1891:1998,Personalprotectiveequipmentforthepreventionoffallsfroma
heightLowstretchkernmantelropes
EN 12275: 1998, Mountaineering equipment Connectors Safety
requirementsandtestmethods
EN12277:1998,MountaineeringequipmentHarnessesSafetyrequirements
andtestmethods
EN 12492: 2000, Mountaineering equipment Helmets for mountaineers
Safetyrequirementsandtestmethods
EN 16771: 2000, Components for slings Part 1: Forged steel components
grade8

CGSBStandards
CAN/CGSB3.1699AMEND,MiningDieselFuel
CAN/CGSB65.7M88AMEND,Lifejackets,InherentlyBuoyantType
CAN/CGSB65.11M88AMEND,PersonalFlotationDevices

CSAStandards
CAN/CSAB16796(R2007),SafetyStandardforMaintenanceandInspection
ofOverheadCranes,GantryCranes,Monorails,HoistsandTrolleys
B352.095 (R2006), Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) for Agricultural,
Construction,Earthmoving,Forestry,IndustrialandMiningMachinesPart
1:GeneralRequirements
B352.195 (R2006), Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) for Agricultural,
Construction,Earthmoving,Forestry,IndustrialandMiningMachinesPart
2:TestingRequirementsforROPSonAgriculturalTractors
B352.295 (R2006), Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) for Agricultural,
Construction,Earthmoving,Forestry,IndustrialandMiningMachinesPart
3: Testing Requirements for ROPS on Construction, Earthmoving, Forestry,
IndustrialandMiningMachines

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CAN/CSAB354.104,Portableelevatingworkplatforms
CAN/CSAB354.201(R2006),SelfPropelledElevatingWorkPlatforms
CAN/CSAB354.402, SelfPropelled BoomSupported Elevating Work
Platforms
B376M1980 (R2008), Portable Containers for Gasoline and Other Petroleum
Fuels
C22.106,CanadianElectricalCode,Part1,SafetyStandardforElectrical
Installations
C22.2 No. 33M1984 (R2004), Construction and Test of Electric Cranes and
Hoists
CAN/CSAC22500(R2005),VehicleMountedAerialDevices
CAN/CSAD113.2M89(R2004),CyclingHelmets
CAN/CSAM42100(R2007),UseofElectricityinMines
CAN/CSAM422M87(R2007),FirePerformanceandAntistaticRequirements
forVentilationMaterials
CAN/CSAM423M87(R2007),FireResistantHydraulicFluids
CAN/CSAM424.188(R2007),FlameproofNonRailBound,DieselPowered
MachinesforUseinGassyUndergroundCoalMines
CAN/CSAM424.2M90(R2007),NonRailBoundDieselPoweredMachines
forUseinNonGassyUndergroundMines
CAN/CSAM424.3M90(R2007),BrakingPerformanceRubberTired,Self
PropelledUndergroundMiningMachines
O12108,DouglasFirPlywood
CAN/CSAO14105,SoftwoodLumber
O15104,CanadianSoftwoodPlywood
S269.11975(R2003),FalseworkforConstructionPurposes
CAN/CSAS269.2M87(R2003),AccessScaffoldingforConstructionPurposes
W117.206,Safetyinwelding,cuttingandalliedprocesses
CAN3Z11M81(R2005),PortableLadders
CAN/CSAZ94.105,IndustrialProtectiveHeadwear
Z94.202,HearingProtectionDevicesPerformance,Selection,Care,andUse
Z94.307,EyeandFaceProtectors
Z94.302,EyeandFaceProtectors
Z94.399,IndustrialEyeandFaceProtectors
Z94.402,Selection,UseandCareofRespirators
Z107.5606,ProceduresfortheMeasurementofOccupationalNoiseExposure
CAN/CSAZ15098(R2004),SafetyCodeonMobileCranes
Z180.100(R2005),CompressedBreathingAirandSystems
CAN/CSAZ185M87(R2006),SafetyCodeforPersonnelHoists
Z19502,ProtectiveFootwear
Z24804,CodeforTowerCranes
CAN/CSAZ256M87(R2006),SafetyCodeforMaterialHoists

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CAN/CSA Z259.105, Body belts and saddles for work positioning and travel
restraint

CAN/CSAZ259.2.198(R2004),FallArresters,VerticalLifelines,andRails
CAN/CSAZ259.2.298 (R2004), SelfRetracting Devices for Personal Fall
ArrestSystems

CAN/CSAZ259.2.399(R2004),DescentControlDevices

Z259.3M1978(R2004),LinemansBodyBeltandLinemansSafetyStrap

CAN/CSAZ259.1006,FullBodyHarnesses
Z259.1105,Energyabsorbersandlanyards
Z259.1201(R2006),ConnectingComponentsforPersonalFallArrestSystems
(PFAS)

Z259.1304,FlexibleHorizontalLifelineSystems

Z259.1401,FallRestrictEquipmentforWoodPoleClimbing
Z259.1604,DesignofActiveFallProtectionSystems
CAN/CSAZ27198(R2004),SafetyCodeforSuspendedElevatingPlatforms
CAN/CSAZ275.105,HyperbaricFacilities
CAN/CSAZ275.204,OccupationalSafetyCodeforDivingOperations
CAN/CSAZ275.402,CompetencyStandardforDivingOperations
CAN/CSAZ32196(R2006),SignsandSymbolsfortheWorkplace

Z43403 (R2008), Industrial Robots and Robot Systems General Safety

Requirements

CPSCStandard
Title 16 Code of U.S. Federal Regulations Part 1203, Safety Standard for
BicycleHelmets

IECStandards
616721(2002),ElectroacousticsSoundLevelMetersPart1:Specifications
616722(2003),ElectroacousticsSoundLevelMetersPart2:Pattern
evaluationtests

Part 1

InternationalRopeAccessTradeAssociation
Generalrequirementsforcertificationofpersonnelengagedinindustrialrope
accessmethods(2005)
Internationalguidelinesontheuseofropeaccessmethodsforindustrialpurposes
(2001)

ISOStandards
3450:1996,EarthmovingmachineryBrakingsystemsofrubbertyred
machinesSystemsandperformancerequirementsandtestprocedures
3471:2000,EarthmovingmachineryRollover,protectivestructures
Laboratorytestsandperformancerequirements
6165:2006,EarthmovingmachineryBasictypesVocabulary

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NLGAStandard
StandardGradingRulesforCanadianLumber(2003)

NaturalResourcesCanada
Blasting Explosives and Detonators Storage, Possession, Transportation,
DestructionandSale(M828/1983),Revised1993
StorageStandardsforIndustrialExplosives(M817/2001E)

NFPAStandards
30,FlammableandCombustibleLiquidsCode,2008Edition
1123,CodeforFireworksDisplay,2006Edition
1126,Standardforthe UseofPyrotechnicsBeforeaProximateAudience,2006
Edition
1971,ProtectiveEnsembleforStructuralFireFighting,2007Edition
1977, Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting, 2005
Edition
1983,StandardonFireServiceLifeSafetyRopeandSystemComponents,2006
Edition

OSHAStandard
1928.52, Protective Frames for Wheeltype Agricultural Tractors Tests,
ProceduresandPerformanceRequirements

PIPStandard

STF05501 (February 2002), Fixed Ladders and Cages, published by the

ConstructionIndustryInstitute

SAEStandards,RecommendedPracticesandReports
J167 (2002), Overhead Protection for Agricultural Tractors Test Procedures
andPerformanceRequirements
J209(2003),InstrumentFaceDesignandLocationforConstructionand
IndustrialEquipment
J209JAN87,InstrumentFaceDesignandLocationforConstructionand
IndustrialEquipment
J386(2006),OperatorRestraintSystemforOffRoadWorkMachines,

J1029(2007),LightingandMarkingofConstruction,EarthmovingMachinery

J1042(2003),OperatorProtectionforGeneralPurposeIndustrialMachines
J1084APR80 (R2002), OperatorProtective Structure Performance Criteria for
CertainForestryEquipment
J1194(1999), Rollover ProtectiveStructures(ROPS) for Wheeled Agricultural
Tractors
J1511FEB94/ISO5010,SteeringforOffRoad,RubberTiredMachines

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J2042(2003),Clearance,Sidemarker,andIdentificationLampsforUseonMotor
Vehicles2032mmorMoreinOverallWidth
J2042 July1996, Clearance, Sidemarker, and Identification Lamps for Use on
MotorVehicles2032mmorMoreinOverallWidth
J2292 (2006), Combination Pelvic/Upper Torso (Type 2) Operator Restraint
SystemsforOffRoadWorkMachines
J/ISO 3449 (2005), Earthmoving Machinery FallingObject Protective
StructuresLaboratoryTestsandPerformanceRequirements

SnellMemorialFoundation

B90A,1998StandardforProtectiveHeadgearforUsewithBicycles

B95A,1998StandardforProtectiveHeadgearforUsewithBicycles
M2005,2005HelmetStandardforUseinMotorcycling

N94,1994StandardforProtectiveHeadgearForUseinNonMotorizedSports
SocietyofProfessionalRopeAccessTechnicians

CertificationRequirementsforRopeAccessWork(2005)

SafePracticesforRopeAccessWork(2003)
TransportationAssociationofCanada

ManualofUniformTrafficControlDevicesforCanada(1998)
UIAAStandards

101:2004,MountaineeringandClimbingEquipmentDynamicRopes

105:2004,MountaineeringandClimbingEquipmentHarnesses

106:2004,MountaineeringandClimbingEquipmentHelmets

107:2004,MountaineeringandClimbingEquipmentLowStretchRopes

121:2004,MountaineeringandClimbingEquipmentConnectors

126:2004,MountaineeringandClimbingEquipmentRopeClamps
ULCStandards

C301995,Containers,Safety
CAN/ULC6083299, Installing Poles (Insulating Sticks) and Universal Tool
Attachment(Fittings)forLiveWorking
CAN/ULCD6085500,LiveWorkingInsulatingFoamFilledTubesandSolid
RodsforLiveWorking
CAN/ULC6089504,LiveWorkingConductiveClothingforUseatNominal
VoltageUpto800kVA.C.and+/600kVD.C.
CAN/ULC6090099,HandToolsforLiveWorkingupto1000Va.c.and1500
Vd.c.
CAN/ULC6090304,LiveWorkingGlovesofInsulatingMaterials
CAN/ULCD6098400,SleevesofInsulatingMaterialforLiveWorking
CAN/ULCD6111201,BlanketsofInsulatingMaterialforElectricalPurposes

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CAN/ULCD6122900, Rigid Protective Covers for Live Working on a.c.

Installations
CAN/ULC6123699,Saddles,PoleClamps(StickClamps)andAccessoriesfor
LiveWorking

U.S.A.FederalMotorVehicleSafetyStandard
FMVSS218MotorcycleHelmets1993OCT

Previous editions of referenced standards

3.1 IfastandardreferencedinthisCodeappliestoequipmentmanufacturedor
installed on or after a specified effective date, an employer must ensure that
equipment manufactured or installed prior to that date was approved to or, as
applicable, met the requirements of, the edition of the referenced standard that
wasineffectatthetimetheequipmentwasmanufacturedorinstalled.

Transitional
4

Repealed

Repeal

Repealed

Coming into force

ThisCodecomesintoforceonJuly1,2009.

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Part 2

Hazard Assessment, Elimination and Control

Hazard assessment

7(1) Anemployermustassessaworksiteandidentifyexistingandpotential
hazardsbeforeworkbeginsattheworksiteorpriortotheconstructionofanew
worksite.

7(2) Anemployermustprepareareportoftheresultsofahazardassessment
andthemethodsusedtocontroloreliminatethehazardsidentified.

7(3) Anemployermustensurethatthedateonwhichthehazardassessment
ispreparedorrevisedisrecordedonit.

7(4)

7(5)

Anemployermustensurethatthehazardassessmentisrepeated
(a) at reasonably practicable intervals to prevent the development of
unsafeandunhealthyworkingconditions,
(b) whenanewworkprocessisintroduced,
(c) whenaworkprocessoroperationchanges,or
(d) before the construction of significant additions or alterations to a
worksite.
Aprimecontractormustensurethatanyemployeronaworksiteismade
awareofanyexistingorpotentialworksitehazardsthatmayaffectthat
employersworkers.

Worker participation

8(1) An employer must involve affected workers in the hazard assessment

andinthecontroloreliminationofthehazardsidentified.
8(2) Anemployermustensurethatworkersaffectedbythehazardsidentified
in a hazard assessment report are informed of the hazards and of the methods
usedtocontroloreliminatethehazards.

Hazard elimination and control

9(1) Ifanexistingorpotentialhazardtoworkersisidentifiedduringahazard
assessment,anemployermusttakemeasuresinaccordancewiththissectionto
(a) eliminatethehazards,or
(b) ifeliminationisnotreasonablypracticable,controlthehazard.

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9(2) Ifreasonablypracticable,anemployermusteliminateorcontrolahazard
throughtheuseofengineeringcontrols.

9(3) If a hazard cannot be eliminated or controlled under subsection (2), the

employer must use administrative controls that control the hazard to a level as
lowasreasonablyachievable.

9(4) Ifthehazardcannotbeeliminatedorcontrolledundersubsections(2)or
(3), the employer must ensure that the appropriate personal protective
equipmentisusedbyworkersaffectedbythehazard.

9(5) Ifthehazardcannotbeeliminatedorcontrolledundersubsections(2),(3)
or (4), the employer may use a combination of engineering controls,
administrative controls or personal protective equipment if there is a greater
levelofworkersafetybecauseacombinationisused.

Emergency control of hazard

10(1) If emergency action is required to control or eliminate a hazard that is

dangeroustothesafetyorhealthofworkers,
(a) only those workers competent in correcting the condition, and the
minimumnumbernecessarytocorrectthecondition,maybeexposed
tothehazard,and
(b) everyreasonableeffortmustbemadetocontrolthehazardwhilethe
conditionisbeingcorrected.
10(2) Sections7(2)and7(3)donotapplytoanemergencyresponseduringthe
periodthatemergencyactionisrequired.

Health and safety plan

11
If ordered to do so by a Director, an employer must prepare and
implement a health and safety plan that includes the policies, procedures and
planstopreventworksiteincidentsandoccupationaldiseasesattheworksite.

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Part 3

Specifications and Certifications

Following specifications

12

Anemployermustensurethat
(a) equipment is of sufficient size, strength and design and made of
suitable materials to withstand the stresses imposed on it during its
operationandtoperformthefunctionforwhichitisintendedorwas
designed,
(b) the rated capacity or other limitations on the operation of the
equipment, or any part of it, or on the supplies as described in the
manufacturers specifications or specifications certified by a
professionalengineer,arenotexceeded,
(c) modifications to equipment that may affect its structural integrity or
stability are performed in accordance with the manufacturers
specifications or specifications certified by a professional engineer,
and
(d) equipment and supplies are erected, installed, assembled, started,
operated, handled, stored, serviced, tested, adjusted, calibrated,
maintained, repaired and dismantled in accordance with the
manufacturers specifications or the specifications certified by a
professionalengineer.

Manufacturers and professional engineers specifications

13(1) If this Code requires anything to be done in accordance with a
manufacturers specifications, an employer may, instead of complying strictly
with the manufacturers specifications, comply with modified specifications
certifiedbyaprofessionalengineer.

13(2) If this Code requires anything to be done in accordance with

manufacturers specifications and they are not available or do not exist, an
employermust
(a) develop and comply with procedures that are certified by a
professionalengineerasdesignedtoensurethethingisdoneinasafe
manner,or
(b) have the equipment certified as safe to operate by a professional
engineeratleastevery12calendarmonths.

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Certification by a professional engineer

14(1) If this Code requires that procedures or specifications be certified by a
professionalengineer,thecertificationmust
(a) beinwriting,and
(b) bestampedandsignedbytheprofessionalengineer.

14(2) Unless the document states otherwise, certification by a professional

engineerimpliesthattheproceduresorspecificationscertifiedarefitandsafefor
theworkersaffectedbythem.

Approved equipment
15
IfthisCoderequiresequipmenttobeapprovedbyanamedorganization,
anemployermustusebesteffortstoensurethattheseal,stamp,logoorsimilar
identifyingmarkofthatorganizationisontheequipmentandlegible.

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Requirements Applicable to All Industries

Part 4

Chemical Hazards, Biological Hazards and

Harmful Substances

General Requirements

Worker exposure to harmful substances

16(1) Anemployermustensurethataworkersexposuretoanysubstancelisted
inSchedule1,Table2iskeptaslowasreasonablyachievable.

16(2) An employer must ensure that a workers exposure to any substance

listed in Schedule 1, Table 2 does not exceed its occupational exposure limits
listedinSchedule1,Table2.

16(2.1) The amended occupational exposure limit for coal dust as shown in
Schedule1,Table2comesintoeffectonJuly1,2010.

16(3) If no occupational exposure limit is established for a harmful substance

presentataworksite,anemployermustensurethataworkersexposuretothat
substanceiskeptaslowasreasonablyachievable.

16(3.1) AworkermaynotbeexposedtoasubstancelistedinSchedule1,Table2
ataconcentrationexceedingitsceilinglimitatanytime.

16(4) If no 15minute occupational exposure limit or ceiling occupational

exposurelimitislistedforasubstanceinSchedule1,Table2,theemployermust
(a) complywiththeeighthouroccupationalexposurelimit,and
(b) ensurethataworkersexposuretothatsubstancedoesnotexceed
(i) threetimestheeighthouroccupationalexposurelimitformore
thanatotalof30minutesduringacontinuous24hourperiod,
andfivetimestheeighthouroccupationalexposurelimit,or
(ii) theconcentrationthatisimmediatelydangeroustolifeand
health,
whicheverislower.

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Exposure to multiple substances

17
Anemployermusttakeallreasonablypracticablestepstoensurethat,ifa
worker is exposed to more than one substance listed in Schedule 1, Table 2
during a single work shift, and the toxicological effects have similar modes of
toxicaction,thevalueofDintheformula

D=

C
C1 C 2
+
+K+ n
T1 T2
Tn

doesnotexceed1,whereC1,C2,Cnrefertotheairborneconcentrationsduring
exposure to contaminants 1, 2,n, and T1, T2,Tn are their respective
occupationalexposurelimitvaluesexpressedinthesameunitsasCn.

Exposure during shifts longer than 8 hours

18(1) Subjecttosubsection(3),ifaworkerisexposedtoasubstancelistedin
Schedule1,Table2duringasingleworkshiftthatislongerthaneighthours,the
employermustensurethatequivalentprotectionfromadversehealtheffectsis
achievedbyadjustingtheeighthourexposurelimitusingthefollowing
formulas:

adjustedexposurelimit=eighthouroccupationalexposurelimitxdailyreductionfactor

8 24 h
,and
h 16

wherethedailyreductionfactor = x

h=hoursworkedperday.
18(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a substance for which the number 3
appearsintheSubstanceInteractioncolumnofSchedule1,Table2.

18(3) An employer may adjust the eighthour exposure limit by another

method that uses recognized scientific principles and that is approved by a
DirectorofOccupationalHygiene.

Review of exposure limits

19(1) Aperson mayapplyto aDirector of Occupational Hygiene to request a

reviewoftheoccupationalexposurelimitofasubstance.

19(2) An application must be in writing and must include reasons for the
review,proposedchangesandinformationthatsupportstherequest.

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19(3) Onreceiptofarequestforareviewofanoccupationalexposurelimit,a
DirectorofOccupationalHygienemayreviewtheoccupationalexposurelimit.

Airborne concentration measurements

20(1) If a person measures the airborne concentration of a harmful substance

forthepurposesofcomplyingwiththeoccupationalexposurelimitsasrequired
by this Code, the person must make the measurement in accordance with any
oneof
(a) theNIOSHManualofAnalyticalMethods,4thEdition(August1994),
published by the United States Department of Health and Human
Services, as amended up to and including the 2nd supplement
(January15,1998),
(b) SamplingandAnalyticalMethodspublishedbytheU.S.Occupational
SafetyandHealthAdministration,
(c) Methods for the Determination of Hazardous Substances guidance
publishedbytheHealthandSafetyExecutiveofGreatBritain,
(d) EPA Test Methods published by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency(EPA),
(e) Workplace Air Contamination Sampling Guide published by the
Institut de recherch RobertSauv en sant et en scurit du travail
(IRRSST),
(f) ISOStandardsandGuidesofAirQualitypublishedbyISOTechnical
CommitteeTC146,
(g) Analyses of hazardous substances in air/DFG Deutsche
ForschngsgemeinschaftCommissionfortheInvestigationofHealth
HazardsofChemicalCompoundsintheWorkArea,or
(h) methods or procedures that are approved by a Director of
OccupationalHygiene.
20(2) If there is no analytical method or procedure that complies with
subsection (1), an employer may use a continuous reading directreading
instrument to measure airborne concentrations of a harmful substance for the
purposesofcomplyingwiththeoccupationalexposurelimitsasrequiredbythis
Codeprovidedthattheinstrumentisused,calibratedandmaintainedaccording
tothemanufacturersspecifications.

20(2.1) An employer must ensure that the person undertaking airborne

measurementsiscompetenttodoso.

20(3) If the person is counting fibres, the person must apply NIOSH Method
7400,andonlytoparticlesthatmeetthesizecriteriaforfibres.

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20(4) Anemployermustrecordtheresultsofthemeasurementsandkeepthem
for3yearsfromthedateonwhichthemeasurementsweretaken.

Potential worker exposure

21(1) If a worker may be exposed to a harmful substance at a work site, an

employer must identify the health hazards associated with the exposure and
assesstheworkersexposure.
21(2) The employer must ensure that a worker who may be exposed to a
harmfulsubstanceataworksite
(a) is informed of the health hazards associated with exposure to that
substance,
(b) is informed of measurements made of airborne concentrations of
harmfulsubstancesattheworksite,and
(c) istrainedin proceduresdeveloped bytheemployer to minimize the
workers exposure to harmful substances, and understands the
procedures.
21(3) A worker who is provided with training under subsection (2) must use
theproceduresappropriatelyandapplythetraining.

Worker overexposure

22(1) If a worker may be exposed to an airborne concentration that is more

thantheoccupationalexposurelimitofasubstance,theemployermustconduct
measurementsoftheconcentrationsofthatsubstanceattheworksite.
22(2) Ifaworkerisexposedtomorethantheoccupationalexposurelimitofa
substance,theemployermustimmediately
(a) identifythecauseoftheoverexposure,
(b) protecttheworkerfromanyfurtherexposure,
(c) control the situation so that no other workers are exposed to the
substance at airborne concentrations that are more than the
occupationalexposurelimit,and
(d) explaintotheworkerthenatureandextentoftheoverexposure.
22(3) As soon as reasonably practicable, an employer must inform the joint
worksitehealthand safetycommittee, if thereis one, in writing,thata worker
has been exposed to more than the occupational exposure limit of a substance,
andofthestepstakentocontroltheoverexposure.

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Worker decontamination
23

Ifaworkermaybecontaminatedbyaharmfulsubstanceataworksite,
theemployermust
(a) providethefacilities,includingshowers,theworkerneedstoremove
thecontaminationbeforetheworkerleavestheworksite,and
(b) ensure that only those articles and clothing that have been properly
decontaminated or cleaned are taken from the work site by the
worker.

Emergency baths, showers, eye wash equipment

24
Ifaworkerispresentataworksitewherechemicalsharmfultotheeyes
orskinareused,theemployermustensurethattheworkerhasimmediateaccess
at the work site to emergency baths, showers, eye wash equipment or other
equipmentappropriateforthepotentiallevelofexposure.

Prohibited activities

25(1) An employer must ensure that workers do not eat, drink or smoke
tobaccoinapartofaworksitecontaminatedbyaharmfulsubstance.
25(2) A worker must not eat, drink or smoke tobacco in a part of a work site
contaminatedbyaharmfulsubstance.

Codes of practice

26(1) An employer must have a code of practice governing the storage,

handling, use and disposal of a substance listed in Schedule 1, Table 1 that is
presentataworksite
(a) aspuresubstanceinanamountexceeding10kilograms,or
(b) in a mixture in which the amount of the substance is more than
10kilogramsandataconcentrationof0.1percentbyweightormore.

26(2) The code of practice must include measures to be used to prevent the
uncontrolledreleaseofthesubstanceandtheprocedurestobefollowedifthere
isanuncontrolledrelease.

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Storage of harmful substances

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An employer must ensure that a harmful substance used or stored at a
worksite
(a) isclearlyidentified,oritscontainerisclearlyidentified,and
(b) is used and stored in such a way that the use or storage is not a
hazardtoworkers.

General provisions for asbestos, silica, coal dust and lead

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Anemployermust
(a) minimizethereleaseofasbestos,silica,coaldustandleadintotheair
asfarasisreasonablypracticable,
(b) keep the work site clear of unnecessary accumulations of asbestos,
silica,coaldustandleadandwastematerialscontaininganyofthese
substances,and
(c) ensure that the methods used to decontaminate the work area,
workers, equipment and protective clothing prevent, as much as is
reasonablypracticable,thegenerationofairborneasbestos,silica,coal
dustorlead.

Restricted area

29(1) Anemployermustensurethatonlyapersonauthorizedbytheemployer
orbylawtodosoentersarestrictedarea.
29(2) Anemployermustpostsignsthatclearlyindicatethat
(a) asbestos,silica,coaldustorleadarepresentinthearea,
(b) onlyauthorizedpersonsmayenterthearea,and
(c) eating,drinkingandsmokingareprohibitedinthearea.
29(3) Signspostedundersubsection(2)must
(a) beinaconspicuouslocationattheentrancestoandontheperiphery
ofeachrestrictedarea,asappropriate,and
(b) remainposteduntiltheareaisnolongerarestrictedarea.
29(4) Anemployermust
(a) provide workers in a restricted area with protective clothing that
protects other clothing worn by the worker from contamination by
asbestos,silica,coaldustorlead,
(b) ensure thatworkers street clothing is not contaminated by asbestos,
silica,coaldustorlead,and
(c) ensurethataworkerdoesnotleavearestrictedareauntiltheworker
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29(5) Subsection(4)doesnotapplyinanemergencyifthehealthorsafetyofa
worker requires the worker to leave a restricted area without being
decontaminated.

Protective clothing used in restricted areas containing asbestos or lead

30(1) Ifclothingusedinarestrictedareacontainingasbestosorleadisreused
and not discarded, the employer must have the clothing laundered in the
appropriatemannerandatappropriateintervalstoensure
(a) theclothingisdecontaminated,and
(b) thereisnocrosscontaminationofotherclothingbyasbestosorlead.
30(2) The employer must ensure that clothing contaminated with asbestos or
lead that is to be laundered before being reused is stored and transported in
sealedcontainers.
30(3) Containersusedinsubsection(2)mustbeclearlylabelled
(a) toidentifythecontents,
(b) toindicatethatthecontentsareahazard,and
(c) towarnworkersthatdustfromthecontentsshouldnotbeinhaled.

Release of asbestos

31(1) Ifitisdeterminedthatasbestosfibresmaybereleasedinabuilding,the
buildingisinanunsafecondition.
31(2) Theemployermusttakeallnecessarystepstocorrecttheunsafe
condition.

Prohibitions related to asbestos

32(1) Apersonmustnotusematerialscontainingcrocidoliteasbestosinan
existingoranewbuilding.

32(2) Apersonmustnotapplymaterialscontainingasbestosbysprayingthem.

Asbestos in air distribution systems

33
A person must not use asbestos in an air distribution system or
equipmentinaforminwhich,orinalocationwhere,asbestosfibrescouldenter
theairsupplyorreturnairsystems.

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Asbestos in a building to be demolished

34
Ifabuildingistobedemolished,theemployermustensurethatmaterials
withthepotentialtoreleaseasbestosfibresareremovedfirst.

Encapsulation, enclosure or removal of asbestos

35
Ifabuildingisbeingalteredorrenovated,theemployermustensurethat
materialsintheareaofthealterationsorrenovationsthatcouldreleaseasbestos
fibresareencapsulated,enclosedorremoved.

Notification of a project

36(1) Anemployerwhoisresponsibleforremovingorabatingasbestosorfor
demolishing or renovating a building or equipment containing asbestos must
notify aDirector ofInspection ofthe activityat least 72 hours before beginning
theactivitiesthatmayreleaseasbestosfibres.

36(2) Apersonmustnotremoveorabateasbestosordemolishorrenovatea
buildingorequipmentcontainingasbestosifaDirectorofInspectionhasnot
beennotifiedinaccordancewithsubsection(1).

Asbestos worker course

37(1) Anemployermustensurethataworkerwhoworkswithasbestos
receivesthetrainingnecessaryfortheworkertoperformtheworksafely.

37(2) Anemployermustensurethataworkerwhoentersarestrictedareathat
isdesignatedasarestrictedareaduetothepresenceofasbestos
(a) hassuccessfullycompletedacourseofinstructionapprovedbya
DirectorofOccupationalHygiene,and
(b) hasintheworkerspossessiontheoriginalvalidcertificateof
completionofthecourseissuedtotheworker.

Containment and labelling of asbestos waste

38(1) Anemployermustensurethatasbestoswasteisstored,transportedand
disposedofinsealedcontainersthatareimpervioustoasbestosandasbestos
waste.

38(2) Anemployermustensurethatacontainerofanasbestosproductand
asbestoswasteisclearlylabelled
(a) toidentifythecontentsasanasbestosproductandcarcinogenic,and
(b) towarnhandlersthatdustfromthecontentsshouldnotbeinhaled.

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Use of crystalline silica in abrasive blasting

39(1) If conducting abrasive blasting, an employer must, where reasonably

practicable, ensure that crystalline silica is replaced with a less harmful
substance.
39(2) Repealed

Health assessments for workers exposed to asbestos, silica or coal dust

40(1) This section applies to an exposed worker who may be exposed to
asbestos,silicaorcoaldust.

40(2) Ahealthassessmentoftheworkermustincludethefollowing:
(a) theidentityoftheworkerandtheemployer;
(b) thedateofthemedicalexamination,chestxrayandspirogram;
(c) a35 centimetresby43centimetresposteroanterior viewchestxray,
includingaradiologistsreport;
(d) a spirogram, conducted by a pulmonary function technician,
including determinations of forced expiratory volume in the first,
secondandforcedvitalcapacity;
(e) ahistorycovering
occupationalexposurestoasbestos,silica,coaldustorotherindustrial
dustsandcarcinogens,
significant exposures to asbestos, silica, coal dust, other dust and
carcinogensduringnonworkrelatedactivities,
(i) significantsymptomsthatmayindicatesilicosis,pneumoconiosis,
asbestosisorcancer,
(ii) pastandcurrentmedicaldiagnosesofrespiratorydisease,and
(iii) theworkerssmokinghistory,
(f) a written interpretation and explanation of the results of the
assessment by a physician, with particular reference to the workers
exposuretoairbornesubstances.

40(3) Thephysicianmustgivethewritteninterpretationandexplanationofthe
results of the health assessment to the worker not more than 60 days after the
testsarecompleted.
40(4) Thephysician must ensurethat therecordsofthehealthassessmentare
keptfornotlessthan30years.

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40(5) The person with custody of the health assessment record must ensure
that no person, other than the worker or health professional who conducts the
health assessment, the staff supervised by the health professional or another
person authorized by law to have access, has access to the exposed workers
healthassessmentunless
(a) therecordisinaformthatdoesnotidentifytheworker,or
(b) theworkergiveswrittenpermissionforaccessbyanotherperson.
40(6) Anemployermustensurethataworkerundergoesahealthassessment
(a) notmorethan30calendardaysaftertheworkerbecomesanexposed
worker,and
(b) everytwoyearsafterthefirsthealthassessment.

40(7) If an exposed worker received a health assessment from a previous

employerwithintheimmediatelyprecedingtwoyears,theworkermustinform
thepresentemployerofthedateorapproximatedateofthathealthassessmentat
theearliestpossibletime.
40(8) Anemployermustensurethatanexposedworkerhasreceivedahealth
assessmentwithintheimmediatelyprecedingtwoyears.
40(9) Despitesubsections(7)and(8),exposedworkersmayrefusetoundergo
part or all of a health assessment by giving the employer a written statement
refusingit.
40(10) An employer must not coerce, threaten or force a worker into refusing
partorallofahealthassessment.
40(11) An employer must pay the cost of the health assessment, medical
interpretationandexplanationrequiredbythissection.
40(12) An employer must ensure that, if it is reasonably practicable, a health
assessmentisperformedduringnormalhoursofwork.
40(13) Anemployermustnotmakeadeductionfromtheworkerswages,salary
orotherremunerationorbenefitsforthetimeduringwhichanexposedworker
(a) undergoesahealthassessment,or
(b) travelstoorfromahealthassessment.

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Lead exposure control plan

41(1) Anemployermustdevelopanexposurecontrolplanforleadif
(a) aworkerattheworksitemaybeexposedtoairborneleadinexcessof
itsoccupationalexposurelimitformorethan30daysinayear,or
(b) aworkersexposuretoleadattheworksitecouldresultinan
elevatedbodyburdenofleadthroughanyrouteofentry.
41(2) Theexposurecontrolplanmustincludeatleastthefollowing:
(a) astatementofpurposeandoftheresponsibilitiesofindividuals;
(b) methodsofhazardidentification,assessmentandcontrol;
(c) workereducationandtraining;
(d) safeworkpracticesifthesearerequiredbythehazardassessment
underthisCode;
(e) descriptionsofpersonalandworksitehygienepracticesand
decontaminationpractices;
(f) processesofhealthmonitoring,includingbiologicaltesting;
(g) methodsofdocumentationandrecordkeeping;
(h) proceduresformaintenanceoftheplan,includingannualreviews
andupdating.
41(3) Aworkermustfollowtheexposurecontrolplanandpracticethepersonal
andworksitehygienepracticesestablishedbytheemployertominimizelead
exposureattheworksite.

Lead air monitoring

42
Ifaworkermaybeexposedtoleadinharmfulamountsataworksite,an
employermustensurethatairmonitoringandsurfacetestingforleadis
regularlyconductedtoconfirmthatthecontrolsinplaceareeffective.

Medical monitoring for lead

43(1) Anemployermustensurebloodleadleveltestingisavailabletoaworker
iftheworkerataworksitecouldreasonablybeexpectedtohaveanelevated
bodyburdenoflead.
43(2) Anemployermustensurethataworkerexposedtoleadisinformedof
theavailabilityofthebloodleadtest.
43(3) Theemployermustpaythecostofabloodleveltest.
43(4) Anexposedworkermayrefusetoundergoabloodleveltestbygiving
theemployerawrittenstatementrefusingit.

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43(5) Anemployermustnotcoerce,threatenorforceaworkerintorefusing
partorallofthetest.
43(6) Wheretheworkerhasabloodlevelthatindicatesleadpoisoning,an
occupationalhealthandsafetyofficer,underthedirectionofaDirectorof
MedicalServices,mayrequiretheemployertoremovetheworkerfromfurther
leadexposure.

Controlling mould exposure

43.1 Wheremouldexistsormayexist,anemployermustensurethataworkers
exposuretothemouldiscontrolledinaccordancewithsection9.

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Part 5

Confined Spaces

Code of practice

44(1) Anemployermusthaveawrittencodeofpracticegoverningthepractices
and procedures to be followed when workers enter and work in a confined
space.
44(2) Thecodeofpracticemust
(a) take into account and apply the requirements of this Part and of
section169,
(b) bemaintainedandperiodicallyreviewed,and
(c) identify all existing and potential confined spacework locations ata
worksite.
44(3) Aworkerinvolvedinanyaspectofaconfinedspaceentrymustcomply
withtherequirementsandproceduresinthecodeofpractice.

Hazard assessment

45
If a worker will enter a confined space or a restricted space to work, an
employermustappointacompetentpersonto
(a) identifyandassessthehazardstheworker islikelytobeexposedto
whileintheconfinedspaceorrestrictedspace,
(b) specify the type and frequency of inspections and tests necessary to
determine the likelihood ofworker exposure to any ofthe identified
hazards,
(c) performtheinspectionsandtestsspecified,
(d) specify the safety and personal protective equipment required to
performthework,and
(e) identifythepersonalprotectiveequipmentandemergencyequipment
tobeusedbyaworkerwhoundertakesrescueoperationsintheevent
ofanaccidentorotheremergency.

Training

46(1) An employer must ensure that a worker assigned duties related to

confinedspaceorrestrictedspaceentryistrainedbyacompetentpersonin
(a) recognizing hazards associated with working in confined spaces or
restrictedspaces,and
(b) performingtheworkersdutiesinasafeandhealthymanner.

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46(2) An employer must keep records of the training given under

subsection(1).
46(3) An employer must ensure that competence in the following is
represented in the workers responding to a confined space or restricted space
emergency:
(a) firstaid;
(b) theuseofappropriateemergencyresponseequipment;
(c) proceduresappropriatetotheconfinedspaceorrestrictedspace.

Entry permit system

47(1) Apersonmustnotenteraconfinedspaceataworksitewithoutavalid
entrypermit.
47(2) Anemployermustestablishanentrypermitsystemforaconfinedspace
that
(a) liststhenameofeachworkerwhoenterstheconfinedspaceandthe
reasonfortheirentry,
(b) givesthelocationoftheconfinedspace,
(c) specifiesthetimeduringwhichanentrypermitisvalid,
(d) takesintoaccounttheworkbeingdoneintheconfinedspace,and
(e) takes into account the code of practice requirements for entering,
beinginandleavingaconfinedspace.

47(3) Anemployermustensurethat,beforeaworkerentersaconfinedspace,
anentrypermitisproperlycompleted,signedbyacompetentpersonandacopy
keptreadilyavailable.

47(4) Basedonareviewofsimilarconfinedspaces,anemployermayissuean
entrypermitthatcanbeusedforanumberofsimilarconfinedspaces.

Safety and protection generally

48(1) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) if a lifeline is required in a confined space or a restricted space, it is
usedinamannerthatdoesnotcreateanadditionalhazard,
(b) the safety and personal protective equipment required under this
Codeisavailabletoworkersenteringaconfinedspaceorarestricted
space,
(c) aworkerwhoenters,occupiesorleavesaconfinedspaceorrestricted
spaceusesthesafetyandpersonalprotectiveequipment,

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(d) the personal protective equipment and emergency equipment

required under this Codeis available to workers undertaking rescue
operationsinaconfinedspaceorrestrictedspace,
(e) equipment appropriate to the confined space or restricted space,
including personal protective equipment, is available to perform a
timelyrescue,and
(f) a communication system is established that is readily available to
workersinaconfinedspaceorarestrictedspaceandisappropriateto
thehazards.

48(2) An employer must ensure that all personal protective equipment and
emergencyequipmentrequiredforuseinaconfinedspaceorarestrictedspaceis
inspected by a competent person to ensure the equipment is in good working
orderbeforeworkersentertheconfinedspaceortherestrictedspace.

48(3) Anemployermustensurethatwrittenrecordsoftheinspectionsrequired
bysubsection(2)areretainedasrequiredbysection58.

Protection hazardous substances and energy

49(1) An employer must ensure that workers within a confined space are
protectedagainstthereleaseofhazardoussubstancesorenergythatcouldharm
them.
49(2) Anemployermustensurethataworkerdoesnotenteraconfinedspace
unless adequate precautions are in place to protect a worker from drowning,
engulfmentorentrapment.

49(3) Anemployermustensurethatanyhazardousenergyinarestrictedspace
iscontrolledinaccordancewithPart15.

Unauthorized entry

50
An employer must ensure that persons who are not authorized by the
employer to enter a confined space or a restricted space are prevented from
entering.

Traffic hazards

51
Anemployermustensurethatworkersinaconfinedspaceorarestricted
spaceareprotectedfromhazardscreatedbytrafficinthevicinityoftheconfined
spaceorrestrictedspace.

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Testing the atmosphere

52(1) Ifthehazardassessmentidentifiesapotentialatmospherichazardanda
workerisrequiredorauthorizedbyanemployertoentertheconfinedspace,the
employer must ensure that a competent worker performs a preentry
atmospherictestoftheconfinedspaceto
(a) verify that the oxygen content is between 19.5 percent and
23.0percentbyvolume,and
(b) identify the amount of toxic, flammable or explosive substance that
maybepresent.
52(2) The employer must ensure that the testing required by subsection (1) is
performed using calibrated test instruments appropriate for the atmosphere
beingtestedandtheinstrumentsareusedinaccordancewiththemanufacturers
specifications.
52(3) Theemployermustensurethatasoftenasnecessaryafterthefirsttimea
workerenterstheconfinedspace,acompetentworker
(a) performsthetestsspecifiedinsubsection(1),and
(b) identifiesandrecordsanyadditionalhazards.
52(3.1) Theemployermustensurethatifthereisapotentialfortheatmosphere
tochangeunpredictablyafteraworkerenterstheconfinedspace,theatmosphere
iscontinuouslymonitoredinaccordancewithsubsection(2).
52(4) If tests identify additional hazards, the employer must deal with the
identifiedhazardsinaccordancewiththisCode.
52(5) Theemployermustensurethattheproceduresandpracticesputinplace
undersubsection(4)areincludedinthecodeofpractice.
52(6) Theemployermustensurethattheresultsoftestsrequiredbythissection
arerecorded.

Ventilation and purging

53(1) If the atmospheric testing under section 52 identifies that a hazardous

atmosphere exists or is likely to exist in a confined space, an employer must
ensure that the confined space is ventilated, purged or both before a worker
enterstheconfinedspace.

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53(2) Ifventilating orpurging a confinedspace is impractical or ineffective in

eliminating a hazardous atmosphere, the employer must ensure that a worker
who enters the confined space uses personal protective equipment appropriate
fortheconditionswithintheconfinedspace.

53(3) If mechanical ventilation is needed to maintain a safe atmosphere in a

confinedspaceduringtheworkprocess,anemployermustensureitisprovided
andoperatedasneeded.

53(4) Ifmechanicalventilationisrequiredtomaintainasafeatmosphereinthe
confinedspace,theemployermustensurethat
(a) theventilationsystemincorporatesamethodofalertingworkerstoa
failure of the system so that workers have sufficient time to safely
leavetheconfinedspace,and
(b) all workers within the confined space have received training in the
evacuationprocedurestobeusedintheeventofaventilationsystem
failure.

53(5) Allworkersmustevacuateaconfinedspaceoruseanalternativemeans
ofprotectionifaventilationsystemfails.

Inerting

54(1) An employer must ensure that a confined space is inerted if it is not

reasonablypracticabletoeliminateanexplosiveorflammableatmospherewithin
theconfinedspacethroughanothermeans.
54(2) Ifaconfinedspaceisinerted,anemployermustensurethat
(a) everyworkerenteringtheconfinedspaceisequippedwithsupplied
airrespiratoryprotectionequipmentthatcomplieswithPart18,
(b) allignitionsourcesarecontrolled,and
(c) theatmospherewithintheconfinedspacestaysinertedwhileworkers
areinside.

Emergency response

55(1) An employer must ensure that a worker does not enter or remain in a
confinedspaceorarestrictedspaceunlessaneffectiverescuecanbecarriedout.
55(2) A worker must not enter or stay in a confined space or restricted space
unlessaneffectiverescuecanbecarriedout.

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55(3) Anemployermustensurethattheemergencyresponseplanincludesthe
emergencyprocedurestobefollowedifthereisanaccidentorotheremergency,
includingproceduresinplacetoevacuatetheconfinedspaceorrestrictedspace
immediately
(a) whenanalarmisactivated,
(b) iftheconcentrationofoxygeninsidetheconfinedspacedropsbelow
19.5percentbyvolumeorexceeds23.0percentbyvolume,or
(c) ifthereisasignificantchangeintheamountofhazardoussubstances
insidetheconfinedspace.

Tending worker

56(1) For every confined space or restricted space entry, an employer must
designate a competent worker to be in communication with a worker in the
confinedspaceorrestrictedspace.
56(2) An employer must ensure that the designated worker under subsection
(1)hasasuitablesystemforsummoningassistance.
56(3) An employer must ensure that a competent worker trained in the
evacuation procedures in the emergency response plan is present outside a
confinedspace,atorneartheentrance,if
(a) theoxygencontentoftheatmosphereinsidetheconfinedspaceisless
than19.5percentbyvolume,
(b) the oxygen content of the atmosphere inside the confined space is
greaterthan23.0percentbyvolume,
(c) the concentration of a substance listed in Schedule 1, Table 2 inside
the confined space is greater than 50 percent of its occupational
exposurelimit,or
(d) ahazardotherthanonelistedinclauses(a),(b)or(c)isidentifiedby
the hazard assessment and the hazard cannot be eliminated or
effectivelycontrolled.
56(4) Anemployermustensurethatthetendingworkerundersubsection(3)
(a) keepstrackatalltimesofthenumberofworkersinsidetheconfined
space,
(b) is in constant communication with the workers inside the confined
space,and
(c) hasasuitablesystemforsummoningassistance.
56(5) Atendingworkermustnotleavetheareauntilallworkershaveleftthe
confinedspaceoranothertendingworkerisinplace.

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Entry and exit

57
Anemployermustensurethatasafemeansofentryandexitisavailable
toallworkersrequiredtoworkinaconfinedspaceorarestrictedspaceandtoall
rescuepersonnelattendingtotheworkers.

Retaining records

58
Anemployermustensurethatallrecordsrespectingentryandworkina
confinedspace,includingentrypermitsandtestingunderthisPart,areretained
fornotlessthan
(a) oneyearifnoincidentorunplannedeventoccurredduringtheentry,
or
(b) two years if an incident or unplanned event occurred during the
entry.

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Part 6

Cranes, Hoists and Lifting Devices

General Requirements

Application
59(1) This Part applies to lifting devices, including cranes and hoists, with a
ratedloadcapacityof2000kilogramsormore.

59(1.1) This Part does not apply to drawworks on equipment that is subject to
Part37.

59(2) Sections 60 to 74 apply to roofers hoists regardless of their rated load

capacity.

59(2.1) A hoist may only be used for vertical lifting or lowering if it complies
withthisPartandisdesignedandmanufacturedforverticalliftingorlowering.

59(3) Despite subsection (2),sections 63,64(4)and65donot applyto roofers

hoists.

59(4) Despitesubsection(1),anemployermustensurethataliftingdevicewith
a rated load capacity of less than 2000 kilograms has therated load capacity of
theequipmentshownontheequipment.

Not commercially manufactured

60
If a lifting device is not commercially manufactured, an employer must
ensurethatitisfitandsafeforuseasaliftingdeviceandthatitiscertifiedbya
professionalengineer.

Identification of components
61
An employer must ensure that all major structural, mechanical and
electricalcomponentsofaliftingdevicearepermanentlyandlegiblyidentifiedas
beingcomponentpartsofaspecificmakeandmodelofliftingdevice.

Rated load capacity

62(1) Anemployermustensurethataliftingdevicehasaplateorweatherproof
labelpermanentlysecuredtoitthatlegiblyshows
(a) themanufacturersratedloadcapacity,
(b) themanufacturersname,and

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(c) themodel,serialnumberandyearofmanufactureorshipmentdate.

62(2) If a lifting device is not commercially manufactured, an employer must

ensure that it has a plate or weatherproof label permanently secured to it that
legibly shows the rated load capacity according to the professional engineers
certification.
62(3) Subsections(1)and(2)donotapplytoAframesandginpoles.

Load charts

63(1) Anemployermustensurethatamobilecraneorboomtruckisequipped
atalltimeswithloadchartsshowingtheratedloadcapacityofthemobilecrane
orboomtruckatallpermittedboomanglesandboomradii.
63(2) Anemployermustensurethatatowercranehasaloadchart
(a) conspicuouslyandpermanentlysecuredtothecab,and
(b) showingthemanufacturersratedcapacityloadsatvariousradiiofa
twopartlineandafourpartlineseparately.

Operator requirements

64(1) An employer must ensure that a lifting device is only operated by a

competentworkerauthorizedbytheemployertooperatetheequipment.
64(2) Attheemployersrequest,anoperator,beforeoperatingaliftingdevice,
must be able to demonstrate that the worker is competent in the equipments
operation and knowledgeable about load charts and the code of signals for
hoistingoperations.
64(3) Noworkerotherthanthecompetentworkerauthorizedbytheemployer
mayoperatealiftingdevice.
64(4) Beforeoperatingaparticularliftingdevice,theoperatormustbefamiliar
withallrecententriesinitslogbook.

Log books

65(1) An employer must set up a paper or electronic log book for each lifting
deviceataworksite.
65(1.1) Despite subsection (1), the log book requirement does not apply to
manuallyoperatedhoists.

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65(2) Theemployermustensurethat
(a) the log book is readily available for inspection by an officer at any
time,
(b) the most current log book of a mobile crane accompanies it or is
availabletotheoperatoratalltimes,and
(c) ifownershipofaliftingdeviceistransferredtoanewowner,thelog
bookistransferredtothenewowner.

65(3) Theemployermustensurethatthefollowingdetailsareenteredintothe
logbook:
(a) the date and time when any work was performed on the lifting
device;
(b) lengthoftimeinliftingservice
(i) recordedashoursofserviceiftheliftingdeviceisequippedbythe
manufacturerwithanhourmeter,or
(ii) ifrequiredbythemanufacturersspecifications;
(c) alldefectsordeficienciesandwhentheyweredetected;
(d) inspections, including examinations, checks and tests, that are
performed, including those specified in the manufacturers
specifications;
(e) repairsormodificationsperformed;
(f) arecordofacertificationundersection73;
(g) anymatterorincidentthatmayaffectthesafeoperationofthelifting
device;
(h) any other operational information specifically identified by the
employer;
(i) inthecaseofatowercrane,whetherornottheweighttestingdevice
was lifted for that working day, before the work of lifting loads
began.

65(4) Theemployermustensurethateachentryinapaperlogbookissigned
bythepersondoingthework.

65(5) The employer must ensure that each entry in an electronic log book
identifiesthepersondoingthework.

65(6) In the case of a tower crane, the employer must ensure that a senior
representative of the employer at the work site confirms that the entries in the
logbookarecorrecteverydaythatthetowercraneisinoperation.

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Preventing an unsafe lift

66
If the operator of a lifting device has any doubts as to the safety of
workersinthevicinityofthelift,theoperatormustnotmoveanyequipmentor
loaduntiltheoperatorisassuredthattheworkingconditionsaresafe.

Preventing collisions

67
An employer must ensure that procedures are developed to prevent
collisionsiftwoormoreliftingdevicesareinuseandthereisthepotentialfora
collisionbetweenthem,theirloadsorcomponentparts.

Load weight

68
An employer must ensure that the operator of the lifting device, the
riggersupervisedbytheoperatorandthepersoninchargeofaliftareprovided
with all the information necessary to enable them to readily and accurately
determinetheweightoftheloadtobelifted.

Lift calculation
68.1 Anemployermustensurethataliftcalculationiscompletedforanylift
exceeding75percentofacranesratedcapacity.

Loads over work areas

69(1) An employer must ensure that work is arranged, if it is reasonably

practicable,sothataloaddoesnotpassoverworkers.
69(2) Anoperatorofaliftingdevicemustnotpasstheloadonthedeviceover
workersunless
(a) nootherpracticalalternativeexistsinthecircumstances,and
(b) theworkersareeffectivelywarnedofthedanger.
69(3) A worker must not stand or pass under a suspended load unless the
workerhasbeeneffectivelywarnedofthedangerandtheoperatorofthelifting
deviceknowstheworkerisunderthesuspendedload.
69(4) Theoperatorofaliftingdevicethatistravellingwithaloadmustensure
thattheloadispositionedasclosetothegroundorgradeaspossible.

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Tag and hoisting lines

70(1) Ifworkersareindangerbecauseofthemovementofaloadbeinglifted,
loweredormovedbyaliftingdevice,anemployermustensurethat
(a) aworkerusesataglineofsufficientlengthtocontroltheload,
(b) thetaglineisusedinawaythatpreventstheloadfromstrikingthe
workercontrollingthetagline,and
(c) ataglineisusedwhenitallowsworkerseparationfromtheload.

70(2) Anemployermustensurethattaglinesofnonconductivesyntheticrope
areusedwhenthereisadangerofcontactwithenergizedelectricalequipment.

70(3) Anemployermustensurethattaglinesarenotusedinsituationswhere
theirusecouldincreasethedangertoworkers.

Hand signals

71
An employer must ensure that hand signals necessary to ensure a safe
hoisting operation are given in accordance with section 191 by a competent
signallerdesignatedbytheemployer.

Controls

72(1) Movedtosection95.1
72(2) Repealed
72(3) Theemployermustensurethatanoperatorwhousesaremotecontrolto
operate a lifting device is visually distinguishable from other workers at the
worksite.

Repairs and modifications

73(1) An employer must ensure that structural repairs or modifications to

componentsofaliftingdeviceare
(a) madeonlyunderthedirectionandcontrolofaprofessionalengineer,
and
(b) certified by the professional engineer to confirm that the
workmanship and quality of materials used has restored the
componentstonotlessthantheiroriginalcapacity.

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73(2) Ifstructuralrepairsormodificationsaremade,theemployermustensure
that
(a) the repaired or modified components are individually and uniquely
identifiedinthelogbookandonthecomponent,and
(b) the professional engineers certification makes reference to those
componentsandtheiridentification.

Containers for hoisting

74(1) Anemployermustensurethatacontainerusedforaloadbeingliftedby
ahoistisdesignedforthatparticularpurposeandbearsamarkingtoindicateits
maximumloadrating.
74(2) Apersonmustnotuseanoildrumorsimilarcontainerasacontainerfor
a load being lifted by a hoist unless the drum or container is hoisted in a cage
designedforthatpurpose.

A-Frames and gin poles

75

AnemployermustensurethatanAframeorginpole
(a) isnotinclinedmorethan45degreesfromthevertical,
(b) isequippedwithaboomstop,and
(c) hasthesheaveandcapofitsriggingattachedsecurelyenoughtothe
gin pole to withstand any loads to which the assembly may be
subjected.

Suspended personnel baskets

75.1(1) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) acommerciallymanufacturedsuspendedpersonnelbasketiserected,
used,operatedandmaintainedinaccordancewiththemanufacturers
specificationsorspecificationscertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer,or
(b) asuspendedpersonnelbasketthatisnotcommerciallymanufactured
isdesignedandcertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer.

75.1(2) Despitesection147,ifitisnotpracticabletoprovideaseparatepersonal
fallarrestsystemusingaverticallifelineforeachworkerinthemanbasket,an
employermustensurethat
(a) a separate support is attached between the suspended personnel
basket and the hoist line above the hook assembly that is capable of
withstandingtheweightofthepersonelbasket,materials,equipment
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(b) each worker within the personnel basket is wearing a separate

personalfallarrestsystemattachedtothepersonnelbasket.

Cantilever Hoists
Installation and use

76

Anemployermustensurethatacantileverhoist
(a) is anchored to a building or structure at distance intervals that meet
the manufacturers specifications or specifications certified by a
professionalengineer,
(b) hasafoundationthatissolid,levelandofasizeandstrengthcapable
ofsupportingtheweightofthehoistanditsloadsunderallworking
conditions,and
(c) carries loads that do not project beyond the edges of the material
landingplatformortheskipofthehoist.

Chimney Hoists
Equipment requirements

77

Anemployermustensurethatachimneyhoist
(a) isequippedwithpositivedrives,
(b) doesnothaveaclutchbetweenthetransmissionandthehoistdrums,
(c) is equipped with a speedindicating device if the hoist is capable of
operatingatspeedsofmorethan0.6metrespersecond,
(d) is equipped with at least two independent braking systems, each
capableofstopping150 percent ofthe manufacturersrated capacity
load,atthemanufacturesratedcapacitymaximumspeed,
(e) has a roller or ball bearing swivel installed between the bucket and
theropeonthehoist,
(f) is equipped with a communication system that informs the operator
whenthehoististobeusedtoliftorlowerworkers,and
(g) hasaseparatesafetylineattachedbetweenthebucketormanbasket
yokeandthehoistropeabovetheballorhook.

Operator responsibilities

78(1) Anoperatorofachimneyhoistmustnot
(a) liftorloweraworkerataspeedofmorethan0.6metrespersecond,
(b) usethebrakealonetocontrolthespeedofthechimneyhoistwhena
workerisbeinglowered,
(c) liftorlowermorethantwoworkersatthesametime,or
(d) liftorlowermaterialsorequipmentatthesametimeasaworker.

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78(2) An operator of a chimney hoist must use safety latch hooks or shackles
equippedwithsafetypins.

Worker in lifting device

79
An employer must ensure that a worker who is lifted or lowered by a
chimneyhoistusesapersonnelbasket.

Hand-Operated Hoists
Holding suspended load

80
Anemployermustensurethatahandoperatedhoistisprovidedwitha
devicecapableofholdingthetotalloadsuspendedsafelyunderalloperating
conditions.

Material Hoists
Safety code for material hoists

81
AmaterialhoistmustmeettherequirementsofCSAStandardCAN/CSA
Z256M87(R2006),SafetyCodeforMaterialHoists.

Rider restriction

82(1) Apersonmustnotrideonamaterialhoist.
82(2) Anemployermustensurethataworkerdoesnotrideonamaterialhoist.

Gate interlocks

83
Anemployermustensurethatamaterialhoistisequippedateachfloor
orlevelwithdevicesthatprevent
(a) a landing gate from being opened unless the hoist platform is
positionedatthatlanding,or
(b) movementofthehoistplatformwhenalandinggateisopen.

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Operator responsibilities

84

Amaterialhoistoperatormustnot
(a) leavethehoistcontrolsunattendedwhiletheskip,platformorloadis
intheliftedposition,or
(b) move the skip, platform or cage until the operator is informed by a
designatedsignallerthatitissafetodoso.

Signal systems

85(1) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) ifasignalsystemisusedtocontrolthemovementofamaterialhoist
the signal descriptions are posted at each floor or level and at the
operatorsstation,
(b) theoperatorofamaterialhoist,andadesignatedsignalleratthefloor
or level where loading and unloading is being performed, maintain
visualorauditorycommunicationwitheachotheratalltimesduring
loadingandunloading,and
(c) if an electrical or mechanical signal system has been installed to
coordinate the movement of the hoists skip, platform or cage, the
systemisarrangedsothatthehoistoperatorknowsfromwhichfloor
orlevelasignaloriginates.

85(2) Anemployermustensurethatamaterialhoisterectedatabuildingthat
ismorethan20metreshighhasasignalsystemthat
(a) isinstalledateachfloororlevelandattheoperatorsstation,
(b) is designed to allow voice communication between a worker at any
floororlevelandtheoperator,and
(c) informstheoperatorfromwhichfloororlevelthesignaloriginates.

Hoist brakes

86
An employer must ensure that a material hoists braking system is
capable of stopping and holding the total load suspended safely, under all
operatingconditions.

Location protected

87

Anemployermustensurethat
(a) theareaaroundthebaseofthematerialhoistisfencedorotherwise
barricadedtopreventanyonefromenteringitifthehoistplatformis
notatthebaselevel,

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(b) a removable guardrail or gate is installed between 600 millimeters

and900millimetresawayfromtheedgeofafloororlevelservedby
thematerialhoist,and
(c) if the operator controls are not remote from the material hoist,
overheadprotectionisprovidedfortheoperator.

Mobile Cranes and Boom Trucks

Safety code for mobile cranes

88
AmobilecranemustmeettherequirementsofCSAStandardCAN/CSA
Z15098 (R2004), Safety Code on Mobile Cranes with the exception of clauses 1.6
and1.7.

Personnel baskets
88.1

Despitesection88,anemployermustensurethat
(a) apersonnelbasketusedwithamobilecraneisdesigned,constructed,
maintained and used in accordance with CSA Standard CAN/CSA
Z15098(R2004),SafetyCodeonMobileCranes,clause5.4.7,or
(b) apersonnelbasketthatisnotcommerciallymanufacturedisdesigned
andcertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer.

Non-destructive testing

89
An employer must ensure that all loadbearing components of a mobile
crane undergo nondestructive testing under the direction and control of a
professional engineer in accordance with the manufacturers specifications at
12monthintervalsfromthedateofthemobilecranesmostrecentcertification.

Counterweights and outriggers

90
Ifoutriggersareinstalledonamobilecraneorboomtruck,theemployer
mustensuretheoutriggersareextendedandsupportedbysolidfootingsbefore
beingused.

Warning device

91
An employer must ensure that a mobile crane is equipped with an
effectivewarningdeviceinadditiontotheonerequiredbysection267,that
(a) isreadilyaccessibletotheoperator,
(b) is sufficient to warn workers of the impending movement of the
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(c) if it is an auditory warning device, has a distinct sound that is

distinguishablefromallothersoundsattheworksite.

Preventing damage

92(1) Ifaboomisfittedonamobilecraneorboomtruckandthecraneortruck
mayoverturnorflipbackwardsbecauseofthereturnmovementoftheboom,an
employermustensurethat
(a) positiveboomstopsareinstalledinthecraneortruck inaccordance
withthemanufacturersspecifications,and
(b) aboomstoplimitdeviceisinstalledtopreventtheboomfrombeing
drawnbackbeyondapredeterminedsafeboomangle.

92(2) If a jib is attached to the boom of a mobile crane or boom truck, an

employermustensurethatajibstopdeviceis installedinthecraneor truckto
preventthejibfrombeingdrawnbackovertheboom.

92(3) An employer must ensure that blocking procedures are developed to

preventthecollapseorupsetofanypartofaderrick,mastorboomduringthe
installation,removalorreplacementofaderrickorthemastorboomsectionofa
mobilecraneorboomtruck.

Load blocks
92.1 Despite section 88, an employer must ensure that the load blocks of a
mobilecranearemaintainedandrepairedinaccordancewiththemanufacturers
specificationsor,iftherearenomanufacturersspecifications,inaccordancewith
CSA Standard CAN/CSA Z15098 (R2004), Safety Code on Mobile Cranes, clause
4.3.5.2.

Outriggers
92.2 Despite section 88, an employer must ensure that a mobile crane
equippedwithoutriggersissetupwiththeoutriggersonloadbearingfloatsor
padsthatareofadequatesize,strengthandrigidity.

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Overhead Cranes
Electrical components and functions

93
A bridge, jib, monorail, gantry or overhead travelling crane must meet
thedesignrequirementsforelectricalcomponentsandfunctionsof
(a) CSAStandardC22.106,CanadianElectricalCode,Part1,Section40,and
(b) CSA Standard C22.2 No. 33M1984 (R2004), Construction and Test of
ElectricCranesandHoists.

Maintenance and inspection

94
A bridge, jib, monorail, gantry or overhead travelling crane must meet
the safety requirements of CSA Standard CAN/CSAB16796 (R2007), Safety
Standard for Maintenance and Inspection of Overhead Cranes, Gantry Cranes,
Monorails,HoistsandTrolleys.

Safe movement

95
An employer must ensure that a crane operating on rails, tracks or
trolleys
(a) has a positive stop or limiting device on the crane or on the rails,
tracks or trolleys to prevent it from overrunning safe limits or
contactingotherequipmentthatisonthesamerail,trackortrolley,
(b) isequippedwithanoverspeedlimitingdevice,
(c) haspositivemeansofensuringthattherails,tracksortrolleyscannot
bespreadormisalign,
(d) has sweep guards installed to prevent material on the rail, track or
trolleyfromdislodgingthecrane,and
(e) hasabeddesignedtocarryallanticipatedloads.

Controls
95.1
Anemployermustensurethatthecontrolsofanoverheadcraneareofa
constantmanualpressuretype.

Personnel Hoists
Safety code for personnel hoists

96
Exceptforapersonnelhoistusedinamine,apersonnelhoistmustmeet
the requirements of CSA Standard CAN/CSAZ185 (R2006), Safety Code for
PersonnelHoists.

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Roofers Hoists
Safe use and design

97(1) Anemployermustensurethataroofershoisthascounterweights
(a) designedasacomponentpartofthehoisttoremainsecurelyattached
tothehoistuntilallliftingiscompleted,and
(b) heavy enough to counterbalance four times the maximum weight of
theloadbeinglifted.

97(2) Apersonmustnotuseroofingmaterialsasacounterweight.

97(3) An employer must ensure that a roofers hoist is inspected daily by a

competentworkerdesignatedbytheemployer.

97(4) An employer must ensure that bolts and pins used to interconnect
component parts of a roofers hoist are equipped with safety pins that prevent
themfrombeingdislodged.

97(5) Aworkermust
(a) usearoofershoistonlyforverticallifting,and
(b) notexceedthedesignloadlimitsoftheroofershoist.

97(6) An employer must ensure that a gallows frame roofers hoist is

constructedoflumbersizedasfollows,orofmaterialthathasthesameorgreater
propertiesasthelumberusedforthesamefunction:
(a) thrustout38millimetresby184millimeterslumber;
(b) uprights90millimetresby90millimetreslumber;
(c) bracesandbaseplates38millimetresby140millimetres.

97(7) Anemployermustensurethatagallowsframeroofershoist
(a) has a hoisting line with a breaking strength of not less than
25kilonewtons,
(b) has thrustouts placed on their edge that do not overhang more than
onequarteroftheirlength,and
(c) has sheaves securely attached to the thrustouts without using single
strandwireornails.

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Tower and Building Shaft Hoists

Protective enclosure

98

Anemployermustensurethat
(a) a tower hoist is enclosed at ground level with solid walls or equally
effectivefencingtoaheightofatleast2metresonallsidesexceptthe
loadingside,
(b) ahoistshaftinsideabuildingisenclosedonallsidesbutthelanding
side at all floors or levels to a height of at least 2 metres with solid
wallsorequallyeffectivefencing,
(c) a landing gate inside a building does not open unless the hoist
platformispositionedatthatlanding,
(d) thelandingsideofthehoistshaftinsideabuildinghasanaccessdoor
complete with a lock and an OPEN SHAFT sign attached to the
enclosure,
(e) a tower or building shaft hoist is braced, guyed or supported at
verticalintervalsofnot morethan 6 metresorattheintervals in the
manufacturersspecificationsand
(f) thebottompulleyblockorsheaveissecurelyanchoredandthepulley
andhoistingropestothehoistingengineareenclosed.

Design

99
An employer must ensure that a boom is not installed on a tower hoist
unlessitsdesigniscertifiedbyaprofessionalengineertotheeffectthatthetower
structurecanwithstandtheadditionalload.

Tower Cranes
Safety code for tower cranes

100
AtowercranemanufacturedonorafterJuly1,2009mustmeetthe
requirementsofCSAStandardZ24804,CodeforTowerCranes.

Limit devices

101(1) Anemployermustensurethatatowercraneisequippedwith
(a) an overload device consisting of a hoist overload switch that
automaticallyrestrictstheweightoftheload,
(b) a travel limit device consisting of a moment overload switch that
automaticallyrestrictstheradiuswithinwhichtheloadcantravel,
(c) a height limit switch that prevents the load from being overwound,
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(d) trolleytravellimitdevicesconsistingofatrolleyinlimitswitchand
a trolley out limit switch that prevent the trolley from running to
theendofitstrackandfallingoff.

101(2) Anemployermustensurethatthedevicesdescribedinsubsection(1)are
adjustedandsetinaccordancewith themanufacturers specifications and have
theirlimitswitchessealed.

Operation

102

Anoperatorofatowercranemust
(a) ensurethesafemovementofthecraneanditsloadatalltimes,
(b) verifyatthebeginningofeachworkshiftthatthemastisplumb,and
(c) verify at least once in each 24 hour period that the limit devices
describedinsection101areoperational.

Changing components

103(1) An employer must ensure that the major structural, mechanical and
electricalcomponentsofatowercranearenotinterchangedwiththoseofother
towercranesunless
(a) thecomponentsarefromthesamemakeormodeloftowercrane,
(b) the components are approved by the manufacturer as suitable for
theirintendedapplication,or
(c) thecomponentsarecertifiedbyaprofessionalengineerassuitablefor
theirintendedapplication.

103(2) An employer must ensure that if an operators cab is attached to the

boomofatowercrane,thedesignofthecab,itsposition,methodofattachment
and any structural changes, including changes to the counterweight, capacity
and operation of the crane, are in accordance with the manufacturers
specificationsorarecertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer.

Test weights

104(1) An employer must ensure that if weights are used as a weight testing
deviceonatowercrane,
(a) thetrueweightofthetestweightisdeterminedandlegiblyrecorded
ontheweight,and
(b) when not in use, the test weights rest on supports to prevent the
weights from freezing to the ground or creating a vacuum when
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104(2) Theemployermustensurethattheliftingattachmentonatestweightis
madeofmildsteelandofsufficientsizeandstrengthtosupporttheweight.

Structural testing and examination

105(1) Anemployermustensurethatallstructuralandriggingcomponentsofa
towercraneundergonondestructivetestingunderthedirectionandcontrolofa
professionalengineerinaccordancewiththemanufacturersspecifications
(a) ascloseasreasonablypracticabletotheprojectsite,
(b) beforethecraneisusedforthefirsttimeinaprojectinAlberta,and
(c) ifthecraneismovedfromprojecttoproject,beforeitisusedafterthe
move.

105(2) Ifatowercraneisinoperationonaprojectformorethanoneyearfrom
the date on which the crane starts operating, the employer must ensure its
structural components are examined under the direction and control of a
professional engineer after each period of 2000 operating hours or 12 months
afterthedateonwhichitstartsoperating,whicheveroccursfirst.

105(3) The employer must ensure that the results of the testing or examination
required by subsections (1) and (2) are certified by a professional engineer in a
report that clearly identifies the crane and the components to which the
informationrelates.

Wind and temperature limitations

106(1) An employer must ensure that operation of a tower crane is stopped

when the wind velocity at the elevation of the crane exceeds the limit
recommended in the manufacturers specifications or, if there are none, in
specificationscertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer.
106(2) An employer must ensure that operation of a tower crane is stopped
when the temperature in the vicinity of the crane is below the limit
recommended in the manufacturers specifications or, if there are none, in
specificationscertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer.

Multiple cranes

107
Iftwoormoretowercranesareerectedinsuchamannerthattheradiiof
operationsoverlap,
(a) the employer must ensure that operators are provided with a visual
orauditorymeansofcommunicatingwitheachother,

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(b) the operators must be able to communicate with each other when
bothcraneareinoperation,and
(c) theoperatorsmustoperatethecranesinsuchamannerthatthereare
nocollisionsbetweenthecranesortheirloads.

Underground Shaft Hoists

Safety requirements

108(1) Anemployermustensurethatanundergroundshafthoistcomplieswith
thefollowing:
(a) allsupportingpartsofthehoistmachineryaresetonandsecuredtoa
substantialfoundation;
(b) it is equipped with positive drives for lifting and lowering the hoist
cage;
(c) it does not have a clutch between the transmission and the hoist
drums;
(d) it has a hoist drum with a springactivated drum friction brake
capable of stopping and holding the total suspended load in a safe
mannerunderalloperatingconditions;
(e) ithasahoistdrumequippedwithapositivespringactivatedpawlor
similardevicetolockthedrum.

108(2) Anemployermustensurethatanundergroundshafthoist
(a) has a communication system available and working at all times
between the hoist operator and workers at landings in the shaft
leadingtoatunneloranundergroundspace,and
(b) thecontrolsofthecommunicationsystemcanbeoperatedatalltimes
at every landing in the shaft, on the hoist platform and at the
operatorsposition.

108(3) An employer must ensure that in an emergency an additional means of

communication is available and working at all times between the operator of a
shafthoistandworkersatthefaceofthetunnellingoperations.

108(4) An employer must ensure that, if a code is used in a communication

systeminanundergroundshafthoist,thecodeisprominentlypostedatalltimes
ateverylandingintheshaftandattheoperatorscontrols.

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Operator responsibilities

109(1) Theoperatorofanundergroundhoistmust
(a) ensure that the brake remains on at all times until it is released
manually,
(b) hold the hoist drum brake in the OFF position when lifting or
loweringthehoistcage,and
(c) notlockoutorotherwisedisablethehoistdrumbrakewhenliftingor
loweringthehoistcage.
109(2) Theoperatorofanundergroundhoistmustnotallowthehoisttotravel
at more than 1.2 metres per second when a worker is lifted or lowered in the
hoistcage.

Hoist cage

110(1) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) ahoistcageplatformisequippedwithacarlockingdevice,and
(b) theshaftonwhichanundergroundshafthoistisinstalledisequipped
withguiderails.

110(2) Anemployermustensurethatahoistcagehasaplatethat
(a) states the maximum number of workers and the maximum load for
whichthehoistcageisdesigned,
(b) issecuredtothehoistcage,and
(c) isclearlyvisibletotheworkersinthecageandtheoperator.

110(3) Apersonmustnotuseanopenhooktoattachahoistcagetothehoisting
line.

Unguided suspended cage

111(1) Despitesections108to110,anemployermayuseasuspendedcagethat
doesnothaveguiderailsinanundergroundshaftif
(a) themovementofthecageiscontrolledbyacrane,
(b) allsidesandthetopofthecageareenclosedbyascreenofsufficient
strengthtoprotectanyworkersbeingtransportedinit,and
(c) a designated signaller at the surface has constant effective
communicationbetweenthecageoccupantsandthecraneoperator.

111(2) Ifacagereferredtoinsubsection(1)isusedinanundergroundshaftthat
ismorethan30metresdeep,theemployermustensurethatthecageisdesigned
andcertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer.

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111(3) Section 347 does not apply to a cage referred to in subsection (1) or (2)
whenthecageistransportingworkers.

Vehicle Hoists
Safety standards

112
AnemployermustensurethatavehiclehoistinstalledonorafterJuly1,
2009meetstherequirementsofthefollowing:
(a) ANSI Standard ANSI/ALI ALCTV2006, American National Standard
forAutomotiveLiftsSafetyRequirementsforConstruction,Testingand
Validation;or
(b) ANSI Standard ANSI/ALI ALOIM2000, Automotive Lifts Safety
RequirementsforOperation,InspectionandMaintenance.

Safe use

113(1) Anemployermustensurethatapneumaticorhydraulicvehiclehoisthas
controlsoperatedbyconstantmanualpressure.
113(2) Anemployermustensurethattheoperatorofavehiclehoist
(a) remainsatthecontrolswhilethevehiclehoistisinmotion,and
(b) doesnotblockthecontrolsduringraisingandlowering.
113(3) A worker must not be under a suspended load unless the load is
supportedby
(a) avehiclehoistdesignedforthatpurpose,or
(b) standsorblocks,otherthanjacks,thataredesigned,constructedand
maintainedtosupporttheloadandplacedonfirmfoundations.

Winching Operations
Safe practices

114
Anoperatorofawinchmustensurethat,beforevehiclemountedwinch
lines are hooked or unhooked from an object, the vehicle is prevented from
moving.

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Part 7

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Emergency response plan

115(1) Anemployermustestablishanemergencyresponseplanforresponding
toanemergencythatmayrequirerescueorevacuation.
115(2) An employer must involve affected workers in establishing the
emergencyresponseplan.
115(3) Anemployermustensurethatanemergencyresponseplaniscurrent.

Contents of plan

116

Anemergencyresponseplanmustincludethefollowing:
(a) theidentificationofpotentialemergencies;
(b) proceduresfordealingwiththeidentifiedemergencies;
(c) the identification of, location of and operational procedures for
emergencyequipment;
(d) theemergencyresponsetrainingrequirements;
(e) thelocationanduseofemergencyfacilities;
(f) thefireprotectionrequirements;
(g) thealarmandemergencycommunicationrequirements;
(h) thefirstaidservicesrequired;
(i) proceduresforrescueandevacuation;
(j) thedesignatedrescueandevacuationworkers.

Rescue and evacuation workers

117(1) An employer must designate the workers who will provide rescue
servicesandsuperviseevacuationproceduresinanemergency.
117(2) Anemployermustensurethatdesignatedrescueandemergencyworkers
aretrainedinemergencyresponseappropriatetotheworksiteandthepotential
emergenciesidentifiedintheemergencyresponseplan.

117(3) The training under subsection (2) must include exercises appropriate to
theworksitethatsimulatethepotentialemergenciesidentifiedintheemergency
responseplan.

117(4) Thetrainingexercisesreferredtoinsubsection(3)mustberepeatedatthe
intervals required to ensure that the designated rescue and evacuation workers
arecompetenttocarryouttheirduties.

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Equipment

118(1) An employer must provide workers designated under section 117 with
personalprotectiveclothingandequipmentappropriatetotheworksiteandthe
potentialemergenciesidentifiedintheemergencyresponseplan.
118(2) Workers who respond to an emergency must wear and use personal
protective clothing and equipment appropriate to the work site and the
emergency.

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Part 8

Entrances, Walkways, Stairways and Ladders

Entrances, Walkways, Stairways

Safe entry and exit

119(1) Anemployermustensurethateveryworkercanenteraworkareasafely
andleaveaworkareasafelyatalltimes.

119(2) An employer must ensure that a work areas entrances and exits are in
goodworkingorder.

119(3) Anemployermustensurethataworkareasentrancesandexitsarefree
from materials, equipment, accumulations of waste or other obstructions that
mightendangerworkersorrestricttheirmovement.

119(4) An employer must ensure that, if a worker could be isolated from a

primaryescaperoute,
(a) thereisaready,convenientandsafesecondarymeansofescapefrom
theworkarea,and
(b) thesecondaryescaperouteisreadilyuseableatalltimes.

119(5) Anemployermustensurethatallworkersarefamiliarwithescaperoutes
fromtheworkarea.

Doors

120(1) An employer must ensure that doors to and from a work area can be
openedwithoutsubstantialeffortandarenotobstructed.
120(2) Anemployermustensurethatadoorusedtoenterorleaveanenclosed
areathatposesahazardtoworkersenteringthearea
(a) iskeptingoodworkingorder,and
(b) hasameansofopeningitfromtheinsideatalltimes.

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Walkways, runways and ramps

121(1) Anemployermustensurethatawalkway,runwayorramp
(a) isstrongenoughtosupporttheequipmentandworkerswhomayuse
it,
(b) isatleast600millimetreswide,
(c) is wide enough to ensure the safe movement of equipment and
workers,and
(d) hastheappropriatetoeboardsandguardrailsrequiredbyPart22.
121(2) Anemployermustensurethatthesurfaceofawalkway,runwayorramp
hassufficienttractiontoallowworkerstomoveonitsafely.

Stairways

122(1) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) the width of the treads and the height of the rise of a stairway are
uniformthroughoutitslength,and
(b) thetreadsofastairwayarelevel.
122(2) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) astairwaywith5ormorerisershastheappropriatehandrailrequired
bythisCode,and
(b) astairwaywithopensideshasahandrailandanintermediaterailor
equivalentsafeguardoneachopenside.

122(3) An employer must ensure that temporary stairs are at least 600
millimetreswide.

Handrails on stairways

123(1) Thissectionappliestostairwayswith5ormorerisers.
123(2) An employer must ensure that a stairway is equipped with a handrail
that
(a) extendstheentirelengthofthestairway,
(b) issecuredandcannotbedislodged,
(c) is between800 millimetres and 920 millimetres above the front edge
ofthetreads,and
(d) is substantial and constructed of lumber that is not less than
38millimetresby89millimetresormaterialwithpropertiesthesame
asorbetterthanthoseoflumber.

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123(3) Anemployermustensurethatpostssupportingahandrail
(a) arespacednotmorethan3metresapartattheirverticalcentres,and
(b) are constructed of lumber that is not less than 38 millimetres by 89
millimetres or materials with properties the same as or better than
thoseoflumber.

Ladders General

Restriction on use

124
An employer must ensure that workers do not use a ladder to enter or
leave an elevated or sublevel work area if the area has another safe and
recognizablewaytoenterorleaveit.

Prohibition on single rail

125
Apersonmustnotmakealadderbyfasteningcleatsacrossasinglerailor
post.

Prohibition on painting

126(1) Subjecttosubsection(2),apersonmustnotpaintawoodenladder.
126(2) A wooden ladder may be preserved with a transparent protective
coating.

Use near energized electrical equipment

127
An employer must ensure that a ladder used during the servicing of
energized or potentially energized electrical equipment is made of non
conductivematerial.

Ladders on extending booms

128(1) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) if a ladder is a permanent part of an extending boom on powered
mobileequipment,noworkerisontheladderduringthearticulation,
extensionorretractionoftheboom,and
(b) if outriggers are incorporated in the equipment to provide stability,
noworkerclimbstheladderuntiltheoutriggersaredeployed.

128(2) Subsection (1)(a) doesnot applyto professional firefighters working on

firefightingequipment.

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Crawl Board or Roof Ladder

Safe use

129
Anemployermustensurethatacrawlboardorroofladderusedforroof
work
(a) issecurelyfastenedbyhookingtheboardorladderovertheridgeof
therooforbyanotherequallyeffectivemeans,and
(b) isnotsupportedbyaneavestrough.

Fixed Ladders

Design criteria

130(1) An employer must ensure that a fixed ladder installed on or after

April30,2004meetstherequirementsofPIPStandardSTF05501(February2002),
FixedLaddersandCages,publishedbytheConstructionIndustryInstitute.
130(2) DespitethestandardsreferencedinPIPStandardSTF05501,anemployer
may
(a) use applicable Canadian material and process standards if the
employer ensures that the fixed ladder is designed and installed in
accordancewithestablishedengineeringprinciples,and
(b) allow the inside diameter of a cage hoop to be as great as 760
millimetres.
130(3) Ifafixedladderismadeofamaterialotherthansteel,theemployermust
ensurethatthedesigniscertifiedbyaprofessionalengineerasbeingasstrongas
orstrongerthanthatrequiredbyPIPStandardSTF05501.
130(4) The employer must ensure that a selfclosing double bar safety gate, or
equallyeffectivebarrier,isprovidedatladderwayflooropeningsandplatforms
offixedladdersinstalledonorafterApril30,2004.
130(5) Subsection(4)doesnotapplyatlandings.
130(6) Section327appliestoanaccessladderattachedtoascaffold.

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Fixed ladders in manholes

131
Despite section 130, fixed ladders used in precast reinforced concrete
manholesectionsinstalledonorafterJuly1,2009mustmeettherequirementsof
ASTM Standard C47807, Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Manhole
Sections.

Rest platform exemption

132
Ifeachworkerworkingonadrillingrigorservicerigonafixedladderis
equipped with and wears a climb assist device that complies with the
manufacturers specifications or specifications certified by a professional
engineer,anemployerisnotrequiredto
(a) providetheladderwithrestplatforms,or
(b) have the side rails extend not less than 1050 millimetres above the
pointatwhichtheworkersgetonoroff.

Portable Ladders

Prohibition

133(1) Aworkermustnotperformworkfromeitherofthetoptworungs,steps
or cleats ofa portable ladder unless the manufacturers specifications allow the
workertodoso.
133(2) Despite subsection (1), a worker may work from either of the top two
rungs,stepsortreadsofastepladder,
(a) ifthestepladderhasarailedplatformatthetop,or
(b) ifthemanufacturersspecificationsforthestepladderpermitit.

Constructed portable ladder

134(1) Anemployermustensurethataconstructedportableladder
(a) isconstructedoflumberthatisfreeoflooseknotsorknotholes,
(b) withalengthof5metresorlesshassiderailsconstructedoflumber
measuringnotlessthan38millimetresby89millimetres,
(c) more than 5 metres long has side rails constructed of lumber
measuringnotlessthan38millimetresby140millimetres,
(d) hassiderailsthatarenotnotched,dapped,taperedorspliced,
(e) hassiderailsatleast500millimetresapartatthebottom,and
(f) hasrungsthatare
(i) constructed of lumber measuring not less than 21 millimetres by
89millimetres,
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(iii) uniformlyspacedatacentretocentredistanceof250millimetres
to300millimetres.

134(2) An employer must ensure that a twoway constructed portable ladder

thatiswideenoughtopermittrafficinbothdirectionsatthesametime,
(a) hasacentrestructuralrailalongthelengthoftheladder,
(b) isatleastonemetrewide,and
(c) is constructed of materials that are substantial enough in size to
accommodatethemaximumintendedload.

Manufactured portable ladder

135
Anemployermustensurethataportableladdermanufacturedonorafter
July1,2009meetstherequirementsof
(a) CSAStandardCAN3Z11M81(R2005),PortableLadders,
(b) ANSI Standard A14.12007, American National Standard for Ladders
WoodSafetyRequirements,
(c) ANSI Standard A14.22007, American National Standard for Ladders
PortableMetalSafetyRequirements,or
(d) ANSI Standard A14.52007, American National Standard for Ladders
PortableReinforcedPlasticSafetyRequirements.

Securing and positioning

136

Aworkermustensurethat
(a) aportableladderissecuredagainstmovementandplacedonabase
thatisstable,
(b) thebaseofaninclinedportableladderisnofurtherfromthebaseof
the wall or structure than onequarter of the distance between the
base of the ladder and the place where the ladder contacts the wall,
and
(c) the side rails of a portable ladder extend at least 1 metre above a
platform,landingorparapetiftheladderisusedasameansofaccess
totheplatform,landingorparapet.

Fall protection

137(1) Anemployermustensurethataworkerworkingfromaportableladder
from which the worker may fall 3 metres or more uses a personal fall arrest
system.
137(2) Subsection(1)doesnotapplywhiletheworkerismovingupordownthe
portableladder.

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137(3) Despite subsection (1), if it is not reasonably practical to use a personal

fall arrest system, a worker may work from a portable ladder without fall
protectionif
(a) theworkisalightdutytaskofshortdurationateachlocation,
(b) theworkerscentreofbalanceisatthecentreoftheladderatalltimes
evenwithanarmextendedbeyondthesiderailsoftheladder,and
(c) the worker maintains threepoint contact whenever the worker
extendsanarmbeyondasiderail.

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Fall Protection

Rescue personnel exemption

138
Rescuepersonnelinvolvedintrainingorinprovidingemergencyrescue
servicesmayuseequipmentandpracticesotherthanthosespecifiedinthisPart.

General protection

139(1) Subject to subsections (3) through (8), an employer must ensure that a
worker is protected from falling at a temporary or permanent work area if a
workermayfall
(a) averticaldistanceof3metresormore,
(b) a vertical distance of less than 3 metres if there is an unusual
possibilityofinjury,or
(c) intoorontoahazardoussubstanceorobject,orthroughanopeningin
aworksurface.
139(2) Forthepurposesofthissection,thereisanunusualpossibilityofinjuryif
theinjurymaybeworsethananinjuryfromlandingonasolid,flatsurface.
139(3) To meet the requirement under subsection (1),an employer must install
anengineeringcontrolsuchasaguardrail.

139(4) Despite subsection (3), an employer must ensure that a worker at a

permanentworkareaisprotectedfromfallingbyaguardrailiftheworkermay
fallaverticaldistanceofmorethan1.2metresandlessthan3metres.

139(5) Despitesubsections(3)and(4),iftheuseofaguardrailisnotreasonably
practicable,anemployermustensurethataworkerusesatravelrestraintsystem
thatmeetstherequirementsofthisPart.

139(6) Despite subsection (5), if the use of a travel restraint system is not
reasonably practicable, an employer must ensure that a worker uses a personal
fallarrestsystemthatmeetstherequirementsofthisPart.

139(7) Despite subsection (6), if the use of a personal fall arrest system is not
reasonablypracticable, anemployermust ensure that a workerusesanequally
effectivefallprotectionsystemthatmeetstherequirementsofthisPart.

139(8) A worker must use or wear the fall protection system the employer
requirestheworkertouseorwearincompliancewiththisCode.

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Fall protection plan

140(1) AnemployermustdevelopproceduresthatcomplywiththisPartinafall
protectionplanforaworksiteifaworkerattheworksitemayfall3metresor
moreandtheworkerisnotprotectedbyguardrails.
140(2) Afallprotectionplanmustspecify
(a) thefallhazardsattheworksite,
(b) thefallprotectionsystemtobeusedattheworksite,
(c) theanchorstobeusedduringthework,
(d) thatclearancedistancesbelowtheworkarea,ifapplicable,havebeen
confirmedassufficienttopreventaworkerfromstrikingtheground
oranobjectorlevelbelowtheworkarea,
(e) the procedures used to assemble, maintain, inspect, use and
disassemblethefallprotectionsystem,whereapplicable,and
(f) therescueprocedurestobeusedifaworkerfallsandissuspendedby
apersonalfallarrestsystemorsafetynetandneedstoberescued.

140(3) Theemployermustensurethatthefallprotectionplanisavailableatthe
worksiteandisreviewedwithworkersbeforeworkwithariskoffallingbegins.

140(4) The employer must ensure that the plan is updated when conditions
affectingfallprotectionchange.

Instruction of workers

141(1) Anemployermustensurethataworkeristrainedinthesafeuseofthe
fallprotectionsystembeforeallowingtheworkertoworkinanareawhereafall
protectionsystemmustbeused.

141(2) Thetrainingreferredtoinsubsection(1)mustincludethefollowing:
(a) areviewofcurrentAlbertalegislationpertainingtofallprotection;
(b) anunderstandingofwhatafallprotectionplanis;
(c) fallprotectionmethodsaworkerisrequiredtouseataworksite;
(d) identificationoffallhazards;
(e) assessmentandselectionofspecificanchorsthattheworkermayuse;
(f) instructionsforthecorrectuseofconnectinghardware;
(g) informationabouttheeffectofafallonthehumanbody,including
(i) maximumarrestingforce,
(ii) thepurposeofshockandenergyabsorbers,
(iii) swingfall,
(iv) freefall;
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(i) emergency response procedures to be used at the work site, if

necessary;and
(j) practicein
(i) inspecting, fitting, adjusting and connecting fall protection
systemsandcomponents,and
(ii) emergencyresponseprocedures.

141(3) Inadditiontothetrainingdescribedinsubsection(2),anemployermust
ensure that a worker is made aware of the fall hazards particular to that work
siteandthestepsbeingtakentoeliminateorcontrolthosehazards.

Full body harness

142(1) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) afullbodyharnessmanufacturedonorafterJuly1,2009isapproved
to
(i) CSAStandardCAN/CSAZ259.1006,FullBodyHarnesses,
(ii) ANSI/ASSEStandardZ359.12007,Safetyrequirementsforpersonal
fallarrestsystems,subsystemsandcomponents,or
(iii) CENStandardEN361:2007,Personalprotective equipmentagainst
fallsfromaheightFullbodyharnesses,and
(b) a worker using a personal fall arrest system wears and uses a full
bodyharness.

142(2) A worker using a personal fall arrest system must wear and use a full
bodyharness.

Body belt
142.1 Anemployermustensurethat
(a) abodybeltmanufacturedonorafterJuly1,2009isapprovedto
(i)
CSA Standard Z259.105, Body belts and saddles for work
positioningandtravelrestraint,
(ii) ANSI/ASSE Standard A10.322004, Fall Protection Systems
American National Standard for Construction and Demolition
Operations,or
(iii) CEN Standard EN 358: 2000, Personal protective equipment for
work positioning and prevention of falls from a height Belts for
workpositioningandrestraintandworkpositioninglanyards,and
(b) aworkerusesabodybeltonlyaspartofatravelrestraintsystemor
aspartofafallrestrictsystem.

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Lanyard
142.2(1) AnemployermustensurethatalanyardmanufacturedonorafterJuly1,
2009isapprovedto
(a) CSAStandardZ259.1105,Energyabsorbersandlanyards,
(b) ANSI/ASSE Standard Z359.12007, Safety requirements for personal fall
arrestsystems,subsystemsandcomponents,or
(c) CEN StandardEN 354:2002,Personal protective equipment againstfalls
fromaheightLanyards.

142.2(2) An employer must ensure that a lanyard used by a worker is made of

wire rope or other material appropriate to the hazard if a tool or corrosive agent
thatcouldsever,abradeorburnalanyardisusedintheworkarea.

142.2(3) Despitesubsection(2),ifaworkerworksnearanenergizedconductoror
inaworkareawherealanyardmadeofconductivematerialcannotbeusedsafely,
the employer must ensure that the worker uses another effective means of fall
protection.

Shock absorber
142.3(1) An employer must ensure that if a shock absorber or shock absorbing
lanyardisusedaspartofapersonalfallarrestsystem,itisapprovedtooneofthe
followingstandardsifmanufacturedonorafterJuly1,2009:
(a) CSAStandardZ259.1105,Energyabsorbersandlanyards;
(b) ANSI/ASSE Standard Z359.12007, Safety requirements for personal fall
arrestsystems,subsystemsandcomponents;or
(c) CENStandardEN 355:2002,Personal protectiveequipment against falls
fromaheightEnergyabsorbers.

142.3(2) Anemployermustensurethatapersonalfallarrestsystemconsistsofa
fullbodyharnessandalanyardequippedwithashockabsorberorsimilardevice.

142.3(3) Despitesubsection(2),ashockabsorberorsimilardeviceisnotrequired
ifthepersonalfallarrestsystemisusedinaccordancewithsection151.

142.3(4) Despite subsection (2), a shock absorber is required with a fixed ladder
fallarrestsystemonlyifitisrequiredbythemanufacturerofthesystem.

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Connectors, carabiners and snap hooks

143(1) An employer must ensure that connecting components of a fall arrest
system consisting of carabiners, Drings, Orings, oval rings, selflocking
connectorsandsnaphooksmanufacturedonorafterJuly1,2009areapproved,as
applicable,to
(a) CSAStandardZ259.1201(R2006),ConnectingComponentsforPersonal
FallArrestSystems(PFAS),
(b) ANSI/ASSE Standard Z359.12007, Safety requirements for personal fall
arrestsystems,subsystemsandcomponents,
(c) CENStandard EN362:2004, Personal protective equipment against falls
fromaheightConnectors,or
(d) CEN Standard 12275: 1998, Mountaineering equipment Connectors
Safetyrequirementsandtestmethods.

143(2)

Anemployermustensurethatacarabinerorsnaphook
(a) isselfclosingandselflocking,
(b) may only be opened by at least two consecutive deliberate manual
actions,and
(c) ismarkedwith
(i) itsbreakingstrengthinthemajoraxis,and
(ii) thenameortrademarkofthemanufacturer.

Fall arresters
144
An employer must ensure that a fall arrestor manufactured on or after
July1,2009isapprovedto
(a) CSAStandardZ259.2.198(R2004),FallArresters,VerticalLifelines,and
Rails,
(b) ANSI/ASSE Standard Z359.12007, Safety requirements for personal fall
arrestsystems,subsystemsandcomponents,or
(c) CENStandardEN3532:2002,Personalprotectiveequipmentagainstfalls
fromaheightPart2:Guidedtypefallarrestorsincludingaflexibleanchor
line.

Self retracting device

145
An employer must ensure that a selfretracting device manufactured on
orafterJuly1,2009andusedwithapersonalfallarrestsystemis
(a) approvedtoCSAStandardZ259.2.298(R2004),SelfRetractingDevices
forPersonalFallArrestSystems,
(b) anchored above the workers head unless the manufacturers
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(c) usedinamannerthatminimizesthehazardsofswingingandlimits
theswingdropdistanceto1.2metresifaworkerfalls.

Descent control device

146
An employer must ensure that an automatic or manual descent control
devicemanufacturedonorafterJuly1,2009andusedwithapersonalfallarrest
systemisapprovedto
(a) CSAStandardZ259.2.399(R2004),DescentControlDevices,
(b) CEN Standard EN 341:1997, Personalprotective equipment against falls
fromaheightDescenderdevices,or
(c) NFPA Standard 1983, Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for
EmergencyServices,2006edition,classifiedasgeneralorlightduty.

Life safety rope

147(1) Anemployermustensurethatalifesafetyropemanufacturedonorafter
July1,2009andusedinafallprotectionsystem
(a) isapprovedto
(i) NFPA Standard 1983, Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment
for Emergency Services, 2006 Edition, as lightuse or generaluse
lifesafetyrope,
(ii) CENStandardEN1891:1998,Personalprotectiveequipmentforthe
prevention of falls from a height Low stretch kernmantle ropes, as
TypeArope,or
(b) meetstherequirementsof
(i) CSA Standard CAN/CSAZ259.2.198 (R2004), Fall Arresters,
VerticalLifelines,andRails,or
(ii) ANSI/ASSEStandardZ359.12007,Safetyrequirementsforpersonal
fallarrestsystems,subsystemsandcomponents.

147(2) Anemployermustensurethatalifesafetyropeusedinafallprotection
system
(a) extends downward to within 1.2 metres of ground level or another
safelowersurface,
(b) is free of knots or splices throughout the travel portion except for a
stopperknotatitslowerend,
(c) iseffectivelyprotectedtopreventabrasionbysharporroughedges,
(d) is made of material appropriate to the hazard and able to withstand
adverseeffects,and
(e) is installed and used in a manner that minimizes the hazards of
swingingandlimitstheswingdropdistanceto1.2metresifaworker
falls.

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147(3) Aworkermustuseaverticallifesafetyropeinamannerthatminimizes
the hazards of swinging and limits the swing drop distance to 1.2 metres if a
workerfalls.

147(4) Anemployermustensurethatonlyoneworkerisattachedtoalifesafety
rope at any one time unless the manufacturers specifications or specifications
certified by a professional engineer allow for the attachment of more than one
worker.

Adjustable lanyard for work positioning

148
Anemployermustensurethatanadjustablelanyardmanufacturedonor
after July1, 2009 and used by a worker as part of a work positioning system is
approvedto
(a) CSA Standard Z259.1105, Energy absorbers and lanyards, as a Class F
adjustablepositioninglanyard,or
(b) CEN Standard EN 358: 2000, Personal protective equipment for work
positioning and prevention of falls from a height Belts for work
positioningandrestraintandworkpositioninglanyards.

Rope adjustment device for work positioning

148.1 An employer must ensure that a rope adjustment device manufactured
onorafterJuly1,2009andusedbyaworkeraspartofaworkpositioningsystem
isapprovedto
(a) CSAStandardZ259.2.399(R2004),DescentControlDevices,
(b) CEN Standard EN 341:1997, Personalprotective equipment against falls
fromaheightDescenderdevices,or
(c) NFPA Standard 1983, Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for
EmergencyServices,2006Edition,classifiedasgeneralorlightduty.

Wood pole climbing

149(1) Anemployermustensurethataworkerworkingonorfromawoodpole
uses fall restrict equipment that is approved to CSA Standard Z259.1401, Fall
RestrictEquipmentforWoodPoleClimbing,incombinationwith
(a) alinemansbodybeltthat
(i) is approved to CSA Standard Z259.3M1978 (R2003), Linemans
BodyBeltandLinemansSafetyStrap,or
(ii) complieswithsection142.1,or
(b) afullbodyharnessthatcomplieswithsubsection142(1).

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149(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to fall restrict equipment or a linemans
bodybeltinusebeforeApril30,2004.

Equipment compatibility
150
Anemployermustensurethatallcomponentsofafallprotectionsystem
arecompatiblewithoneanotherandwiththeenvironmentinwhichtheyare
used.

Inspection and maintenance

150.1 An employer must ensure that the equipment used as part of a fall
protectionsystemis
(a) inspectedbytheworkerasrequiredbythemanufacturerbeforeitis
usedoneachworkshift,
(b) kept free from substances and conditions that could contribute to
deteriorationoftheequipment,and
(c) recertifiedasspecifiedbythemanufacturer.

Removal from service

150.2(1) An employer must ensure that equipment used as part of a fall

protection system is removed from service and either returned to the
manufacturerordestroyedif
(a) itisdefective,or
(b) ithascomeintocontactwithexcessiveheat,achemical,oranyother
substance that may corrode or otherwise damage the fall protection
system.
150.2(2) An employer must ensure that after a personal fall arrest system has
stoppedafall,thesystemisremovedfromservice.
150.2(3) An employer must ensure that a personal fall arrest system that is
removedfromserviceisnotreturnedtoserviceunlessaprofessionalengineeror
themanufacturercertifiesthatthesystemissafetouse.

Prusik and similar knots

150.3
An employer must ensure that a Prusik or similar sliding hitch knot is
used in place of a fall arrester only during emergency situations or during
trainingforemergencysituationsandonlybyacompetentworker.

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Clearance, maximum arresting force and swing

151(1) Anemployermustensurethatapersonalfallarrestsystemisarrangedso
thataworkercannothittheground,anobjectwhichposesanunusualpossibility
ofinjury,oralevelbelowtheworkarea.

151(2) An employer must ensure that a personal fall arrest system without a
shockabsorberlimitsaworkersfreefalldistanceto1.2metres.

151(3) An employer must ensure that a personal fall arrest system limits the
maximum arresting force on a worker to 6 kilonewtons, unless the worker is
using an E6 type shock absorber in accordance with the manufacturers
specifications, in which case the maximum arresting force must not exceed
8kilonewtons.

151(4) Aworkermustlimittheverticaldistanceofafallby
(a) selectingtheshortestlengthlanyardthatwillstillpermitunimpeded
performanceoftheworkersduties,and
(b) securing the lanyard to an anchor no lower than the workers
shoulderheight.

151(5) Iftheshoulderheightanchorrequiredbysubsection4(b)isnotavailable,
a worker must secure the lanyard to an anchor that is located as high as is
reasonablypracticable.

151(6) Ifitisnotreasonablypracticabletoattachtoananchorabovethelevelof
a workers feet, the worker must ensure that the clearance and maximum
arrestingforcerequirementsofsubsections(1)and(3)aremet.

Anchors
Anchor strength permanent
152(1) An employer must ensure that a permanent anchor is capable of safely
withstanding the impact forces applied to it and has a minimum breaking
strength per attached worker of 16 kilonewtons or two times the maximum
arrestingforceinanydirectioninwhichtheloadmaybeapplied.

152(2) Subsection(1)doesnotapplytoanchorsinstalledbeforeJuly1,2009.
152(3) Subsection(1)doesnotapplytotheanchorsofflexiblehorizontallifeline
systemsthatmustmeettherequirementsofsubsection153(1).

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152(4) The employer must ensure that an anchor rated at two times the
maximumarrestingforceisdesigned,installedandusedinaccordancewith
(a) themanufacturersspecifications,or
(b) specificationscertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer.

Anchor strength temporary

152.1(1) An employer must ensure that a temporary anchor used in a travel
restraintsystem
(a) hasaminimumbreakingstrengthinanydirectioninwhichtheload
maybeappliedofatleast3.5kilonewtonsperworkerattached,
(b) is installed, used and removed according to the manufacturers
specificationsorspecificationscertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer,
(c) ispermanentlymarkedasbeingfortravelrestraintonly,and
(d) isremovedfromuseontheearliestof
(i) the date on which the work project for which it is intended is
completed,or
(ii) thetimespecifiedbythemanufacturerorprofessionalengineer.

152.1(2) Anemployermustensurethatatemporaryanchorusedinapersonalfall
arrestsystem
(a) hasaminimumbreakingstrengthinanydirectioninwhichtheload
maybeappliedofatleast16kilonewtonsortwotimesthemaximum
arrestingforceperworkerattached,
(b) is installed, used and removed according to the manufacturers
specifications or specifications certified by a professional engineer,
and,
(c) isremovedfromuseontheearliestof
(i) the date on which the work project for which it is intended is
completed,or
(ii) thetimespecifiedbythemanufacturerorprofessionalengineer.

Duty to use anchors

152.2(1) Ifaworkerusesapersonalfallarrestsystemoratravelrestraintsystem,
the worker must ensure that it is safely secured to an anchor that meets the
requirementsofthisPart.

152.2(2) An employer must ensure that a worker visually inspects the anchor
priortoattachingafallprotectionsystem.

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152.2(3) Anemployermustensurethataworkerdoesnotuseadamagedanchor
until the anchor is repaired, replaced or recertified by the manufacturer or a
professionalengineer.
152.2(4) An employer must ensure that a worker uses an anchor connector
appropriatetothework.

152.2(5) Aworkermustuseananchorconnectorappropriatetothework,

Independence of anchors

152.3 Anemployermust ensure that ananchor to which a personal fallarrest

system is attached is not part of an anchor used to support or suspend a
platform.

Wire rope sling as anchor

152.4 An employer must ensure that a wire rope sling used as an anchor is
terminatedatbothendswithaFlemisheyespliceratedtoatleast90percentof
thewireropesminimumbreakingstrength.

Flexible and rigid horizontal lifeline systems

153(1) An employer must ensure that a flexible horizontal lifeline system

manufacturedonorafterJuly1,2009meetstherequirementsof
(a) CSAStandardZ259.1304,FlexibleHorizontalLifelineSystems,or
(b) the applicable requirements of CSA Standard Z259.1604, Design of
ActiveFallProtectionSystems.

153(2) Anemployermustensurethatarigidhorizontalfallprotectionsystemis
designed,installedandusedinaccordancewith
(a) themanufacturersspecifications,or
(b) specificationscertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer.

Installation of horizontal lifeline systems

153.1 Anemployermustensurethatbeforeahorizontallifelinesystemisused,
a professional engineer, a competent person authorized by the professional
engineer, the manufacturer, or a competent person authorized by the
manufacturer certifies that the system has been properly installed according to
the manufacturers specifications or to specifications certified by a professional
engineer.

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Fixed ladders and climbable structures

154(1) Anemployermustensurethatifaworkerisworkingfromoronafixed
ladderorclimbablestructureataheightof3metresormoreandisnotprotected
byaguardrail,continuousprotectionfromfallingisprovidedby
(a) equippingthefixedladderorclimbablestructurewithanintegralfall
protectionsystemthatmeetstherequirementsof
(i) CSAStandardZ259.2.198(R2004),FallArresters,VerticalLifelines,
andRails,or
(ii) ANSI/ASSE Standard Z359.12007, Safety requirements for personal
fallarrestsystems,subsystemsandcomponents,or
(b) analternatefallprotectionsystem.

154(2) Subsection (1) applies to fixed ladders and climbable structures

constructedandinstalledafterJuly1,2009.

Fall protection on vehicles and loads

155(1) If a worker may have to climb onto a vehicle or its load at any location
whereitisnotreasonablypracticabletoprovideafallprotectionsystemforthe
worker,anemployermust
(a) takestepstoeliminateorreducetheneedfortheworkertoclimbonto
thevehicleoritsload,and
(b) ensurethattherequirementsofsubsection159(2)aremet.

155(2) In addition to the requirements of subsection (1), an employer must

ensurethatifaloadisnotsecuredagainstmovement,aworkerdoesnotclimb
ontotheload.

155(3) A worker must not climb onto a load if the load is not secured against
movement.

Boom-supported work platforms and aerial devices

156(1) Anemployermustensurethataworkeronaboomsupportedelevating
work platform, boomsupported aerial device, or forklift truck work platform
usesapersonalfallarrestsystem
(a) connectedto
(i) an anchor specified by the manufacturer of the work platform,
aerialdeviceorforklifttruck,or
(ii) if no anchor is specified by the manufacturer, an anchor point
certifiedbyaprofessionalengineerthatmeetstherequirements
of CSA Standard Z259.1604, Design of Active FallProtection
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(b) whenconnectedtotheanchor,thelanyard,ifreasonablypracticable,
is short enough to prevent the worker from being ejected from the
workplatformoraerialdevicebutislongenoughtoallowtheworker
toperformhisorherwork.

156(2) An employer must ensure that a worker on a scissor lift or on an

elevatingworkplatformwithsimilarcharacteristicsusesatravelrestraintsystem
consistingofafullbodyharnessandlanyard
(a) connected to an anchor specified by the manufacturer of the scissor
liftorelevatingworkplatform,and
(b) whenconnectedtotheanchor,thelanyard,ifreasonablypracticable,
is short enough toprevent the worker fromfalling out ofthescissor
liftorelevatingworkplatformbutislongenoughtoallowtheworker
toperformhisorherwork.

156(3) Subsection(2)doesnotapplyif
(a) the manufacturers specifications allow a worker to work from the
scissor lift or elevating work platform with similar characteristics
usingonlyitsguardrailsforfallprotection,and
(b) the scissor lift or elevating work platform is operating on a firm,
substantiallylevelsurface.

156(4) Despite subsection (2), if a workers movement cannot be adequately

restricted in all directions by the travel restraint system, the employer must
ensurethattheworkerusesapersonalfallarrestsystem.

Water danger
157
An employer must ensure that a worker uses an appropriate fall
protectionsystemincombinationwithalifejacketorpersonalflotationdeviceif
theworker
(a) may fall into water that exposes the worker to the hazard of
drowning,or
(b) coulddrownfromfallingintothewater,fromotherthanaboat.

Leading edge fall protection system

158
An employer using a leading edge fall protection system consisting of
fabricornettingpanelsmustensurethat
(a) thesystemisusedonlytoprovideleadingedgefallprotection,
(b) the system is used and installed according to the manufacturers
specifications,

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(c) acopyofthemanufacturersspecificationsforthesystemisavailable
toworkersattheworksiteatwhichthesystemisbeingused,
(d) thefabricornettingis
(i) droptestedatthe worksiteinaccordance with therequirements
of 29 CFR Section 1926.502(C)4(i) published by the U.S.
OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration,or
(ii) certifiedassafeforusebyaprofessionalengineer,and
(e) allworkersusingthesystemaretrainedinitsuseandlimitations.

Procedures in place of fall protection equipment

159(1) Anemployermaydevelopanduseproceduresinplaceoffallprotection
equipmentinaccordancewithsubsection(2),if
(a) itisnotreasonablypracticabletouseoneofthefallprotection
systemsdescribedinthisPart,and
(b) useofproceduresinplaceoffallprotectionequipmentisrestrictedto
thefollowingsituations:
(i) theinstallationorremovaloffallprotectionequipment;
(ii) roofinspection;
(iii) emergencyrepairs;
(iv) atheighttransfersbetweenequipmentandstructuresifallowed
bythemanufacturersspecifications;and
(v) situationsinwhichaworkermustworkontopofavehicleor
loadandtherequirementsofsection155havebeenmet.

159(2) Anemployerusingproceduresinplaceoffallprotectionequipmentmust
ensurethat
(a) ahazardassessmentinaccordancewiththerequirementsofPart2is
completedbeforeworkatheightbegins,
(b) theprocedurestobefollowedwhileperformingtheworkmustbein
writingandavailabletoworkersbeforetheworkbegins,
(c) the work is carried out in such a way that minimizes the number of
workersexposedtoafallhazardwhileworkisperformed,
(d) theworkislimitedtolightdutytasksoflimitedduration,
(e) theworkerperformingtheworkiscompetenttodoit,
(f) whenusedforinspection,investigationorassessmentactivities,these
activitiestakeplacepriortotheactualstartofworkorafterworkhas
beencompleted,and
(g) theproceduresdonotexposeaworkertoadditionalhazards.

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Work positioning
160(1) An employer must ensure that if a worker uses a work positioning
system,theworkersverticalfreefalldistanceintheeventofafallisrestrictedby
theworkpositioningsystemto600millimetresorless.

160(2) If the centre of gravity of a worker using a work positioning system

extends beyond an edge from which the worker could fall or if the work surface
presents a slipping or tripping hazard because of its state or condition, an
employermustensurethattheworkerusesabackuppersonalfallarrestsystemin
combinationwiththeworkpositioningsystem.

160(3) Aworkermustuseabackuppersonalfallarrestsystemincombination
withtheworkpositioningsystemiftheworkerscentreofgravityextendsbeyond
anedgefromwhichtheworkercouldfalloriftheworksurfacepresentsaslipping
ortrippinghazardbecauseofitsstateorcondition.

Control zones

161(1)

Ifacontrolzoneisused,anemployermustensurethatit
(a) isonlyusedifaworkercanfallfromasurfacethathasaslopeofno
more than 4 degrees toward an unguarded edge or that slopes
inwardlyawayfromanunguardededge,and
(b) is not less than 2 metres wide when measured from the unguarded
edge.

161(2) Anemployermustnotuseacontrolzonetoprotectworkersfromfalling
fromaskeletalstructurethatisaworkarea.
161(3) Ifaworkerwillatalltimesremainfurtherfromtheunguardededgethan
thewidthofthecontrolzone,nootherfallprotectionsystemneedbeused.
161(4) Despite section 139, a worker is not required to use a fall protection
systemwhencrossingthecontrolzonetoenterorleavetheworkarea.
161(5) Whencrossingacontrolzonereferredtoinsubsections(3)and(4),toget
toorfromtheunguardededge,aworkermustfollowthemostdirectroute.
161(6) An employer must ensure that a control zone is clearly marked with an
effective raised warning line or another equally effective method if a worker is
workingwithin2metresofthecontrolzone.

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161(7) Anemployermustensurethataworkerwhomustworkwithinacontrol
zoneuses
(a) atravelrestraintsystem,or
(b) an equally effective means of preventing the worker from getting to
theunguardededge.
161(8) Apersonwhoisnotdirectlyrequiredfortheworkathandmustnot
beinsideacontrolzone.

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Flammable or explosive atmospheres a hazard

161.1 Flammable or explosive atmospheres are considered a hazard for the
purposesofPart2.

General Protection and Prevention

Prohibitions
162(1) Apersonmustnotenterorworkataworkareaifmorethan20percentof
thelowerexplosivelimitofaflammableorexplosivesubstanceispresentinthe
atmosphere.

162(2) Subsection(1)doesnotapplytoacompetent,properlyequippedworker
whoisrespondinginanemergency.

162(3) Apersonmustnotsmokeinaworkareawhereaflammablesubstanceis
stored,handled,processedorused.

162(3.1) A person must not use an open flame, except in accordance with
section 169, in a work area where a flammable substance is stored, handled,
processedorused.

162(4) Apersonmustnotmix,cleanoruseaflammableorcombustibleliquidat
atemperatureatoraboveitsflashpointinanopenvesselifapotentialsourceof
ignitionisintheimmediatevicinityoftheactivity.

162(5) A person must not use a flammable or combustible liquid at a

temperatureaboveitsflashpointinawashingorcleaningoperation,unlessthe
washing or cleaning equipment is specifically designed and manufactured for
theuseoftheliquid.

162(6) A person must not store contaminated rags used to clean or wipe up
flammable substances other than in a covered container that has a label that
clearlyindicatesitistobeusedforthestorageofcontaminatedrags.

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Classification of work sites

162.1(1) IfthehazardassessmentrequiredbyPart2determinesthataworkareais
ahazardouslocation,anemployermustensurethat
(a) a professional engineer, or a competent person authorized by a
professional engineer, divides and classifies the work area in
accordancewithsection18oftheCanadianElectricalCode,
(b) for any work area falling under the Code for Electrical Installations at
OilandGas Facilities,theareaisdividedandclassifiedinaccordance
withrules19102to19108ofthatCode,
(c) foranyworkareaconsistingoffacilitiesdescribedinsection20ofthe
Canadian Electrical Code, the area is divided and classified in
accordancewithsection20oftheCanadianElectricalCode,and
(d) adequatedocumentationispreparedandmaintainedbyacompetent
person,outliningtheboundariesoftheclassifiedareaandanyspecific
measures to be taken to prevent the unintentional ignition of an
explosiveatmosphere.

162.1(2) IfthehazardassessmentrequiredbyPart2indicatesthatthebasisofan
areaclassificationundersubsection(1)haschanged,anemployermustreviewand
updatethatclassification.

Procedures and precautions

163(1) Repealed

163(2) IfthehazardassessmentrequiredbyPart2determinesthataworkareais
not a hazardous location, an employer must ensure that flammable substances
storedorusedattheworkarea,
(a) willnotbeinsufficientquantitytoproduceanexplosiveatmosphere
ifinadvertentlyreleased,
(b) arenotstoredwithin30metresofanundergroundshaft,
(c) arenotstoredintheimmediatevicinityoftheairintakeof
(i) aventilationsupplysystem,
(ii) aninternalcombustionengine,or
(iii) thefireboxofafiredheaterorfurnace,and
(d) arestoredonlyincontainersapprovedto
(i) CSA Standard B376M1980 (R2008), Portable Containers for
GasolineandOtherPetroleumFuels,
(ii) NFPA Standard 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code,
2008Edition,or
(iii) ULCStandardC301995,Containers,Safety,
ifmanufacturedonorafterJuly1,2009.

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163(2.1) If the work requires that the contents of metallic or conductive

containers be transferred from one container to another, an employer must
ensurethatstaticelectricityiscontrolledwhilethecontentsarebeingtransferred.

163(3) Movedtosection165(3).

Contaminated clothing and skin

164(1) If a workers clothing is contaminated with a flammable or combustible

liquid,theworkermust
(a) avoid any activity where a spark or open flame may be created or
exists,
(b) remove the clothing at the earliest possible time in a manner
consistentwithclause(a),and
(c) ensurethattheclothingisdecontaminatedbeforeitisusedagain.
164(2) If a workers skin is contaminated with a flammable or combustible
liquid,theworkermustwashtheskinattheearliestpossibletime.

Protective procedures and precautions in hazardous locations

165(1) Repealed
165(2) Repealed

165(3) Anemployermustensurethatinahazardouslocation,
(a) equipmentusedwillnotigniteaflammablesubstance,and
(b) staticelectricityiscontrolled,
(i) in the case of conductive containers for flammable or
combustibleliquidswhilethecontentsarebeingtransferred,by
electrically bonding the containers to one another and
electricallygroundingthem,and
(ii) inothercases,bysomeothereffectivemeans.

165(4) An employer must ensure that, if a work area is determined to be a

hazardouslocation,theboundariesofthehazardouslocationare
(a) clearly identified to warn workers of the nature of the hazards
associatedwiththepresenceoftheflammablesubstanceinthatwork
area,or
(b) fenced off to prevent workers or equipment from entering the area
withoutauthorization.

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165(5)Ifreasonablypracticable,anemployermustensurethatproceduresand
precautionary measures are developed for a hazardous location that will
preventtheinadvertentreleaseof
(a) aflammablesubstance,or
(b) oxygengasifitcancontactaflammablesubstance.

165(6)Despite subsection (5), if it is not reasonably practicable to develop

proceduresand precautionarymeasures thatwill prevent release,anemployer
must develop procedures and precautionary measures that will prevent an
explosiveatmospherefromignitinginahazardouslocation.

Internal combustion engines

166(1) An employer must ensure that an internal combustion engine in a
hazardouslocationhasacombustionairintakeandexhaustdischargethatare
(a) equippedwithaflamearrestingdevice,or
(b) locatedoutsidethehazardouslocation.

166(2) Anemployermustensurethatallthesurfacesofaninternalcombustion
enginethatareexposedtotheatmosphereinahazardouslocationare
(a) at a temperature lower than the temperature that would ignite a
flammablesubstancepresentinthehazardouslocation,or
(b) shielded or blanketed in such a way as to prevent any flammable
substance present in the hazardous location from contacting the
surface.

166(2.1) If it is not reasonably practicable to comply with subsection (2), an

employermustensurethatanothereffectivesafeguardisestablished.

166(3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to a vehicle that is powered by an
internalcombustionengine.
166(4) An employer must ensure that a vehicle powered by an internal
combustion engine is not located or operated in a hazardous location except in
accordancewithsection169.
166(5) An employer must ensure that an internal combustion engine is not
locatedinaZone0hazardouslocationasdefinedintheCanadianElectricalCode
or in a part of a Division 1 hazardous location that meets the description of a
Zone0locationasdefinedintheCanadianElectricalCode.

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166(6) An employer must ensure that an internal combustion engine is not

locatedinaZone1orDivision1hazardouslocationasdefinedintheCanadian
ElectricalCodeunlessitisequippedwithcombustiblegasmonitoringequipment
inaccordancewithsection18oftheCanadianElectricalCode.

166(7) An employer must ensure that an internal combustion engine is not

located in a Class II, Division 1 or a Class III, Division 1 hazardous location as
definedintheCanadianElectricalCode.

Flare stacks, flare pits and flares

167 Anemployermustensurethatopenflamesfromflarepits,flarestacksor
flaresarenotlessthan25metresbeyondtheboundaryofahazardouslocation.

Industrial furnaces and fired heaters

168(1) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) agasoroilfiredfurnaceisdesigned,operated,monitored,controlled
andmaintainedinamannerthatminimizesthepossibilityofinternal
explosionofthefirebox,and
(b) if the furnace is heating flammable substances, there are no
connectionsbetweentheprocessmediumsupplysystemandthefuel
supply system or another system connected to the inside of the fire
boxofthefurnace.
168(2) An employer must ensure that theheated substance systems referred to
insubsection(1)(b)arenotisolatedusinginsertedblindsoradoubleblockand
bleedsystem.
168(3) Aworkermustnotattempttoigniteafurnacemanually,ortoreignitea
furnaceaftershutdown,until
(a) explosiveconcentrationsofflammablesubstancesareeliminatedfrom
thefireboxbypurgingorremovedbyanothereffectivemeans,and
(b) tests or procedures are completed that ensure an explosive
atmosphereisnotpresentwithinthefurnace.
168(4) An employer must ensure that intakes, exhausts and the fire box of a
furnace or fired heater are not located or operated in a Division 1, Zone 0 or
Zone1hazardouslocationofanyClassasdefinedintheCanadianElectricalCode.

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168(5) Anemployermustensurethatafurnaceorfiredheaterisnotlocatedor
operatedinaDivision2orZone2hazardouslocationofanyClassasdefinedin
theCanadianElectricalCode,unless
(a) thecombustionprocessistotallyenclosedexceptforthecombustion
airintakeandtheexhaustdischarge,
(b) allsurfacesexposedtotheatmosphere
(i) operate below the temperature that would ignite a flammable
substancepresentinthehazardouslocation,or
(ii) are shielded or blanketed in such a way as to prevent a
flammablesubstanceinthehazardouslocationfromcontacting
thesurface,and
(c) thecombustionairintakeandexhaustdischargeareequippedwitha
flamearrestingdeviceorarelocatedoutsidethehazardouslocation.
168(6) If it is not reasonably practicable to comply with subsection 5(b), an
employermustensurethatanothereffectivesafeguardisestablished.

Hot work

169(1) DespiteanyothersectioninthisPart,anemployermustensurethathot
workisdoneinaccordancewithsubsections(2)and(3)if
(a) theworkareaisahazardouslocation,or
(b) theworkareaisnotnormally a hazardous location but anexplosive
atmospheremayexistforalimitedtimebecause
(i) a flammable substance is or may be in the atmosphere of the
workarea,
(ii) a flammable substance is or may be stored, handled, processed
orusedinthelocation,
(iii) thehotworkisonorinaninstallationoritemofequipmentthat
containsaflammablesubstanceoritsresidue,or
(iv) thehotworkisonavesselthatcontainsresiduethatmayrelease
aflammablegasorvapourwhenexposedtoheat.

169(2) Anemployermustensurethathotworkisnotbegununtil
(a) ahotworkpermitisissuedthatindicates
(i) thenatureofthehazard,
(ii) thetypeandfrequencyofatmospherictestingrequired,
(iii) the safe work procedures and precautionary measures to be
taken,and
(iv) theprotectiveequipmentrequired,
(b) thehotworklocationis
(i) clearedofcombustiblematerials,or
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(c) procedures are implemented to ensure continuous safe performance

ofthehotwork,and
(d) testingshowsthattheatmospheredoesnotcontain
(i) a flammable substance, in a mixture with air, in an amount
exceeding20percentofthatsubstanceslowerexplosivelimit
forgasorvapours,or
(ii) theminimumignitableconcentrationfordust.

169(3) Anemployermustensurethatthetestsreferredtoinsubsection(2)(d)are
repeatedatregularintervalsappropriatetothehazardassociatedwiththework
beingperformed.

Hot taps

170(1) An employer must develop procedures in a hot tap plan specific to the
typeorclassofhottapworkbeingperformedbeforehottapworkbegins.
170(2) Theemployermustensurethattheplanincludes
(a) asitehazardanalysis,
(b) adescriptionofthesequenceofevents,
(c) safetyprecautionstoaddressthehazards,and
(d) anemergencyresponseplan.
170(3) Theemployermustensurethat
(a) only competent workers are permitted to carry out a hot tap
operation,
(b) the point in the pressurecontaining barrier to be hot tapped is
checkedandstrongenoughforthehottaptobedonesafely,
(c) adequateworkingspaceisavailableatthelocationofthehottap,
(d) exit routes are available and their locations known by workers
involvedinthework,
(e) workerswearappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipmentwhenahot
tapisperformedonequipmentcontaininghydrocarbons,combustible
fluids,superheatedsteamoranyotherhazardousmaterial,
(f) material being supplied to the equipment being hot tapped can be
shutoffimmediatelyinanemergency,
(g) thehottapmachineandfittingsareofadequatedesignandcapability
fortheprocess,conditions,pressureandtemperature,and
(h) thepressureintheequipmentbeinghottappedisaslowaspractical
duringthehottapoperation.

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170(4) Anemployermustensure,wherereasonablypracticable,thatahottapis
notundertakenifattheproposedhottaplocation
(a) theequipmentcontainsaharmfulsubstance,
(b) theequipmentisinhydrogenservice,or
(c) theequipmentcontainsanexplosivemixture.

Spray operations
170.1(1) An employer must ensure that a spray booth used to apply flammable
substances is provided with ventilation in accordance with Part 26 and that the
ventilationis
(a) adequate to remove flammable vapours, mists, or powders to a safe
location,and
(b) interlocked with the spraying equipment so that the spraying
equipment is made inoperable when the ventilation system is not in
operation.

170.1(2) Anemployermustensurethatasprayboothwillnotigniteaflammable
substance.

170.1(3) When spray application of a flammable substance is carried out other

thaninaspraybooth,anemployermustensurethattheapplicationiscarriedout
inaccordancewiththeAlbertaFireCode(1997),andis
(a) carriedoutatleast6metresawayfromanythingthatmightobstruct
ventilation,and
(b) effectivelyisolatedfromallmachineryandequipmentthatis,ormay
become, a source of ignition and that is within 2 metres measured
vertically above and 6 metres measured in other directions from the
placeatwhichthespraypaintingsubstanceisbeingapplied.

170.1(4) Ifitisnotreasonablypracticabletoensurethattheapplicationiscarried
out as required by subsection (3)(a), an employer must ensure that the work area
wheretheapplication iscarriedoutisadequatelyventilatedtoremoveflammable
vapours,mistsorpowderstoasafelocation.

170.1(5) An employer must provide a nozzle guard for use with airless spray
machinery.

170.1(6) The worker operating airless spray machinery must ensure that the
nozzleguardofairlessspraymachineryisinplaceatalltimeswhenthemachinery
isbeingoperated.

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Compressed and liquefied gas

171(1) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) compressedorliquefiedgascontainersareused,handled,storedand
transportedinaccordancewiththemanufacturersspecifications,
(b) a cylinder of compressed flammable gas is not stored in the same
room as a cylinder of compressed oxygen, unless the storage
arrangements are in accordance with Part 3 of the Alberta Fire Code
(1997),
(c) compressed or liquefied gas cylinders, piping and fittings are
protected from damage during handling, filling, transportation and
storage,
(d) compressed or liquefied gas cylinders are equipped with a valve
protectioncapifmanufacturedwithameansofattachment,and
(e) oxygencylindersorvalves,regulatorsorotherfittingsoftheoxygen
usingapparatusoroxygendistributingsystemarekeptfreeofoiland
grease.

171(2) An employer must ensure that a compressed or liquefied gas system is

notexposedtoheatsourcesthatgeneratetemperaturesthatmay
(a) resultinthefailureorexplosionofthecontentsorthesystem,or
(b) exceed the maximum exposure temperatures specified by the
manufacturer.

171(3) An employer must ensure that a compressed or liquefied gas system is

keptcleanandfreefromoil,greaseandothercontaminantsthatmay
(a) causethesystemtofail,or
(b) burn or explode if they come in contact with the contents of the
system.

171(4) Anemployermustensurethatoneachhoseofanoxygenfuelsystem,
(a) aflashbackdeviceisinstalledateitherthetorchendortheregulator
end,and
(b) abackflowpreventiondeviceisinstalledatthetorchend.

171(5) Anemployermustensurethatcompressedorliquefiedgascylindersare
secured,preferablyupright,andcannotfallorroll,unlessaprofessionalengineer
certifies another method that protects against the hazards caused by
dislodgment.

171(6) Despite subsection (5), an employer must ensure that a cylinder

containingacetyleneissecuredandstoredupright.

171(7) Movedtosection170.1(5).

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171(8) Aworkermustensurethat
(a) compressedgasequipmentdesignedtobeusedwithaspecificgasis
onlyusedwiththatgas,
(b) the cylinder valve is shut off and pressure in the hose is released
whencuttingorweldingisnotinprogress,
(c) sparks,flamesorothersourcesofignitionarenotallowedtocomein
contact with the cylinders, regulators or hoses of a compressed or
liquefiedgassystem,and
(d) compressed air is not used to blow dust or other substances from
clothing.

Welding general
171.1(1) An employer must comply with the requirements of CSA Standard
W117.206,Safetyinwelding,cuttingandalliedprocesses.

171.1(2) An employer must ensure that welding or allied process equipment is

erected, installed, assembled, started, operated, used, handled, stored, stopped,
inspected, serviced, tested, cleaned, adjusted, carried, maintained, repaired and
dismantledinaccordancewiththemanufacturersspecifications.

171.1(3) An employer must ensure that, before a welding or allied process is

commenced,theareasurroundingtheoperationisinspectedand
(a) allcombustible,flammableorexplosivematerial,dust,gasorvapour
isremoved,or
(b) alternatemethodsofrenderingtheareasafeareimplemented.

171.1(4) Ifaweldingoralliedprocessisperformedaboveanareawhereaworker
maybepresent,anemployermustensurethatadequatemeansaretakentoprotect
aworkerbelowtheoperationfromsparks,debrisandotherfallinghazards.

171.1(5) An operator of an electric welding machine must not leave the machine
unattendedwithoutremovingtheelectrode.

171.1(6) Anemployermustensurethatappropriateweldingandgroundleadsare
usedtofastentheelectricsupplycablesecurely.

Gas welding or allied process

171.2(1) Anemployermustensurethataregulatoranditsflexibleconnectinghose
aretestedimmediatelyafterconnectiontoagascylindertoensurethatthereisno
leakofthegassupply.

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171.2(2) An employer must ensure that if a leak of the gas supply develops
duringgasweldingoranalliedprocess,
(a) the supply of gas is immediately shut off by the worker performing
theweldingoralliedprocess,and
(b) theworkisnotresumeduntiltheleakisrepaired.

Welding Services From Vehicles

Storage compartments

172(1) An employer must ensure that welding services provided from vehicles
comply with CSA Standard W117.201, Safety in welding, cutting and allied
processeswiththeexceptionofClauseG.2(Cabinets)ofAnnexG.
172(2) An employer must ensure that gases do not accumulate and reach their
lowerexplosivelimitbyprovidingsolidwalledstoragecompartmentsinwhich
compressedgascylindersarestoredwithvents
(a) that have a minimum of 0.18 square metres of free area for every
0.42cubicmetresofcompartmentvolume,
(b) that have the free area split evenly between the top surface and the
bottomsurfaceofthestoragecompartment,and
(c) thatareunobstructedunderallconditions.

172(3) An employer must ensure that solidwalled storage compartments in

which compressed gas cylinders are stored are built so that gases or vapours
cannotflowintoadjoiningcompartments.

172(4) An employer must ensure that solidwalled compartments in which

compressedgascylindersarestoreduse
(a) latchingandlockinghardwaremadeofnonsparkingmaterials,and
(b) electricalcomponentsappropriateforuseinanexplosiveatmosphere,
ifelectricalcomponentsarelocatedwithinthecompartment.

172(5) Subsections(1)to(4)applywhetherthecompressedgascylinderisstored
vertically,horizontallyoratanangle.

Horizontal cylinder storage

173(1) An employer must ensure that a compressed gas cylinder that is

horizontalwhenitistransportedorusedinavehicle
(a) isinastoragecompartmentthatincorporatesastructureofsufficient
strength to prevent the cylinder from passing through it should the

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valve end of the cylinder be damaged and vent its contents in an

uncontrolledmanner,
(b) isinastoragecompartmentthatincorporatesameansofsecuringthe
cylinderthatstopsthecylinderfrommovingwithinthecompartment
and that puts the bottom of the cylinder in direct contact with the
structureinclause(a),and
(c) isprotectedagainstscoringduringinsertioninto,andremovalfrom,
thestoragecompartment.

173(2) An employer must ensure that the regulator on a compressed gas

cylinderthatishorizontalwhenitistransportedorusedinavehicleisprotected
fromdamagebyotherequipmentinthestoragecompartment.

173(3) Anemployermustensurethatastoragecompartmentonavehiclefrom
which welding services are provided is certified by a professional engineer as
meetingtherequirementsofsubsections(1)and(2).

Handling cylinders

174(1) A worker must not insert or remove a compressed gas cylinder from a
storagecompartmentbyholdingthevalveorvalveprotectioncap.
174(2) Aworkermustputonandsecuretothevalveoutletthevalveprotection
cap or plug provided by the manufacturer of a compressed gas cylinder if the
cylinderisnotsecuredandnotconnectedtodispensingequipment.
174(3) Ifaweldingservicevehicleisnotinserviceforanyreason,aworkermust
(a) closethecompressedgascylindervalves,
(b) removetheregulatorsiftheyarenotintegraltothecylinders,and
(c) putonandsecurethevalveprotectioncapsorplugs.
174(4) Aworkermustshutoffthecylindervalveandreleasethepressureinthe
hoseifacompressedgascylinderonaweldingservicevehicleisnotinuseorif
thevehicleisleftunattended.

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Isolating Pipes and Pipelines

Isolating methods

175 Movedtosection215.4.

Pigging

176 Movedtosection215.5.

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Part 11 First Aid

Training standards

177(1) Apersonoragencythatprovidestraininginfirstaidmustenterintoan
agreement with the Director of Medical Services if the person or agency is to
providetraininginfirstaidtoworkersunderthisCode.
177(2) An approved training agency that provides the first aid training to
candidatesforacertificateinemergencyfirstaid,standardfirstaidoradvanced
first aid must comply with the terms of the agreement with the Director of
MedicalServices.
177(3) A worker who successfully completes the training of an approved
trainingagencymustmeetthestandardsforacertificateinemergencyfirstaid,
standard first aid or advanced first aid that are adopted by the Director of
Medical Services in consultation with the Joint First Aid Training Standards
Board.

Providing services, supplies, equipment

178(1) Anemployermustprovidefirstaidservices,suppliesandequipmentand
provide a first aid room in accordance with the applicable requirements of
Schedule2,Tables3to7oranacceptancefromtheDirectorofMedicalServices.
178(2) A prime contractor must ensure that in accordance with the applicable
requirements of Schedule 2, Tables 3 to 7, first aid services, supplies and
equipment and a first aid room, are available at the work site suitable for the
typeofworksiteandthetotalnumberofworkersattheworksite.
178(3) Despitesubsections(1)and(2),theemployersandprimecontractorata
project may enter into a written agreement to collectively provide first aid
services, supplies and equipment and provide a first aid room for workers in
accordance with the applicable requirements of Schedule 2, Tables 3 to 7 or an
acceptanceasallowedbysection34oftheAct.

178(4) If a first aid room is a temporary or mobile facility, an employer must

ensurethatitmeetstherequirementsofSchedule2,Table4exceptthat
(a) the room may be used for other services if it is maintained
appropriatelytoprovidefirstaid,and
(b) whereitisnotpossibleorpracticabletoprovideasupplyofhotand
coldpotablewater,asupplyofcoldpotablewaterisacceptable.

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Location of first aid

179 Anemployerandprimecontractormust
(a) ensure that first aid services, first aid equipment, supplies and the
firstaidroomrequiredbythisCodeare
(i) locatedatorneartheworksitetheyareintendedtoserve,and
(ii) availableandaccessibleduringallworkinghours;
(b) ensurethatfirstaidequipmentandsuppliesare

(i) maintainedinaclean,dryandserviceablecondition,

(ii) contained in a material that protects the contents from the

environment,and

(iii)clearlyidentifiedasfirstaidequipmentandsupplies;
(c) post, at conspicuous places at the work site, signs indicating the
location of first aid services, equipment and supplies or, if posting of
signsisnotpracticable,ensurethateachworkerknowsthelocationof
firstaidservices,equipmentandsupplies;and
(d) ensure that an emergency communication system is in place for
workerstosummonfirstaidservices.

Emergency transportation

180(1) Before workers are sent to a work site, the employer must ensure that
arrangementsareinplacetotransportinjuredorillworkersfromtheworksite
tothenearesthealthcarefacility.
180(2) An employer must ensure that an ambulance service licensed in
accordance with the Ambulance Services Act is readily available to the work site
whentravelconditionsarenormal.
180(3) If an ambulance service licensed in accordance with the Ambulance
ServicesActisnotreadilyavailabletotheworksite,oriftravelconditionsarenot
normal,anemployermustensurethatothertransportationisavailablethat
(a) is suitable, considering the distance to be travelled and the types of
acuteillnessesorinjuriesthatmayoccurattheworksite,

(b)protectsoccupantsfromtheweather,

(c) hassystemsthatallowtheoccupantstocommunicatewiththehealth
carefacilitytowhichtheinjuredorillworkerisbeingtaken,and

(d)canaccommodateastretcherandanaccompanyingpersonifrequired
to.
180(4) Anemployermustprovideameansofcommunicationattheworksiteto
summon an ambulance service licensed in accordance with the Ambulance
ServicesActortransportationdescribedinsubsection(3).

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180(5) If a worker is acutely ill or injured or needs to be accompanied during

transport to a health care facility, an employer must ensure that the worker is
accompanied by at least one first aider, in addition to the operator of the
transportation.

180(6) Subsection (5) does not apply if there are three or fewer workers at the
worksiteatthetime.

First aid providers

181(1) An employer must ensure that the number of first aiders at a work site
andtheirqualificationsandtrainingcomplywithSchedule2,Tables5,6or7.

181(2) An employer must ensure that the first aiders at a work site have
successfully completed a first aid training course approved by a Director of
MedicalServicesandholdavalidcertificateinfirstaid.

181(3) Ifanurse,advancedfirstaider,orEMTPisrequiredataworksite,that
personmust

(a) bebasedatornearthefirstaidroom,and

(b) whennotinthefirstaidroom,beeasytocontactornotifyiffirstaid
servicesarerequired.

181(4) Ifanurse,advancedfirstaiderorEMTPwhileondutyattheworksite,
isrequiredtoperformnonfirstaidduties,suchdutiesmustbeofatypethatlet
thepersonremaininafitandcleancondition.

181(5) Subsection(4)doesnotapplyifthedutiesarethoseofafirstaidprovider.
181(6) Anemployermustkeeparecordofworkersataworksitewhoarefirst
aiders.

Duty to report injury or illness

182
Ifaworkerhasanacuteillnessorinjuryattheworksite,theworkermust
reporttheillnessorinjurytotheemployerassoonasispracticable.

Record of injury or illness

183(1) Anemployermustrecordeveryacuteillnessorinjurythatoccursatthe
work site in a record kept for the purpose as soon as is practicable after the
illnessorinjuryisreportedtotheemployer.

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183(2)Arecordundersubsection(1)mustincludethefollowing:
(a) thenameoftheworker;
(b) thenameandqualificationsofthepersongivingfirstaid;
(c) adescriptionoftheillnessorinjury;
(d) thefirstaidgiventotheworker;
(e) thedateandtimeoftheillnessorinjury;
(f) thedateandtimetheillnessorinjurywasreported;
(g) whereattheworksitetheincidentoccurred;
(h) theworkrelatedcauseoftheincident,ifany.
183(3) The employer must retain the records kept under this section for three
yearsfromthedatetheincidentisrecorded.

First aid records access

184(1) Thissectionappliestorecordsoffirstaidgiventoaworker.
184(2) Subjecttosection8oftheAct,apersonwhohascustodyofrecordsmust
ensure that no person other than the worker has access to a workers records
unless
(a) therecordisinaformthatdoesnotidentifytheworker,
(b) theworkerhasgivenwrittenpermissiontotheperson,or
(c) access,useanddisclosureoftheinformationisinaccordancewithan
enactment of Alberta or Canada that authorizes or requires the
disclosure.

184(3) Anemployermustgiveaworkeracopyoftherecordspertainingtothe
workeriftheworkerasksforacopy.

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Part 12 General Safety Precautions

Housekeeping
185
An employer must ensure that a work site is kept clean and free from
materialsorequipmentthatcouldcauseworkerstosliportrip.

Lighting

186(1) An employer must ensure that lighting at a work site is sufficient to

enableworktobedonesafely.
186(2) Anemployermustensurethatalightsourceaboveaworkingorwalking
surfaceisprotectedagainstdamage.
186(3) Anemployermustensurethatthereisemergencylightingataworksite
ifworkersareindangerifthenormallightingsystemfails.

186(4) Emergencylightingmustgenerateenoughlightsothatworkerscan
(a) leavetheworksitesafely,
(b) startthenecessaryemergencyshutdownprocedures,and
(c) restorenormallighting.

Pallets and storage racks

187(1) Anemployermustensurethatpalletsusedtotransportorstorematerials
orcontainersareloaded,moved,stacked,arrangedandstoredinamannerthat
doesnotcreateadangertoworkers.
187(2) Anemployermustensurethatracksusedtostorematerialsorequipment
(a) aredesigned,constructedandmaintainedtosupporttheloadplaced
onthem,and
(b) areplacedonfirmfoundationsthatcansupporttheload.
187(3) A worker must report any damage to a storage rack to an employer as
quicklyasispracticable.
187(4) The employer and the workers at a work site must take all reasonable
steps to prevent storage racks from being damaged to the extent that their
integrityasstructuresiscompromised.

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Placement of roofing materials

187.1(1) An employer must ensure that supplies and roofing materials stored on
the roof of a residential building under construction are located not less than 2
metresfromaroofedge.

187.1(2) An employer must ensure that the weight of supplies and roofing
materialsreferredtoinsubsection(1)isuniformlydistributed.

Restraining hoses and piping

188(1) An employer must ensure that a hose or piping and its connections
operating under pressure are restrained if workers could be injured by its
movementifitfailsorifitisdisconnected.
188(2) Despitesubsection(1),ifahoseorpipinganditsconnectionsoperatingat
aworkingpressureof2000kilopascalsormorecannotberestrained,inorderto
prevent a failure that could injure workers, an employer must ensure that the
hose or piping and its connections are designed, installed, used, inspected and
maintained
(a) inaccordancewiththemanufacturersspecifications,or
(b) inaccordancewithspecificationscertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer.
188(3) Subsection(1)doesnotapplytoproperlymaintainedfirehosesusedby
competentworkers.

Securing equipment and materials

189
Ifaworkermaybeinjuredifequipmentormaterialisdislodged,moved,
spilledordamaged,boththeemployerandtheworkermusttakeallreasonable
stepstoensuretheequipmentormaterialiscontained,restrainedorprotectedto
eliminatethepotentialdanger.

Skeleton structures
190(1) Anemployermustensurethattheerectiondrawingsandproceduresfor
aprojectthatincludesconnectingthestructuralpartsofaskeletonstructureare
preparedandcertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer.

190(2) Theerectiondrawingsandproceduresreferredtoinsubsection(1)must
(a) showthesequenceinwhichthestructureistobeerected,
(b) showthehorizontalandverticalplacementofbasestructuresand
footings,and
(c) ensurethatthestructureisstableduringassembly.

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190(3) Iftheerectionproceduresreferredtoinsubsection(1)mustbechanged
becauseofsiteconditionsorunanticipatedloadsontheskeletonstructure,the
employermustensurethatthechanged,additionaloralternativeproceduresare
preparedandcertifiedbyaprofessionalengineerbeforetheyareimplemented.

190(4) Anemployermustensurethatacompetentworkerataworksitewherea
skeletonstructureisbeingerected
(a) coordinatestheoperationuntilthestructureispermanently
stabilized,and
(b) directstheremovalofthetemporarysupportingstructures.

Signallers
191(1) If this Code requires signals to be given by a designated signaller, an
employermustdesignateacompetentworkertogivethesignals.

191(2) An employer must ensure that, if the designated signaller uses hand
signals,thesignallerwearsahighlyvisiblevest,armletorotherpieceofclothing
thatclearlyidentifiestheworkerasadesignatedsignaller.

191(3) Adesignatedsignallerusinghandsignalsmustwearthevest,armletor
otherpieceofclothingrequiredbytheemployerundersubsection(2).

191(4) Beforegivingasignaltoproceed,adesignatedsignallermustensurethat
therearenohazardsinthevicinity.

191(5) Ifasignallerisdesignated,anequipmentoperatormusttakesignalsonly
fromthedesignatedsignaller.
191(6) An employer must ensure that only one designated signaller at a time
givessignalstoanequipmentoperator.
191(7) Despite subsections (5) and (6), an equipment operator must take a
STOPsignalfromaworkerwhoisnotadesignatedsignaller.
191(8) Despitesubsections(5)and(6),ifsignalscannotbetransmittedproperly
between a designated signaller and an equipment operator, an employer must
ensurethat
(a) additionaldesignatedsignallersareavailabletotransmitsignals,or
(b) a means of ensuring clear and complete communication other than
usingdesignatedsignallersisprovided.

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Stabilizing masonry walls

192

Anemployermustensurethattemporarysupportingstructures
(a) areusedtostabilizeamasonrywallthatismorethan2metreshigh
duringitserection,and
(b) arenotremoveduntilthewallispermanentlystabilized.

Tire servicing

193(1) An employer must ensure that a competent worker services, inspects,

disassembles and reassembles a tire or tire and wheel assembly in accordance
withthemanufacturersspecifications.
193(2) An employer must ensure that the manufacturers service manuals for
tiresandwheelsservicedbytheemployerarereadilyavailabletoworkers.
193(3) An employer must ensure that a competent worker inflates a tire
mountedonasplitrimorlockingringwheelonlyif
(a) thewheelassemblyisinatirecageorissimilarlyrestrained,and
(b) flying parts from splitrim or locking ring failure or tire rupture can
becontained.
193(4) An employer must ensure that a worker uses a clampon type of
connectortoinflatesplitrimandlockingringwheels.
193(5) Ifaclampontypeofconnectorisusedtoinflateatire,theemployermust
ensurethattheworker
(a) usesaninlinepressuregaugeandpositivepressurecontrol,and
(b) inflatesthetirefromasafepositionoutoftheimmediatedangerarea.
193(6) Apersonmustnotinflateatirewithaclampontypeofconnectorunless
thepersonisinasafepositionandoutoftheimmediatedangerarea.

Vehicle traffic control

194(1) Ifvehicletrafficataworksiteisdangeroustoworkersonfoot,invehicles
oronequipment,anemployermustensurethatthetrafficiscontrolledtoprotect
theworkers.

194(2) An employer must ensure that a worker on foot and exposed to traffic
wearsahighlyvisiblepieceofclothing.
194(3) Aworkeronfootandexposedtotrafficmustwearahighlyvisiblepiece
ofclothing.

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194(4) Ifaworkerisdesignatedbyanemployertocontroltraffic,theemployer
mustensurethatthedesignatedtrafficcontrollerwearsahighlyvisiblepieceof
clothingthat
(a) clearlyidentifiestheworkerasadesignatedtrafficcontroller,and
(b) is retroreflective if the worker is controlling traffic in the dark or
visibilityispoor.
194(5) Aworkerdesignatedtocontroltrafficmustwearahighlyvisiblepieceof
clothingthatcomplieswithsubsection(4).
194(6) Ifaworkerisdesignatedbyanemployertocontroltraffic,theemployer
mustensurethatthedesignatedtrafficcontrollerusesahandheldsignallightifit
isdarkorvisibilityispoor.
194(7) Iftrafficonapublichighwayisdangeroustoworkers,anemployermust
protecttheworkersfromthetrafficusing
(a) warningsigns,
(b) barriers,
(c) lanecontroldevices,
(d) flashinglights,
(e) flares,
(f) conspicuouslyidentifiedpilotvehicles,
(g) automaticorremotecontrolledtrafficcontrolsystems,
(h) designatedpersonsdirectingtraffic,or
(i) methodsdescribedintheManualofUniformTrafficControlDevicesfor
Canada (1998), and its updates, published up to and including
June30,2009bytheTransportationAssociationofCanada.

Working on ice

195(1) Ifaworkeristoworkoniceandthewaterbeneaththeiceismorethan
1metredeepatanypoint,anemployermustensuretheicewillsupporttheload
tobeplacedonit.
195(2) Theemployermusttesttheiceforthepurposesofsubsection(1)
(a) beforeworkbegins,and
(b) as often during the work as necessary to ensure the safety of the
workers.

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Part 13 Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee

Ministerial order

196
ThisPartappliestoaworksitethatisrequiredtohaveajointworksite
healthandsafetycommitteebyMinisterialOrderundersection31oftheAct.

Members

197
A joint work site health and safety committee must have, subject to
section31(3)oftheAct,
(a) atleasttwobutnotmorethansixworkermembers,and
(b) atleastonebutnotmorethansixemployermembers.

Term of membership

198(1) Membersofajointworksitehealthandsafetycommitteeholdofficefora
term of not less than one year and may continue to hold office until their
successorsareelectedorappointed.
198(2) Members of a joint work site health and safety committee may be re
electedorreappointedforfurtherterms.
198(3) Despite subsection (1), a member of a joint work site health and safety
committeemaybereplacedatanytimeduringthatmemberstermofofficeby
thosepersonswhomthememberrepresents.

Election of worker members

199(1) Workermembersofthejointworksitehealthandsafetycommitteemust
be elected by workers employed at the work site who do not exercise any
managerialfunctiononbehalfoftheemployer.
199(2) Despitesubsection(1),workersemployedattheworksitewhobelongto
atradeunionorworkerassociationmay,inaccordancewiththeconstitutionor
bylaws of the trade union or worker association, elect to the joint work site
healthandsafetycommitteethenumberofworkermembersproportionatetothe
number of workers at the work site who belong to that trade union or worker
association.

199(3) Tobeeligibletobeelectedaworkermember,apersonmustworkatthe
worksitewherethejointworksitehealthandsafetycommitteeisestablished.

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Appointment of employer members

200(1) Employermembersofajointworksitehealthandsafetycommitteemust
beappointedtothecommitteebytheemployerorprimecontractor.
200(2) Tobeeligibletobeappointedasanemployermember,apersonmustbe
employedattheworksitewherethejointworksitehealthandsafetycommittee
isestablished.

Co-chairs of committee

201(1) Ajointworksitehealthandsafetycommitteemusthavetwocochairs.
201(2) Workermembersmustselectonecochairfromamongthemselves.
201(3) Employermembersmustselectonecochairfromamongthemselves.

Recording and posting minutes

202

Thecochairselectedbyemployermembersmustensurethat
(a) minutes of each meeting of the joint work site health and safety
committeearerecorded,
(b) copies of the minutes are given to the employer within seven days
afterthedaythemeetingwasheld,and
(c) copies of the minutes are posted at the work site within seven days
afterthedaythemeetingwasheld.

Meetings
203(1) Thejointworksitehealthandsafetycommitteemustmeetwithin10days
ofitsestablishmentandthereafteratleastonceineachcalendarmonth.

203(2) The joint work site health and safety committee must convene special
meetingsifrequestedtodosobyaDirectorofInspection.

Quorum

204
Aquorumofajointworksitehealthandsafetycommitteeisonehalfof
themembersif
(a) bothworkerandemployermembersarepresent,and
(b) atleastonehalfofthosepresentareworkermembers.

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Attendance by an officer

205
An officer may attend a meeting of a joint work site health and safety
committee.

Duty to inspect work site

206
A joint work site health and safety committee must perform inspections
attheworksiteatleastoncebeforeeachregularmeetingofthecommittee.

Co-chairs present during inspection

207(1) If an officer inspects a work site, the joint work site health and safety
committeecochairs,ortheirdesignates,maybepresentatthatinspectionunless
theofficerasksthattheynotbethere.
207(2) An officer must not make a request under subsection (1) unless, in the
officersopinion,specialcircumstancesexistthatwouldpreventtheofficerfrom
making a proper inspection if the members of the joint work site health and
safetycommitteeortheirdesignateswerepresentduringtheinspection.

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Part 14 Lifting and Handling Loads

Equipment
208(1) An employer must provide, where reasonably practicable, appropriate
equipment for lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying, handling or
transportingheavyorawkwardloads.

208(2) An employer must ensure that workers use the equipment provided
undersubsection(1).

208(3) Workersmustusetheequipmentprovidedforlifting,lowering,pushing,
pulling,carrying,handlingortransportingheavyorawkwardloads.

208(4) For the purposes of this section, a heavy or awkward load includes
equipment,goods,supplies,personsandanimals.

Adapting heavy or awkward loads

209
Iftheequipmentprovidedundersection208isnotreasonablypracticable
in a particular circumstance or for a particular heavy or awkward load, the
employermusttakeallpracticablemeansto
(a) adapt the load to facilitate lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling,
carrying,handlingortransportingtheloadwithoutinjuringworkers,
or
(b) otherwiseminimizethemanualhandlingrequiredtomovetheload.

Work site design health care facilities

209.1(1) An employer must ensure that appropriate patient/client/resident
handlingequipmentisadequatelyincorporatedintothedesignandconstructionof
(a) anewhealthcarefacility,and
(b) a health care facility undergoing significant physical alterations,
renovationsorrepairs.

209.1(2) An employer must ensure that any new patient/client/resident handling

equipment installed at an existing work site, including vehicles in which
patient/client/residenthandlingoccurs,fitsadequatelyinthespaceintendedforit.

209.1(3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to health care facility construction,
alterations,renovationsorrepairsstartedbeforeJuly1,2009.

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Patient/client/resident handling
209.2(1) An employer must develop and implement a safe patient/client/resident
handling program if workers are required to lift, transfer or reposition
patients/clients/residents.

209.2(2) The program required by subsection (1) must include an annual

evaluationofitseffectivenessatpreventingworkerinjuries.

209.2(3) Anemployermustensurethatworkersfollowthesafehandlingprogram
requiredbysubsection(1).

209.2(4) Workers must follow the safe handling program required by subsection
(1).

Assessing manual handling hazards

210(1) Beforeaworkermanuallylifts,lowers,pushes,pulls,carries,handlesor
transportsaloadthatcouldinjuretheworker,anemployermustperformahazard
assessmentthatconsiders
(a) theweightoftheload,
(b) thesizeoftheload,
(c) theshapeoftheload,
(d) thenumberoftimestheloadwillbemoved,and
(e) themannerinwhichtheloadwillbemoved.

210(2) Before a worker performs any manual patient/client/resident handling

activities, an employer must perform a hazard assessment that considers the
workersphysicalandmentalcapabilitiestoperformthework.

210(3) Ifthehazardassessmentrequiredbysection7andsubsections(1)and(2)
determinesthatthereisapotential for musculoskeletal injury, anemployer must
ensurethatallreasonablypracticablemeasuresareusedtoeliminateorreducethat
potentialinaccordancewithsection9.

Musculoskeletal injuries

211
Ifaworkerreportstotheemployerwhattheworkerbelievestobework
relatedsymptomsofamusculoskeletalinjury,theemployermustpromptly
(a) review the activities of that worker, and of other workers doing
similartasks,toidentifyworkrelatedcausesofthesymptoms,ifany,
and
(b) takecorrectivemeasurestoavoidfurtherinjuriesifthecausesofthe
symptomsareworkrelated.

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Training to prevent musculoskeletal injury

211.1(1) An employer must ensure that a worker who may be exposed to the
possibilityofmusculoskeletalinjuryistrainedinspecificmeasurestoeliminateor
reducethatpossibility.

211.1(2) An employer must ensure that the training referred to in subsection (1)
includes
(a) identificationoffactorsthatcouldleadtoamusculoskeletalinjury,
(b) the early signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal injury and their
potentialhealtheffects,and
(c) preventive measuresincluding,where applicable,theuse of altered
work procedures, mechanical aids and personal protective
equipment.

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Part 15 Managing the Control of Hazardous Energy

Isolation
212(1) Ifmachinery,equipmentorpoweredmobileequipmentistobeserviced,
repaired,tested,adjustedorinspected,anemployermustensurethatnoworker
performssuchworkonthemachinery,equipmentorpoweredmobileequipment
untilithascometoacompletestopand
(a) allhazardousenergyatthelocationatwhichtheworkistobecarried
outisisolatedbyactivationofanenergyisolatingdeviceandthe
energyisolatingdeviceissecuredinaccordancewithsection214,215,
or215.1asdesignatedbytheemployer,or
(b) themachinery,equipmentorpoweredmobileequipmentisotherwise
renderedinoperativeinamannerthatpreventsitsaccidental
activationandprovidesequalorgreaterprotectionthanthe
protectionaffordedunder(a).

212(2) Anemployermustdevelopandimplementproceduresandcontrolsthat
ensurethemachinery,equipmentorpoweredmobileequipmentisserviced,
repaired,tested,adjustedorinspectedsafelyif
(a) themanufacturersspecificationsrequirethemachinery,equipment
orpoweredmobileequipmenttoremainoperativewhileitisbeing
serviced,repaired,tested,adjusted,orinspected,or
(b) therearenomanufacturersspecificationsanditisnotreasonably
practicabletostoporrenderthemachinery,equipmentorpowered
mobileequipmentinoperative.

212(3) Ifpiping,apipelineoraprocesssystemcontainingaharmfulsubstance
underpressureistobeserviced,repaired,tested,adjustedorinspected,an
employermustensurethatnoworkerperformssuchworkonthepiping,
pipelineorprocesssystemuntilflowinthepiping,pipelineorprocesssystem
hasbeenstoppedorregulatedtoasafelevel,andthelocationatwhichthework
istobecarriedoutisisolatedandsecuredinaccordancewithsection215.4.

Verifying isolation
213
Aworkermustnotperformworkonmachinery,equipmentorpowered
mobileequipmenttobeserviced,repaired,tested,adjustedorinspecteduntil
(a) theactionsrequiredbysubsection212(1)arecompleted,
(b) themachinery,equipment,orpoweredmobileequipmentistestedto
verifythatitisinoperative,and
(c) theworkerissatisfiedthatitisinoperative.

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Securing Isolation

Securing by individual workers

214(1) Onceallenergyisolatingdeviceshavebeenactivatedtocontrol
hazardousenergyinaccordancewithsection212(1),anemployermustensure
thataworkerinvolvedinworkateachlocationrequiringcontrolofhazardous
energysecureseachenergyisolatingdevicewithapersonallock.

214(2) Onceeachenergyisolatingdeviceissecuredasrequiredbysubsection
(1),theworkermustverifythatthehazardousenergysourcehasbeeneffectively
isolated.

214(3) Ifmorethanoneworkerisworkingateachlocationrequiringhazardous
energytobecontrolled,
(a) eachworkermustattachapersonallocktoeachenergyisolating
device,and
(b) thefirstworkerapplyingalockmustverifythatthehazardous
energysourcehasbeeneffectivelyisolated.

214(4)Ifaworkerwhohasplacedapersonallockisreassignedbeforetheworkis
completed,ortheworkisextendedfromoneshifttoanother,anemployermust
ensurethat
(a) anotherworker,authorizedbytheemployertodoso,attachesa
personallocktotheenergyisolatingdevicepriortoremovalofthe
reassignedordepartingworkerslock,or
(b) thereisaneffectiveandorderlytransferofcontrolofthereassigned
ordepartingworkerslock.

214(5) Anemployermustensurethateachpersonallockusedhasaunique
markoridentificationtagonittoidentifyitasbelongingtotheworkertowhom
itisassigned.

214(6) Anemployermustensurethatthenameoftheworkertowhoma
personallockoridentificationtagisassignedisreadilyavailableduringthetime
ahazardousenergysourceisisolated.

214(7) Uponcompletingtheworkrequiringisolationofhazardousenergy,an
employermustensurethatthemachinery,equipmentorpoweredmobile
equipmentisreturnedtooperationinaccordancewithsection215.3.

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Securing by a group
215(1) Ifalargenumberofworkersisworkingonmachinery,equipmentor
poweredmobileequipment,oranumberofenergyisolatingdevicesmustbe
secured,anemployermayuseagroupprocedureinaccordancewithsubsections
(2)through(6).

215(2) Anemployermustensurethatthegroupprocedurereferredtoin
subsection(1)isreadilyavailabletoworkersattheworksitewherethegroup
procedureisused.

215(3) Onceallrequiredenergyisolatingdeviceshavebeenactivatedin
accordancewithsection212(1)byaworkerdesignatedbytheemployer,an
employermustensurethatadesignatedworkerhas
(a) securedallenergyisolatingdevices,
(b) securedanykeysforthedevicesusedunderclause(a)toakey
securingsystemsuchasalockbox,
(c) completed,signedandpostedachecklistthatidentifiesthemachinery
orequipmentcoveredbythehazardousenergycontrolprocedure,
and
(d) verifiedanddocumentedthatallsourcesofhazardousenergyare
effectivelyisolated.

215(4) Eachworkerworkingateachlocationrequiringcontrolofhazardous
energymustapplyapersonallocktothekeysecuringsystemreferredtoin
subsection(3)(b)beforeworkingonthemachinery,equipmentorpowered
mobileequipment.

215(5) Ifaworkerwhohasplacedapersonallockisreassignedbeforethework
iscompleted,ortheworkisextendedfromoneshifttoanother,anemployer
mustensurethatthereisaneffectiveandorderlytransferofcontrolofthe
reassignedordepartingworkerspersonallock.

215(6) Uponcompletingtheworkrequiringisolationofhazardousenergy,a
workerreferredtoinsubsection(4)mustremovehisorherpersonallockfrom
thekeysecuringsystem.

215(7) Uponcompletingtheworkrequiringisolationofhazardousenergy,an
employermustensurethatthemachinery,equipment,orpoweredmobile
equipmentisreturnedtooperationinaccordancewithsection215.3.

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Securing by complex group control

215.1(1) Ifitisnotreasonablypracticabletosecureenergyisolatingdevicesin
accordancewithsections214or215becauseof
(a) thephysicalsizeandextentofthemachinery,equipment,piping,
pipeline,orprocesssystem,
(b) therelativeinaccessibilityoftheenergyisolatingdevices,
(c) thenumberofworkersinvolvedintheworkrequiringhazardous
energycontrol,
(d) thenumberofenergyisolatingdevicesinvolved,
(e) theextendedlengthoftimeoftherequiredisolation,or
(f) theinterdependenceandinterrelationshipofthecomponentsinthe
systemorbetweendifferentsystems,
anemployermayuseacomplexgroupcontrolprocessapprovedbyaDirectorof
Inspection.

215.1(2) Priortoinitiatingacomplexgroupcontrolprocess,anemployermust
completeahazardassessmenttoidentifythetypeandlocationofhazardous
energysources.

215.1(3) Ifusingacomplexgroupcontrolprocess,anemployermustensurethat
(a) proceduresareimplementedtoensurecontinuoussafeperformance
oftheworkrequiringisolationofhazardousenergy,
(b) aworkpermitormastertagprocedureisimplementedsothat
(i)
eachinvolvedworkerpersonallysignsonthejobbefore
commencingtheworkandsignsoffthejobuponcompleting
thework,or
(ii)
acrewleadersignsonandoffthejobforacreworteamof
workers,
(c) aworkerdesignatedbytheemployer
(i)
hasactivatedallrequiredenergyisolatingdevicestocontrol
hazardousenergyinaccordancewithsection212(1),and
(ii)
hassecuredtheenergyisolatingdevices,and
(d) anotherworkerdesignatedbytheemployerhasverifiedthatall
sourcesofhazardousenergyareeffectivelyisolated.

215.1(4) Ifacomplexgroupcontrolprocessisbeingusedandprovidedthatthe
isolationpointisreasonablyaccessibleandisolationisrequiredfortheworkbeing
undertakenbytheworker,eachinvolvedworkermayplacepersonallocksonthe
energyisolatingdevicesandverifyeffectiveisolation.

215.1(5) Uponcompletingtheworkrequiringisolationofhazardousenergy,an
employermustensurethatthemachinery,equipment,piping,pipelineorprocess
systemisreturnedtooperationinaccordancewithsection215.3

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Securing remotely controlled systems

215.2(1) Ifsecuringanenergyisolatingdeviceasrequiredbysection212(1)isnot
reasonablypracticableonasystemthatremotelycontrolstheoperationof
machinery,equipment,piping,apipelineoraprocesssystem,anemployermust
ensurethatcontrolsystemisolatingdevicesandtheproceduresforapplyingand
securingthemprovideequalorgreaterprotectionthantheprotectionafforded
undersection212(1)(a).

215.2(2) Uponcompletingtheworkrequiringisolationofhazardousenergy,an
employermustensurethatthesystemisreturnedtooperationinaccordancewith
section215.3.

Returning to operation
215.3(1) Apersonmustnotremoveapersonallockorothersecuringdeviceunless
(a) thepersonistheworkerwhoinstalledit,
(b) thepersonisthedesignatedworkerundersection215(3)orsection
215.1(3)(c),or
(c) thepersonisactinginaccordancewiththeproceduresrequiredunder
section215.2

215.3(2) Despitesubsection(1),inanemergencyoriftheworkerwhoinstalleda
lockorothersecuringdeviceisnotavailable,aworkerdesignatedbytheemployer
mayremovethelockorothersecuringdeviceinaccordancewithaprocedurethat
includesverifyingthatnoworkerwillbeindangerduetotheremoval.

215.3(3) Anemployermustensurethatsecuringdevicesarenotremoveduntil
(a) eachinvolvedworkerisaccountedfor,
(b) anypersonallocksplacedbyworkersundersections214,215(4)or
215.1(4)areremoved,
(c) proceduresareimplementedtoverifythatnoworkerisindanger
beforeaworkerundersection214(1),designatedundersection215(3),
designatedundersection215.1(3)(c),orinaccordancewith
proceduresundersection215.2removesthesecuringdevicesandthe
machinery,equipment,poweredmobileequipment,piping,pipeline
orprocesssystemisreturnedtooperation.

215.3(4) Anemployermustensurethateachinvolvedworkerfollowsthe
proceduresundersubsection(3)(c).

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Piping and Pigging

Isolating piping
215.4(1) Toisolatepipingorapipelinecontainingharmfulsubstancesunder
pressure,anemployermayuse
(a) asystemofblankingorblinding,or
(b) adoubleblockandbleedisolationsystemproviding
(i)
twoblockingsealsoneithersideoftheisolationpoint,and
(ii)
anoperablebleedoffbetweenthetwoseals.

215.4(2) Anemployermustensurethatpipingthatisblankedorblindedisclearly
markedtoindicatethatablankorblindisinstalled.

215.4(3) Anemployermustensurethat,ifvalvesorsimilarblockingsealswitha
bleedoffvalvebetweenthemareusedtoisolatepiping,thebleedoffvalveis
securedintheOPENpositionandthevalvesorsimilarblockingsealsintheflow
linesarefunctionalandsecuredintheCLOSEDposition.

215.4(4) Anemployermustensurethatthedeviceusedtosecurethevalvesor
sealsdescribedinsubsection(3)is
(a) apositivemechanicalmeansofkeepingthevalvesorsealsinthe
requiredposition,and
(b) strongenoughanddesignedtowithstandinadvertentopening
withouttheuseofexcessiveforce,unusualmeasuresordestructive
techniques.

215.4(5) Ifitisnotreasonablypracticabletoprovideblanking,blindingordouble
blockandbleedisolation,anemployermustensurethatanalternatemeansof
isolationthatprovidesadequateprotectiontoworkers,certifiedasappropriateand
safebyaprofessionalengineer,isimplemented.

Pigging and testing of pipelines

215.5(1) Apersonwhoisnotdirectlyinvolvedinapiggingandtestingoperation
mustnotbeintheimmediateareaofpipingexposedduringtheoperation.

215.5(2) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) apigcatcheronapipelineisisolatedfromthepipelineand
depressurizedbeforethepigisremoved,and
(b) therearenoworkersattheendofthepipeorintheimmediate
vicinityofthepigcatcherifthepipeorpigcatcherisunderpressure
duringtheoperation.

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Part 16

Part 16 Noise Exposure

Duty to reduce
216
An employer must ensure that all reasonably practicable measures are
usedtoreducethenoisetowhichworkersareexposedinareasoftheworksite
whereworkersmaybepresent.

Noise control design

217(1) An employer must ensure that the following are designed and
constructed in such a way that the continuous noise levels generated are not
morethan85dBAorareaslowasreasonablypracticable:
(a) anewworksite;
(b) significant physical alterations, renovations or repairs to an existing
worksiteorworkarea;
(c) aworkprocessintroducedtotheworksiteorworkarea;
(d) significantequipmentintroducedtotheworksiteorworkarea.

217(2) Subsection(1)doesnotapplytoalterations,renovationsorrepairsbegun
orworkprocessesorequipmentintroducedbeforeApril30,2004.

Worker exposure to noise

218
An employer must ensure that a workers exposure to noise does not
exceed
(a) thenoiseexposurelimitsinSchedule3,Table1,and
(b) 85dBALex.

Noise exposure assessment

219(1) If workers are, or may be, exposed to noise at a work site in excess of
85 dBA Lex and the noise exposure limits in Schedule 3, Table 1, an employer
mustdoanoiseexposureassessmentundersection7.

219(2) A person who assesses noise exposure at a work site must measure the
noise in accordance with CSA Standard Z107.5606, Procedures for the
MeasurementofOccupationalNoiseExposure.

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219(3) Apersonwhomeasuresnoiseexposureataworksitemustuse
(a) asoundlevelmetermeetingtherequirementsforaType2instrument
as specified by ANSI Standard S1.41983 (R2006), Specification for
SoundLevelMeters,
(b) a noise dosimeter meeting the requirements for a Type 2 instrument
as specified by ANSI Standard S1.251991 (R1997), Specification for
PersonalNoiseDosimeters,andsetat
(i)
acriterionlevelof85dBAwitha3dBexchangerate,
(ii)
athresholdlevelatorbelow80dBAoroff,and
(iii)
slowresponse,
(c) an integrating sound level meter meeting the requirements as
specifiedbyANSIStandardS1.431997,SpecificationsforIntegrating
Averaging Sound Level Meters, or IEC Standard 616721 (2002),
Electroacoustics Sound Level Meters Part 1: Specifications and IEC
Standard616722(2003),ElectroacousticsSoundLevelMetersPart2:
Patternevaluationtests,or
(d) equipmentapprovedbyaDirectorofOccupationalHygiene.

219(4) Anemployermustensurethatanoiseexposureassessmentis
(a) conductedandinterpretedbyacompetentperson,and
(b) updatedifachangeinequipmentorprocessaffectsthenoiselevelor
thelengthoftimeaworkerisexposedtonoise.

Results recorded

220(1)Anemployermustensurethatresultsofnoiseexposuremeasurementsare
recordedandinclude
(a) thedatesofmeasurements,
(b) theworkersoroccupationsevaluated,
(c) thetypeofmeasuringequipmentused,
(d) thesoundlevelreadingsmeasured,and
(e) theworklocationevaluated.
220(2) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) acopyoftheresultsofthenoiseexposureassessmentisavailableon
requesttoanaffectedworkeroranofficer,and
(b) therecordofthenoiseexposureassessmentisretainedforaslongas
theemployeroperatesinAlberta.

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Noise management program

221(1) If a noise exposure assessment confirms that workers are exposed to

excess noise at a work site, the employer must develop and implement a noise
managementprogramthatincludespoliciesandprocedures.
221(2) Theemployermustensurethatthenoisemanagementprogramincludes
thefollowing:
(a) aplantoeducateworkersinthehazardsofexposuretoexcessnoise
and to train workers in the correct use of control measures and
hearingprotection;
(b) the methods and procedures to be used when measuring or
monitoringworkerexposuretonoise;
(c) the posting of suitable warning signs in any work area where the
noiselevelexceeds85dBA;
(d) themethodsofnoisecontroltobeused;
(e) theselection,useandmaintenanceofhearingprotectiondevicestobe
wornbyworkers;
(f) therequirementsforaudiometrictestingandthemaintenanceoftest
records;
(g) anannualreviewofthepoliciesandprocedurestoaddress
(i) theeffectivenessoftheeducationandtrainingplan,
(ii) theneedforfurthernoisemeasurement,and
(iii) theadequacyofnoisecontrolmeasures.
221(3) A worker who is subject to noise management must cooperate with the
employerinimplementingthepoliciesandprocedures.

Hearing protection

222(1) Anemployermustensurethathearingprotectionequipmentprovidedto
workersexposedtoexcessnoise
(a) meetstherequirementsofCSA StandardZ94.202,Hearing Protection
DevicesPerformance,Selection,Care,andUse,and
(b) isoftheappropriateclassandgradeasdescribedinSchedule3,Table
2.
222(2) Anemployermust
(a) provide workers with training in the selection, use and maintenance
ofhearingprotectionequipmentrequiredtobeusedataworksitein
accordancewiththemanufacturersspecifications,and
(b) ensure that affected workers wear the required hearing protection
equipment.

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222(3) Workerswhoareprovidedwithhearingprotectionequipmentmustwear
and use the equipment in accordance with the training provided by the
employer.

Audiometric testing

223(1) Anemployermustprovide,attheemployersexpense,thefollowing
audiometrictestsforaworkerexposedtoexcessnoise:
(a) aninitialbaselinetestassoonasispracticable,butnotlaterthansix
monthsaftertheworkerisemployedorwithinsixmonthsaftera
workerisexposedtoexcessnoisebecauseofachangeintheworkers
dutiesorprocessconditions,
(b) notmorethan12monthsaftertheinitialbaselinetest,and
(c) atleasteverysecondyearafterthetestunderclause(b).
223(2) Anemployermustensurethataudiometrictestsareadministeredbyan
audiometrictechnicianwhomust
(a) workinconsultationwithaphysician,audiologistoroccupational
healthnursedesignatedbytheemployer,
(b) maintainalogbookforeachaudiometerbeingusedthat
(i) containstheaudiometerswrittencalibrationrecords,and
(ii) remainswiththeaudiometerthroughoutitsusefullifetime,
(c) conductthetestsinalocationwherebackgroundnoiselevelsdonot
exceedthosespecifiedinSchedule3,Table3,
(d) recordtheresultsoftheaudiometrictests,
(e) provideacopyofthetestresultstotheworker,
(f) retaintherecordsoftheaudiometrictestsforaperiodofnotlessthan
10years,and
(g) ensurethatthemedicalhistoryinformationisunderthesolecontrol
ofthepersondesignatedundersubsection(2)(a).
223(3) Iftheresultsofanaudiometrictestindicateanabnormalaudiogramor
showanabnormalshift,theaudiometrictechnicianmust
(a) advisetheworkerofthetestresults,
(b) requesttheworkertoprovide,andtheworkermustprovide,relevant
medicalhistory,and
(c) forwardtheresultsthatindicateanabnormalaudiogramoran
abnormalshift,themedicalhistoryandthebaselineaudiogramtoa
physicianoraudiologistdesignatedbytheemployertoreceivethis
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223(4) Ifthephysicianoraudiologistdesignatedbytheemployerconfirmsthe
audiogramasabnormalortheoccurrenceoftheabnormalshift,thephysicianor
audiologistmust
(a) advisetheworkertothateffectwithin30days,
(b) withthewrittenconsentoftheworker,provideresultsofthe
audiometricteststotheworkersphysician,
(c) advisetheemployerastotheeffectivenessofthenoisemanagement
programinplaceattheworksite,and
(d) retaintherecordsoftheaudiometrictestforaperiodofnotlessthan
10years.
223(5) Apersonmustnotreleaserecordsofaudiometrictestsconductedona
workerormedicalhistoryreceivedfromaworkerasrequiredbythissectionto
anypersonwithouttheworkerswrittenpermissionexceptinaccordancewith
thissection.

Credit of time

224
Ifitisnotreasonablypracticableforaworkertoundergoaudiometric
testingduringtheworkersnormalworkinghours,theemployermust
(a) creditthetimetheworkerspendstogetthetestdoneastimeatwork,
and
(b) ensurethattheworkerdoesnotloseanypayorotherbenefitsbecause
theworkerwastested.

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Part 17 Overhead Power Lines

Safe limit of approach distances

225(1) Anemployermustcontactthepowerlineoperatorbeforeworkisdoneor
equipmentisoperatedwithin7.0metresofanenergizedoverheadpowerline
(a) todeterminethevoltageofthepowerline,and
(b) toestablishtheappropriatesafelimitofapproachdistancelistedin
Schedule4.

225(1.1) Exceptasprovidedforinsubsection(2),anemployermustensurethat
thesafelimitofapproachdistance,asestablishedinsubsection(1),ismaintained
andthatnoworkisdoneandnoequipmentisoperatedatdistanceslessthanthe
establishedsafelimitofapproachdistance.

225(2) Anemployermustnotifytheoperatorofanenergizedoverheadpower
linebeforeworkisdoneorequipmentisoperatedinthevicinityofthepowerline
atdistanceslessthanthesafelimitofapproachdistanceslistedinSchedule4,and
obtaintheoperatorsassistanceinprotectingworkersinvolved.

225(3) Anemployermustensurethatearthorothermaterialsarenotplaced
underorbesideanoverheadpowerlineifdoingsoreducesthesafeclearanceto
lessthanthesafelimitofapproachdistanceslistedinSchedule4.

225(4) Aworkermustfollowthedirectionoftheemployerinmaintainingthe
appropriatesafeclearancewhenworkinginthevicinityofanoverheadpowerline.

Transported loads, equipment and buildings

226
ThesafelimitofapproachdistanceslistedinSchedule4donotapplytoa
load,equipmentorbuildingthatistransportedunderenergizedoverheadpower
linesifthetotalheight,includingequipmenttransportingit,islessthan
4.15metres.

Utility worker and tree trimmer exemption

227 Section225doesnotapplytoutilityworkers,qualifiedutilityworkersor
utilitytreetrimmersworkinginaccordancewiththerequirementsoftheAlberta
ElectricalandCommunicationUtilityCode(2002).

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Part 18 Personal Protective Equipment

Duty to use personal protective equipment

228(1) If the hazard assessment indicates the need for personal protective
equipment,anemployermustensurethat
(a) workers wear personal protective equipment that is correct for the
hazardandprotectsworkers,
(b) workersproperlyuseandwearthepersonalprotectiveequipment,
(c) the personal protective equipment is in a condition to perform the
functionforwhichitwasdesigned,and
(d) workers are trainedinthe correct use, care, limitationsand assigned
maintenanceofthepersonalprotectiveequipment.

228(2) Aworkermust
(a) useandwearproperlytheappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipment
specifiedinthisCodeinaccordancewiththetrainingandinstruction
received,
(b) inspectthepersonalprotectiveequipmentbeforeusingit,and
(c) not use personal protective equipment that is unable to perform the
functionforwhichitisdesigned.

228(3) Anemployermustensurethattheuseofpersonalprotectiveequipment
doesnotitselfendangertheworker.

Eye Protection
Compliance with standards

229(1) Ifaworkerseyesmaybeinjuredorirritatedataworksite,anemployer
must ensure that the worker wears properly fitting eye protection equipment
that
(a) isapprovedto
(i) CSAStandardZ94.307,EyeandFaceProtectors,
(ii) CSAStandardZ94.302,EyeandFaceProtectors,or
(iii) CSAStandardZ94.399,IndustrialEyeandFaceProtectors,and
(b) isappropriatetotheworkbeingdoneandthehazardinvolved.
229(2) Prescriptioneyewearmaybewornifit
(a) issafetyeyewear,
(b) meetstherequirementsof
(i) CSAStandardZ94.307,EyeandFaceProtectors,
(ii) CSAStandardZ94.302,EyeandFaceProtectors,or

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(iii) CSAStandardZ94.399,IndustrialEyeandFaceProtectors,and
(c) isappropriatetotheworkandthehazardinvolved.

229(2.1) Prescriptionsafetyeyewearhavingglasslensesmustnotbeusedifthere
isdangerofimpactunlessitiswornbehindequipmentmeetingtherequirements
ofsubsection(1).

229(2.2) If the use of plastic prescription lenses is impracticable, and there is no

danger of impact, a worker may use lenses made of treated safety glass meeting
therequirementsof
(a) ANSI Standard Z87.12003, Occupational and Educational Personal Eye
andFaceProtectionDevices,or
(b) ANSI Standard Z87.11989, Practice for Occupational and Educational
EyeandFaceProtection.

229(2.3) Despitesubsection(2),prescriptionsafetyeyewearmayconsistofframes
that meet the requirements of ANSI Standard Z87.12003, Occupational and
Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices provided the lenses meet the
requirementsofCSAStandardZ94.307,EyeandFaceProtectors.

229(3) If a worker must wear a full face piece respirator and the face piece is
intendedtopreventmaterialsstrikingtheeyes,anemployermustensurethatthe
facepiece
(a) meetstherequirementsof
(i) CSAStandardZ94.307,EyeandFaceProtectors,or
(ii) CSAStandardZ94.302,EyeandFaceProtectors,or
(b) meetstheimpactandpenetrationtestrequirementsofsection9of
(i) ANSI Standard Z87.12003, Occupational and Educational Personal
EyeandFaceProtectionDevices,or
(ii) ANSIStandardZ87.11989,PracticeforOccupationalandEducational
EyeandFaceProtection.

Contact lenses

230 Anemployermustensurethat,ifwearingcontactlensesposesahazardto
the workers eyes during work, the worker is advised of the hazards and the
alternativestowearingcontactlenses.

Electric arc welding

231 Aworkermustnotperformelectricarcweldingifitisreasonablypossible
for another worker to be exposed to radiation from the arc unless the other
workeriswearingsuitableeyeprotectionorisprotectedbyascreen.

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Flame Resistant Clothing

Use of flame resistant clothing
232(1) If a worker may be exposed to a flash fire or electrical equipment
flashover, an employer must ensure that the worker wears flame resistant
outerwearandusesotherprotectiveequipmentappropriatetothehazard.

232(2) A worker must ensure that clothing worn beneath flame resistant
outerwearandagainsttheskinismadeofflameresistantfabricsornaturalfibres
thatwillnotmeltwhenexposedtoheat.

Foot Protection
Footwear
233(1) Anemployermustensurethataworkerusesfootwearthatisappropriate
tothehazardsassociatedwiththeworkbeingperformedandtheworksite.

233(2) Ifthehazardassessmentidentifiesthatprotectivefootwearneedstohave
toe protection, a puncture resistant sole, metatarsal protection, electrical
protection,chainsawprotectionoranycombinationofthese,theemployermust
ensurethattheworkerwearsprotectivefootwearthatisapprovedto
(a) CSAStandardZ19502,ProtectiveFootwear,or
(b) ASTMStandardF241305,SpecificationforPerformanceRequirementsfor
ProtectiveFootwear,
iftheprotectivefootwearwasmanufacturedonorafterJuly1,2009.

233(3) Despite subsection (2), if a worker is likely to be exposed to a hazard

otherthanthosereferredtoinsubsection(2),theemployermustensurethatthe
workerusesfootwearappropriatetothehazard.
233(4) If a worker is unable, for medical reasons, to wear protective footwear
that complies with subsection (2), the worker may substitute external safety
toecapsiftheemployerensuresthat
(a) thesafetytoecapsmeettheimpactforcerequirementsof
(i) CSAStandardZ19502,ProtectiveFootwear,or
(ii) ASTM Standard F241305, Specification for Performance
RequirementsforProtectiveFootwear,
(b) metatarsalprotectionisnotneededtoprotectthefeetfrominjury,
(c) the hazard assessment confirms that the worker will not be exposed
toanysolepenetrationhazards,and
(d) wearing the safety toecaps does not itself create a hazard for the
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233(5) Anemployermustensurethatafirefighterwearssafetyfootwearthatis
approvedto
(a) CSAStandardZ19502,ProtectiveFootwear,
(b) NFPA Standard 1971, Protective Ensemble for Structural Fire Fighting,
2007Edition,or
(c) NFPA Standard 1977, Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland
FireFighting,2005Edition,
ifthesafetyfootwearwasmanufacturedonorafterJuly1,2009.

Head Protection
Industrial headwear
234(1) Subject to sections 235, 236 and 237, if there is a foreseeable danger of
injury to a workers head at a work site and there is a significant possibility of
lateral impact to the head, an employer must ensure that the worker wears
industrialprotectiveheadwearthatisappropriatetothehazardsandmeetsthe
requirementsof
(a) CSAStandardCAN/CSAZ94.105,IndustrialProtectiveHeadwear,or
(b) ANSI Standard Z89.12003, American National Standard for Industrial
HeadProtection,forTypeIIheadprotection,
iftheprotectiveheadwearwasmanufacturedonorafterJuly1,2009.

234(2) Subject to sections 235, 236 and 237, if there is a foreseeable danger of
injurytoaworkersheadataworksiteandthepossibilityoflateralimpacttothe
head is unlikely, an employer must ensure that the worker wears industrial
protective headwear that is appropriate to the hazard and meets the
requirementsof
(a) CSAStandardCAN/CSAZ94.105,IndustrialProtectiveHeadwear,or
(b) ANSI Standard Z89.12003, American National Standard for Industrial
HeadProtection,
iftheprotectiveheadwearwasmanufacturedonorafterJuly1,2009

Bicycles and skates

235(1) Anemployermustensurethataworkerwhoisridingabicycleorusing
inlineskatesorasimilarmeansoftransportwearsasafetyhelmet
(a) that is approved to one of the following standards for bicycle safety
helmetsifthehelmetwasmanufacturedonorafterJuly1,2009:
(i) CSACAN/CSAD113.2M89(R2004),CyclingHelmets;
(ii) CPSC, Title 16 Code of U.S. Federal Regulations Part 1203,
SafetyStandardforBicycleHelmets;
(iii) SnellMemorialFoundationB90A,1998StandardforProtective
HeadgearforUsewithBicycles;

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(iv) SnellMemorialFoundationB95A,1998StandardforProtective
HeadgearforUsewithBicycles;
(v) Snell Memorial Foundation N94, 1994 Standard for Protective
HeadgearinNonMotorizedSports;
(vi) ASTM F144706, Standard Specification for Helmets Used in
RecreationalBicyclingorRollerSkating;
(vii) Repealed;
(viii) Repealed;
(ix) Repealed;
(x) Repealed;and
(b) that is free of damage or modification that would reduce its
effectiveness.

235(2) Despitesubsection(1),ifworkersataworksitenormallywearindustrial
protectiveheadwearinaccordancewithsection234,thatprotectiveheadwearmay
bewornbyworkersusingabicycleorsimilarmeansoftransportattheworksiteif
(a) theworkertravelsataspeedofnotmorethan20kilometresperhour,
and
(b) theprotectiveheadweariswornwithafastenedchinstrap.

All-terrain vehicles, snow vehicles, motorcycles

236(1) An employer must ensure that a worker riding an allterrain vehicle,
snow vehicle, motorized trail bike or motorcycle or, subject to subsection (2), a
small utility vehicle at a work site wears a safety helmet approved to one of the
followingstandards:
(a) U.S.A.FederalMotorVehicleSafetyStandardFMVSS218,Motorcycle
Helmets1993OCT;
(b) BSIStandardBS6658:05,SpecificationforProtectiveHelmetsforVehicle
Users;
(c) SnellMemorialFoundationStandardM2005,2005HelmetStandardfor
UseinMotorcycling,
ifthesafetyhelmetwasmanufacturedonorafterJuly1,2009.

236(1.1) Subsection(1)doesnotapplytosmallutilityvehiclesequippedwithseat
beltsandrolloverprotection.

236(2) Protectiveheadwearingoodconditionthatmeetstherequirementsofan
earlier version of a standard listed in subsection (1) may be used unless it is
damaged.

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236(3) Subsection (1) does not apply if the vehicle is equipped with rollover
protective structures that comply with section 270 and seat belts or restraining
devicesthatcomplywithsection271.
236(4) Aworkerwhowearsprotectiveheadwearundersubsection(1)andwho
uses an allterrain vehicle, snow vehicle, motorized trail bike or motorcycle to
travel to a remote work site may continue to wear that protective headwear
whileworkingattheworksiteif
(a) the work does not subject the worker to potential contact with
exposedenergizedelectricalsources,and
(b) theworkisdoneforashortperiodoftime.

Fire fighters

237
Despite section 234, an employer may permit a fire fighter to wear
protective headwear that meets the requirements of the following standards
consideringthenatureofthehazard:
(a) NFPA Standard 1971, Protective Ensemble for Structural Fire Fighting,
2007Edition,or
(b) NFPA Standard 1977, Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland
FireFighting,2005Edition,
iftheprotectiveheadwearwasmanufacturedonorafterJuly1,2009.

Bump hat

238 Despite section 234, an employer may permit a worker to wear a bump
hatattheworksiteifthedangerofinjuryislimitedtotheworkersheadstriking
astationaryobject.

Exemption from wearing headwear

239(1) Despite section 234, if it is impractical for a worker to wear industrial

protectiveheadwearduringaparticularworkprocess,
(a) the employer must ensure that the workers head is protected using
anadequatealternativemeansofprotectionduringtheworkprocess,
and
(b) the worker may conduct the work while the alternative means of
protectionisinplace.
239(2) A worker must wear industrial protective headwear if the foreseeable
dangerofinjurytotheworkersheadpersistsimmediatelyaftercompletingthe
workprocessreferredtoinsubsection(1).

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Life Jackets and Personal Flotation Devices

Compliance with standards

240(1) AnemployermustensurethatalifejacketisapprovedtoCGSBStandard
CAN/CGSB 65.7M88 AMEND, Lifejackets, Inherently Buoyant Type, and any
amendmentsforapprovedsmallvessellifejackets.
240(2) Anemployermustensurethatapersonalflotationdeviceisapprovedto
CGSB Standard CAN/CGSB 65.11M88 AMEND, Personal Flotation Device, and
anyamendmentsforpersonalflotationdevices,type1(inherentlybuoyant).

Use of jackets and flotation devices

241(1) If there is a foreseeable danger that a worker could be exposed to the

hazard of drowning, an employer must ensure that the worker wears a life
jacket.
241(2) Aworkerwhocouldbeexposedtothehazardofdrowningmustweara
lifejacket.

241(2.1)Subsections(1)and(2)donotapplyifothersafetymeasuresareinplace
thatwillprotectaworkerfromthehazardofdrowning.

241(3) Despitesubsections(1)and(2),ifaworkerperformsworkfromaboatfor
anextended period oftime, the worker may wear a personal flotationdeviceif
the employer ensures that there is also a life jacket readily accessible to each
workerontheboat.

Limb and Body Protection

Limb and body protection
242
Ifthereisadangerthataworkershand,arm,legortorsomaybeinjured,
anemployermustensurethattheworkerwearsproperlyfittinghand,arm,leg
orbodyprotectiveequipmentthatisappropriatetothework,theworksiteand
thehazardsidentified.

Skin protection
243
An employer must ensure that a workers skin is protected from a
harmfulsubstancethatmayinjuretheskinoncontactormayadverselyaffecta
workershealthifitisabsorbedthroughtheskin.

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Respiratory Protective Equipment

Respiratory dangers
244(1) Anemployermustdeterminethedegreeofdangertoaworkeratawork
siteandwhethertheworkerneedstowearrespiratoryprotectiveequipmentif
(a) a worker is or may be exposed to an airborne contaminant or a
mixture of airborne contaminants in a concentration exceeding their
occupationalexposurelimits,
(b) theatmospherehasormayhaveanoxygenconcentrationoflessthan
19.5percentbyvolume,or
(c) aworkerisormaybeexposedtoanairbornebiohazardousmaterial.

244(2) In making a determination under subsection (1), the employer must

consider
(a) the nature and exposure circumstances of any contaminants or
biohazardousmaterial,
(b) the concentration or likely concentration of any airborne
contaminants,
(c) thedurationorlikelydurationoftheworkersexposure,
(d) thetoxicityofthecontaminants,
(e) theconcentrationofoxygen,
(f) thewarningpropertiesofthecontaminants,and
(g) theneedforemergencyescape.

244(3)

Basedonadeterminationundersubsection(1),theemployermust
(a) subject to subsection 3(b), provide and ensure the availability of the
appropriate respiratory protective equipment to the worker at the
worksite,and
(b) despite section 247, when the effects of airborne biohazardous
materials are unknown, provide and ensure the availability of
respiratoryprotectiveequipmentappropriate to theworkers known
exposurecircumstances.

244(3.1) Subsection (3) does not apply when an employer has developed and
implemented procedures that effectively limit exposure to airborne biohazardous
material.

244(4) Aworkermustusetheappropriaterespiratoryequipmentprovidedbythe
employerundersubsection(3).

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Code of practice

245(1) If respiratory protective equipment is used at a work site, an employer

mustprepareacodeofpracticegoverningtheselection,maintenanceanduseof
respiratoryprotectiveequipment.

245(2) In the case of a health care worker who may be exposed to airborne
biohazardous material, an employer must ensure that the code of practice
requiredundersubsection(1)includestrainingonatleastanannualbasis.

Approval of equipment
246
Anemployermustensurethatrespiratoryprotectiveequipmentrequired
ataworksiteisapproved
(a) byNIOSH,or
(b) by another standards setting and equipment testing organization, or
combinationoforganizations,approvedbyaDirectorofOccupational
Hygiene.

Selection of equipment

247
Anemployermustensurethatrespiratoryprotectiveequipmentusedata
worksiteisselectedinaccordancewithCSAStandardZ94.402,Selection,Useand
CareofRespirators.

Storage and use

248(1) An employer must ensure that respiratory protective equipment kept
readytoprotectaworkeris
(a) storedinareadilyaccessiblelocation,
(b) storedinamannerthatpreventsitscontamination,
(c) maintainedinacleanandsanitarycondition,
(d) inspected before and after each use to ensure it is in satisfactory
workingcondition,and
(e) serviced and used in accordance with the manufacturers
specifications.

248(2) An employer must ensure that respiratory protective equipment that is

notusedroutinelybutiskeptforemergencyuseisinspectedatleastonceevery
calendar month by a competent worker to ensure it is in satisfactory working
condition.

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Quality of breathing air

249(1) An employer must ensure that air used in a selfcontained breathing
apparatusoranairlinerespirator
(a) isofaqualitythatmeetstherequirementsofTable1ofCSAStandard
Z180.100(R2005),CompressedBreathingAirandSystems,and
(b) does not contain a substance in a concentration that exceeds
10percentofitsoccupationalexposurelimit.

249(2) Subsection (1)(b) does not apply to substances listed in Table 1 of CSA
StandardZ180.100(R2005),CompressedBreathingAirandSystems.

Effective facial seal

250(1) An employer must ensure that respiratory protective equipment that
dependsonaneffectivefacialsealforitssafeuseiscorrectlyfittestedandtested
inaccordancewith
(a) CSAStandardZ94.402,Selection,UseandCareofRespirators,or
(b) amethodapprovedbyaDirectorofOccupationalHygiene.

250(2) Anemployermustensurethat,ifaworkerisormayberequiredtowear
respiratoryprotectiveequipmentandtheeffectivenessoftheequipmentdepends
onaneffectivefacialseal,theworkeriscleanshavenwherethefacepieceofthe
equipmentsealstotheskinoftheface.

Equipment for immediate danger

251
Ifanemployerdeterminesundersection244thatbreathingconditionsat
a work site are or may become immediately dangerous to life or health, the
employermustensurethataworkerwearsselfcontainedbreathingapparatusor
anairlinerespiratorthat
(a) isofatypethatwillmaintainpositivepressureinthefacepiece,
(b) has a capacity of at least 30 minutes unless the employers hazard
assessmentindicatestheneedforagreatercapacity,
(c) provides full face protection in situations where contaminants may
irritateordamagetheeyes,
(d) inthecaseofanairlinerespirator,isfittedwithanauxiliarysupply
ofrespirableairofsufficientquantitytoenabletheworkertoescape
fromtheareainanemergency,and
(e) in the case of a selfcontained breathing apparatus, has an alarm
warningoflowpressure.

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Equipment no immediate danger

252
An employer must ensure that a worker wears selfcontained breathing
apparatusoranairlinerespiratorhavingacapacityofatleast30minutesif
(a) the employer determines under section 244 that conditions at the
worksitearenotorcannotbecomeimmediatelydangeroustolifeor
healthbut
(i)
the oxygen content of the atmosphere is or may be less than
19.5percentbyvolume,or
(ii)
the concentration of airborne contaminants exceeds or may
exceed that specified by the manufacturer for air purifying
respiratoryequipment,and
(b)thecompleteequipmentrequiredbysection251isnotprovided.

Air purifying equipment

253
An employer may permit workers to wear air purifying respiratory
protectiveequipmentif
(a) theoxygencontentoftheairis,andwillcontinuetobe,19.5percent
orgreaterbyvolume,
(b) the air purifying equipment used is designed to provide protection
againstthespecificairbornecontaminant,orcombinationofairborne
contaminants,present,and
(c) the concentration of airborne contaminants does not exceed the
maximumconcentrationspecifiedbythemanufacturerforthespecific
type of air purifying equipment, taking into consideration the
durationofitsuse.

Emergency escape equipment

254(1) Despite sections 251 and 252, if normal operating conditions do not
require the wearing of respiratory protective equipment but emergency
conditions may occur requiring a worker to escape from the work area, the
employermaypermittheescapingworkertowear
(a) amouthbitandnoseclamprespiratorif
(i)
the respirator is designed to protect the worker from the
specificairbornecontaminantspresent,and
(ii) the oxygen content of the atmosphere during the escape is
19.5percentorgreaterbyvolume,or
(b) alternative respiratory protective equipment that can be proven to
give the worker the same or greater protection as the equipment
referredtoinclause(a).

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254(2) Beforepermittingaworkertousetheequipmentreferredtoinsubsection
(1), the employer must consider the length of time it will take the worker to
escapefromtheworkarea.

Abrasive blasting operations

255
If a worker is performing abrasive blasting, the employer must ensure
that the worker wears a hood specifically designed for abrasive blasting,
suppliedwithairthatisatapositivepressureofnotmorethan140kilopascals.

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Part 19 Powered Mobile Equipment

Operator responsibilities
256(1) Aworkermustnotoperatepoweredmobileequipmentunlesstheworker
(a) istrainedtosafelyoperatetheequipment,
(b) has demonstrated competency in operating the equipment to a
competentworkerdesignatedbytheemployer,
(c) isfamiliarwiththeequipmentsoperatinginstructions,and
(d) isauthorizedbytheemployertooperatetheequipment.

256(2) Subsections(1)(a),(b)and(c)donotapplyifaworkerintrainingoperates
theequipmentunderthedirectsupervisionofacompetentworkerdesignatedby
theemployer.
256(3) Theoperatorofpoweredmobileequipmentmust
(a) report tothe employerany conditionsaffecting thesafe operation of
theequipment,
(b) operatetheequipmentsafely,
(c) maintainfullcontroloftheequipmentatalltimes,
(d) usetheseatbeltsandothersafetyequipmentinthepoweredmobile
equipment,
(e) ensurethatpassengersinthepoweredmobileequipmentusetheseat
belts and other safety equipment in the powered mobile equipment,
and
(f) keepthecab,flooranddeckofthepoweredmobileequipmentfreeof
materials,toolsorotherobjectsthatcouldinterferewiththeoperation
ofthecontrolsorcreateatrippingorotherhazardtotheoperatoror
otheroccupantsoftheequipment.

Visual inspection
257(1) Beforeoperatingpoweredmobileequipment,theoperatormustcomplete
avisualinspectionoftheequipmentandthesurroundingareatoensurethatthe
powered mobile equipment is in safe operating condition and that no worker,
includingtheoperator,isendangeredwhentheequipmentisstartedup.

257(2) While powered mobile equipment is in operation, the operator must

complete a visual inspection of the equipment and surrounding area at the
intervals required by the manufacturers specifications or, in the absence of
manufacturersspecifications,theemployersoperatingprocedures.

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257(3) Despite subsections (1) and (2), if the powered mobile equipment is
continuously operated as part of an ongoing work operation, the operator may
visuallyinspecttheequipmentduringtheworkshiftorworkperiodasrequired
bytheemployersoperatingprocedures.

257(4) A person must not start powered mobile equipment if the visual
inspectionundersubsection(1)isnotcompleted.

Dangerous movement
258(1) Ifthemovementofaloadorthecab,counterweightoranyotherpartof
poweredmobileequipmentcreatesadangertoworkers,
(a) anemployermustnotpermitaworkertoremainwithinrangeofthe
movingloadorpart,and
(b) theoperatormustnot move theload ortheequipment if a workeris
exposedtothedanger.

258(2) Ifthemovementofaloadorthecab,counterweightoranyotherpartof
powered mobile equipment creates a danger to workers, a worker must not
remainwithinrangeofthemovingloadorpart.

258(3) Ifaworkercouldbecaughtbetweenamovingpartofaunitofpowered
mobileequipmentandanotherobject,anemployermust
(a) restrictentrytotheareabyworkers,or
(b) require workers to maintain a clearance distance of at least
600 millimetres between the powered mobile equipment and the
object.

Pedestrian traffic
259(1) Anemployermustensurethat,ifreasonablypracticable,
(a) walkways are designated that separate pedestrian traffic from areas
wherepoweredmobileequipmentisoperating,
(b) workersusethedesignatedwalkways.

259(2) If it is not reasonably practicable to use designated walkways, an

employer must ensure that safe work procedures are used to protect workers
whoenterareaswherepoweredmobileequipmentisoperating.

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Inspection and maintenance

260(1) An employer must ensure that powered mobile equipment is inspected

by a competent worker for defects and conditions that are hazardous or may
createahazard.
260(2) Aninspectionundersubsection(1)mustbemadeinaccordancewiththe
manufacturersspecifications.
260(3) If an inspection under subsection (1) indicates that powered mobile
equipmentishazardousorpotentiallyhazardous,anemployermustensurethat
(a) thehealthandsafetyofaworkerwhomaybeexposedtothehazard
isprotectedimmediately,
(b) the powered mobile equipment is not operated until the defect is
repairedortheconditioniscorrected,and
(c) the defect is repaired or the unsafe condition corrected as soon as
reasonablypracticable.

260(4) Despitesubsection(3),ifaninspectionundersubsection(1)indicatesthat
thepoweredmobileequipmentis potentiallyhazardousbuttheequipmentcan
beoperatedsafely,anemployermustensurethat
(a) theoperatorismadeawareofthepotentialhazard,and
(b) thedefectorconditionisrepairedassoonasreasonablypracticable.

260(5) An employer must ensure that a record of the inspections and

maintenancecarriedoutasrequiredbysubsections(1)and(2)iskeptatthework
site and readily available to a worker who operates the powered mobile
equipment.

Maintenance on elevated parts

261
An employer must ensure that if elevated parts of powered mobile
equipment are being maintained or repaired by workers, the parts and the
powered mobile equipment are securely blocked in place and cannot move
accidentally.

Starting engines
262(1) Subjecttosubsection(3),anemployermustensurethataworkerdoesnot
startthepowerunitofpoweredmobileequipmentifthedrivemechanismsand
clutchesoftheequipmentareengaged.

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262(2) Aworkermustnotstartthepowerunitofpoweredmobileequipmentif
thedrivemechanismsandclutchesoftheequipmentareengaged.

262(3) Anemployermustensurethatnoworker,includingtheoperator,canbe
injuredduetothemovementofpoweredmobileequipmentoranypartofit,if
(a) its power unit can be started from a location other than the
equipmentscontrolplatformorcabseat,or
(b) it is not reasonably practicable to disengage its drive mechanism or
clutches.

Unattended equipment
263(1) A person must not leave the controls of powered mobile equipment
unattendedunlesstheequipmentissecuredagainstunintentionalmovementby
aneffectivemethodofimmobilizingtheequipment.

263(2) A person must not leave the controls of powered mobile equipment
unattended unless a suspended or elevated part of the powered mobile
equipmentiseitherlanded,securedinasafeposition,orboth.

Lights
264(1) An employer must ensure that powered mobile equipment operated
during hours of darkness or when, due to insufficient light or unfavourable
atmospheric conditions, workers and vehicles are not clearly discernible at a
distanceofatleast150metres,isequippedwithlightsthatilluminate
(a) adirectioninwhichtheequipmenttravels,
(b) theworkingareaaroundtheequipment,and
(c) thecontrolpaneloftheequipment.

264(2) An employer must ensure that the lights on earthmoving construction

machinery installed on or after July1, 2009 complies with SAE Standard J1029
(2007),LightingandMarkingofConstruction,EarthmovingMachinery.

Windows and windshields

265(1) Anemployermustensurethatglazingusedaspartoftheenclosurefora
cab, canopy or rollover protective structure on powered mobile equipment is
safety glass or another nonshattering material providing at least equivalent
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265(2) AnemployermustensurethattheglazinginstalledonorafterJuly1,2009
on an enclosure of powered mobile equipment is approved to ANSI Standard
ANSI/SAE Z26.1 (1996), Safety Glazing Material for Glazing Motor Vehicles and
MotorVehicleEquipmentOperatingonLandHighwaysSafetyStandard.

265(3) An employer must ensure that broken or cracked glazing that obstructs
an operators view from powered mobile equipment is replaced as soon as is
reasonablypracticable.

265(4) An employer must ensure that a windshield on powered mobile

equipmenthaswindshieldwipersofsufficientsizeandcapacitytocleanmatter
thatobstructstheoperatorsviewfromthewindshield.

Other safety equipment

266

Anemployermustensurethatpoweredmobileequipmenthas
(a) adevicewithineasyreachoftheoperatorthatpermitstheoperatorto
stop,asquicklyaspossible,thepowerunit,drawworks,transmission
or any ancillary equipment driven from the powered mobile
equipment, including a power takeoff auger or digging, lifting, or
cuttingequipment,
(b) an effective means of warning workers of the presence, general
dimensions and movement of the equipment if the presence,
dimensionsormovementmaybeadangertoaworker,
(c) seats or other installations sufficient to ensure the safety of the
operatorandotherworkerswhomaybeinorontheequipmentwhile
itisinmotion,and
(d) safetyclipsontheconnectingpinsifthepoweredmobileequipment
isequippedwithatrailerhitch.

Warning signal
267(1)Anemployermustensurethat,ifapoweredmobileequipmentoperators
viewoftheequipmentspathoftravelisobstructedorcannotbeseendirectlyor
indirectlyinadirection,thepoweredmobileequipmenthas
(a) anautomaticaudiblewarningdevicethat
(i)
activates if the equipment controls are positioned to move
theequipmentinthatdirection,and
(ii) isaudibleabovetheambientnoiselevel,
(b) a warning device or method appropriate to the hazards of the work
site,or
(c) an automatic system that stops the equipment if a worker is in its
path.

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267(2) If it is impractical to equip powered mobile equipment in accordance

with subsection (1), the operator must ensure that the operator and other
workersareprotectedfrominjurybeforemovingtheequipmentby
(a) doingavisualinspectiononfootoftheareaintowhichtheequipment
willmove,
(b) followingthedirectionsofatrafficcontrolorwarningsystem,
(c) gettingdirectionsfromadesignatedsignallerorotherworkerwho
(i)
has an unobstructed view of the area into which the
equipmentwillmove,or
(ii) is stationed in a safe position in continuous view of the
operator,or
(d) ensuringallotherworkersareremovedfromtheareaintowhichthe
equipmentwillmove.

Bulkheads
268
Anemployermustinstallabulkheadorprovideothereffectivemeansto
protect the operator of a vehicle transporting equipment or materials that may
shiftduringanemergencystop.

Guards and screens

269
An employer must ensure that powered mobile equipment has a cab,
screen,shield,grill,deflector,guardorotheradequateprotectionfortheoperator
if the hazard assessment indicates there is a significant possibility that the
operatormaybeinjuredbyflyingorprojectingobjects.

Rollover protective structures

270(1) An employer must ensure that the following types of powered mobile
equipmentweighing700kilogramsormorehaverolloverprotectivestructures:
(a) tracked(crawler)orwheeledbulldozers,loaders,tractorsorskidders,
otherthanthoseoperatingwithsidebooms;
(b) backhoeswithalimitedhorizontalswingof180degrees;
(c) motorgraders;
(d) selfpropelledwheeledscrapers;
(e) industrial, agricultural and horticultural tractors, including rideon
lawnmowers;
(f) wheeledtrenchers.

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270(2) Anemployermustensurethatarolloverprotectivestructureinstalledon
orafterJuly1,2009complieswiththeapplicablerequirementsof
(a) CSAStandardB352.095(R2006),RolloverProtectiveStructures(ROPS)
for Agricultural, Construction, Earthmoving, Forestry, Industrial and
MiningMachinesPart1:GeneralRequirements,and
(i)
CSA Standard B352.195 (R2006), Rollover Protective
Structures (ROPS) forAgricultural, Construction,Earthmoving,
Forestry, Industrial and Mining Machines Part 2: Testing
RequirementsforROPSonAgriculturalTractors,or
(ii) CSA Standard B352.295 (R2006), Rollover Protective
Structures(ROPS)for Agricultural, Construction,Earthmoving,
Forestry, Industrial and Mining Machines Part 3: Testing
RequirementsforROPSonConstruction,Earthmoving,Forestry,
IndustrialandMiningMachines,
(b) SAE Standard J1042 (2003), Operator Protection for GeneralPurpose
IndustrialMachines,
(c) SAE Standard J1194 (1999), Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) for
WheeledAgriculturalTractors,
(d) ISOStandard3471: 2000, Earthmoving machinery Rolloverprotective
structuresLaboratorytestsandperformancerequirements,or
(e) OSHA Standard 1928.52, Protective Frames for Wheeltype Agricultural
TractorsTests,ProceduresandPerformanceRequirements.

270(3) If powered mobile equipment is not referred to in subsection (1) and a

hazardassessmentidentifiesrolloverasapotentialhazard,theemployermust
(a) equip the powered mobile equipment with a rollover protective
structurethatiseithersuppliedbythemanufacturerorcertifiedbya
professionalengineerasbeingsuitedtothatequipment,or
(b) institute safe work procedures that eliminate the possibility of
rollover.

Equipment with rollover protection

271(1) Anemployermustensurethatthepoweredmobileequipmentfittedwith
arolloverprotectivestructuremanufacturedonorafterJuly1,2009hasseatbelts
fortheoperatorandpassengersthatcomplywith
(a) SAEStandardJ386(2006),OperatorRestraintSystemforOffRoadWork
Machines,or
(b) SAE Information Report J2292 (2006), Combination Pelvic/Upper Torso
(Type2)OperatorRestraintSystemsforOffRoadWorkMachines.

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271(2) Despitesubsection(1),iftheworkprocessmakeswearingtheseatbeltsin
thepoweredmobileequipmentimpracticable,theemployermaypermitworkers
towearshoulderbeltsorusebars,screensorotherrestrainingdevicesdesigned
to prevent the operator or a passenger from being thrown out of the rollover
protectivestructure.

Falling objects protective structures

272(1) If the hazard assessment identifies that an operator of powered mobile
equipment is exposed to falling objects, the employer must ensure that the
powered mobile equipment is equipped with a falling objects protective
structure.

272(2) AfallingobjectsprotectivestructureinstalledonorafterJuly1,2009must
complywiththeappropriaterequirementsof
(a) SAEStandardJ167(2002),OverheadProtectionforAgriculturalTractors
TestProceduresandPerformanceRequirements,
(b) SAE Standard J/ISO 3449 (2005), Earthmoving Machinery Falling
Object Protective StructuresLaboratory Tests and Performance
Requirements,or
(c) SAE Standard J1042 (2003), Operator Protection for GeneralPurpose
IndustrialMachines.

272(3) An employer, instead of using a falling objects protective structure that

complies with subsection (2), may use equipment that is certified by a
professionalengineerasprovidingtheequivalentorbetterprotection.

Recertification after modification

273
An employer must ensure that any addition, modification, welding or
cuttingofarolloverprotectivestructureorafallingobjectsprotectivestructureis
doneinaccordancewiththeinstructionsof,andisrecertifiedasrestoredtoits
original performance requirements by, the equipment manufacturer or a
professionalengineer.

Fuel tank in cab

274
Anemployermustensurethatafueltanklocatedintheenclosedcabofa
unitofpoweredmobileequipmenthasafillerspoutandvents
(a) extendingoutsidethecab,and
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Worker transportation
275(1) An employer must ensure that no part of an operators or passengers
bodyextendsbeyondthesideofavehicleorpoweredmobileequipmentwhileit
isinoperation.

275(2) Anemployermustensurethatequipmentormaterialinavehicleorunit
of powered mobile equipment is positioned or secured to prevent injury to the
operatorandpassengers,ifany.

275(3) An employer must ensure that sufficient protection against inclement

weatherisprovidedforworkerstravellinginavehicleorunitofpoweredmobile
equipment.

275(4) Ifavehicleorunitofpoweredmobileequipmentwithanenclosedbody
is used to transport workers, an employer must ensure that the equipments
exhaustgasesdonotentertheenclosedbody.

Riding on loads

276

Apersonmustnotrideontopofaloadthatisbeingmoved.

Hazardous loads
277(1) Anemployermustensurethatworkersarenotservicingormaintaininga
vehiclewhileflammable,combustibleorexplosivematerialsare
(a) beingloadedintoorunloadedfromthevehicle,or
(b) in thevehicle,other than in thevehicles fuel tank or a portable fuel
tankthatisapprovedtotheappropriateULCstandardforthattank.

277(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), servicing and maintaining a vehicle
doesnotincludecheckingortoppingupfluidlevelsorairpressure.

277(3) A worker must not service or maintain a vehicle in contravention of

subsection(1).

Tank trucks

278(1) The operator must ensure that a tank truck containing flammable,
combustibleorexplosivematerialsisbondedandgroundedwhile
(a) itsloadinglinesareconnectedordisconnected,and
(b) thecontentsofthetanktruckarebeingtransferred.

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278(2) Section 277 does not apply to a commercial tank truck designed to
transportflammable,combustibleorexplosivematerials.

Refuelling
279(1) Anemployermustensurethataworkerdoesnot
(a) smokewithin7.5metresofavehiclewhileitisbeingrefuelled,
(b) refuelavehiclewhenthereisasourceofignitionwithin7.5metresof
thatvehicle,or
(c) dispense flammable fuels into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle or
watercraftwhileitsengineisrunning.

279(2) Apersonmustnot
(a) smokewithin7.5metresofavehiclewhileitisbeingrefuelled,
(b) refuelavehiclewhenthereisasourceofignitionwithin7.5metresof
thatvehicle,or
(c) dispense flammable fuels into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle or
watercraftwhileitsengineisrunning.

279(3) Anemployermustensurethataworkerdispensingflammablefuel
(a) takesprecautionstopreventthefuelfromoverflowingorspilling,
(b) doesnotknowinglyoverfillthefuelsystem,and
(c) doesnotuseanobjectordevicethatisnotanintegralpartofthehose
nozzlevalveassemblytomaintaintheflowoffuel.

279(4) Subsections (1)(c) and (2)(c) do not apply to the fuelling system of the
motorvehicleorwatercraftifitsmanufactureroraprofessionalengineercertifies
(a) itissafetorefuelwhiletheengineisrunning,and
(b) thesafeworkpracticestobeusedduringtherefuelling.

All-Terrain Vehicles and Snow Vehicles

Three-wheeled all-terrain cycles

280

Apersonmustnotuseathreewheeledallterrainvehicleataworksite.

Operators manual
281
An employer must ensure that the operators manual for an allterrain
vehicle or snow vehicle is kept in a secure place with the vehicle or at another
locationreadilyaccessibletotheoperator.

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Load and slope limitations

282(1) Theoperatorofanallterrainvehicleorsnowvehiclemustensurethat,if
itisusedtomoveaload,theloadconformstotheweight,heightandotherlimits
specifiedbythemanufactureroftheallterrainvehicleorsnowvehicle.

282(2) If the manufacturer has not set limits for operation of the allterrain
vehicle or snow vehicle on sloping ground, the employer must implement safe
workproceduresappropriatefortheslopesonwhichtheequipmentisused.

Forklift Trucks
Load chart
283
An employer must ensure that a forklift truck has a durable and legible
loadratingchartthatisreadilyavailabletotheoperator.

Seat belt
284
If aforklift truck is equipped with a seat belt by theoriginal equipment
manufacturer or a seat belt is added to the equipment at some later date, an
employermustensurethattheseatbeltispresentandinuseablecondition.

Pile Driving Equipment and Practices

Chocking
285
Theoperatorofpiledrivingequipmentmustensurethatapilehammeris
securely chocked while suspended by the hammer line if the equipment is not
operating.

Pile hoisting
286(1) The operator of pile driving equipment must ensure that pilings are not
hoistedintheleadsifworkerswhoarenotdirectlyinvolvedinthepilehoisting
areonthesuperstructureorwithinrangeofafallingpile.

286(2) Aworkermustnot
(a) remain or ride on a load or part of a load being moved, raised or
loweredbypiledrivingequipment,or
(b) beonthesuperstructureofpiledrivingequipmentorwithinrangeof
afallingpileiftheworkerisnotdirectlyinvolvedinthepilehoisting.

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Restraining hoses and connections

287
An employer must ensure that the pressure hoses of pile driving
equipment with pressure hammers have, on the pressure side of all hose
connections,safetychainsorropesdesignedtoprotectworkersshouldthehoses
orconnectionsfail.

Brake bands and clutches

288

Anemployermustensurethat
(a) atthebeginningofaworkshift,thebrakebandsandclutchesofpile
driving equipment are inspected by a competent worker designated
bytheemployer,and
(b) if theworker finds contamination by oil or grease, thecontaminated
unitsaredismantledandcleanedorreplacedbeforetheyareused.

Timber piles

289

Theemployermustensurethat
(a) workersintheareaofatimberpilebeingstruckbyapiledriverare
protected from any danger that may result from the pile shattering,
and
(b) before piles are placed in position for driving, pile heads are cut
squareandtimberpilesarefreeofdebris,barkandsplinteredwood.

Crane boom inspection

290(1) Anemployermustensurethatacraneboomusedfordrivingpileswitha
vibratoryhammeris
(a) inspected
(i) at the intervals specified in the manufacturers specifications or
specificationscertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer,or
(ii) annually or every 600 operating hours, whichever comes first,
and
(b) certifiedbyaprofessionalengineerassafeforcontinueduse.

290(2) An employer must ensure that a crane boom with a vibratory pile
extractoris
(a) inspected
(i) at the intervals specified in the manufacturers specifications or
specificationscertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer,or
(ii) annually or every 200 operating hours, whichever comes first,
and
(b) certifiedbyaprofessionalengineerassafeforcontinueduse.

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290(3) An employer must ensure that a crane boom used for dynamic
compactionis
(a) inspected
(i) at the intervals specified in the manufacturers specifications or
specificationscertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer,or
(ii) annually or every 200 operating hours, whichever comes first,
and
(b) certifiedbyaprofessionalengineerassafeforcontinueduse.

Personal Vehicle for Work Purposes

Licensing and mechanical inspection
290.1

Ifaworkerusesapersonalvehicleforworkpurposes,
(a) anemployermustensurethattheworkercomplieswithsection256(1)
by complying with the appropriate licensed driver requirements of
provinciallegislation,and
(b) the worker must ensure that the vehicle is maintained in sound
mechanicalcondition.

Concrete Pump Trucks

Safety requirements
290.2(1) Anemployermustensurethatallloadbearingcomponentsofaconcrete
pumptruckundergonondestructive testingunder thedirection and control ofa
professional engineer in accordance with the manufacturers specifications at 12
month intervals from the date of the concrete pump trucks most recent
certification.

290.2(2) An employer must ensure that the operator of a concrete pump truck
visuallyinspectsallloadbearingcomponentsandsafetyandcontroldevicesofthe
concretepumptruckbeforeeachuse.

290.2(3) Before using a concrete pump truck at a work site, an employer must
ensure that the outriggers of the equipment are extended in accordance with the
manufacturersspecifications.

290.2(4) Whileaconcretepumptruckisinuseataworksite,anemployermust
ensurethatnoworkerorotherpersonispositionedunderadistributionboomor
mastconnectedtotheconcretepumptruck.

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290.2(5) Anemployermustensurethataconcretepumptruckisnotmovedwhen
its distribution boom or mast is partially or full extended, unless the truck is
designed to be moved with its distribution boom or mast partially or fully
extended.

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Part 20 Radiation Exposure

Prevention and protection

291
If workers may be exposed to ionizing radiation at a work site, an
employermust
(a) develop and implement safe work practices and procedures to be
usedwhentheworkersdealwithorapproachtheradiationsource,
(b) if practicable, involve the workers in the development and
implementationofthesafeworkpracticesandprocedures,and
(c) informtheworkersofthepotentialhazardsofionizingradiationand
theradiationsource.

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Part 21 Rigging

Breaking strength
292(1) Anemployermustensurethatriggingisnotsubjectedtoaloadofmore
than
(a) 10percentofthebreakingstrengthoftheweakestpartoftherigging,
ifaworkerisbeingraisedorlowered,
(b) subjecttosection292.1,20percentoftheultimatebreakingstrengthof
the weakest part of the rigging in all other situations unless the
manufacturer has fatigue rated the rigging in accordance with CEN
Standard EN 16771: 2000, Components for slings Part 1: Forged steel
componentsgrade8,and
(c) subject to section 292.1, if the rigging is fatigue rated in accordance
withCENStandardEN16771:2000andaworkerisnotbeingraised
or lowered, the maximum load must not exceed 25 percent of the
ultimatebreakingstrength.

292(2) Despite subsection (1), an employer may use a dedicated rigging

assembly designed andcertified foraparticularlift orproject by a professional
engineer, but the dedicated rigging assembly must be rerated to comply with
subsection(1)beforeitisusedforanotherliftorproject.

Safety factors
292.1(1) Subjecttosection292,anemployermustensurethatriggingcomponents
are rated relative to their ultimate breaking strength in accordance with the
followingsafetyfactors:
(a) runninglines

3.5to1;
(b) nonrotatinghoistlines

5to1;
(c) tuggerlines/blocksforpulling
3to1;

3to1;and
(d) pendantlines/guylines

2to1.
(e) winchlines

292.1(2) Anemployermustensurethatriggingcomponentsorhoistinglinesthat
areusedinanytowingoperationarenotusedforanyhoistingoperation.

Load ratings
293(1) An employer must ensure that themaximum load rating of the rigging,
as determined by the rigging manufacturer or a professional engineer, is legibly
andconspicuouslymarkedontherigging.

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293(2) Despite subsection (1), if it is not practicable to mark the rigging, the
employermustensurethemaximumloadratingoftheriggingisavailabletothe
workersattheworksite.

Inspection
294
Anemployermustensurethatriggingtobeusedduringaworkshiftis
inspectedthoroughlypriortoeachperiod ofcontinuous use during theshift to
ensurethattheriggingisfunctionalandsafe.

Prohibition

295

AworkermustnotuseriggingthatdoesnotcomplywiththisPart.

Rigging protection
296
An employer must ensure that sharp edges on loads to be hoisted are
guardedtopreventdamagetotheslingsorstrapsoftherigging.

Standards
297(1) Anemployermustensurethatwirerope,alloysteelchain,syntheticfibre
rope, metal mesh slings and synthetic fibre slings manufactured on or after
July1,2009meettherequirementsofASMEStandardB30.92006,SafetyStandard
forCableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,JacksandSlings.

297(2) Anemployermustensurethatbelowthehookliftingdevices,otherthan
slings, meet the requirements of ASME Standard B30.202006, Below the Hook
LiftingDevices.

297(3) Despitesubsection(2),anemployermayuseacapacitydatasheettolabel
aspreaderbarwithitsratedcapacity.

297(4) Whereacapacitydatasheetisusedinaccordancewithsubsection(3),an
employer must ensure that the data sheet and corresponding spreader bar are
identifiedbyauniquenumberingsystem.

Slings
298(1) Anemployermustensurethatsyntheticfibreslingsarepermanentlyand
legiblymarkedorappropriatelytaggedwiththefollowing:
(a) themanufacturersnameortrademark;
(b) themanufacturerscodeorstocknumber;

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(c) thesafeworkingloadforthetypesofhitchespermitted;and
(d) whereappropriate,thetypeandmaterialofconstruction.

298(2) An employer must ensure that slings at a worksite are not subjected to
pulltestsbeyond100percentoftheirratedloadcapacity.

Rope wound on drum

299(1) An employer must ensure that rope on a winding drum is securely
fastenedtothedrum.

299(2) Anemployermustensurethatthenumberofwrapsofroperemainingat
alltimesonadrum
(a) complies with the manufacturers specifications for the rope and the
drum,or
(b) if there are no manufacturers specifications, is not less than 5 full
wraps.

Cable clips
300(1) An employer must ensure that Ubolt type clips used for fastening wire
ropeareinstalled
(a) sothattheUboltsectionoftheclipbearsontheshortordeadside
oftherope,
(b) sothatthesaddleofaclipbearsonthelongorlivesideoftherope,
and
(c) using the number and with the spacing that complies with the
specificationsinSchedule5.

300(2) Anemployermustensurethatcableclipsusedforfasteningwireropeare
installed, and torqued to the manufacturers specifications or, in the absence of
manufacturersspecifications,tothevaluesspecifiedinSchedule5.

300(3) An employer must ensure that doublesaddle clips (fist clips) used for
fastening wire rope are installed using the number and the spacing and torque
thatcomplieswiththespecificationsinSchedule5.

300(4) Anemployermustensurethatdoublebaseclipsusedforfasteningwire
ropeareinstalledwithaspacingthatisnotlessthan6timesthediameterofthe
rope.

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Ferrules
301(1) Ifaferruleisusedtoformaneyeloopinawireropeand
(a) theendsofthesplicearevisiblebeneaththeferrule,or
(b) theferruleisidentifiedascoveringaFlemisheyesplice,
theemployermustensurethattheferruleiscommerciallymanufacturedofsteel
andproperlyswagedontothesplice.

301(2) Despite subsection (1), if an aluminum alloy ferrule must be used, an

employermustensurethattheferruleis
(a) commerciallymanufactured,
(b) identifiedasbeingmadeofaluminumalloy,and
(c) properlyswagedontothesplice.

Matching components
302(1) Anemployermustensurethatthewireropes,sheaves,spoolsanddrums
used in rigging have a diameter of not less than the diameter specified by the
manufacturerforuseinthatcircumstance.

302(2) Anemployermust ensurethat therope used in rigging is of thecorrect

sizeforthesheave,spoolordrumoverwhichtheropepasses.

302(3) Anemployermustensurethatthegroovingofwireropesheavesisofthe
correctsizeforthewireropeused.

302(4) Anemployermustensurethatendfittingsandconnectorsusedonawire
ropeconformtothemanufacturersspecificationsastonumber,sizeandmethod
ofinstallation.

302(5) An employer must ensure that rigging blocks are constructed and
installedsothattheropescannotjumpoffthesheaves.

Safety latches
303(1) An employer must ensure that a hook has a safety latch, mousing or
shackleifthehookcouldcauseinjuryifitisdislodgedwhileinuse.

303(2) Despite subsection (1), if a competent worker disconnecting the hook

would be in danger if the hook has a safety latch, mousing or shackle, the
employermayuseanothertypeofhook.

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303(3) Despitesubsection(1),anemployermayuseasortinghookforhoistinga
skeletonsteelstructureorforperformingsimilaroperationsifasortinghookis
safertousethanahookwithasafetylatch,mousingorshackle.

303(4) Duringahoistingoperationinacaisson,anemployer
(a) mustnotuseaspringloadedsafetylatchhook,and
(b) mustuseashackleassemblyconsistingofapinfullyshoulderedinto
the eyes of the shackle and secured by a nut that is prevented from
rotatingbyacotterpin.

Makeshift rigging and welding

304

Anemployermustensurethatriggingdoesnothave
(a) makeshift fittings or attachments, including those constructed from
reinforcingsteelrod,thatareloadbearingcomponents,
(b) rigging and fittings that are repaired by welding unless they are
certified safe for use by a professional engineer after the repair is
completed,or
(c) alloysteelchainthatisweldedorannealed.

Rejection Criteria

Synthetic fibre slings

305(1) Anemployermustensurethatasyntheticfibrewebslingispermanently
removedfromserviceifitisdamagedorwornasfollows:
(a) thelengthoftheedgecutexceedsthewebthickness;
(b) the depth of an abrasion is more than 15 percent of the webbing
thickness,takenasaproportionofallplies;
(c) thetotaldepth oftheabrasion on both sides ofthewebbing is more
than15percentofthewebbingthickness,takenasaproportionofall
plies;
(d) the depth of the warp thread damage is up to 50 percent of the
webbingthicknessandthedamage
(i)
iswithin25percentoftheslingwidthoftheedge,or
(ii) covers25percentoftheslingwidth,
(e) thewarpthreaddamageisasdeepastheslingisthick
(i)
inanareathatiswithin25percentoftheslingwidthofthe
edge,or
(ii) over an area that is more than 12.5 percent of the width of
thesling;

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(f) weftthreaddamageallowswarpthreadstoseparateoveranareathat
iswiderthan25percentoftheslingwidthandlongerthantwicethe
slingwidth.

305(2) Anemployermustensurethatasyntheticfibrewebslingispermanently
removedfromserviceif
(a) partoftheslingismelted,charredordamagedbychemicals,
(b) stitchesinloadbearingsplicesarebrokenorworn,or
(c) end fittings are excessively pitted or corroded, cracked, distorted or
broken.

305(3) Anemployermustensurethatasyntheticfibrewebslingispermanently
removedfromserviceifitisdamaged in such away that thetotal effect ofthe
damage on the sling is approximately the same as the effect of any one of the
typesofdamagereferredtoinsubsections(1)or(2).

305(4) An employer must ensure that a synthetic fibre web sling that is
permanently removed from service under this section is physically altered to
preventitsfurtheruseasasling.

Wire rope
306(1) An employer must ensure that wire rope is permanently removed from
serviceif
(a) wearorcorrosionaffectsindividualwiresovermorethanonethirdof
theoriginaldiameteroftherope,
(b) there is evidence that the rope structure is distorted because of
bulging,kinking,birdcagingoranyotherformofdamage,
(c) thereisevidenceofheatorarcdamage,or
(d) thenormalropediameterisreduced,fromanycause,bymorethan
(i)
0.4 millimetres if the normal rope diameter is 8 millimetres
orless,
(ii) 1 millimetre if the normal rope diameter is more than
8millimetresandlessthan20millimetres,
(iii) 2millimetresifthenormalropediameteris20millimetresor
moreandlessthan30millimetres,and
(iv) 3millimetresifthenormalropediameteris30millimetresor
more.

306(2) An employer must ensure that a running wire rope is permanently

removedfromservice
(a) ifsixormorerandomlydistributedwiresarebrokeninoneropelay,
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(b) ifthreeormorewiresarebrokeninonestrandinoneropelay.

306(3) Anemployermustensurethatastationarywireropesuchasaguylineis
permanentlyremovedfromservice
(a) ifthreeormorewiresarebrokeninoneropelayinsectionsbetween
endconnections,or
(b) if more than one wire is broken within one rope lay of an end
connection.

306(4) Anemployermustensurethatwireropethatdoesnotrotatebecauseof
itsconstructionispermanentlyremovedfromservice
(a) ifthereisevidenceofthedamagereferredtoinsubsection(1),
(b) iftworandomlydistributedwiresarebrokeninsixropediameters,or
(c) iffourrandomlydistributedwiresarebrokenin30ropediameters.

Metal mesh slings

307
An employer must ensure that a metal mesh sling is removed from
serviceif
(a) thereisabrokenweldorabrokenbrazedjointalongtheslingedge,
(b) awireinanypartofthemeshisbroken,
(c) corrosionhasreducedawirediameterby15percent,
(d) abrasionhasreducedawirediameterby25percent,
(e) thereisalossofflexibilitybecausethemeshisdistorted,
(f) thedepthoftheslotisincreasedbymorethan10percentbecausethe
chokerfittingisdistorted,
(g) the width of the eye opening is decreased by more than 10 percent
becauseeitherendfittingisdistorted,
(h) the original crosssectional area of metal is reduced by 15percent or
moreatanypointaroundthehookopeningorendfitting,
(i) eitherendfittingisdistorted,or
(j) anendfittingiscracked.

Electric arc damage

308
An employer must ensure that a component of rigging that has been
contacted by an electric arc is removed from service unless a professional
engineercertifiesthatitissafetouse.

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Damaged hooks
309
An employer must ensure that a worn, damaged or deformed hook is
permanently removed from service if the wear or damage exceeds the
specificationsallowedbythemanufacturer.

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Part 22 Safeguards

Safeguards

310(1)

Repealed

310(2) An employer must provide safeguards if a worker may accidentally, or

throughtheworkprocess,comeintocontactwith
(a) movingpartsofmachineryorequipment,
(b) pointsofmachineryorequipmentatwhichmaterialiscut,shapedor
bored,
(c) surfaces with temperatures that may cause skin to freeze, burn or
blister,
(d) energizedelectricalcables,
(e) debris,materialorobjectsthrownfrommachineryorequipment,
(f) material being fed into or removed from process machinery or
equipment,
(g) machineryorequipmentthatmaybehazardousduetoitsoperation,
or
(h) anyotherhazard.

310(2.1) Repealed

310(3) Subsection(2)doesnotapplytomachinerythatalreadyhasasafeguard
that
(a) automaticallystopsthemachineryifaworkercomesintocontactwith
amovingpartorapointatwhichmaterialiscut,shapedorbored,
(b) preventsaworkerfromcomingintocontactwithahazardreferredto
insubsection(2),or
(c) eliminates the hazards referred to in subsection (2) before a worker
canbeinjured.

310(4) Ifanemployerdeterminesthataneffectivesafeguardcannotbeprovided
inthecircumstances,theemployermustensurethatanalternativemechanismor
system or a change in work procedure is put into place to protect workers from
beingexposedtohazardsthatexistifthereisnosafeguard.

310(5) Analternativemechanismorsystemorachangeinworkprocedureput
intoplaceundersubsection(4)mustofferprotectiontoworkersthatisequaltoor
greaterthantheprotectionfromasafeguardreferredtoinsubsection(3).

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310(6) An employer must place warning signs on machinery that starts

automatically
(a) onaclearlyvisiblelocationatapointofaccesstothemachinery,and
(b) thatgiveclearinstructionstoworkersonthenatureofthehazard.

Tampering with safeguards

311(1) Apersonmustnotremoveasafeguardfromamachinethatisoperating
ifthesafeguardisnotdesignedtoberemovedwhenthemachineisoperating.
311(2) A person must not remove a safeguard or make it ineffective unless
removing it or making it ineffective is necessary to perform maintenance, tests,
repairs,adjustmentsorothertasksonequipment.
311(3) Ifaworkerremovesasafeguardormakesitineffective,theworkermust
ensurethat
(a) alternative protective measures are in place until the safeguard is
replaced,
(b) thesafeguardisreplacedimmediatelyafterthetaskiscompleted,and
(c) thesafeguardfunctionsproperlyoncereplaced.
311(4) If a safeguard for machinery is removed or made ineffective and the
machinery cannot be directly controlled by a worker, the worker who removes
the safeguard or makes it ineffective must lock out or lock out and tag the
machineryorrenderitinoperative.

No safeguards

312(1) DespiteothersectionsinthisPart,anemployermayallowthemachinery
tobeoperatedwithoutthesafeguardsif
(a) safeguardsarenormallyrequiredbythisCodeformachinery,and
(b) themachinerycannotaccommodateoroperatewiththesesafeguards.
312(2) If machinery in subsection (1) is operated without safeguards, the
employermustensureworkersoperatingorinthevicinityofthemachinewear
personalprotectiveequipmentthat
(a) isappropriatetothehazard,and
(b) offers protection equal to or greater than that offered by the
safeguards.

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Building shafts

313(1)An employer must ensure that if a work platform is necessary to ensure

thesafetyofworkersinabuildingshaft,thereis
(a) a main work platform that is completely decked and designed to
supportanyanticipatedload,and
(b) a second platform not more than 4 metres below the main work
platform.
313(2) Anemployermustensurethatifthereisnoworkplatformatadoorway
oropeningtoabuildingshaft
(a) thedoorwayoropeningisenclosed,
(b) theenclosureisnotlessthan2metreshigh,and
(c) thereisanaccessdooropeningoutfromtheenclosedarea.
313(3) An employer must ensure that, while a building shaft is being
constructed, at least one warning sign indicating the presence of an open
buildingshaftisplacedateachpointofentrytotheshaft.

Covering openings

314(1) An employer must ensure that an opening or hole through which a

workercanfallisprotectedby
(a) asecurelyattachedcoverdesignedtosupportananticipatedload,or
(b) guardrailsandtoeboards.
314(2) Ifaperson removesacover,guardrailortoe board,oranypartthereof,
protecting an opening or hole for any reason, an employer must ensure a
temporarycoverorothermeansofprotectionreplacesitimmediately.
314(3) If atemporarycover isused to protect an opening or hole,anemployer
must ensure a warning sign or marking clearly indicating the nature of the
hazard
(a) ispostednearorfixedonthecover,and
(b) is not removed unless another effective means of protection is
immediatelyprovided.

Guardrails

315(1) AnemployermustensurethataguardrailrequiredbythisCode
(a) has a horizontal top member installed between 920 millimetres and
1070millimetresabovethebaseoftheguardrail,
(b) hasahorizontal, intermediatemember spaced midway betweenthe
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(c) has vertical members at both ends of the horizontal members with
intermediate vertical supports that are not more than 3 metres apart
attheircentres,and
(d) isconstructedoflumberthatis38millimetresby89millimetresorof
materialwithpropertiesthesameasorbetterthanthoseoflumber.

315(2) Despite subsection (1), a temporary guardrail does not require a

horizontalintermediatememberifithasasubstantialbarrierpositionedwithin
the space bounded by the horizontal top member, toe board and vertical
members,thatpreventsaworkerfromfallingthroughthespace.
315(3) An employer must ensure that a guardrail is secured so that it cannot
moveinanydirectionifitisstruckorifanypointonitcomesintocontactwitha
worker,materialsorequipment.

Hoppers, bins and chutes

316 If a worker can access materials in hoppers, bins or chutes, an employer

mustensurethehoppers,binsorchuteshavehorizontalbars,screensorequally
effectivesafeguardsthatpreventaworkerfromfallingintothehoppers,binsor
chutes.

Machine failure

317
If a worker may be injured if a machine fails, an employer must install
safeguardsonthemachinestrongenoughtocontainordeflectflyingparticlesof
material,brokenpartsofmachineryandashockwave.

Protection from falling objects

318(1) Anemployermustensurethatworkersinaworkareawheretheremay
befallingobjectsareprotectedfromthefallingobjectsbyanoverheadsafeguard.
318(2) An employer must ensure that a safeguard used under subsection (1) is
designedtowithstandtheshockloadsfromobjectsthatmayfallontoit.
318(3) Despitesubsection(1),ifthedangerfromfallingobjectsisinalocationin
a work site where workers go intermittently or incidentally to their regular
duties,anemployermayplaceappropriateandadequatewarningsigns,horns,
flashinglightsorsimilardevicesatthelocationtowarnworkersofthehazard.

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318(4) An employer must ensure that a safeguard used on a hoist or scaffold

undersubsection(1)
(a) ismadeofwiremeshoranenclosurematerialthatisequallyormore
efficientatcontainingequipmentandmaterials,
(b) isnotlessthan1metrehighfromthefloor,platformorworkinglevel
ofthesafeguard,and
(c) enclosesallsidesofacantileverhoistplatformorskip,excepttheside
adjacenttothebuilding.
318(5) If the material being hoisted or lowered is of a kind that prevents the
sides of a cantilever hoist platform or skip from being enclosed as required by
subsection(4),anemployermustprovideanothereffectivealternativesafeguard
againstfallingmaterialsfortheworkers.
318(6) Anemployermustensurethatasafeguardaroundthesurfaceopeningof
anundergroundshaftservingatunnel
(a) ismadeofwiremeshoranenclosurematerialthatisequallyormore
effectiveatcontainingequipmentandmaterials,and
(b) isnotlessthan1metrehighfromthesurface.
318(7) Anemployermustensurethatasafeguardisinstalledonallsidesof
(a) thecageofabuildingshafthoistoratowerhoist,or
(b) ahoistcageinanundergroundshaftservingatunnel.
318(8) An employer must ensure that a safeguard used on a cage under
subsection(7)ismadeof
(a) wiremesh,or
(b) an enclosure material that is equally or more effective at containing
equipment and materials and at protecting workers from hazards
associatedwiththemovementofacageinashaft.

Push stick or block

319
If a worker may be injured while feeding materials into cutting or
shaping machinery, an employer must ensure the machine worker uses a push
stick,pushblockorothersimilarmeansoffeedingthematerial.

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Safety nets

320(1) Anemployermustensurethatasafetynet
(a) meets the requirements of ANSI Standard A10.111989 (R1998),
ConstructionandDemolitionOperationsPersonnelandDebrisNets,
(b) hassafetyhooksorshacklesofdrawn,rolledorforgedsteelwithan
ultimatetensilestrengthofnotlessthan22.2kilonewtons,
(c) hasjointsbetweennetpanelscapableofdevelopingthefullstrength
oftheweb,
(d) extendsnotlessthan2.4metresbeyondtheworkarea,
(e) extendsnotmorethan6metresbelowtheworkarea,and
(f) is installed and maintained so that the maximum deflection under
impact load does not allow any part of the net to touch another
surface.
320(2) An employer must ensure that the supporting structure to which a
personnel safety net is attached is certified by a professional engineer as being
capableofwithstandinganyloadthenetislikelytoimposeonthestructure.
320(3) Subsection(1)doesnotapplytoproperlymaintainedrescuenetsusedby
firefightersandotheremergencyservicespersonnel.

Toe boards

321(1) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) atoe board required by this Codeis not lessthan140millimetres in
heightabovethesurfaceoftheworkarea,and
(b) thespacebetweenthebottomofthetoeboardandthesurfaceofthe
workareaisnotmorethan6millimetreshigh.
321(2) Anemployermustensurethattoeboardsareinstalledattheouteredge
above the work area if a worker may be under a permanent floor, platform,
mezzanine,walkway,ramp,runwayorotherpermanentsurfacewhere
(a) guardrailsareinstalled,or
(b) materialscanfallmorethan1.8metres.
321(3) Anemployermustensurethattoeboardsareinstalledattheouteredge
above the work area of temporary scaffolding or a temporary work platform if
materialscanfallmorethan3.5metres.
321(4) Anemployermustensurethattoeboardsareinstalledaroundthetopof
a pit containing a machine with exposed rotating parts if workers may be
workinginthepit.

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321(5) Subsection(1)doesnotapplyto
(a) the entrance of a loading or unloading area if the employer takes
other precautions to ensure that materials do not fall from the
permanentsurface,or
(b) theentrancetoaladder.

Wire mesh

322
Anemployermustensurethatwiremeshusedinasafeguardrequiredby
thisCodeis
(a) fabricatedofwireatleast1.6millimetresindiameter,and
(b) spacedtorejectaball40millimetresindiameter.

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Part 23 Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms

Scaffolds
CSA Standard applies
323
Subject to sections 324 and 325, an employer must ensure that scaffolds
erectedtoprovideworkingplatformsduringtheconstruction,alteration,repair
or demolition of buildings and other structures comply with CSA Standard
CAN/CSAS269.2M87(R2003),AccessScaffoldingforConstructionPurposes.

Design

324(1) Anemployermustensurethatasinglepoleordoublepolescaffoldis
(a) supportedagainstlateralmovementbyadequatebracing,
(b) anchoredbyonetieinforeach4.6metreverticalintervalandonetie
inforeach6.4metrehorizontalinterval,
(c) anchoredbyonetieinforeach3metreverticalintervalandonetiein
foreach3metrehorizontalintervalifthescaffoldishoarded,and
(d) setplumbona baseplate,jackscreworotherloaddispersing device
onastableservice.

324(2) Anemployermustensurethatropesorwireropesusedinscaffoldingare
(a) protectedagainstfrayingorotherdamage,and
(b) madeofheatorchemicalresistantmaterialifthereisapossibilityof
exposuretoheatorchemicals.

324(3) An employer must ensure that wooden scaffolds are constructed of

unpainteddressedlumber.

324(4) Despitesubsection(1)(c),anemployermustensurethathoardedmasonry
walkthroughscaffoldframesare
(a) anchored by not less than one tiein for each 9 square metres of
hoardingsurfacearea,and
(b) haveverticaltieinsspacedatleast2metresapartbutnotmorethan3
metresapart.

324(5) Ifscaffoldingoratemporaryworkplatformcanbedamagedbypowered
mobile equipment or a vehicle contacting it, an employer must take reasonable
measures to protect the scaffolding or temporary work platform from being
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Load
325(1) An employer must ensure that a scaffold is designed and constructed to
supportatleast4timestheloadthatmaybeimposedonit.

325(2) An employer must ensure that the load to which a scaffold is subjected
neverexceedstheequivalentofonequarteroftheloadforwhichitisdesigned.

325(3) Anemployermustensurethatascaffoldusedtocarrytheequivalentof
anevenlydistributedloadofmorethan367kilogramspersquaremetreis
(a) designedandcertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer,and
(b) constructed, maintained and used in accordance with the certified
specifications.

325(4) Subsection (3) applies to a type of scaffold that is not otherwise

specificallyreferredtointhisCode.

325(5) Anemployermustensurethatallworkersonascaffoldareinformedof
themaximumloadthatthescaffoldispermittedtocarry.

Tagging requirements
326(1) An employer must ensure that a scaffold is colour coded using tags at
eachpointofentryindicatingitsstatusandconditionasfollows:
(a) a green tag with Safe for Use, or similar wording, to indicate it is
safeforuse;
(b) ayellowtagwithCaution:PotentialorUnusualHazard,orsimilar
wording,toindicatethepresenceofapotentialorunusualhazard;
(c) a red tag with Unsafe for Use, or similar wording, to indicate it is
notsafetouse.

326(2) An employer must ensure that a bracket scaffold, doublepole scaffold,

needlebeamscaffold,outriggerscaffold,singlepolescaffold,suspendedscaffold
orswingstagescaffolderectedbutnotimmediatelyputintoservice,ornotused
formorethan21consecutivecalendardays,hasaredtagateachpointofentry
untilitisinspectedandtaggedbyacompetentworkerforuse.

326(3) An employer must ensure that a bracket scaffold, doublepole scaffold,

needlebeamscaffold,outriggerscaffold,singlepolescaffold,suspendedscaffold
orswingstagescaffoldisinspectedandtaggedbyacompetentworkerbeforeitis
usedforthefirsttimeandatintervalsofnotmorethan21calendardayswhile
workersworkfromthescaffoldormaterialsarestoredonit.

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326(4) A tag attached to a scaffold under this section expires 21 calendar days
afterthedateoftheinspectionitrecords.

326(5) Atagrequiredbythissectionmustinclude
(a) thedutyratingofthescaffold,
(b) thedateonwhichthescaffoldwaslastinspected,
(c) thenameofthecompetentworkerwholastinspectedthescaffold,
(d) anyprecautionstobetakenwhileworkingonthescaffold,and
(e) theexpirydateofthetag.

326(6) Aworkermustnotuseascaffoldifithas
(a) aredtag,
(b) agreenoryellowtagthathasexpired,or
(c) notagatall.

326(7) Subsection(6)doesnotapplytoacompetentworkerwhoisinvolvedin
theerection,inspectionordismantlingofascaffold.

Vertical ladder on scaffold

327(1) An employer must ensure that a vertical ladder that gives access to a
working level of a scaffold is used by a worker only to move up or down
betweenlevelsofthescaffold.

327(2) Workersmovingbetweenlevelsofascaffoldonaverticalladder
(a) mustnotextendapartoftheirbody,otherthananarm,beyondthe
siderailsoftheladder,and
(b) mustmaintainathreepointstanceontheladderatalltimes.

327(3) The employer must ensure that a ladder attached to a scaffold and
providingaccesstoaworkinglevelofascaffold
(a) issecurelyfastenedtothescaffold,
(b) doesnotleanawayfromthescaffold,
(c) extends at least 1 metre above the uppermost working level of the
scaffold,
(d) has rungs that are uniformly spaced at a centretocentre distance of
250millimetresto305millimetres,
(e) has a maximum unbroken length of 9.1 metres measured from the
groundorbetweenworkinglevels,and
(f) is equipped with a ladder cage that begins within 2.4 metres of the
ground or working level if the ladder is more than 6.1 metres in
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327(4) The employer must ensure that the ladder cage required by subsection
(3)(f)is
(a) circular with an inside diameter that measures no more than 760
millimetres,or
(b) square with inside dimensions that measure no more than 760
millimetresby760millimetres.

327(5) Despite subsections (3)(e) and (3)(f), the ladder may have a maximum
unbrokenlengthofmorethan9.1metresanddoesnotrequirealaddercageifa
fallprotectionsystemcomplyingwithPart9isused.

Working from a ladder

328(1) An employer must ensure that no worker performs work from a ladder
thatisusedtogiveaccesstotheworkinglevelsofascaffold.

328(2) Aworkermustnotperformworkfromaladderthatisusedtogiveaccess
totheworkinglevelsofascaffold.

Scaffold planks
329(1) An employer must ensure that a commercially manufactured scaffold
plankisused,stored,inspectedandmaintainedaccordingtothemanufacturers
specifications.

329(2) Anemployermustensurethatasolidsawnlumberscaffoldplankis
(a) gradedasscaffoldgradeorbetter,and
(b) sized51millimetresby254millimetres.

329(3) Anemployermustensurethatasolidsawnlumberscaffoldplank
(a) is used, stored, inspected and maintained according to the
manufacturersspecifications,or
(b) if there are no manufacturers specifications, is made of at least
number one grade lumber that is 51 millimetres by 254 millimetres
withawanelimitedto20percentofthewidthofthewidefaceofthe
plankandthewarplimitedtoensureaflatsurface.

329(4) Anemployermustensurethatascaffoldplank
(a) isvisuallyinspectedbyacompetentworkerbeforeitisinstalledina
scaffold,
(b) issubjectedtoandpassesaloadtestbeforeitisinstalledinascaffold
ifavisualinspectionrevealsdamagethatcouldaffectitsstrengthor
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(c) extends not less than 150 millimetres and not more than
300millimetresbeyondaledger,and
(d) is secured to prevent movement in any direction that may create a
dangertoaworker.

329(5) Despite subsection (4)(c), an employer must ensure that an overlapping

scaffoldplankextendsnotlessthan300millimetresbeyondaledger.

Scaffold platform
330(1) Anemployermustensurethattheplatformofascaffold
(a) is a minimum width of 500 millimetres, except that a nominal 300
millimetre wideplatform may be used with ladderjacks, pump jacks
orsimilarsystems,
(b) does not have an open space between the platform and a structure
thatisgreaterthan250millimetresinwidth,
(c) ifnotlevel,isdesignedtoensureadequatefootingforworkersusing
theplatform,and
(d) iscontinuousaroundobstructionsthatwouldcreateopeningsintoor
throughwhichaworkermightsteporfallthrough.

330(2) Repealed

Metal scaffolding

331

Anemployermustensurethat
(a) metal scaffolding is erected, used, inspected, maintained and
dismantled in accordance with the manufacturers specifications or
specificationscertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer,and
(b) thestructuralpartsofmetalscaffoldingaresecurelyfastenedtogether
asrequiredbythemanufacturer.

Bracket scaffolds

332(1) Anemployermustensurethatabracketscaffold
(a) is constructed, installed and used in accordance with the
manufacturers specifications or specifications certified by a
professionalengineer,
(b) issecurelyattachedtothesupportwallinamannerthatpreventsthe
bracketfromdislodging,and
(c) isusedonlyasalightdutyscaffold.

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332(2) An employer must ensure that the brackets on a bracket scaffold are
spacedatintervalsofnotmorethan3metres.

Double-pole scaffolds

333(1) Anemployermustensurethatuprightsandledgers
(a) oflightdutydoublepolescaffoldsarespacednotmorethan3metres
apart,and
(b) of heavy duty doublepole scaffolds are spaced not more than
2.3metresapart.

333(2) An employer must ensure that the dimensions of parts of wooden

doublepolescaffoldsarenotlessthanthosespecifiedinSchedule6,Tables1,2,3
and4.

Free-standing or rolling scaffolds

334(1) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) the height of a freestanding or rolling scaffold is not more than
3timesitssmallestbasedimension,
(b) if outriggers are used to attain the 3 to 1 ratio, the outriggers are
firmlyattachedandensurethestabilityofthescaffold,
(c) if a vehicle is used instead of scaffold wheels to form a rolling
scaffold, all parts of the scaffold are securely fastened together and
thescaffoldissecurelyattachedtothevehicle,
(d) if outriggers are required to maintain the stability of a vehicle
mountedscaffold,theoutriggersaresecurelyattachedtotheframeof
thevehicle,and
(e) arollingscaffoldisequippedwithlockingwheelsorthereareblocks
forthewheels.

334(2) A workermust not remainona rolling scaffold while it isbeing moved

unless
(a) theheightofitsworkplatformisnotmorethantwiceitssmallestbase
dimension,and
(b) thesurfaceoverwhichittravelsisfirm,levelandfreeofhazardsthat
maycausethescaffoldtotopple.

334(3) Aworkerusingarollingscaffoldmustengagethewheellockingdevices
or block the scaffold against movement while the scaffold is stationary and a
workerisworkingfromthescaffold.

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Half-horse scaffolds

335(1) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) ahalfhorsescaffoldisusedonlyasalightdutyscaffold,
(b) halfhorsescaffoldledgersarenotmorethan3metresapart,and
(c) halfhorsescaffoldlegsarenotsplicedormorethan5metreshigh.

335(2) An employer must ensure that the parts of a halfhorse scaffold are not
lessthanthelumbersizesspecifiedinSchedule6,Tables5or6.

335(3) Ifapartofahalfhorsescaffoldisnotmadeoflumber,anemployermust
ensurethatthepartismadeofamaterialthathaspropertiesequaltoorgreater
thanthoseoflumber.

Ladderjack scaffolds
336(1) An employer must ensure that ladders used for ladderjack scaffolds are
(a) erectedinaccordancewiththemanufacturersspecifications,or

(b) if there are no manufacturers specifications, are not more than 3

metresapart.

336(2) An employer must ensure that brackets in a ladderjack scaffold are

designedto
(a) besupportedbythesiderailsoftheladder,or
(b) haveatleast90millimetresofwidthrestingontheladderrung.

336(3) An employer must ensure that a ladderjack scaffold is not more than
5metreshigh.

336(4) Anemployermustensurethattherearenotmorethantwoworkersata
timeonaladderjackscaffold.

336(5) Despitesections329and330,anemployermayuseasinglecommercially
manufactured extendable painters plank or a commercially manufactured
aluminumorlaminatedplankonaladderjackscaffold.

Needle-beam scaffolds

337(1) Anemployermustensurethatbeamssupportinganeedlebeamscaffold
(a) areconstructedoflumber,oramaterialthathaspropertiesequaltoor
greaterthanthoseoflumber,
(b) arenotlessthan89millimetresby140millimetres,and
(c) areplacedontheiredge.

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337(2) Anemployermustensurethatplanksformingtheworkingplatformofa
needlebeamscaffoldarepinnedtopreventshifting.

337(3) An employer must ensure that ropes supporting a needlebeam scaffold

have
(a) abreakingstrengthofatleast39kilonewtons,and
(b) adiameterofnotlessthan16millimetres.

337(4) Anemployermustensurethatbeamendsofaneedlebeamscaffoldare
providedwithstopstopreventtheropesfromslippingoffthebeam.

Outrigger scaffolds
338(1) Thissectionappliestooutriggerscaffolds,includingsuspendedoutrigger
scaffolds.

338(2) If a reference in this section is made to lumber, a material that has

propertiesequaltoorgreaterthanthoseoflumbermaybeusedinitsplace.

338(3) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) thrustouts are constructed of lumber that is 89 millimetres by 140
millimetresandplacedontheiredge,
(b) thrustoutsdonotextendmorethan2metresbeyondtheedgeofthe
bearingsurface,
(c) thrustoutsaresecurelybracedatthefulcrumpointagainstmovement
orupset,
(d) the inboard ends of thrustouts are securely anchored against
horizontalorverticalmovementorupset,
(e) theinboardportionfromthefulcrumpointtothepointofanchorage
isnotlessthan1.5timesthelengthoftheoutboardportion,
(f) themaximumdistancebetweenthrustoutsis2.3metres,
(g) ifaworkingplatformissuspendedorthrustout,theplatformis
(i)
supportedbyverticallumberhangersthatare38millimetres
by140millimetresorlargerandnotmorethan3metreslong
secured to the side of each thrustout and extending at least
300millimetresabovethetopofeachthrustout,and
(ii) secured to a block that rests on the top edge of each
thrustoutasanadditionalsupport,
(h) a suspended platform is supported by lumber beams that are
38millimetresby140millimetresandthatare
(i)
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(ii)

restingonblocksthataresecuredtothesideofthehangers
beloweachbeamasanadditionalsupport,
(i) workingplatformsarecompletelyplankedbetweenthehangers,and
(j) asuspendedplatformisbracedtopreventswaying.

338(4) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) counterweightsarenotused,
(b) stopstopreventlateralmovementofthehangersarefixedto
(i)
thethrustoutandblockreferredtoinsubsection3(g)(ii),
(ii) the ledgers and the blocks referred to in subsection (3)(h),
and
(c) materialsarenotstoredonoutriggerscaffolds.

Roofing brackets

339

Anemployermustensurethataroofingbracketis
(a) constructedtosupporttheloadsthatmaybeputonit,
(b) providedwitheffectivenonslipdevices,and
(c) securedtotheroofwithnails.

Single-pole scaffolds

340

Anemployermustensurethat
(a) awoodensinglepolescaffoldisusedonlyasalightdutyscaffoldand
isnotmorethan9metresinheight,
(b) the uprights on a wooden singlepole scaffold are spaced not more
than3metresapart,and
(c) the dimensions and/or strength of members of singlepole scaffolds
arenotlessthanthosespecifiedinSchedule6,Tables7and8.

Suspended scaffolds
341(1) This section applies to suspended scaffolds other than suspended
outriggerscaffoldsorsuspendedswingstagescaffolds.

341(2) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) a commercially manufactured suspended scaffold is erected, used,
operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers
specifications or specifications certified by a professional engineer,
and
(b) a suspended scaffold that is not commercially manufactured is
designedandcertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer.

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341(3) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) theupperendofthesuspensionropeterminatesinasplicedloopin
whichasteelthimbleoreyeissecurelyinserted,
(b) the suspension rope is secured to a thrustout by a bolt passing
throughtheshackle,thesteelthimbleortheeyeandtheboltisdrawn
uptightlytotheendplateoftheshacklebyasecuringnut,
(c) the planks of the platform are laid tightly together and overlap the
supporting ledgers at each end of the scaffold by at least
300millimetres,and
(d) workingplatformsarenotlessthan1metrewide.

341(4) An employer must ensure that all parts of a suspended scaffold are
inspecteddaily.

341(5) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) thrustoutsaresecurelyanchoredtothebuilding,
(b) counterweightsarenotusedforanchoringathrustout,and
(c) astopboltisplacedattheouterendofeachthrustout.

341(6) Anemployermustensurethattheworkingpartsofahoistingmechanism
areleftexposedsothat
(a) defectivepartsofthemechanismcanbeeasilydetected,and
(b) an irregularity in the operation of the mechanism can be easily
detected.

341(7) An employer must ensure that a suspended scaffold platform has an

enclosurethat
(a) is on the three sides of the platform that are not adjacent to the
building,
(b) is made of wire mesh that complies with section 322 or another
material that is at least as effective at containing materials or
equipment,and
(c) extendsnotlessthan1metreabovetheplatform.

Swingstage scaffolds

342(1) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) a commercially manufactured swingstage scaffold is erected, used,
operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers
specificationsorspecificationscertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer,
(b) a swingstage scaffold that is not commercially manufactured is
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(c) operatingproceduresaredevelopedforaswingstagescaffoldreferred
toinclause(b).

342(2) If it is necessary for the safe operation of a swingstage scaffold with a

platform,anemployermustensurethattheplatformisdesignedtopreventthe
swingstage scaffold from swinging or swaying away from the building or
structure.

Requirements for swingstage scaffold

343(1) An employer must ensure that a swingstage scaffold is used only as a
lightdutyscaffold.

343(2) Anemployermustensurethataswingstagescaffoldissuspendedbyat
least two upper attachment points placed so that the suspension ropes are
parallel.

343(3) Anemployermustensurethataplatformisatleast500millimetreswide
andfastenedtothestirrups.

343(4) An employer must ensure that a platform is equipped with rollers or

fendersthatbearagainstthesideofthebuildingorstructuretoholdtheplatform
at a distance from the wall sufficient to avoid an obstacle, but not so far as to
allowaworkertofallthroughthespacebetweenthewallandtheplatform.

343(5) Anemployermustensurethatathrustout,clamporparapethookistied
backorotherwisesecuredtoasolidpartofthestructureandcannotmoveorbe
dislodged.

343(6) Anemployermustensurethatcounterweights
(a) arefirmlyattachedtothethrustouts,
(b) areheavyenoughtocounterbalancefourtimesthemaximumweight
likelytobeonthescaffold,and
(c) donotconsistofbaggedorloosematerial.

343(7) Anemployermustensurethatpowerunitsonaswingstagescaffoldare
equippedwith
(a) manuallyoperatedconstantpressurecontrols,and
(b) positivedrivesforraisingandloweringthescaffold.

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343(8) An employer must ensure that a swingstage scaffold platform has an

enclosurethat
(a) is on the three sides of the platform that are not adjacent to the
building,
(b) is made of wire mesh that complies with section 322 or another
material that is at least as effective at containing materials or
equipment,and
(c) extendsnotlessthan1metreabovetheplatform.

Safety on swingstage scaffolds

344(1) An employer must ensure that if workers are required to be on a
swingstage scaffold, the hoisting equipment is equipped with automatically
operating locking mechanisms so that the suspension ropes cannot slip or run
free.

344(2) An employer must ensure that if workers are required to be on a

manuallyoperatedswingstagescaffold,
(a) thehoistingmechanismissecurelylockedinapositivedriveposition,
and
(b) thescaffoldhasasecondaryantifalldevicethatconnectsthescaffold
tothesuspensionropeatapointabovethehoistingmechanism.

344(3) An employer must ensure that a powered swingstage scaffold has a

manually operated secondary mechanism or an escape device, other than the
verticallifelineusedforfallprotection,ifworkerscannotreachasafeexitwhen
thereisamechanicalfailureorpowerfailure.

344(4) An employer must ensure that a worker on the stage of a swingstage

scaffold can use the manually operated secondary mechanism or escape device
referredtoinsubsection(3)tomovethescaffoldtoapointatwhichtheworker
canexitsafely.

344(5) Anemployermustensurethatasuspensionropeislongenoughtoreach
thenextworkingsurfacebelowthescaffold.

344(6) An employer must ensure that the end of a suspension rope is doubled
backandheldsecurelybyacableclampsothatthehoistingmachinecannotrun
offtheendoftherope.

344(7) Anemployermustensurethattwoormoreswingstagescaffoldsarenot
linkedtogetherbybridgingthedistancebetweenthem.

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Workers on swingstage scaffolds

345(1) Beforestarting to work on aswingstage scaffold,aworker must inspect
thescaffoldtoensurethat
(a) the thrustouts or parapet hooks are secured in accordance with
section343,and
(b) counterweightsmeettherequirementsofsection343.

345(2) Aworkeronaswingstagescaffoldmustensurethat
(a) allropesfromthescaffoldthatextendtothegroundoralandingare
preventedfromtangling,and
(b) when the scaffold is being moved up or down on its suspension
ropes, the stage is not out of level by more than 10 percent of its
length.

345(3) Apersononaswingstagescaffoldmust
(a) remainbetweenthestirrupsatalltimes,
(b) notbridgethedistancebetweenthescaffoldandanyotherscaffold,
(c) not use a vertical lifeline used for fall protection as a means of
enteringorleavingaswingstage,and
(d) notusebaggedorloosematerialsascounterweightsonthescaffold.

345(4) An employer must ensure that if a worker may fall 3 metres or more
whileworkingfromasuspendedswingstagescaffold,theworkerspersonalfall
arrestsystemisconnectedtoaverticallifeline.

345(5) Despite subsection (4), an employer may allow a worker using a

swingstage scaffold to connect a personal fall arrest system to a horizontal
lifelineoranchorageontheswingstagescaffoldifthefailureofonesuspension
linewillnotsubstantiallyalterthepositionoftheswingstagescaffold.

Elevating Platforms and Aerial Devices

Worker safety
346(1) An employer must ensure that a worker is not travelling in a basket,
bucket, platform or other elevated or aerial device that is moving on a road or
worksiteifroadconditions,traffic,overheadwires,cablesorotherobstructions
createadangertotheworker.

346(2) Apersonmustnottravelinabasket,bucket,platformorotherelevated
oraerialdevicethatismovingonaroadorworksiteifroadconditions,traffic,
overheadwires,cablesorotherobstructionscreateadangertotheperson.

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Standards
347(1) An employer must ensure that a selfpropelled work platform
manufacturedonorafterJuly1,2009withaboomsupportedelevatingplatform
thattelescopes,articulates,rotatesorextendsbeyondthebasedimensionsofthe
platformmeetstherequirementsof
(a) CSA Standard CAN/CSAB354.402, SelfPropelled BoomSupported
ElevatingWorkPlatforms,or
(b) ANSI Standard ANSI/SIA A92.52006, BoomSupported Elevating Work
Platforms.

347(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a work platform mounted on a motor
vehicle.

347(3) Anemployermustensurethataselfpropelledintegralchassiselevating
workplatformmanufacturedonorafterJuly1,2009withaplatformthatcannot
be positioned laterally completely beyond the base and with its primary
functionscontrolledfromtheplatformmeetstherequirementsof
(a) CSA Standard CAN/CSAB354.201 (R2006), SelfPropelled Elevating
WorkPlatforms,or
(b) ANSI Standard ANSI/SIA A92.62006, SelfPropelled Elevating Work
Platforms.

347(4) An employer must ensure that a manually propelled, integral chassis

elevating work platform manufactured on or after July1, 2009 with a platform
that cannot be positioned laterally completely beyond the base, that may be
adjustedmanuallyorusingpowerandthatmustnotbeoccupiedwhenmoved
horizontallymeetstherequirementsof
(a) CSAStandardCAN3B354.104,Portableelevatingworkplatforms,or
(b) ANSI Standard ANSI/SIA A92.32006, Manually Propelled Elevating
AerialPlatforms.

347(5) An employer must ensure that a telescopic aerial device, aerial ladder,
articulating aerial device, vertical tower, materiallifting aerial device or a
combination of any of them, when mounted on a motor vehicle, whether
operated manually or using power, meets the requirements of CSA Standard
CAN/CSAC22500(R2005),VehicleMountedAerialDevices.

347(6) Anemployermustensurethatamastclimbingelevatingworkplatform
thatmaybeadjustedmanuallyorusingpowermeetstherequirementsofANSI
StandardANSI/SIAA92.91993,MastClimbingWorkPlatforms.

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347(7) Anemployermustensurethatavehiclemountedbridgeinspectionand
maintenanceelevatingworkplatformmeetstherequirementsofANSIStandard
ANSI/SIA A92.81993 (R1998), VehicleMounted Bridge Inspection and Maintenance
Devices.

347(8) Anemployermustensurethatanorderpickermeetstherequirementsof
ASMEStandardB56.12000,SafetyStandardforLowLiftandHighLiftTrucks.

347(9) Anelevatingworkplatformofatypenotreferredtoinsubsections(1)to
(8) must meet a standard the use of which is approved by a Director of
Inspection.

Permanent suspension powered work platforms

348(1) An employer must ensure that the platform of a permanent suspension
poweredworkplatform
(a) is constructed, installed, operated, tested, inspected, maintained,
altered and repaired in accordance with CSA Standard CAN/CSA
Z27198(R2004),SafetyCodeforSuspendedElevatingPlatforms,or
(b) if it was installed before April 30, 2004, is certified by a professional
engineer.

348(2) Forthepurposesofsubsection(1),theratedcapacityinCSAStandard
CAN/CSAZ27198(R2004)istobetakentomeanthetotalweightof
(a) workers and hand tools, with a minimum aggregate weight of
115kilogramsperworker,and
(b) waterandotherequipmentthattheworkplatformisdesignedtolift
attheratedspeed.

Fork-mounted work platforms

349(1) Anemployermustensurethatacageorworkplatformmountedonthe
forksofpoweredmobileequipmentandintendedtoonlysupportmaterialisso
designed and constructed that it is securely attached to the lifting carriage or
forks of the powered mobile equipment, so that the cage or platform cannot
accidentally move laterally or vertically and so that the powered mobile
equipmentcannottip.

349(2) Anemployermustensurethataworkplatformmountedontheforksof
poweredmobileequipmentandintendedtosupportaworker
(a) iscommerciallymanufacturedor,ifnotcommerciallymanufactured,
isdesignedandcertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer,
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(c) hasa screen or similar barrier that prevents a worker from touching
anydrivemechanism.

349(3) An employer must ensure that the operator of the powered mobile
equipment remains at the controls while a worker is on the elevated fork
mountedworkplatform.

349(4) A person must not be on a forkmounted work platform while the

powered mobile equipment to which the platform is attached is moving
horizontally.

Suspended man baskets

350

Movedtosection75.1

Boatswains chairs

351(1) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) a commercially manufactured boatswains chair is assembled, used
andmaintainedinaccordancewiththemanufacturersspecifications
orspecificationscertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer,or
(b) a boatswains chair that is not commercially manufactured is
designedandcertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer.

351(2) An employer must ensure that a boatswains chair provides stable

supportfortheuser.

351(3) Anemployermustensurethataropeusedtosuspendaboatswainschair
is
(a) made of synthetic fibre with a breaking strength of at least
27kilonewtons,and
(b) is compatible for use with the rigging hardware in the suspension
system.

351(4) Anemployermustensurethatawireropeusedtosuspendaboatswains
chairis
(a) ofatyperecommendedforsuspendingboatswainschairsbytherope
manufacturer,and
(b) issuitableforthehoistbeingused.

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Temporary supporting structures

352(1) An employer must ensure that a temporary supporting structure and
everypartofit,includingmetalscaffoldcomponents,aredesigned,constructed
and braced in accordance with CSA Standard S269.11975 (R2003), Falsework for
ConstructionPurposes.

352(2) Subsection (3) applies to a temporary supporting structure unless the

requirements of CSA Standard S269.11975 (R2003), Falsework for Construction
Purposesaremorestringent.

352(3) An employer must ensure that a temporary supporting structure is

certifiedbyaprofessionalengineerifthetemporarysupportingstructure
(a) consistsofshoringthatismorethan3.7metresinheight,
(b) may transmit loads to another part of the structure that may not
provideadequatesupport,or
(c) is designed to act as a unit composed of parts so connected to one
another that a load applied to any part of it may alter the stresses
inducedinotherparts.

352(4) A professional engineer certification for the purposes of subsection (3)

mustshow
(a) the size and specifications of the temporary supporting structure,
includingthetypeandgradeofallmaterialsforitsconstruction,
(b) theloadsforwhichthetemporarysupportingstructureisdesigned,
(c) the sequence of loading or unloading the temporary supporting
structure, if the loading or unloading sequence is critical to its
stability,and
(d) the shoring sequence, as necessary, after the temporary supporting
structureisstripped.

Fly form deck panels

353(1) Anemployermustensurethataflyformdeckpanel
(a) iscapableofresistingaminimumhorizontalloadof3.6kilonewtons
appliedinanydirectionattheupperedge,
(b) hasasafetyfactoragainstoverturningofatleast2to1,and
(c) hasasafetyfactoragainstslidingofatleast1.5to1.

353(2) An employer must ensure that attachments to the panel are completed
and secured before the fly form deck panel is detached from the hoist used to
positionthepanel.

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353(3) An employer must ensure that erection drawings and procedures

respecting a fly form deck panel are readily available to the workers who will
assemble,fly,use,dismantleorreusethepanel.

353(4) Theerectiondrawingsandproceduresreferredtoinsubsection(3)must
include
(a) aplanview,longitudinalsectionandcrosssectionofthepanel,
(b) thecalculatedpositionofthepanelscentreofgravity,
(c) stepbystep procedures for all phases of assembly, flying, use,
dismantling,repairandreuseofthepanel,
(d) proceduresforinstallingthepanelonnontypicalfloors,and
(e) any supplementary specifications for using the panels that are
prepared by the manufacturer, a professional engineer or the
employer.

353(5) An employer must ensure that no person is on a fly form deck panel
whileitisbeingflown.

353(6) Apersonmustnotbeonaflyformdeckpanelwhileitisbeingflown.

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Part 24

Part 24 Toilets and Washing Facilities

Restrictions by employer
354
Anemployermustnotplaceunreasonablerestrictionsonaworkersuse
of,oraccessto,anyofthefacilitiesrequiredbythisPart.

Drinking fluids
355(1) An employer must ensure that an adequate supply of drinking fluids is
availabletoworkersataworksite.

355(2) Thedrinkingfluidsavailableataworksitemustincludepotablewater.
355(3) Unless water is provided by a drinking fountain, the employer must
ensure that an adequate supply of singleuse drinking cups is provided in a
sanitarycontainerlocatedbythewatersupply.

355(4) Ifthereareoutletsataworksiteforbothpotablewaterandnonpotable
fluid,theemployermustensurethattheoutletforpotablewaterhasaprominent
labelthatclearlyindicatesdrinkingwater.

Exception

356

Sections357to361donotapplyto
(a) a food establishment or other work site for which there are specific
regulationsunderthePublicHealthAct,or
(b) amobileortemporaryworksiteatwhichworkisbeingperformedfor
a period of not more than five working days if the employer has
arrangedforworkerstouselocaltoiletfacilitiesduringthatperiod.

Toilet facilities
357(1) Subject to subsection (2), an employer must ensure that a work site has
the number of toilets for each sex that are required by Schedule 7, in separate
toiletfacilities.

357(2) Aworksitemayhaveonlyonetoiletfacilityfortheuseofbothsexesif
(a) the total number of workers at the work site is never more than 10,
and
(b) thedoortothetoiletfacilitycanbelockedfromtheinside.

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357(3) Ifthreeormoretoiletsarerequiredformen,anemployermaysubstitute
notmorethantwothirdsofthetoiletswithurinals.

357(4) If two toilets are required for men, an employer may substitute one of
themwithaurinal.

356(5) An employer must ensure that a toilet facility is located so that it is

readilyaccessibletotheworkerswhomayuseit.

Water and drainage

358(1) If a work site is connected to a public or municipal water main and
sanitary drainage system, the employer must ensure that the toilets are
connectedtothatsystem.

358(2) If a work site is not connected to a public or municipal water main and
sanitary drainage system, the employer must ensure that the toilets are self
containedunitsorconnectedtoaseptictank.

358(3) An employer must ensure that a toilet that is a selfcontained unit is

emptiedandservicedatregularintervalstoensuretheunitdoesnotoverflow.

Hand cleaning facilities

359(1) Anemployermustensurethatatleastonewashbasinorhandcleaning
facilityisprovidedinatoiletfacility.

359(2)An employer must ensure that there is one wash basin or hand cleaning
facility for every two toilets in addition to the wash basin or hand cleaning
facility required under subsection (1) if three or more toilets are required in a
toiletfacility.

359(3) An employer may substitute circular wash fountains for wash basins or
handcleaningfacilitiesrequiredbysubsections(1)and(2)onthebasisthateach
500 millimetres of the fountains circumference is equivalent to one wash basin
orhandcleaningfacility.

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Supplies and waste receptacle

360

Anemployermustensurethatatoiletfacilityataworksitehas
(a) toiletpaperavailableateachtoilet,
(b) hand cleaning agents and singleuse towels of cloth or paper, or air
handdryingequipment,ateachwashbasinorhandcleaningfacility,
and
(c) acovereddisposalcontainerforfemininehygieneproductsneareach
toiletusedbywomen.

Condition of facilities
361(1) Anemployermustensurethatalunchroom,changeroom,toilet,urinal,
wash basin, hand cleaning facility, circular wash fountain or shower at a work
siteiscleanandsanitary,andoperational.

361(2) An employer must ensure that changing rooms, lunch rooms, toilet
facilitiesandroomsinwhichawashbasinorshowerarelocatedarenotusedas
storage areas for materials unless the storage facilities are properly constructed
forthosematerials.

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Part 25

Part 25 Tools, Equipment and Machinery

Contact by clothing, etc.

362(1) If contact between moving parts of machinery, electrically energized

equipmentorpartoftheworkprocessandaworkersclothing,jewelleryorhair
islikely,anemployermustensurethat
(a) theworkersclothingfitscloselytothebody,
(b) the worker does not wear bracelets, rings, dangling neckwear, a
wristwatchorsimilararticles,and
(c) the workers head and facial hair is short or confined and cannot be
snaggedorcaught.
362(2) If contact between moving parts of machinery, electrically energized
equipmentorpartoftheworkprocessandaworkersclothing,jewelleryorhair
islikely,aworkermust
(a) wearclothingthatfitscloselytothebody,
(b) notwearbracelets,rings,danglingneckwear,awristwatchorsimilar
articles,and
(c) have head and facial hair that is short or confined and cannot be
snaggedorcaught.
362(3) Despite subsections (1) and (2), a worker may wear a medical alert
braceletthathasabreakawayortearawayband.

Machines close together

363
An employer must ensure that a worker is not in danger because the
machinesinstalledataworksiteareclosetoeachotherortoaworker.

Moving workers

364
An employer must ensure that machinery or equipment used to move,
raise or lower workers is designed by the manufacturer or certified by a
professionalengineerasbeingappropriateforthatpurpose.

Starting machinery

365(1) Anemployermustensurethatanalarmsystemisinstalledif
(a) amachineoperatordoesnothaveaclearviewofthemachineorparts
ofitfromthecontrolpaneloroperatorsstation,and
(b) movingmachinepartsmayendangerworkers.

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365(2) The alarm system must effectively warn workers that the machine is
abouttostart.

Preventing machine activation

366
An employer must install a positive means to prevent the activation of
equipmentif
(a) a worker is required, during the course of the work process, to feed
materialintothemachine,or
(b) apartoftheworkersbodyiswithinthedangerzoneofthemachine.

Operator responsibilities

367(1) Before starting machinery, an operator must ensure that starting the
machinerywillnotendangertheoperatororanotherworker.
367(2) While operating machinery, an operator must ensure that its operation
willnotendangertheoperatororanotherworker.

Controls

368

Anemployermustensurethatanoperationalcontrolonequipment
(a) is designed, located or protected to prevent unintentional activation,
and
(b) ifappropriate,issuitablyidentifiedtoindicatethenatureorfunction
ofthecontrol.

Immobilizing machinery

369
A worker must not leave a machine, or a part of or extension to a
machine, unattended or in a suspended position unless the machine is
immobilizedandsecuredagainstaccidentalmovement.

Drive belts

370(1) A worker must not shift a drive belt on a machine manually while the
machineormotorisenergized.
370(2) Anemployermustensurethatapermanentdrivebeltshifter
(a) isprovidedforallloosepulleysonamachine,and
(b) isconstructedsothatthedrivebeltcannotcreepbackontothedriving
pulley.

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Continuous-feed machinery

371
An employer must ensure that the drive mechanism of a powered,
continuouslyfed feeder device permits the feeder mechanism to be stopped
independentlyoftheprocessingmechanism.

Elevated conveyor belts

372(1) If an elevated conveyor belt passes over a walkway, an employer must

ensurethattheconveyor
(a) hassidewallshighenoughtopreventmaterialsfromfallingfromit,
and
(b) runsinatroughstrongenoughtocarrytheweightofabrokenchain,
rope,beltorothermaterialthatfallsfromtheconveyor.
372(2) Aworkermustuseawalkwaytocrossoveraconveyorbeltif
(a) theconveyorbeltismoving,or
(b) the conveyor belt is motionless but has not been locked out in
accordancewithPart15.
372(3) A worker must not cross under a moving conveyor belt except at a
walkway.

Crossing conveyor belts

373(1) Aworker mustcrossovera conveyor belt using a bridge thatis atleast
1metrewideandhasadequateguardrails.

373(2) Despite subsection (1), a worker may cross over a conveyor belt at a
locationotherthanabridgeifthebeltislockedout.

373(3) Aworkermustcrossunderamovingconveyorbeltatadesignatedplace
where the worker is protected from moving parts of the conveyor and from
materialfallingfromthebelt.

Actuated fastening tools

374
Aworkermustnotpermitthetriggerofanactuatedfasteningtooltobe
mechanicallyheldintheONpositionunlessthemanufacturersspecifications
permitthetooltobeusedthatway.

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Grinders

375(1) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) a grinder is operated in accordance with the manufacturers
specifications,andsubjecttosubsection(2),equippedwithagrinder
guard,
(b) the maximum safe operating speed of the grinder accessory in
revolutionsperminuteisequaltoorgreaterthanthemaximumspeed
ofthegrindershaftinrevolutionsperminute,and
(c) ifahandheldgrinderisused,theobjectbeinggroundcannotmove.
375(2) An employer must ensure that the guard of a handheld grinder covers
theareaofthegrinderaccessorycontainedwithinanarcofatleast120degrees
oftheaccessoryscircumference.
375(3) Anemployermustensurethatifatoolrestisinstalledonafixedgrinder,
themanufacturersspecificationsarefollowediftheyexist,orthetoolrestis
(a) installedinamannercompatiblewiththeworkprocess,
(b) securelyattachedtothegrinder,
(c) setatorwithin3millimetresofthefaceofthewheel,and
(d) setatorabovethecentrelineofthewheel.
375(4) Aworkermustnot
(a) grind material using the side of an abrasive wheel unless the wheel
hasbeendesignatedforthatpurpose,or
(b) adjustatoolrestwhileagrinderaccessoryisinmotion.

Chainsaws

376(1) Anemployermustensurethatachainsaw
(a) is operated, adjusted and maintained in accordance with the
manufacturersspecifications,and
(b) isdesignedorequippedwithamechanismthatminimizestheriskof
injuryfromkickbackwhenthesawisinuse.
376(2) Aworkermustnotadjustthechainofachainsawwhilethesawsmotor
isidling.

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Circular saw blades

377(1) An employer must ensure that a circular saw blade with a crack of any
sizeadjacenttothecollarline,orwithacrackelsewherethatexceedsthelimits
specifiedinSchedule8,Table1,is
(a) removedfromservice,and
(b) replacedorrepaired.
377(2) Ifacircularsawbladehasacrackneartheperipherythatdoesnotexceed
thelimitsspecifiedinSchedule8,Table1,anemployermustensurethat
(a) thebladeisremovedfromserviceandreplaced,
(b) thecrackinthebladeisrepaired,or
(c) the crack is prevented from getting longer by slotting, centre
punching,drillingoranothereffectivemeans.
377(3) An employer must ensure that a circular saw that is repaired under
subsection(1)or(2)isretensionedasnecessarybyacompetentworker.

Band saw blades

378(1) Anemployermustensurethatabandsawblade,otherthanashakeband
sawblade,withacrackthatexceedsthelimitsspecifiedinSchedule8,Table2,is
(a) removedfromserviceandreplaced,or
(b) thecrackinthebladeisrepaired.
378(2) Anemployermustensurethatabandsawblade,otherthanashakeband
saw blade,with a crack that does not exceed the limits specified in Schedule 8,
Table2,is
(a) removedfromserviceuntilthecrackisrepaired,or
(b) the crack is prevented from getting longer by centre punching or
anothermeans.
378(3) An employer must ensure that a band saw that is repaired under
subsection(1)or(2)isretensionedasnecessarybyacompetentworker.
378(4) Aworkermustnotuseashakebandsawbladethatiscracked.

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Band saw wheels

379(1) Unless a manufacturer specifies or a professional engineer certifies
otherwise,anemployermustensurethatacaststeelbandsawwheelmeasured
25millimetresinboardfromtherimedgehasaminimumrimthickness
(a) of 14 millimetres for wheels up to and including 1.8 metres in
diameter,
(b) of16millimetresforwheelsmorethan1.8metresindiameterandup
toandincluding2.75metresindiameter,and
(c) of17.5millimetresforwheelsmorethan2.75metresindiameter.

379(2) An employer must ensure that a band saw wheel that is more than
1.2metresindiameteristestedforcracksatleastonceevery12calendarmonths
byacompetentworker.
379(3) Anemployermustensurethatabandsawwheelthathasbeenexposed
to excessive heat is removed from service until the wheel manufacturer or a
professionalengineercertifiesitissafeforcontinueduse.

Power-fed circular saws

380(1) An employer must ensure that a power fed circular rip saw with
horizontalpowerdriveninfeedrollshasasectionalnonkickbackdevicelocated
infrontofthesawbladeacrossthefullwidthofthefeedrolls.

380(2) Anemployermustensurethatapowerfedcircularresawhas
(a) asplitterthatisashighasthetopofthesaw,and
(b) acover.

Cut-off saws
381(1) Anemployermustensurethatahandoperatedcutoffsaw,otherthana
radialarmsaw,isequippedwithadevicethatreturnsthesawautomaticallyto
thebackofthetablewhenthesawisreleasedatanypointinitstravel.

381(2) Anemployermustensurethatalimitdeviceisusedtopreventaswing
orslidingcutoffsawfromtravellingpasttheoutsideedgeofthecuttingtable.

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Sawmill head rig

382(1) Anemployermustensurethatacircularheadsawhasadjustableguides
andasplitterthat
(a) islocatednotmorethan75millimetresfromthebackoftheheadsaw,
and
(b) extendsnotlessthan250millimetresabovethecarriagebench.

382(2) Anemployermustensurethattheupperhalf ofatopsawonacircular

headrigiscovered.

382(3) An employer must ensure that circular head saw guide adjustment
controlsareoperatedremotelyfromtheguides.

Sawmill log carriage

383(1) Anemployermustensurethatasawmilllogcarriagehas
(a) asubstantialbufferstopateachendofthecarriagetravel,
(b) acarriagewithasafetydevicethatkeepstheheadblocksnotless
than30millimetresfromthesaw,
(c) eachheadblockequippedwithadog,and
(d) sweepersatthefrontandbackofthecarriagetoclearobstructions
fromthetrack.

383(2) A worker must not use frayed or worn rope, whether fibre or wire, on
carriagedrives.

383(3) An employer must ensure that a sawyers lever, operating the carriage
drive mechanism, is designed and constructed to operate in the opposite
direction from the direction the carriage travels if the operators position with
respecttothecarriagecouldputtheoperatorindanger.

383(4) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) a sawmill with a device for turning logs has a holddown device
installedonthecarriage,and
(b) a secure restraining device maintains the carriage drive control
mechanismandthelogturningcontrolinneutraliftheoperatorisnot
atthecontrols.

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Robots
384(1) An employer must ensure that the design, construction, installation,
testing, startup, operation and maintenance of an industrial robot system
complywithCSAStandardZ43403(R2008),IndustrialRobotsandRobotSystems
GeneralSafetyRequirements.

384(2) Repealed

384(3)Repealed

384(4) Repealed

384(5) Repealed

384(6) Repealed

384(7) Repealed

384(8) Repealed

Teaching a robot

385

Ifaworkeristeachingarobot,anemployermustensurethat
(a) only the worker teaching the robot is allowed to enter the restricted
workenvelope,
(b) therobotsystemisunderthesolecontroloftheworkerteachingthe
robot,
(c) iftherobotisunderdrivepower,itoperatesatslowspeedonlyorata
speed that is deliberately selected and maintained by the worker
teachingtherobot,
(d) the robot cannot respond to a remote interlock or signal that would
activatetherobot,and
(e) theworkerisoutsidetherestrictedworkenvelopebeforetherobotis
returnedtoautomaticoperation.

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Part 26

Part 26 Ventilation Systems

Application
386
ThisPartappliestoworksitesifamechanicalventilationsystemcontrols
workerexposureto
(a) an airborne contaminant that exceeds or is likely to exceed the
occupationalexposurelimitsprescribedinthisCode,
(b) a biological contaminant that exceeds or is likely to exceed the
occupationalexposurelimitsprescribedinthisCode,
(c) potentially hazardousdust,fumes, gas, mist, aerosol, smoke,vapour
orotherparticulateofakindorquantitythatisgivenoffbyaprocess,
(d) anatmospherethathasflammablelevelsofgases,vapours,liquidsor
solids,or
(e) anatmospherethathaslessthan19.5percentormorethan23percent
byvolumeofoxygen.

Design

387(1) Anemployermustensurethataventilationsystemis
(a) designed,installedandmaintainedinaccordancewithestablished
engineeringprinciples,and
(b) maintainedandoperatedaccordingtothemanufacturers
specifications.

387(2) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) externallyexhaustedairfromaventilationsystemis,ifreasonably
practicable,preventedfromenteringaworksite,
(b) makeupairofavolumethatdoesnotcompromisetheeffectiveness
oftheventilationsystemandotherventilationsystemsisprovided,
and
(c) ifitisarecirculatingairsystem,theconcentrationofacontaminant
controlledbytheventilationsystemanddischargedwithinthework
sitefromthesystem,ifreasonablypracticable,doesnotexceed
10percentofthecontaminantsoccupationalexposurelimit.

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Safety
388(1) Anemployermustensurethatprovisionismadetowarnworkers
immediatelyifaventilationsystemfails,andtoprovidefortheirprotection.

388(2) Anemployermustensurethatworkersattheworksite
(a) aretrainedinthecorrectuseoftheventilationsystem,
(b) participateinthetraining,and
(c) usetheventilationsystemproperly.

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Part 27

Part 27 Violence

Hazard assessment
389

WorkplaceviolenceisconsideredahazardforthepurposesofPart2.

Policy and procedures

390
Anemployermustdevelopapolicyandproceduresrespectingpotential
workplaceviolence.

Instruction of workers

391

Anemployermustensurethatworkersareinstructedin
(a) howtorecognizeworkplaceviolence,
(b) the policy, procedures and workplace arrangements that effectively
minimizeoreliminateworkplaceviolence,
(c) the appropriate response to workplace violence, including how to
obtainassistance,and
(d) proceduresforreporting,investigatinganddocumentingincidentsof
workplaceviolence.

Response to incidents
392(1) Sections18(3)to (6) and19 oftheAct apply to an incident ofworkplace
violence.

392(2) An employer must ensure that a worker is advised to consult a health

professionaloftheworkerschoicefortreatmentorreferraliftheworker
(a) reports an injury or adverse symptom resulting from workplace
violence,or
(b) isexposedtoworkplaceviolence.

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Part 28 Working Alone

Application

393(1)

ThisPartappliesif
(a) aworkerisworkingaloneataworksite,and
(b) assistance is not readily available if there is an emergency or the
workerisinjuredorill.

393(2)

WorkingaloneisconsideredahazardforthepurposesofPart2.

Precautions required
394(1) An employer must, for any worker working alone, provide an effective
communicationsystemconsistingof
(a) radiocommunication,
(b) landlineorcellulartelephonecommunication,or
(c) someothereffectivemeansofelectroniccommunication
thatincludesregularcontactbytheemployerordesignateatintervalsappropriate
tothenatureofthehazardassociatedwiththeworkerswork.

394(1.1) Despite subsection (1), if effective electronic communication is not

practicableattheworksite,theemployermustensurethat
(a) theemployerordesignatevisitstheworker,or
(b) the worker contacts the employer or designate at intervals
appropriate tothenatureofthehazardassociated with theworkers
work.

394(2)

Repealed

394(3)

Repealed

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Application
395(1) Subject to subsections (3), (4) and (5), this Part applies to controlled
productsataworksite.

395(2) An employer must ensure that a controlled product is used, stored,

handledormanufacturedataworksiteinaccordancewiththisPart.

395(3) ThisPartdoesnotapplyifthecontrolledproductis
(a) woodoraproductmadeofwood,
(b) tobaccooratobaccoproduct,
(c) ahazardouswaste,or
(d) amanufacturedarticle,
(i)
that is formed to a specific shape or design during
manufacture,
(ii)
thathasashapeordesignthatdeterminesitsuseinwholeor
inpart,and
(iii)
that, under normal use, will not release or otherwise cause a
persontobeexposedtochemicalsemanatingfromit.
395(4) Exceptforsection407,thisPartdoesnotapplyifthecontrolledproductis
adangerousgood,undertheDangerousGoodsTransportationandHandlingAct,to
the extent that its handling, offering for transport or transport is subject to that
Act.

395(5) Sections398,403,404,405,406,407and408donotapplyifthecontrolled
productis
(a) anexplosivegovernedbytheExplosivesAct(Canada),
(b) a cosmetic, device, drug or food governed by the Food and Drug Act
(Canada),
(c) aproductgovernedbythePestControlProductsAct(Canada),
(d) a nuclear substance governed by the Nuclear Safety and Control Act
(Canada),or
(e) aproduct,materialorsubstancepackaged
(i)
asaconsumerproduct,and
(ii)
in a quantity normally used by a member of the general
public.

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Hazardous waste

396
Ifacontrolledproductisahazardouswastegeneratedattheworksite,an
employermustensurethatitisstoredandhandledsafelyusingacombinationof
(a) anymeansofidentification,and
(b) instructionofworkersonthesafehandlingofthehazardouswaste.

Training

397(1) An employer must ensure that a worker who works with or near a
controlledproductorperformsworkinvolving themanufactureofacontrolled
productistrainedin
(a) the content required to be on a supplier label and a work site label
andthepurposeandsignificanceoftheinformationonthelabel,
(b) the content required to be on a material safety data sheet and the
purpose and significance of the information on the material safety
datasheet,
(c) procedures for safely storing, using and handling the controlled
product,
(d) if applicable, the procedures for safely manufacturing the controlled
product,
(e) ifapplicable,themethodsofidentificationreferredtoinsection402,
(f) theprocedurestobefollowediftherearefugitiveemissions,and
(g) theprocedurestobefollowedincaseofanemergencyinvolvingthe
controlledproduct.
397(2) Anemployermustdevelopandimplementtheproceduresreferredtoin
subsection (1) in consultation with the joint work site health and safety
committeeifthereisone.

Label required

398(1) Subject to subsection (4), an employer must ensure that a controlled

productoritscontainerataworksitehasasupplierlabeloraworksitelabelon
it.
398(2) An employer must not remove, modify or alter a supplier label on a
container in which a controlled product is received from a supplier if any
amountofthecontrolledproductremainsinthecontainer.
398(3) Ifthesupplierlabelonacontrolledproductoritscontainerisillegibleor
is removed or detached, an employer must immediately replace the label with
anothersupplierlabeloraworksitelabel.

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398(4) Despite section 395(2), an employer may store a controlled product that
does not have a supplier label or a work site label on it for not more than 120
daysiftheemployer
(a) isactivelyseekingthesupplierlabelortheinformationrequiredfora
worksitelabel,
(b) postsaplacardthatcomplieswithsection401,and
(c) ensures that a worker who works with or in proximity to the stored
controlledproduct
(i)
knows the purpose of the placard and the significance of the
informationonit,
(ii) istrainedintheprocedurestobefollowediftherearefugitive
emissions,and
(iii)
is trained in the procedures to be followed in case of an
emergencyinvolvingthecontrolledproduct.

398(5) If a controlled product is received at a work site in a multicontainer

shipmentandtheindividualcontainersdonothavesupplierlabelsonthem,the
employermustapplytoeachindividualcontaineraworksitelabel.
398(6) If a controlled product imported under section 23 of the Controlled
Products Regulations (Canada) (SOR/8866) is received at a work site without a
supplier label, the employer must apply a label disclosing the information and
displaying the hazard symbols referred to in paragraph 13(b) of the Hazardous
ProductsAct(Canada).
398(7) Ifabulkshipmentofacontrolledsubstanceisreceivedataworksite,the
employermust
(a) if a supplier label is provided, apply the supplier label to the
controlledproductoritscontainer,or
(b) ifamaterialsafetydatasheetorastatementinwritingistransmitted
in accordance with section 15 of the Controlled Products Regulations
(SOR/8866) and a supplier label is not provided, apply a work site
labeltothecontrolledproductoritscontainer.

Production or manufacture

399
Ifanemployerproducesormanufacturesacontrolledproductforuseat
aworksite,theemployermustensurethatthecontrolledproductoritscontainer
has,ataminimum,aworksitelabelonit.

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Decanted products

400(1) If a controlled product is decanted at a work site into a container other

thanthecontainerinwhichitwasreceivedfromasupplier,theemployermust
ensurethataworksitelabelisappliedtothecontainer.
400(2) Subsection(1)doesnotapplytoaportablecontainerthatisfilleddirectly
from a container that has a supplier label or a work site label if all of the
controlledproductisrequiredforimmediateuseandthecontrolledproductis
(a) under the control of and used exclusively by the worker who filled
theportablecontainer,
(b) used only during the shift during which the portable container is
filled,and
(c) the contents of the portable container are clearly identified on the
container.

Placards

401(1) Sections 398, 399 and 400 do not apply if an employer posts a placard
respectingacontrolledproductthat
(a) isnotinacontainer,
(b) isinacontainerorinaformintendedforexportfromCanada,or
(c) isinacontainerthat
(i)
isintendedtocontainthecontrolledproductforsaleorother
disposition,and
(ii)
islabelled,orisabouttobelabelled,inanappropriatemanner
havingregardtotheintendeddisposition.
401(2) Aplacardreferredtoinsubsection(1)must
(a) havetheinformationrequiredtobeonaworksitelabelprintedlarge
enoughtobereadbyworkers,
(b) bebigenoughtobeconspicuous,and
(c) be located in a conspicuous place at the work area where the
controlledproductisstored.

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Transfer of controlled products

402
Sections398,399and400donotapplytoacontrolledproductatawork
siteif
(a) thecontrolledproductiscontainedortransferredin
(i)
apipingsystemthatincludesvalves,
(ii)
areactionvessel,or
(iii)
a tank car, tank truck, ore car, conveyor belt or similar
conveyance,and
(b) theemployeridentifiesthecontrolledproductbyusingcolourcoding,
labels,placardsorsomeothermeansofeffectiveidentification.

Laboratory samples
403(1) Section398doesnotapplytoacontrolledproductinalaboratorysample
if
(a) the sale or importation of the controlled product is exempt from the
applicationofparagraph13(a)or(b)orparagraph14(a)or(b)ofthe
HazardousProductsAct(Canada)bytheControlledProductsRegulations
(Canada)(SOR/8866),and
(b) thecontainerforthelaboratorysampleislabelledinaccordancewith
paragraph 10(b) or 17(b) of the Controlled Products Regulations
(Canada)(SOR/8866).

403(2) An employer must ensure that a laboratory sample brought into the
laboratory is packaged in a container that has a label with the following
informationprintedonit:
(a) theproductidentifier;
(b) thechemicalidentityorgenericchemicalidentityofaningredientof
thecontrolledproductreferredtoinparagraph13(a)oftheHazardous
ProductsAct(Canada),ifitisknowntothesupplierortheemployer;
(c) thenameofthesupplierorotherpersonprovidingthesample;
(d) theemergencytelephonenumberofthepersonprovidingthesample;
(e) the statement Hazardous Laboratory Sample. For hazard
information or in an emergency call, followed by the emergency
telephonenumberofthepersonprovidingthesample.

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403(3) An employer must ensure that using the emergency telephone number
requiredundersubsection(2)(d)provides
(a) theuserwithhazardinformationinrespectofthecontrolledproduct,
and
(b) a medical professional with information in respect of the controlled
productthat
(i)
isreferredtoinparagraph13(a)oftheHazardousProductsAct
(Canada)andinthepossessionofthepersonwhoisproviding
thelaboratorysample,and
(ii)
may be required for a medical diagnosis or treatment in an
emergency.
403(4) Where a controlled product is in a container other than the container in
whichitwasreceivedfromthesupplier,theemployerisexemptfromsection400
ifthecontrolledproductisusedinalaboratoryandisclearlyidentified.
403(5) Whereacontrolledproductismanufacturedandusedinalaboratory,the
employer is exempt from section 399 if the controlled product is clearly
identified.
403(6) Where a controlled product is produced at the work site and is in a
container for the sole purpose of use, analysis, testing or evaluation in a
laboratory,theemployerisexemptfromsection400ifthecontrolledproductis
clearlyidentifiedandtheprovisionsofsection397arecompliedwith.

Material safety data sheet supplier

404(1) An employer who acquires a controlled product for use at a work site
must obtain a supplier material safety data sheet for that controlled product
unless the supplier is exempted from the requirement to provide a material
safetydatasheetbysection9or10oftheControlledProductsRegulations(Canada)
(SOR/8866)andcomplieswiththatsection.
404(2) Despite section 395(2), an employer may store a controlled product for
whichthereisnosuppliermaterialsafetydatasheetfornotmorethan120days
iftheemployerisactivelyseekingthesuppliermaterialsafetydatasheet.

Material safety data sheet employer

405(1) An employer must prepare a material safety data sheet for a controlled
productproducedormanufacturedataworksite.

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405(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a fugitive emission or an intermediate

productundergoingreactionwithinareactionvessel.
405(3) An employer may provide a material safety data sheet in a format
different from the supplier material safety data sheet or containing additional
hazardinformationif
(a) the supplier material safety data sheet is available at the work site,
and
(b) thematerialsafetydatasheet,subjecttosection408,
(i)
includes the information required for a supplier material
safetydatasheet,and
(ii)
statesthatthesuppliermaterialsafetydatasheetisavailableat
theworksite.

Information current
406(1) If the most recent supplier material safety data sheet for a controlled
product at a work site is 3 years from its latest revision, an employer must, if
possible, obtain an uptodate suppliers material safety data sheet for the
controlledproduct.

406(2) Ifanemployerisunabletoobtainasuppliersmaterialsafetydatasheet
thatislessthan3yearsold,theemployermustreview,andreviseifnecessary,
the existing suppliers material safety data sheet on the basis of the ingredients
disclosedonthesheet.
406(3) An employer must update a material safety data sheet referred to in
section405(1)
(a) not more than 90 days after new hazard information becomes
availabletotheemployer,and
(b) atleastevery3years.

Availability of material safety data sheet

407
Anemployermustensurethatthematerialsafetydatasheetrequiredby
thisPartisreadilyavailableataworksitetoworkerswhomaybeexposedtoa
controlledproductandtothejointworksitehealthandsafetycommitteeifthere
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Claim for disclosure exemption

408
AnemployermayfileaclaimwiththeHazardousMaterialsInformation
Review Commission that the following information is confidential business
informationandshouldbeexemptfromdisclosureonalabeloramaterialsafety
datasheetrequiredunderthisPart:
(a) thechemicalidentityorconcentrationofaningredientofacontrolled
product;
(b) the name of a toxicological study that identifies an ingredient of a
controlledproduct;
(c) the chemical name, common name, generic name, trade name or
brandnameofacontrolledproduct;
(d) information that could be used to identify a supplier of a controlled
product.

Interim non-disclosure

409(1) Subjecttosubsection(2),anemployerwhoclaimsanexemptionfromthe
HazardousMaterialsInformationReviewCommissionmay,
(a) delete the information that is the subject of the claim for exemption
fromthematerialsafetydatasheetforthecontrolledproduct,and
(b) remove a supplier label and replace it with the work site label that
complieswiththisPart.
409(2) An employer may delete confidential business information and remove
thedocumentsfromthedatetheemployerfilestheclaimforexemptionuntilits
determination by the Commission, if the employer discloses on the material
safety data sheet, and where applicable, on the label of the product or its
container,
(a) thedateonwhichtheclaimforexemptionwasfiled,and
(b) the registry number assigned to the claim for exemption under the
HazardousMaterialsInformationReviewAct(Canada).
409(3) An exemption is valid for three years after the date the Commission
determinestheinformationisconfidentialbusinessinformation.

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Exemption from disclosure

410(1) If an employer is notified by the Hazardous Materials Information

Review Commission that a claim for exemption under section 408 is valid, the
employermay,subjecttosubsection(2),
(a) remove the supplier label and replace it with a work site label that
complieswiththisPart,and
(b) delete the confidential business information from the material safety
datasheetforthecontrolledproduct.
410(2) An employer may delete confidential business information from a
controlledproductsmaterialsafetydatasheetlabeliftheemployerincludeson
its material safety data sheet and, if applicable, on its label or the container in
whichitispackaged,
(a) astatementthatanexemptionfromdisclosurehasbeengranted,
(b) the date of the Hazardous Materials Information Review
Commissionsdecisiongrantingtheexemption,and
(c) the registry number assigned to the claim for exemption under the
HazardousMaterialsInformationReviewAct(Canada).
410(3) The information referred to in subsection (2) must be included for a
periodof3yearsbeginningnotmorethan30daysafterthefinaldispositionof
theclaimforexemption.

Duty to disclose information

411(1) An employer who manufactures a controlled product must give, as

quicklyaspossibleunderthecircumstances,thesourceoftoxicologicaldataused
inpreparingamaterialsafetydatasheetonrequestto
(a) anofficer,
(b) aconcernedworkerattheworksite,
(c) thejointworksitehealthandsafetycommittee,or
(d) if there is no joint work site health and safety committee, a
representativeofconcernedworkersattheworksite.
411(2) The Hazardous Materials Information Review Act (Canada), applies to the
disclosureofinformationundersubsection(1).

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Information confidential

412(1) IfanofficerorotherofficialworkingundertheauthorityoftheHazardous
Products Act (Canada) obtains information from the Hazardous Materials
Information Review Commission under paragraph 46(2)(e) of the Hazardous
MaterialsInformationReviewAct(Canada),theofficerorotherofficial
(a) mustkeeptheinformationconfidential,and
(b) mustnotdiscloseittoanypersonexceptinaccordancewiththisPart
and for the purposes of the administration or enforcement of the
HazardousProductsAct(Canada)ortheOccupationalHealthandSafety
Act.
412(2) Apersontowhominformationisdisclosedundersubsection(1)(b)
(a) mustkeeptheinformationconfidential,and
(b) mustnotdiscloseittoanypersonexceptinaccordancewiththisPart
and for the purposes of the administration or enforcement of the
HazardousProductsAct(Canada)ortheOccupationalHealthandSafety
Act.

Information to medical professional

413(1) An employer must give information that the employer has, including
confidentialbusinessinformationexemptedfromdisclosureunderthisPart,toa
medicalprofessionalforthepurposeofmakingamedicaldiagnosisortreatinga
workerinanemergency.
413(2) A person to whom confidential business information is given under
subsection (1) must not give the information to another person except for the
purposeoftreatingaworkerinanemergency.
413(3) A person to whom confidential business information is given under
subsection(2)mustkeeptheinformationconfidential.

Limits on disclosure

414(1) A person must not use or disclose confidential business information

exemptedfromdisclosureunderthisPartexceptinaccordancewithsections412
and413.
414(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person who makes a claim for
exemptionortoapersonactingwiththatpersonsconsent.

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Requirements Applicable to Specific Industries

and Activities
Part 30 Demolition

Worker in charge

415
An employer must ensure that a competent worker designated by the
employer is in charge of the demolition work at all times while work is in
progress.

Location of equipment
416
An employer must ensure that temporary offices and tool boxes are
outsideoftherangeoffallingmaterials.

Hazardous substances
417
Before demolition begins and while demolition work continues, an
employermustensurethat
(a) all chemical and biological substances that may be hazardous to
workersduringdemolitionareremovedfromthestructureorthepart
ofthestructurethatisbeingdemolished,and
(b) existingconcreteattheworksiteisnotdisturbedorremoveduntilany
embedded facilities have been isolated or their location marked in
accordancewithsection447.

Use of explosives
418
If a structure is to be demolished using explosives, an employer must
ensurethatacompetentperson develops a demolition procedureto protectthe
healthandsafetyofworkers.

Disconnecting services

419

Anemployermustensurethat
(a) allutilitiesaredisconnectedbeforedemolitionbegins,and
(b) written confirmation of the disconnection by the person who
disconnectstheutilitiesisavailableattheworksite.

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Materials chute
420(1) An employer must ensure that a materials chute that is at an angle of
morethan45degreesfromthehorizontalistotallyenclosed.

420(2) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) workerscannotenteranareaintowhichmaterialisdropped,thrown
orconveyedbyamaterialschute,and
(b) conspicuouswarningsignsintheareaadviseofthedanger.

Dismantling buildings
421(1) An employer must ensure that if a building or structure is being
demolished,
(a) all glass and windows on the exterior walls of the building or
structure and adjacent to a public walkway are removed before
demolitionbegins,
(b) if the demolition may affect the stability of an adjoining building or
structure,thedemolitioniscarriedoutinaccordancewithprocedures
certifiedbyaprofessionalengineerthatsafeguardthestabilityofthe
adjoiningstructure,
(c) if tensioned steel cables or bars are known to be in the building or
structure, demolition procedures are certified and supervised by a
professionalengineer,
(d) if there are workers in the building or structure during the
demolition, the demolition is performed floor by floor from the top
down,
(e) steel structures are dismantled column length by column length and
tierbytier,
(f) astructuralmemberthatisbeingremoved
(i)
isnotunderstress,otherthanitsownweight,and
(ii)
is secured or supported to prevent unintentional movement,
and
(g) unless it is being demolished at the time, a wall or other part of the
building or structure is not left unstable or in danger of collapsing
unintentionally.

421(2) Apersonmustnotallowmaterialsordebristoaccumulateinabuilding
orstructurebeingdemolishediftheaccumulationcouldresultinthecollapseof
apartofthebuildingorstructure.

Building shaft demolitions

422
An employer must ensure that a freestanding scaffold is used in the
demolitionofabuildingshaftfromtheinsideoftheshaft.

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Part 31 Diving Operations

Application
423(1) This Part applies to diving operations performed by workers who are
divingataworksite.

423(2) This Part does not apply to sport or recreational diving or to a person
instructingothersinsportorrecreationaldiving.

423(3) IftherequirementsofthisPartconflictwitharequirementunderanother
Part,therequirementsofthisPartprevail.

Employer responsibilities
424
of

An employer must ensure that diving operations meet the requirements

(a) CSAStandardCAN/CSAZ275.105,HyperbaricFacilities,
(b) CSA Standard CAN/CSAZ275.204, Occupational Safety Code for
DivingOperations,and
(c) CSA Standard CAN/CSAZ275.402, Competency Standard for Diving
Operations.

Dive crew
425

Repealed

Divers supervisor or tender

426

Repealed

Surface supply dive crew

427

Repealed

Two divers as mutual tenders

428

Repealed

429

Repealed

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Divers personal logs

430

Repealed

Medical certificate
431

Repealed

Diving equipment
432

Repealed

Warning devices
433

Repealed

Breathing media
434

Repealed

SCUBA diving
435

Repealed

SCUBA diving prohibitions

436

Repealed

Intakes, pipes and tunnels

437
DespiteClause3.5.3.4ofCSAStandardZ275.204,CompetencyStandardfor
DivingOperations,anemployermustensurethattheflowthroughtheintakeofa
pipe,tunnel,ductorsimilarinstallationinthevicinityofadive
(a) is stopped and the intake mechanism is locked out before the dive
begins,and
(b) isnotrestarteduntilafterthediverleavesthewater.

Contaminated environments
438

Repealed

Diving equipment
439 Repealed

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Repealed

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Part 32 Excavating and Tunnelling

Disturbing the ground

441
For the purpose of this Part, ground is disturbed if a work operation or
activityonorundertheexistingsurfaceresultsinadisturbanceordisplacement
ofthesoil,butnotifthedisturbanceordisplacementisaresultonlyof
(a) routine,minorroadmaintenance,
(b) agriculturalcultivationtoadepthoflessthan450millimetresbelow
thegroundsurfaceoverapipeline,or
(c) handdigging to a depth of no more than 300 millimetres below the
groundsurface,solongasitdoesnotpermanentlyremovecoverover
aburiedfacility.

Classification of soil type

442(1) ForthepurposeofthisPart,soilisclassifiedashardandcompactifit
closelyexhibitsmostofthefollowingcharacteristics:
(a) itishardinconsistencyandcanbepenetratedonlywithdifficultyby
asmall,sharpobject;
(b) itisverydense;
(c) itappearstobedry;
(d) ithasnosignsofwaterseepage;
(e) itisextremelydifficulttoexcavatewithhandtools;
(f) ifhasnotbeenexcavatedbefore.

442(2) For the purpose of this Part, soil is classified as likely to crack or
crumbleif
(a) it has been excavated before but does not exhibit any of the
characteristicsofsoft,sandyorloosesoil,or
(b) itcloselyexhibitsmostofthefollowingcharacteristics:
(i)
itisstiffinconsistencyandcompacted;
(ii)
it can be penetrated with moderate difficulty with a small,
sharpobject;
(iii)
itismoderatelydifficulttoexcavatewithhandtools;
(iv)
ithasalowtomediumnaturalmoisturecontentandadamp
appearanceafteritisexcavated;
(v)
itexhibitssignsofsurfacecracking;
(vi)
itexhibitssignsoflocalizedwaterseepage.

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442(3) ForthepurposesofthisPart,soilisclassifiedassoft,sandyorlooseifit
closelyexhibitsmostofthefollowingcharacteristics:
(a) itisfirmtoverysoftinconsistency,loosetoveryloose;
(b) itiseasytoexcavatewithhandtools;
(c) it is solid in appearance but flows or becomes unstable when
disturbed;
(d) itrunseasilyintoawelldefinedconicalpilewhendry;
(e) itappearstobewet;
(f) it is granular below the water table, unless water has been removed
fromit;
(g) it exerts substantial hydraulic pressure when a support system is
used.

442(4) Ifanexcavationcontainssoilofmorethanonesoiltype,forthepurposes
ofthisPartanemployermustoperateasifallofitisthesoiltypewiththeleast
stability.

Soil stabilization

443(1) Subjecttosubsection(2),anemployermuststabilizethesoilin
(a) anexcavationbyshoringorcuttingback,or
(b) atunnel,undergroundshaftoropenpitminebyshoring.

443(2) Anemployermaystabilizethesoilinanexcavation,tunnel,underground
shaft or open pit mine using an artificial soil stabilization technique, including
freezingsoilbyartificialmeansorgroutingiftheprocessusedis
(a) designedbyaprofessionalengineertocontrolsoilconditions,and
(b) performed in accordance with the professional engineers
specifications.

443(3) A person must not use natural freezing of the soil as an alternative or
partial alternative to a temporary protective structure, or to stabilize the soil in
anexcavation,tunnelorundergroundshaft.

Marking an excavation
444
Ifthereisadangerofaworkerorequipmentfallingintoanexcavation,
an employer must ensure that workers are made aware of the excavation
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Water hazard
445
An employer must ensure that an excavation that a worker may be
requiredorpermittedtoenteriskeptfreeofanaccumulationofwaterthatmay
poseahazardtotheworker.

Worker access
446(1) An employer must provide workers with a safe means of entering and
leavinganexcavation,tunnelorundergroundshaft.

446(2) An employer must ensure that a worker does not enter an excavation,
tunnelorundergroundshaftthatdoesnotcomplywiththisPart.

446(3) Aworkermustnotenteranexcavation,tunnelorundergroundshaftthat
doesnotcomplywiththisPart.

Locating buried or concrete-embedded facilities

447(1) Beforethegroundisdisturbedorexistingconcreteisremovedatawork
site,anemployermust
(a) contacttheownerortheownersdesignateof
(i)
apipelinethatiswithin30metresoftheworksite,and
(ii)
any other buried or concreteembedded facility that may be
affected by the ground disturbance or removal of existing
concrete,
(b) advisetheownerortheownersdesignateoftheproposedactivities,
(c) ask the owner or the owners designate to identify and mark the
locationoftheburiedorconcreteembeddedfacility,and
(d) not begin disturbing the ground or removing the existing concrete
untilburiedorconcreteembeddedfacilitieshavebeenidentifiedand
theirlocationsmarked.

447(2) An employer must ensure that workers are aware of locate marks for
buriedorconcreteembeddedfacilities.

447(3) An employer must ensure that steps are taken to reestablish the locate
marks for buried or concreteembedded facilities if activities at the work site
moveordestroythelocatemarks.

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447(4) Despitesubsection(1),anemployermayuseasbuiltrecorddrawingsof
the buried or concreteembedded facilities for locating the buried or concrete
embeddedfacilitiesif
(a) theworkdoesnotrequireexcavationorremovalofthesoil,ground,
orexistingconcrete,and
(b) thegroundispenetratedtoadepthof1metreorlessortheexisting
concreteispenetratedtoadepthof150millimetresorless.

447(5) The asbuilt record drawings referred to in subsection (4) must be

certified by the owner of the buried or concreteembedded facility as the most
currentdrawingsofrecordthatindicatetheconstructedlocationoftheburiedor
concreteembeddedfacility.

Exposing buried facilities

448(1) An employer must ensure that work with mechanical excavation
equipmentisnotpermittedwithinthehandexposezoneofaburiedfacilityuntil
theburiedfacilityhasbeenexposedtosight
(a) byhanddigging,
(b) byanondestructivetechniqueacceptabletotheowneroftheburied
facility,or
(c) byamethodequivalenttoclause(a)or(b).

448(2) Despite subsection (1), an employer may use mechanical excavation if

doingsodoesnotpresentahazardand
(a) if the buried facility is an electrical cable or conduit, the employer
mustensurethat
(i) itisgroundedandisolatedsothatitsdisconnectionisvisible,
and
(ii) the owner of the electrical cable or conduit is notified of the
operationbeforeitbegins,or
(b) iftheburiedfacilityisnotanelectricalcableorconduit,theemployer
ensuresthat
(i) itisnolongerinuse,and
(ii) the owner of the buried facility gives the employer written
consenttoexcavateorremovethefacility.
(c) Repealed
(d) Repealed
(e) Repealed

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448(3) An employer may reduce the width of a hand expose zone for a high
pressurepipelinetowithin1metreoneachsideofthepipelinelocatemarksif
(a) thehighpressurepipelineisnotgovernedbythePipelineAct,and
(b) the employer obtains written approval from the owner of the high
pressurepipeline.

448(4) Ifthegroundthatwillbedisturbedlieswithinapipelinerightofway,an
employermust
(a) contacttheoperatororlicenseeofthepipeline,and
(b) gettheirconsenttodisturbtheground.

448(5) Anemployermustnotallowtheuseofmechanicalexcavationequipment
within 600 millimetres of a buried pipeline unless the use of the equipment is
under the direct supervision of a representative of the owner of the buried
pipeline.

448(5.1) If an employer, on behalf of an electric utility, undertakes emergency

workthat
(a) involves ground disturbance to a depth of no more than 500
millimetresbelowthegroundsurface,
(b) is on the horizontal alignment or rightofway of an electric utility
structure,and
(c) is determined by the employer to be in a location where no buried
facilitiesarepresentintheareaaffectedbythework,
theemployerisexemptfromtherequirementsofsubsections(1)through(5).

448(6) Anemployermustensurethatanyexposedburiedfacilitiesareprotected
andsupportedsothatworkersarenotinjured.

448(7) Ifapipelineisexposedduringaworkoperation,anemployermustnotify
thepipelineoperatororlicenseebeforebackfillingtheexcavation.

Exemption
449
Sections450to459andsections461to464donotapplytoanexcavation
if a professional engineer certifies that the ground formation is and will remain
stable,freefromcaveins,slidingorrollingmaterialsandotherhazardsassociated
withtheworkingsthatmaycompromiseworkersafety.

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Methods of protection
450(1) Before a worker begins working in an excavation that is more than 1.5
metresdeepandclosertothewallorbankthanthedepthoftheexcavation,an
employer must ensure that the worker is protected from caveins or sliding or
rollingmaterialsby
(a) cutting back the walls of the excavation to reduce the height of the
remainingverticalwalls,ifany,tonomorethan1.5metresforhard
andcompactsoilandlikelytocrackorcrumblesoil,
(b) installingtemporaryprotectivestructures,or
(c) usingacombinationofthemethodsinclauses(a)and(b).

450(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if a trench is constructed in solid rock
throughouttheentiretrench.

Cutting back walls

451

Ifthewallsofanexcavationarecutback,anemployermustensurethat
(a) ifthesoilisclassifiedashardandcompactsoil,thewallsaresloped
towithin1.5metresofthebottomoftheexcavationatanangleofnot
lessthan30degreesmeasuredfromthevertical,
(b) ifthesoilisclassifiedaslikelytocrackorcrumblesoilthewallsare
slopedtowithin1.5metresofthebottomoftheexcavationatanangle
ofnotlessthan45degreesmeasuredfromthevertical,and
(c) if the soil is classified as soft, sandy or loose soil the walls are
slopedfromthebottomoftheexcavationatanangleofnotlessthan
45degreesmeasuredfromthevertical.

Loose materials
452
An employer must ensure that loose materials are scaled and trimmed
fromthesidesofanexcavationifworkersmaybeonornearthesides.

Spoil piles

453

Anemployermustensurethataspoilpileispiledsothat
(a) theleadingedgeofthepileisatleast1metreawayfromtheedgeof
theexcavation,
(b) theslopeofaspoilpileadjacenttotheexcavationisatanangleofnot
morethan45degreesfromthehorizontal,and
(c) loosematerialsarescaledandtrimmedfromthespoilpile.

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Power pole support

454
An employer must ensure that work that disturbs the ground in the
vicinityofanoverheadpowerlineisperformedinamannerthatdoesnotreduce
theoriginalsupportprovidedforpowerlinepoles.

Safe entry and exit

455(1) An employer must ensure that if a worker is required to enter a trench
thatismorethan1.5metresdeep,asafepointofenteringandleavingislocated
notmorethan8metresfromtheworker.

455(2) Anemployermustensurethatifaworkerisinatrenchthatismorethan
1.5metresdeep,thetrenchissupportedorslopedsothattheworkercanreach
thesafepointinordertoenterandleave.

Temporary protective structures

456(1) An employer must ensure that temporary protective structures in an
excavation
(a) 3metresdeeporlessareofsufficientstrengthtopreventthewallsof
the excavation from caving in or otherwise moving into the
excavation,and
(b) more than 3 metres deep are designed, constructed and installed in
accordancewiththespecificationsofaprofessionalengineer.

456(2) The specifications of a professional engineer for subsection (1)(b) must

include
(a) the size and specifications of the structure, including the type and
gradeofmaterialsusedinitsconstruction,and
(b) theloadsforwhichthestructureisdesigned.

456(3) An employer must ensure that, before beginning an excavation, a

foundationthatmaybeaffectedbytheexcavationissupportedbyatemporary
protective structure designed, constructed and installed in accordance with the
specificationsofaprofessionalengineer.

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Alternatives to temporary protective structures

457(1) Despitesection456,anemployermayinstallthefollowingastemporary
protectivestructuresintrenches:
(a) if the trenches vary in depth from 1.5 metres to 6 metres, shoring,
stringers and bracing constructed of lumber that complies with
Schedule9,oramaterialthathasequalorgreaterpropertiestothose
ofthelumber;
(b) exterior grade plywood as a substitute for 38 millimetre shoring
elementsif
(i)
the plywood meets the requirements of CSA Standard
O12108, Douglas Fir Plywood or CSA Standard O15104,
CanadianSoftwoodPlywood,
(ii)
theplywoodisatleast19millimetresthick,
(iii)
thetrenchisnotmorethan2.7metresdeep,
(iv)
uprights are installed at intervals of not more than
600millimetrescentretocentre,
(v)
crossbracesdonotbeardirectlyontheplywood,and
(vi)
cross braces bearing on uprights or walers are located at all
jointsintheplywoodsheathing.

457(2) Despite subsection (1)(a), screw jacks, hydraulic equipment or other

apparatus may be used as shoring, stringers or bracing if they are at least
equivalent in strength and reliability to the shoring, stringers or bracing
describedinSchedule9.

457(3) Despitesubsection(1)(a)ifthetrenchislessthan2.4metresdeepandin
soilclassifiedashardandcompactanemployerdoesnothavetousestringers.

457(4) Despite section 456, an employer may install additional protection

certified by a professional engineer in trenches to compensate for passing
vehicular traffic, workingmachineryor a heavyobject placed withinadistance
equaltothedepthofthetrench,measuredfromthenearedgeofthebottomof
thetrenchtothetraffic,machineryorheavyobject.

457(5) Despite section 456, an employer may install additional protection

certified by a professional engineer in a trench to compensate for the stress
createdbecausethetrenchisadjacenttoorabutsabuildingorotherstructure.

Installation of shoring, stringers or bracing

458(1) Anemployermustensurethataworkerwhoinstallsshoring,stringersor
bracingusesaladderandworksdownfromthetopofthetrench,installingeach
braceindescendingorder.

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458(2) Anemployermustensurethataworkerwhoremovesshoring,stringers
or bracing uses a ladder and works upward from the bottom of the trench,
removingeachbraceinascendingorder.

458(3) A worker must install shoring, stringers or bracing in accordance with

subsection(1)andremovetheminaccordancewithsubsection(2).

458(4) Despite subsections (2) and (3), if the quality of the ground in which a
trench has been dug has deteriorated during operations to the extent that it is
unsafe to use the method of removal required by subsection (2), an employer
must ensurethat theshoring, stringers or bracing areremovedusing a method
thatdoesnotrequiretheworkertobeinthetrench.

Access for powered mobile equipment

459
Anemployermustensurethattheopensideofanexcavationoraroute
usedbypoweredmobileequipmenttogainaccesstoanexcavationhasabarrier
highenoughtostoptheequipmentfromslidingorrollingintotheexcavation.

Dumping block
460
Anemployermustensurethatifpoweredmobileequipmentmaygoover
abankorenteradumpopeningwhileitisdischargingitsload,theequipmentis
effectivelystoppedorcontrolledby
(a) ananchoredblock,
(b) aridgeofmaterialactingasabackstop,or
(c) adesignatedsignallerwithastopsignal.

Underground shafts
461(1) Anemployermustensurethat,duringtheexcavationofanunderground
shaftthatisbetween1.5metresand6metresdeep,thewallsoftheshaftfromthe
top down are retained by temporary protective structures strong enough to
preventthewallsfromcollapsingorcavingin.

461(2) Anemployermustensurethat,duringtheexcavationofanunderground
shaft 6 metres or more deep, the walls of the shaft from the top down are
retainedby temporary protective structurescertified by a professional engineer
asstrongenoughtopreventthewallsfromcollapsingorcavingin.

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461(3) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) a solid fence or equally effective means of preventing workers,
materials and equipment from falling into the shaft is provided
aroundanundergroundshaftopening,and
(b) gates not less than 1 metre high are installed at each entrance of an
undergroundshaftandarekeptclosedwhentheyarenotbeingused.

461(4) Workersmustkeepagatetotheentranceofanundergroundshaftclosed
whenitisnotbeingused.

461(5) An employer must ensure that an underground shaft is provided with

suitable and efficient machinery or another device for keeping the shaft free of
accumulationsofwater.

Drilled or bored underground shaft

462(1) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) a worker who is required to enter a drilled or bored underground
shaftisprotectedbyacasingortemporaryprotectivestructure,and
(b) the casing or temporary protective structure extends and remains at
least 300 millimetres above surface of the ground where the shaft is
drilledorbored.

462(2) Anemployermustensurethatacasingortemporaryprotectivestructure
referred to in subsection (1) is certified by a professional engineer as having
sufficientstrengthtoresisttheshiftingofthesurroundingmaterials.

462(3) Subjecttosubsection(4),ifaworkerinabelledareaofanunderground
shaft is exposed to falling materials and is unable to stand clear of the area, an
employermustensurethattheworkerprecedeseachloadofexcavatedmaterial
tothesurface.

462(4) If aworkerreferred to in subsection (3) cannotprecede each load to the

surface,anemployermustensurethat
(a) the worker accompanies each load if the equipment is designed to
safely transport both the worker and the excavated material
simultaneously,and
(b) safeworkproceduresarepreparedthatincludetheprocedurestobe
followed when the worker and the excavated material are moved
simultaneously.

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Prohibition
463
Aworkermustnotenterabelledareaofadrilledorboredunderground
shaftiftheworkerisnotprotectedbytemporaryprotectivestructures.

Tunnel
464(1) An employer must ensure that, during the excavation of a tunnel, the
walls of the tunnel from the top down are retained by temporary protective
structures certified by a professional engineer as strong enough to prevent the
wallsfromcollapsingorcavingin.

464(2) An employer must ensure that a tunnel is provided with suitable and
efficient machinery or another device for keeping the tunnel free from
accumulationsofwater.

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Part 33 Explosives

Application
465(1) ThisPartappliestotheuseofexplosivesataworksiteotherthanamine
site.

465(2) This Part applies to the industrial use of explosives for the high energy
weldingofmaterials,includingpipeandpowertransmissionlines.

465(3) ThisPartdoesnotapplytotheuseofexplosiveactuatedfasteningtoolsat
aworksite.

Burning material
466(1) An employer must ensure that no person smokes tobacco or burns
materialwith15metresofanexplosive.

466(2) Apersonmustnotsmoketobaccoorburnmaterialwithin15metresofan
explosive.

Safe work procedures

467(1) Anemployermustpreparesafeworkproceduresspecifictotheblasting
activitiesundertakenbytheemployer.

467(2) The safe work procedures for the handling of pyrotechnic and special
effectsdevicesandexplosivesmustbebasedon
(a) NFPAStandard1123,CodeforFireworksDisplay(2006Edition),and
(b) NFPA Standard 1126, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a
ProximateAudience(2006Edition).

Blasters
468(1) An employer must ensure that a worker who handles, prepares, loads,
fires,burnsordestroysanexplosiveis
(a) ablaster,or
(b) underthedirectsupervisionofablaster.

468(2) An employer must ensure that a blasting area and all supplies and
equipment in the blasting area are under the direction and control of a blaster
beforeblastingoperationsareallowedtobeginandduringblastingoperations.

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468(3) If there are 2 or more blasters working at a blasting area, the employer
mustdesignatetheresponsibilityundersubsection(2)tooneofthem.

468(4) Ablasterinchargeofablastingoperationmust
(a) ensure that the blasting operation is carried out in accordance with
theemployerssafeworkproceduresandthisCode,and
(b) exercisedirectcontroloftheblastingarea.

Reporting incidents involving explosives

469
Anemployermustincludethefollowinginareportundersection18(1)of
the Act on an incident arising from an unplanned or uncontrolled explosion or
fire:
(a) thenameoftheblaster;
(b) theblasterspermitnumber,ifany,andtheissuerofthepermit;
(c) thedate,timeandplaceoftheincident;
(d) themake,typeanddatecodeoftheexplosives;
(e) thetypeandmethodofdetonation;
(f) thepurposeforwhichtheexplosiveswerebeingused;
(g) themake,typeandsizeofdetonatorused;
(h) theconditionsatthesite;
(i) thenamesofinjuredpersons,ifany;
(j) thenamesandaddressesofwitnesses.

Handling Explosives

Canadian guidelines
470(1) Anemployermustensurethatablastercomplieswith,andablastermust
complywith,BlastingExplosivesandDetonatorsStorage,Possession,Transportation,
DestructionandSale(M828/1983),Revised1993,publishedbyNaturalResources
Canada.

470(2) An employer must ensure that a magazine is constructed in accordance

with Storage Standards for Industrial Explosives (M817/2001E) published by
NaturalResourcesCanada.

Intermittent storage
471
An employer and a blaster must ensure that explosives are returned to
theappropriatemagazinebetweenperiodsofwork.

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Light sources in magazines

472
Anemployermustensurethatartificiallightsourcesusedinamagazine
areofsuchclosedandprotectedconstruction,positionorcharacterthattheywill
notcauseafireorexplosionwhenlitoriftheyaredropped.

Transporting explosives
473(1) An employer must ensure workers comply with the Dangerous Goods
Transportation and Handling Act and the Explosives Act (Canada) when
transportingexplosives.

473(2) An employer must ensure that only the person authorized by the
employerdrivesorisapassengerinavehiclethatistransportingexplosivesor
detonators.

473(3) An employer and a blaster must ensure that the leg wires of electric
detonatorsareshuntedandfoldedwhiletheyarebeingtransported.

473(4) Anemployermustensurethatvehiclestransportingexplosiveshavefire
extinguishersthatare
(a) ingoodworkingorder,
(b) locatedandattachedtothevehicleinsuchamannerastobereadily
availableforuseatalltimes,and
(c) inthequantityandwiththeratingsetoutinSchedule10,Table1.

Oldest used first

474 A blaster must ensure that the oldest explosive is taken from a magazine
firstandisusedfirst.

Deteriorated or damaged explosive

475

Anemployermustensurethatadeterioratedordamagedexplosiveis
(a) notusedinanyblastingoperation,and
(b) destroyedordisposedofsafelybyablaster.

Unused explosives
476
An employer must ensure that unused explosives, fuse assemblies or
detonatorsare
(a) storedinaccordancewiththisCode,or
(b) destroyedordisposedofsafelybyablaster.

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Appropriate quantities
477(1) An employer must ensure that explosives are brought to a work site in
chargestrengthsappropriatetotheblastingoperationattheworksite.

477(2) Ablastermustnot removefrom themagazinemore explosivesthan are

requiredtocompleteeachtask.

477(3) Ablastermustensurethatachargeissectionedorcutonlyifthereisno
reasonablealternativeavailable.

Cutting or piercing
478
Anemployerandablastermustensurethatanexplosiveissectioned,cut
orpiercedonly
(a) withtoolsmadeofnonsparkingmaterial,and
(b) onaclean,woodensurfacefreefromgritorotherforeignmatter.

Cartridge explosives
479(1) Anemployermustensurethatcartridgeexplosivesarenotremovedfrom
theiroriginaloutercover.

479(2) Apersonmustnot removeacartridgeexplosivefrom its original outer

cover.

Tools
480
Anemployermustprovideworkerswithstandardcrimpingtoolsanda
safelocationfor
(a) crimpingdetonatorstodetonatingcord,and
(b) cuttingfuses.

Priming

481(1) Ablastermustensurethat
(a) achargeisprimedonlyattheblastingsite,and
(b) all explosives, other than the total charge to be loaded, are kept ina
magazine.

481(2) A blaster must ensure that a charge is not primed in a magazine or a

placewhereotherexplosivesarestored.

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481(3) An employer and a blaster must ensure that workers do not assemble
primedchargesbeforetheholedrillingoperationiscomplete.

481(4) An employer and a blaster must ensure that workers prepare and load
onechargeatatime,andthenonlyforthedrillholeorboreholeatwhichthey
areworking.

Length of safety fuse assemblies

482
A blaster must ensure that safety fuse assemblies used in a blasting
operationareatleast1metrelong.

Detonators
483
A blaster must ensure that detonators made by different manufacturers
arenotusedtogetherinasingleblastingcircuit.

Storms
484
An employer and a blaster must ensure that a blasting operation using
electric detonators is not performed during or on the approach of an electrical
stormorasevereduststorm.

Drilling

Drilling location
485
Anemployerandablastermustensurethataworkerdoesnotdrillinor
adjacent to a drill hole or bore hole that contains, or may contain, an explosive
thatcouldbedetonatedbythedrillingoperation.

Bootleg
486(1) Anemployerandablastermustensurethataworkerexaminesabootleg
and,ifpossible,itiswashedoutorblownoutbeforeaworkerdrillsinthatarea.

486(2) Ifaworkerfindsanexplosiveinabootleg,theemployerandblastermust
ensurethatachargeispromptlyinsertedanddetonatedtodestroytheexplosive
inthebootleg.

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Size of drill hole

487
Anemployerandablastermustensurethatadrillholeorboreholeisbig
enoughtoallowaworkertoinserttheexplosivechargewithoutusingexcessive
force.

Prohibition
488(1) A person must not look directly into a drill hole during a blasting
operation.

488(2) An employer and a blaster must ensure that a worker does not look
directlyintoadrillholeduringablastingoperation.

Loading

Unwinding detonator leg wires

489(1) An employer and a blaster must ensure that a worker unravels or
unwindsdetonatorlegwiresslowlywhenachargeisloweredintoadrillholeor
borehole.

489(2) Aworkermustnotunravelorunwinddetonatorlegwiresby
(a) throwingthemontheground,or
(b) draggingthemalongtheground.

Static electricity
490
An employer and a blaster must ensure that the buildup of static
electricityisminimizedataworksitewhereworkersarehandlingexplosives.

Tamping explosives
491(1) An employer must ensure that loading poles, tamping poles and pole
extensionfittingsaremadeofnonsparking,antistaticmaterial.

491(2) A blaster must ensure that a worker does not use excessive force when
tampingexplosives.

Sequential firing
492
A blaster must ensure that detonating connectors used to provide
sequential firing are delayed to minimize misfires resulting from cutting off
holes.

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Detonation within 30 days

493
Anemployermustensurethatworkersdetonateallloadeddrillholesor
boreholeswithin30calendardaysofthedatetheyareloadedunlessaDirector
ofInspectionapprovestheextensionofthatperiod.

Detonator leg wires

494(1) Anemployerandablastermustensurethatdetonatorlegwiresofloaded
drillholesandboreholes
(a) arenotexposedformorethan600millimetresabovegroundlevel,
(b) areshunted,and
(c) arewrappedonawoodenorplasticlathorawirepinflag.

494(2) Theemployermustensurethatthepositionofthedrillholeorborehole
ismarkedbysettingthebaseofthewoodenorplasticlathorwirepinflaginthe
drillholeorborehole.

Testing detonators and circuits

495(1) An employer and a blaster must ensure that all electric detonators and
thecompletefiringcircuitaretestedwithagalvanometerorcircuittesterbefore
firing.

495(2) Anemployermustensurethatworkerstestdetonatorsandfiringcircuits
onlywithgalvanometersorcircuittestersdesignedforusewithdetonators.

Damaged leads and wires

496
Anemployerandablastermustensurethatworkersdonotusedamaged
leadsanddamagedconnectingwiresinblastingcircuits.

Connecting down lines to trunk cords

497
A blaster must ensure that a worker who is using detonating cord with
explosivesconnectsorattachesdownlinestotrunkcordsonlyafterallthedrill
holesandboreholesareloaded.

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Firing
Community protection
498
If an employer or a blaster is conducting blasting operations in the
vicinityofacity,town,village,hamlet,inhabitedcampsite,otherinhabitedarea,
building, railway or road, the employer and the blaster must take adequate
precautionsagainstpossibleinjurytopersonsanddamagetopropertyby
(a) limitingtheexplosivechargetotheminimumrequiredtodothejob,
(b) usingablastingmatorothersuitableprotectivedeviceoverthedrill
hole,boreholeorblastingarea,
(c) closing roads, trails, paths and other approaches to the blasting area
duringblastingoperations,and
(d) placing warning signs or barricades or using flag persons to ensure
that no unauthorized person enters or remains in the area that is
potentiallydangerous.

Safe distance

499(1) Whentheblastingisbeingdone,ablastermustensurethat
(a) all workers at the work site are protected from falling rocks, flying
debris,mudandanythingelsethatisdisturbed,agitatedordisplaced
bytheblast,and
(b) no worker fires a charge until all workers are protected by suitable
coverorareatasafedistancefromtheblast.

499(2) Forseismicblastingoperations,theminimumsafedistancereferredtoin
subsection(1)(b)is30metres.

499(3) For thepurposes ofoperations involvingpyrotechnic andspecial effects

devicesandexplosives,theminimumblastingdistancesarethosein
(a) NFPAStandard1123,CodeforFireworksDisplay(2006Edition),and
(b) NFPA Standard 1126, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a
ProximateAudience(2006Edition).

Stray electric currents

500
Anemployerandablastermustpreventsourcesofstrayelectriccurrents
fromprematurelydetonatingelectricdetonators.

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Overhead power line

501(1) If a worker is blasting within 60 metres of an overhead power line, an
employerandablastermustensurethattheworkeruses
(a) detonatingcordasadownlinetotheexplosivecharge,and
(b) ashortlegwiredetonatortoinitiatethedetonatingcord.

501(2) Theemployerandtheblastermustensurethatthelegwirereferredtoin
subsection (1) is shorter than the distance from the overhead power line to the
nearestgroundlevelinthevicinityoftheblastingoperation.

Above-ground charge
502
An employer and a blaster must ensure that if a detonator discharges
above the surface of the ground, the detonator is covered by a blasting mat or
other protective device that confines fragments of debris created by the
discharge.

Radiofrequency transmitters

503(1) Subjecttosubsections(2)and(4),aworkermustnotload,primeorfirea
charge using electric detonators in the vicinity of an actively transmitting
radiofrequency transmitter unless the distance from the drill hole or borehole
closest to the base of the nearest transmitter antenna is at least the distance
requiredbySchedule10,Table2orTable3asisapplicable.

503(2) An employer and a blaster must ensure that detonator leg wires are
shunteddirectlyorthroughablastingmachineifaradiofrequencytransmitteris
used within the minimum separation distance limits specified by Schedule 10,
Table2orTable3asisapplicable.

503(3) Apersonwhobringsacellulartelephonewithin50metresofanelectric
detonatormust
(a) turn the cellular telephone off before advising the blaster of the
presenceofthetelephone,and
(b) follow the blasters instructions respecting the use of cellular
telephones.

503(4) An employer and a blaster must ensure that detonator leg wires are
shunteddirectlyorthroughablastingmachineifthereisanactivelytransmitting
cellular telephone within the minimum separation distance limits specified by
Schedule10,Table3.

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Length of fuse assembly

504

Ablastermustensurethatallsafetyfuseassembliesarelongenoughto
(a) protrudefromthecollaroftheborehole,and
(b) allow the blaster to reach a safe location after the blaster ignites the
safetyfuse.

Blasting machine
505(1) Anemployerandblastermustensurethatworkersuseblastingmachines
designedforusewithexplosivesinallelectricallycontrolledblastingoperations.

505(2) Aworkermustnotuseabatterysystemforelectricblasting.

505(3) Repealed

Shunting the firing line

506

Beforeandafterachargeisfired,ablastermustensurethat
(a) the firing line is shunted if the blasting machine is not connected to
thefiringline,or
(b) theblastingmachineissettoitssafeorunarmedpositionifitis
connectedtothefiringline.

Loaded hole
507
If a loaded hole cannot be immediately detonated safely within a
reasonable time after it is loaded, an employer and a blaster must ensure that
clearlyvisiblesignsarepostedinthelocationoftheloadedholewarningofthe
presenceoftheloadedhole.

Destroying Explosives

Standards
508
Anemployermustensurethatexplosivesaredestroyedinaccordance
withtherecognizedsafepracticessetoutintheguidelineBlastingExplosivesand
DetonatorsStorage,Possession,Transportation,DestructionandSale(M828/1983),
Revised1993,publishedbyNaturalResourcesCanada.

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Misfire waiting period

509(1) If a blaster fired a charge using a safety fuse assembly and delay
detonatorsandsuspectsamisfire,theemployerandtheblastermustensurethat
noworkerreturnstoorispermittedtoapproachtheblastingareabeforetheend
ofthelongerofthefollowingperiods:
(a) 30minutesafterthelastchargewasfiredorshouldhavefired;or
(b) theperiodrecommendedbythemanufacturer.

509(2) Ifablasterfiredachargeusingelectricdetonatorsandsuspectsamisfire,
the employer and the blaster must ensure that no worker returns to or is
permitted to approach the blasting area before the end of the longer of the
followingperiods:
(a) 10minutesafterthelastchargewasfiredorshouldhavefired;or
(b) theperiodrecommendedbythemanufacturer.

Withdrawing a misfire
510(1) If a blaster fires a charge and there is a misfire, the blaster must ensure
thatnoworkerattemptstowithdrawthecharge.

510(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a misfire that occurs during oil well
blastingandperforatingoperations.

Destroying a misfire
511(1) Subject to section 512, an employer and a blaster must ensure that the
blasterinsertsachargeontopoforbesideamisfireanddetonatesit.

511(2) Ifamisfirecannotbedetonatedimmediately,anemployerandablaster
must
(a) ensure that clearly visible signs are posted in the location of the
misfirewarningofthepresenceofthemisfire,and
(b) detonate it in accordance with subsection (1) as soon as reasonably
practicable.

Abandoned charge
512(1) Anemployermustensurethatamisfireormisfiredchargeisabandoned
onlyifitcannotbedetonatedsafely.

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512(2) Ifablastercannotsafelydetonateamisfireoranunfiredchargeinadrill
hole,theemployerandtheblastermayabandonitif
(a) the blaster cuts its detonator lead wires and places them in the drill
holebeneaththesurface,
(b) thedrillholeiscoveredwithsurfacecuttings,
(c) thedrillholeslocationismarked,and
(d) a permanent record of the misfire and its location is kept by the
employer.

Removal of waste
513
Beforeabandoningablastingarea,anemployerandablastermustensure
thatthefollowingaredestroyedorremovedfordestruction:
(a) allpiecesofchargesthathaveblownfromtheshothole;
(b) allwrappingsorboxesusedinthehandlingofexplosives;
(c) allotherwastefromtheblastingoperations.

Loss or theft
514
Anemployermustensurethatthelossortheftofexplosivesfromawork
site is immediately reported to the nearest Royal Canadian Mounted Police
detachmentandtheChiefInspectorofExplosives,NaturalResourcesCanada.

Specific Blasting Activities

Avalanche control

515(1) Thissectionappliestoblastingusedtocontrolavalanches.
515(2) Despite section 481, during avalanche control activities involving the
handdeploymentofexplosivecharges,
(a) ablastermayprimechargesawayfromtheblastingsite,and
(b) mayprimemorethanonechargeatatime.

515(3) An employer must ensure that charges are primed by a blaster during
avalanchecontrolactivities
(a) asclosetothecontrolrouteaspossible,and
(b) inasafe,shelteredlocationfromwhichthepublicareexcluded.

515(4) An employer and a blaster must ensure that a worker does not carry
primedchargesandtheirpullwirefuselightersinthesamecontainer.

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515(5) A blaster must ensure that the pullwire fuse lighter is not connected to
thesafetyfuseassemblyofaprimedchargeuntilimmediatelybeforethecharge
isplaced.

Oil well blasting

516(1) Thissectionappliestooilwellblastingandperforating.
516(2) An employer must ensure that perforating activities are done in
accordancewithpracticesapprovedbyaDirectorofInspection.

516(3) A competent worker who is not a blaster may load perforating

explosives, other thandetonators, into a perforating gun or a downhole tool if
theworkerhasreadilyavailableaccesstoablaster.

516(4) An employer mustensure that a blaster is available to assist theworker

referredtoinsubsection(3).

516(5) Anemployermustensurethatablaster
(a) detonates perforating explosives, including using a drop bar in a
tubingconveyedperforatingfiringsystem,and
(b) retrievesaperforatingfiringsystemfromthewellbore.

516(6) Beforeandafterachargeisfired,ablastermustensurethattheblasting
machine is disconnected from the firing circuit by switching it to its safe or
unarmedposition.

516(7) In the event that an armed explosive device is at the surface, a blaster
mustensurethatallpowerandelectronictransmittingdeviceswithin20metres
oftheexplosivedeviceareturnedoff.

Seismic blasting and drilling

517(1) Thissectionappliestoseismicblastinganddrilling.
517(2) Despitesection466,aworkermayuseanopenflametowarmwaterona
seismicdrillif
(a) theflameisusedbyaworkerunderthedirectsupervisionofablaster
orbyacompetentworkerdesignatedbytheblaster,
(b) propaneisthefuelsourceoftheflame,and
(c) thepropanecompressedgascylinderusedhasaregulator.

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517(3) Beforeaworkerusesanopenflametowarmwateronaseismicdrill,the
blastermustensurethat
(a) allexplosivesnotusedintheparticularseismicactivityarereturned
tomagazinesonthedrillrig,
(b) allmagazinesareclosedandlocked,
(c) thewatertank,pipingorvalvebeingheatedandtheflameendofthe
torchareatleast600millimetresawayfromtheclosestmagazine,
(d) all compressed gas cylinders are secured and located at least 600
millimetresfromtheclosedmagazine,
(e) all combustible materials are removed from the vicinity of the
magazinesandtheopenflame,and
(f) afireextinguisherisreadilyavailabletotheworker.

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Part 34 Forestry

Felling and bucking

518(1) Before a tree is felled, a faller must ensure that there is a clear path of
retreatandsufficientspacetoworkforthefallerandthefallerstrainee,ifany.

518(2) Anemployermustensurethatworkers,exceptahandfallerandthehand
fallerstrainee,ifany,remainadistanceofnotlessthantwicetheheightofthe
tallesttreeawayfromtheimmediateareainwhichthefellingistakingplace.

518(3) If a selfpropelled mechanized feller is operating, an employer must

ensure that workers remain at least the minimum distance prescribed by the
manufacturer of the feller away from the immediate area in which felling is
takingplace.

518(4) Aworkercuttingtimbermust
(a) fallorremovesnagsandtreesthatcreateadangertoworkersasthe
cuttingprogresses,
(b) when felling a tree, make a correct notch not less than onequarter
andnotmorethanonethirdofthediameterofthetreeatthebutt,
(c) ensurethattheundercutiscompleteandcleanedout,
(d) leavesufficientuncutwoodinthefellingcuttocontrolthedirection
inwhichthetreefalls,
(e) notworkonhillsidesimmediatelybelowanotherworkerifskidding,
slidingorrollingtreesorlogsmaybedangerous,
(f) carryandusewedgesforhandfelling,and
(g) closelytrimlogsbeforetheyareputontoatruck,logdeckorrollway.

518(5) Aworkerwhoisbuckingmust
(a) take measures to protect other workers from the movement of trees
duringbucking,
(b) clearawayallbrushandotherobjectsthatmaycatchthesawbefore
startingthebucking,and
(c) workontheuppersideoflogslyingoninclines.

518(6) An employer must ensure that a worker complies with subsections (4)
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Hand felling
519
An employer must ensure that workers do not do hand felling during
environmentalconditionsthatmaybehazardoustoworkers.

Mechanized feller or limber

520

Anemployermustensurethatamechanizedfellerorlimber
(a) hasacabfortheoperatorwithtwoexitsthroughwhichtheoperator
canreadilyescape,and
(b) isdesignedandequippedtodirectthefallofthetreeawayfromthe
mechanizedfeller.

Operator protective structures

521
An employer must ensure that skidders, grapple skidders and crawlers
used in the harvesting of trees meet the requirements of SAE Recommended
PracticeJ1084APR80(R2002),OperatorProtectiveStructurePerformanceCriteriafor
CertainForestryEquipment.

Road warnings
522
Aworkermustnotfellatreewithintherangeofaroadtravelledbyother
workersorthepublicunless
(a) a designated signaller isontheroadtowarnthoseapproachingand
tostoptrafficuntilthetreeisdownanditissafetocontinue,or
(b) there are two flags or warning signs at the side of the road at a
distance of 30 metres to 90 metres from each approach to the place
wherethetreeistobefelled.

Partially cut trees

523Anemployermustensurethatapartiallycuttreeisnotleftstanding.

Logging trucks
524(1) Repealed

524(2) Repealed

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524(3) An employer may operate a logging truck with a load that exceeds the
manufacturers specifications for the maximum weight of the load if the
employer
(a) preparesawrittenassessmentofthehazardsrelatingtotheoperation
oftheloggingtruck,and
(b) implementscontrolsthatensurethesafeoperationofthetruck.

Traffic safety
525(1) An employer must ensure that bridges, elevated platforms and other
structuresusedbyvehiclestransportingworkers,logsorotherforestproductsin
forestryoperationsareconstructedandmaintainedtopermitsafetransit.

525(2) Iftwoormorevehiclesmaysimultaneouslyuseasectionofroadthatis
too narrow to permit them to pass each other, an employer must ensure that a
trafficcontrolsystemisinstalledontheroad.

525(3) Atrafficcontrolsystemundersubsection(2)mustuse
(a) turnoutsiftheyarenecessaryforsafety,
(b) warningsignsatlocationswheretheyareneeded,and
(c) instructionalsignsgiving
(i)
thekilometremarkings,
(ii)
theroadnamesornumbermarkings,and
(iii)
theradiofrequency,ifany,usedfortrafficcontrol.

525(4) The traffic control system under subsection (2) must require vehicles to
operatewiththeirheadlightsturnedonatalltimes.

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Part 35

Health Care and Industries with Biological

Hazards

Exposure control
525.1 Anemployermustensurethataworkersexposuretobloodborne
pathogensorotherbiohazardousmaterialiscontrolledinaccordancewith
section9.

Medical sharps
525.2(1)Subsections(2)and(3)comeintoeffectonJuly1,2010.

525.2(2)Anemployermustprovideandensurethatanymedicalsharpisasafety
engineeredmedicalsharp.

525.2(3)Subsection(2)doesnotapplyif
(a) useoftherequiredsafetyengineeredmedicalsharpisnotclinically
appropriateintheparticularcircumstances,or
(b) therequiredsafetyengineeredsharpisnotavailableincommercial
markets.

525.2(4)Anemployermustdevelopandimplementsafeworkproceduresforthe
useanddisposalofmedicalsharpsifaworkerisrequiredtouseordisposeofa
medicalsharp.

525.2(5)Anemployermustensurethataworkerwhoisrequiredtouseand
disposeofamedicalsharpistrainedinthesafeworkproceduresrequiredby
subsection(4)andsuchtrainingmustinclude
(a) thehazardsassociatedwiththeuseanddisposalofmedicalsharps,
(b) theproperuseandlimitationsofsafetyengineeredmedicalsharps,
(c) procedurestoeliminateaccidentalcontactwithmedicalsharps,and
(d) anyotherrelevantinformation.

525.2(6)Aworkermustuseanddisposeofamedicalsharpinaccordancewiththe
trainingprovidedbytheemployer.

Sharps containers
526(1) An employer must provide sharps containers and ensure that they are
locatedascloseasisreasonablypracticabletowheresharpsareused.

526(2) Aworkermustusethesharpscontainerprovided.

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526(3) Anemployermustensurethatasharpscontainerhasaclearlydefinedfill
lineandissturdyenoughtoresistpunctureundernormalconditionsofuseand
handling.

Recapping needles

527

Apersonmustnotrecapwasteneedles.

Policies and procedures

528(1) Anemployermustestablishpoliciesandproceduresdealingwithstoring,
handling,usinganddisposingofbiohazardousmaterials.

528(2) An employer must ensure that workers are informed of the health
hazardsassociatedwithexposuretothebiohazardousmaterial.

Limited exposure
529
An employer must ensure that worker exposure to biohazardous
materialsiskeptaslowasreasonablypracticable.

Post-exposure management
530
An employer must establish policies and procedures for the post
exposuremanagementofworkersexposedtobiohazardousmaterial.

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Part 36 Mining

Division 1:

General

Application

531

ThisPartappliestominesandminesites.

Building safety
532
An employer must ensure that a processing plant, other facility or
buildingatamineis
(a) keptasfreeasisreasonablypracticableofdust,and
(b) cleanedoftenenoughtopreventanydustfrombecomingahealthor
safetyhazard.

Mine plans
533

Anemployerataminesitemustkeepmineplansthatinclude
(a) the workings surveyed, current to within three months of the
previoussurvey,
(b) extensionstotheworkingssketchedin,currenttowithinonemonth
oftheprevioussurvey,
(c) thegeneraldirectionandinclinationofthestrataandthicknessofthe
bedorstratabeingworked,
(d) the legal description of the land making up the mine operating
property,
(e) arightofwayonthelandforapipelineorotherutilitycorridor,and
(f) explorationdrillholesdrilledforanypurpose.

Record retention
534
Anemployermustkeeptherecordsofaninspectionrequiredunderthis
Part for not less than 12 months after the inspection unless a section requires
themtobekeptforalongerperiod.

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Excavation
535(1) An employer at a surface mine must ensure that there is no excavation
within
(a) 10metresofaboundaryofamineoperatingproperty,
(b) 20metresofarightofwayforahighwayorathoroughfare,
(c) 30metresofanoilorgaswell,or
(d) 30metresofarightofwayforapipelineorotherutilitycorridor.

535(2) Anemployeratasurfaceminemustensurethatthewallsofexcavations
aredesignedtoensurethedistancesprescribedinsubsection(1)aremaintained.

Open stockpiles
536
Anemployermustensurethatstockpilesofminematerialsthatareopen
totheatmosphereoraccessibletoworkersareconstructedandmarkedinsucha
waythatworkersarenotendangeredbyanysurfaceorsubsurfaceinstabilityof
thestockpiles.

Dust from drills

537(1) An employer must ensure that if a blast hole drill, rotary drill or other
drillisused,thedustreleasediscontrolled.

537(2) If drilling is intermittent and dust cannot be effectively controlled, an

employer may apply to the Director for an acceptance approving an alternate
meansofprotectingworkersfromdust.

Light metal alloys

538(1) Anemployermustensurethat,ifitisreasonablypracticable,workersdo
nottakeintoanundergroundcoalmineorotherhazardouslocationlightmetal
alloysthat
(a) containmorethan15percentaluminumbymassofthealloyormore
than 15 percent aluminum, magnesium and/or titanium, taken
together,bymassofthealloy,or
(b) contain more than 6 percent magnesium and/or titanium taken
togetherorseparately,bymassofthealloy.

538(2) Despitesubsection(1),anemployermaypermitworkerstotakeanduse
equipment that contains light metal alloys into a hazardous location if the
equipment has protective design features that minimize the potential for
incendiaryfrictionorsparking.

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538(3) Anemployermustensurethatfanbladesforauxiliaryorboosterfansto
beusedinanundergroundcoalmineandthatdonotcomplywithsubsection(1)
are
(a) adequatelycoatedwithnonsparkingmaterial,
(b) inspectedbyacompetentpersoneachtimetheyaremoved,oratleast
every6months,andarecordoftheseinspectionsiskeptatthemine,
(c) takenoutofserviceifthecoatingisdamaged.

538(4)
This section also applies to hazardous locations at the surface of an
undergroundmine.

Surface haul roads

539(1) Anemployermustensurethatahaulroadisbuiltandmaintainedsothat
avehiclecantravelsafelyintooroutofamine.

539(2) Anemployermustensurethatahaulroadwithagradientofmorethan
5percenthasemergencyescaperoutesthat
(a) arespacedthroughoutthelengthofthehaulroad,and
(b) allowarunawayvehicletobestoppedsafely.

539(3)
Anemployermustensurethat
(a) anyportionofasurfacehaulroadthatexposesmobileequipmenttoa
vertical fall of greater than 3 metres is protected by a berm that is
equivalenttoatleastonehalftheheightofthelargesthaulagetruck
tireinuseonthathaulroad,and
(b) any breaks in the berms of a surface haul road must not be greater
than the width of the smallest haul truck in regular service on that
road.

Discard from mines

540
An employer must ensure that a dump or impoundment used for
disposingofthefollowingisstable:
(a) discardfromthemine;
(b) refusefromtheplant;
(c) rockandsoilfromthemineoperation;
(d) mineandplanteffluent.

Mine walls
541(1) An employer must establish and put in place specifications and
procedures, certified by a professional engineer, for the safe control of mine
walls,includingtheoverallslopeofwalls.

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541(2) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) undermining is not carried out in unconsolidated or blasted mine
material,
(b) the working face is less than 1.5 metres above the maximum height
thattheexcavationequipmentcanreach,
(c) unconsolidated mine material lying within 2 metres of the crest of a
workingfaceisremoved,
(d) unconsolidatedminemateriallyingmorethan2metresfromthecrest
of a working face is stabilized so that it does not create a hazard to
workersworkingneartheworkingface,and
(e) safetybermsareconstructedandmaintainedsothataccumulationsof
loose rock or other mine material do not create a hazard to workers
onworkingbenches.

Dumping block
542
Anemployermustensurethatifpoweredmobileequipmentmaygoover
abankorenteradumpopeningwhileitisdischargingitsload,theequipmentis
effectivelystoppedorcontrolledby
(a) ananchoredblock,
(b) aridgeofmaterialactingasabackstop,or
(c) adesignatedsignallerwithastopsignal.

Environmental monitoring of hazardous gases

543(1) An employer must ensure that appropriate flammable gas monitors are
installed in a hazardous location and are continuously monitored via a remote
monitoring and control system in a permanently attended surface
communicationstation.

543(2) An employer must ensure that the flammable gas monitors required by
subsection(1)
(a) areinstalledinanappropriateplaceineachhazardouslocation,and
(b) Repealed
(c) will cause an alarm to sound in a permanently attended surface
communication station if the content of the atmosphere exceeds 20
percentofthelowerexplosivelimitofthegasbeingmonitored.

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Reporting dangerous occurrences

544(1) An employer must notify the Director as soon as possible if any of the
followingoccur:
(a) anunexpectedmajorgroundfallorsubsidencethatendangersormay
endangerworkers,equipmentorfacilities;
(b) anunplannedstoppageofthemainundergroundventilationsystem,
ifitlastsmorethan30minutes;
(c) avehiclethatgoesoutofcontrol;
(d) ignition of flammable gas, combustible dust or other material
underground;
(e) workersarewithdrawnfromahazardouslocationunderemergency
conditions;
(f) electrical equipment failures or incidents that cause, or threaten to
cause,injurytoworkersordamagetoequipmentorfacilities;
(g) any other unusual incident or unexpected event that could have
causedseriousinjurytoaworker;
(h) outburstsandinrushes;or
(i) anincidentinvolvingahoist,sheave,hoistingrope,shaftconveyance,
shaft,shafttimberingorheadframestructure.

544(2) An employer must notify the Director as soon as possible if any of the
followingoccurandtheintegrityofadamordikeisaffected:
(a) cracking or evidence of weakening or subsidence of a dam or
impoundmentdike;
(b) unexpectedseepageortheappearanceofspringsontheouterfaceof
adamordike;
(c) thefreeboardofadamordikeislessthanadequate;or
(d) thereisawashoutorsignificanterosiontoadamordike.

Fire Prevention and Emergency Response

Emergency response station
545(1)
An employer must establish, maintain and operate an emergency
response station and provide facilities for conducting rescue operations and
otheremergencyworkatamine,unlesstheDirectorexemptstheminefromthis
section.

545(2) Anemployermustensurethatadequaterescueequipmentandapparatus
areavailableforimmediateuseatanemergencyresponsestation.

545(3) Anemployermustensurethattherearesufficientworkersataminesite
whoaretrainedintheuseandmaintenanceofrescueequipment.

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Emergency response team

546(1) Anemployermustappointacompetentworkertoberesponsibleforthe
trainingofworkersdesignatedundersection117.

546(2) Anemployermustensurethattheemergencyresponseworkersreferred
toinsubsection(1)
(a) arecompetenttoperformthetasksassignedtothem,
(b) are medically fit to perform rescue operations and other emergency
workatamine,
(c) qualifyasstandardfirstaidersinaccordancewithPart11,and
(d) havecompletedtrainingapprovedbytheDirector.

546(3) Anemployermustensurethatthedesignatedmembersoftheemergency
responseteam
(a) practiceatleasteverytwomonths,and
(b) make periodic tours of all of the workings so that they are familiar
withthecompleteminelayoutandthelocationofentrancesandexits
toworkareas.

546(4)
At an underground coal mine, the underground coal mine manager
mustestablishandmaintainappropriatelytrainedandequippedrescueteamsas
follows:
(a) ifthenumberofworkersundergroundatonetimeislessthan50,but
greaterthan10,aminimumofoneteam;
(b) ifthenumberofworkersundergroundatonetimeisgreaterthan50,
aminimumoftwoteams;
(c) ifthenumberofworkersundergroundatonetimeislessthan10,
(i) maintainonsiteappropriatelytrainedandequippedpersonnelto
provideafirstresponseandassessmentcapability,and
(ii) establishmutualaidagreementswithexternalagenciestoprovide
additionalappropriatelytrainedandequippedpersonnel.

Fire fighting training

547(1) Anemployeratanundergroundcoalminemustensurethat
(a) allworkersnewlyemployedattheminereceivetrainingintheuseof
fire fighting equipment during the first three months of their
employment,and
(b) all workers continually employed underground receive a practical
courseintheuseoffirefightingequipmenteverytwoyears.

547(2) An employer must keep a record of the workers attending fire fighting
training.

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Fire precautions

548(1) Anemployeratanundergroundcoalminemustensurethat
(a) not more than 700 litres of flammable liquid is stored in the mine
unless the flammable liquid is stored in a fireproof receptacle or
chamber,
(b) mine material likely to cause a fire does not accumulate in any
workingpartofthemine,
(c) minemateriallikelytocauseafireiskeptinfireproofcontainersthat
areremovedanddisposedofatregularintervals,
(d) flammableconstructionmaterialisnotusedinanareaoftheminein
which stationary compressors or other stationary equipment capable
ofproducingmorethan400kilowattsisinstalled,
(e) tarredorotherbuildingpaperisnotusedinthemine,and
(f) propane is not used in the mine except in mine heaters in portal
structures.

548(2) An employer at an underground coal mine must ensure that the

followingareconstructedofnonflammablematerialortreatedtomakethemfire
resistant:
(a) undergroundportals;
(b) mainfaninstallations;
(c) boosterfaninstallations;
(d) ventilationaircrossings;
(e) stoppings,regulatorsanddoors.

548(3) Anemployeratanundergroundcoalminemustensurethatworkersuse
dustsuppressiondevicesifconcentrationsofdustmaybehazardous.

548(4) Anemployeratanundergroundcoalminemustensurethatunattended
conveyorbelttransferpointshaveautomaticfirewarningdevicesthatsoundan
alarminthemannedsurfacecontrolroom.

548(5) An employeratanunderground coal mine mustensurethatequipment

brought into the mine by workers uses fire resistant hydraulic fluids that meet
the requirements of CSA Standard CAN/CSAM423M87 (R2007), FireResistant
HydraulicFluids.

548(6) Subsection(5)doesnotapplytothefollowingvehiclecomponents:
(a) axles;
(b) fluidcouplings;
(c) braking systems that employ totally enclosed friction elements
immersedinacoolingliquid;or

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(d) braking systems whose hydraulics are independent of any other

hydraulicsystem.

548(7) Despite subsections (5) and (6), the Director may approve a vehicle that
uses an automatic fire suppression system and associated automatic engine
shutdown provided the mine uses a continuous fire detection and gas
monitoringsystem.

Fireproofing of roadways
549(1) An employer at an underground coal mine must ensure that, from not
lessthan5metresontheairintakesidetonotlessthan10metresonthereturn
airside,theroadwaysupportandliningofaconveyortransferorloadingpoint
installedinthemineisconstructed
(a) offireresistantmaterials,or
(b) subject to subsection (2), with the minimum amount possible of
combustiblematerials.

549(2) If reasonably practicable, an employer must ensure that combustible

materialsinaminearetreatedwithafireresistantcoating.

Conveyor clearance

550

Anemployeratanundergroundcoalminemustensurethat
(a) aclearanceismaintainedbetweenthebottomrollersofconveyorbelt
systemsandtheflooroftheroadwaythatpermitsworkerstoremove
combustiblematerial,and
(b) iftheclearanceisobtainedbymountingtheconveyorbeltsystemon
pillars,thepillarsareofnonflammablematerial.

Fire detection systems

551(1) Anemployeratanundergroundcoalminemustensurethat
(a) oneormorefiredetectionsystemsareinstalledinthemine,and
(b) thesystemautomaticallyactivatesanaudiblealarminapermanently
attendedsurfacecontrolroomifthesystemstopsworking.

551(2) TheDirectormayrequireanemployertoinstallafiredetectionsystemat
aspecificlocationinanundergroundcoalmine.

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Emergency warning system

552

Anemployeratanundergroundcoalminemust
(a) establish an effective emergency warning system that warns all
workers at a work area of an emergency that requires prompt
evacuationofthearea,and
(b) ensure that the emergency warning system is tested at least once in
every12monthperiodandtheresultsofthattest,includingremedial
actions to address any identified deficiencies, are recorded in a
logbook or electronic record that is maintained at the mine for that
purposeforaperiodofthreeyearsandisavailabletoanOfficerupon
request.

Evacuation

553

Anemployeratanundergroundminemust
(a) prepareproceduresforsafeevacuationofthemine,
(b) post copies of the procedures at conspicuous places on the surface
andunderground,
(c) ensurethatallworkers
(i)
areinstructedintheprocedures,
(ii)
recognizetheemergencywarning,and
(iii)
arefamiliarwiththeemergencyescaperoutes,
(d) ensure that a mock exercise for evacuation of the mine is conducted
withallworkersannually,
(e) prepare a report of the exercise identifying remedial actions to
addressanydeficiencies,and
(f) ensurethatacopyofthereportiskeptatthemineandisavailableto
anOfficeruponrequest.

Fire fighting equipment

554(1) Anemployeratanundergroundcoalminemustensurethatfirefighting
equipmentisprovided
(a) atorneareverystructurewherefiremayendangerlife,and
(b) atallundergroundlocationswhereafirehazardmayexist.

554(2) Anemployeratanundergroundcoalminemustensurethatifthereisa
fire,thedirectionofthemineventilationairflowwillnotpreventorhamperthe
effectiveuseofthefirefightingequipment.

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554(3) Anemployeratanundergroundcoalminemustensurethatfirefighting
equipment
(a) isinspectedonceamonth,
(b) except for fire extinguishers, is tested once in every three month
period,and
(c) theresultsoftheinspectionarerecordedinalogbookmaintainedfor
thatpurpose.

Fire extinguishers
555
Anemployeratanundergroundcoalminemustensurethatthereareat
leasttwosuitablefireextinguishers
(a) ateachstationaryelectricordieselmotorortransformerinthemine,
and
(b) ateachswitchgearinuseinthemine.

Location of equipment
556(1) An employer at an underground coal mine must ensure that there is a
mine plan that shows the location of all fire fighting pipelines, water control
valves,firestationsandfirecabinetsinthemine.

556(2) The employer at an underground coal mine must ensure that the mine
planis
(a) reviewedatintervalsofnotmorethanthreemonthsandupdatedas
required,and
(b) readilyavailabletoworkersinaworkareaduringanemergency.

Water supply
557
An employer at an underground coal mine must ensure that the water
supplymeetsthefollowing:
(a) thesupplyofavailablewaterintendedforfirefightingisnotlessthan
100cubicmetres;
(b) the system can supply water to any part of the mine at the pressure
andvolumenecessaryforfirefighting;
(c) if electric pumps are used to maintain the water supply, there is a
standby pumping system whose power supply is not dependent on
themainelectricalsystemforthemine;and
(d) if the main fire fighting water supply is located in a return air
roadway, then supply control valves must be located at appropriate
intervalsintheintakeairroadway(s).

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Water control valves

558(1) An employer at an underground mine must ensure that fire fighting
watercontrolvalvesmeettherequirementsofthissectionandarelocated
(a) on the intake side of conveyor loading points, transfer points and
mainjunctions,
(b) alongfirerangessothatthedistancebetweenvalvesisnotmorethan
100metres,
(c) atpointscentraltoroomandpillarworkings,and
(d) ascloseasisreasonablypracticabletolongwallfaces.

558(2) An employer at an underground coal mine must ensure that the fire
fightingsystemandwatercontrolvalvesarecapableofdeliveringaflowofnot
lessthan4litrespersecond.

558(3) Anemployeratanundergroundminemustensurethatthefollowingare
ascloseasisreasonablypracticabletoeachfirefightingwatercontrolvalve:
(a) nozzleswithaminimuminternaldiameterof38millimetres;
(b) hoses
(i)
longenoughtocoverthedistancesbetweenthevalves,
(ii)
withaminimuminternaldiameterof38millimetres,and
(iii)
withaworkingpressureof1000kilopascals.

Refuge stations
559(1) An employer at an underground coal mine must ensure that there are
refugestationslocatedatstrategicplacesinthemine.

559(2) Arefugestationmust
(a) be big enough to accommodate all workers working in the vicinity
duringoneshift,
(b) have water, air and a system that communicates effectively with the
surface,and
(c) be separated from adjoining workings by closeable fireproof doors
arranged and equipped to prevent gases from entering the refuge
station.

559(3) Anemployeratanundergroundcoalminemustensurethatthenumber
ofworkersthatcanbeaccommodatedinarefugestationispostedoutsideofthe
entrancetothestation.

559(4) The Director may exempt an underground coal mine or part of a mine
fromsubsection(1).

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Electrical Systems
Electrical standards
560
Subject to sections 561 to 572, an employer must ensure that the
installation, maintenance and operation of electrical equipment meets the
requirements ofCSAStandardCAN/CSAM42100(R2007), Use of Electricity in
Mines.

Notice to Director
561(1) AnemployermustnotifytheDirectorbefore
(a) electricalenergyisinstalledandusedatamine,
(b) Repealed
(c) electrical equipment is placed, installed or modified in an
undergroundcoalmineorahazardouslocation,or
(d) an electrical distribution system is disconnected from the power
sourcewhenamineistobeabandonedorleftunattended.

561(2) Anemployermustensurethatasystemreferredtoinsubsection(1)(a)or
(c)isnotenergizeduntilwrittenapprovalisgivenbytheDirector.

561(3) A notification under subsection (1) must show the parts of the mine
wheretheelectricalenergyistobetransmittedandused.

Electrical installations
562(1) An employer must ensure that electrical installations, repairs and
modificationsaremadebyanauthorizedworker.

562(2) An employer must ensure that records of the installation of and repairs
andmodificationstoelectricalequipmentare
(a) keptattheminefortwoyearsfollowingtheactivity,and
(b) availableforinspectionattheminebyanofficer.

Surface facilities
563(1) An employer must ensure that all electrical equipment in a hazardous
location on the surface is approved by the manufacturer or a professional
engineerforuseinthepresenceofthespecificgas,vapourordustthatisormay
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563(2) Anemployermustensurethatelectricalequipmentisrepaired,adjusted
orreplacedinahazardouslocationatasurfacemineonly
(a) after the equipment is disconnected from the power supply and is
confirmedasdisengaged,and
(b) if the electrician performing the work is satisfied that no dangerous
concentrationofflammablegasispresent.

Underground coal mine

564(1) An employer must ensure that electrical equipment is operated in an
underground coal mine only after an underground coal mine electrical
superintendentapprovesit.

564(2) An employer must ensure that electrical equipment used in an

undergroundcoalmineisinstalled,reinstalled,repaired,maintainedandtested
underthesupervisionofanundergroundcoalmineelectricalsuperintendent.

564(3) Anemployermustensurethatelectricalequipmentisrepaired,adjusted
orreplacedinanundergroundcoalmineonly
(a) after the equipment is disconnected from the power supply and is
confirmedasdisengaged,and
(b) if the electrician performing the work is satisfied that no dangerous
concentrationofflammablegasispresent.

Equipment supply systems

565(1) An employer must ensure that supply systems for mobile electrical
equipmentaretestedtoensuretheeffectivenessofthegroundfaulttrippingand
groundconductormonitoringcircuits
(a) beforetheequipmentisputintoservice,and
(b) every12monthswhiletheequipmentisinservice.

565(2) An employer must ensure that a record of the tests required under
subsection(1)is
(a) keptattheminefortwoyearsafterthetest,and
(b) availableforinspectionattheminebyanofficer.

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Batteries
566(1) An employer must ensure that battery charging stations in an
undergroundmineare
(a) ventilated by intake air to ensure gases are diffused and the
contaminatedairisdischargeddirectlyintothereturnairway,and
(b) approvedbytheDirector.

566(2) An employer must ensure that workers do not repair batteries in an

undergroundcoalmineorotherhazardouslocation.

Overhead power lines

567
An employer must ensure that the cable supplying a moveable switch
houseorsubstationfromanoverheadline
(a) isnotmorethan25metreslongunless
(i)
the ampacity of the cable is at least onethird of the
overcurrentprotectionsettingofthesupply,or
(ii)
properly sized overcurrent protective devices are installed at
thepointofcableterminationtotheoverheadline,
(b) hasattheoverheadlineend
(i)
aseparatemeansofdisconnectionlocatedonapowerpole,or
(ii)
subjecttotheapprovaloftheDirector,analternativemeansof
disconnection arranged to prevent switching errors or
incorrectisolation,
(c) iscontinuous,withoutcablecouplersorjunctionboxes,and
(d) has conductors connected directly through suitable cable glands to
thesupplyterminalsoftheswitchhouseorsubstation.

Ground fault protection

568
Anemployermustensurethatinanundergroundcoalminethecurrent
of portable power cables supplying moveable electrical equipment and
submersiblepumpsoperatingatavoltageexceeding125volts
(a) isautomaticallyinterruptedifthereisagroundfault,and
(b) cannotberestoreduntilthegroundfaultisremoved.

Switchgear

569(1) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) the surface of an underground mine has electrical distribution
switchgearforisolatingallundergroundelectricalcircuits,and
(b) anauthorizedworkerisavailabletooperatetheswitchgearwhenever
thecircuitsareenergized.

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569(2) An employer must ensure that electrical distribution switchgear is not

located nearer to the working face in an underground coal mine than the last
ventilatedcrosscut.

Grounding
570(1) An employer must ensure that the ground electrodes at a surface mine
and at the surface of an underground mine are inspected and tested every
12months.

570(2) An employer must ensure that a record of the tests required under
subsection(1)is
(a) keptattheminefortwoyearsfollowingtheactivity,and
(b) availableforinspectionattheminebyanofficer.

Electric welding
571
An employer must ensure that a worker who uses a welding unit in a
mineusesacurrentreturnwirefromtheweldingunittotheworkareathathas
thesamecrosssectionalareaasthepowerleadwire.

Hand held electrical drills

572
Anemployermustensurethatifthepowerswitchisreleasedonahand
helddrillusedbyaworkerinamine,
(a) thepowertothedrillisinterrupted,and
(b) thedrillstopsoperating.

Rubber-Tired, Self-Propelled Machines

Approval
573(1) Anemployermustnotusearubbertired,selfpropelledmachinewitha
GVW of more than 32,000 kilograms at a mine site unless the Director has
approveditorarepresentativeunitforuseinAlberta.

573(2) Despitesubsection(1),
(a) the Director may request that any rubbertired, selfpropelled
machineataminesitebetestedandapprovedforuse,
(b) all rubbertired, selfpropelled machines must meet the applicable
requirementsofsections577through596,and
(c) anymachineapprovedundertheTrafficSafetyActisapprovedforuse
inamine.

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573(3) An employer may operate a rubbertired, selfpropelled machine with a

load thatweighs more than the manufacturers specifications for the maximum
weightofaloadiftheemployer
(a) preparesareportoftheemployersassessmentofthehazardsrelating
totheoperationofthemachine,and
(b) developsprocedures
(i) thatensurethesafeoperationofthemachine,and
(ii) thatareapprovedbytheDirector.

Standards
574(1) Anemployermustensurethatrubbertired,selfpropelledmachinesused
in an underground mine meet the requirements of CSA Standard CAN/CSA
M424.3M90 (R2007), Braking Performance RubberTired, SelfPropelled
UndergroundMiningMachines.

574(2) The Director may exempt a rubbertired, selfpropelled machine from

subsection(1).

Prototype machine

575(1) Thissectionappliestoaprototypemachinethatis
(a) a new or used, rubbertired, selfpropelled, machine unit referred to
in ISO Standard 6165: 2006, Earthmoving machinery Basic types
Vocabulary,
(b) intended for use at surface mines or at surface operations related to
undergroundmines,and
(c) broughtintoAlbertaforthefirsttime.

575(2) An employer must ensure that a prototype machine meets the

requirementsofthebrakingperformancesetbyISOStandard3450:1996,Earth
moving machinery Braking systems of rubbertyred machines Systems and
performancerequirementsandtestprocedures.

575(3) Repealed

575(4) Repealed

575(5) An employer must ensure that the manufacturer of a prototype self

propelled machine or a professional engineer certifies that the prototype self
propelledmachinemeetsorexceedstherequirementsofthissection.

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575(6) AnemployermustensurethatacopyoftheTestReportreferredtoin
clause 8 of ISO Standard 3450: 1996, on the prototype machine is given to the
Director.

Representative machines

576(1) Thissectionappliestoatypeofrubbertired,selfpropelledmachinethat
(a) isnotincludedinISOStandard6165:2006,Earthmovingmachinery
BasictypesVocabulary,
(b) hasaGVWofmorethan32,000kilograms,and
(c) is proposed by an employer for use in surface mines or at surface
operationsrelatedtoundergroundmines.

576(2) AnemployermustensurethatamachineisnotusedinAlbertaunless
(a) thebrakingsystemsofarepresentativeunitofeachtypeofmachine
aretested,
(b) themachinemanufactureroraprofessionalengineercertifiesthatthe
machine meets or exceeds the stopping performance specified in
section7.6ofISOStandard3450:1996,and
(c) a copy of the Test Report referred to in clause 8 of ISO Standard
3450:1996ontherepresentativemachineisgiventotheDirector.

Emergency energy
577
An employer must ensure that a rubbertired, selfpropelled machine
fittedwithanairorairoverhydraulicbrakingsystemhasanemergencysource
ofenergythatcan
(a) applytheservicebrake,and
(b) safelystopandholdthemachineonallgradesoverwhichitoperates.

Hydraulic brakes
578
An employer must ensure that a rubbertired, selfpropelled machine
withhydraulicallyactivatedservicebrakes
(a) hasahydraulicsystemdividedintotwoormoreseparatecircuitsthat
areindependentlyactivated,and
(b) meetstherequirementsofISOStandard3450:1996.

Dual brake systems

579
An employer must ensure that a rubbertired, selfpropelled machine
fitted with a divided or dual braking system has a visible or audible warning
device that effectively alerts the operator when a part of the system stops
workingasdesigned.

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Emergency brakes
580
Iftheemergencybrakingsystemofarubbertired,selfpropelledmachine
isarrangedtocauseanautomaticapplicationoftheservicebrakeswhenthereis
an accidental loss of air pressure in the main brake actuating system, an
employermustensurethattheavailablebrakeapplicationpressuredoesnotfall
below415kilopascals.

Air brakes
581
Anemployermustensurethatifairorairoverhydraulicbrakesystems
arefittedtoarubbertired,selfpropelledmachine,
(a) all nonbraking secondary air circuits are supplied through check
valvesthatisolatethesecondarycircuitinvolvedifthereisasudden
pressuredropinthemaincircuit,
(b) thetotalvolumeofairavailableinthemaincircuitfornormalservice
brake application is not less than 12 times the total displacement
volumeofallbrakeactuatorsatfulltravel,
(c) a wet reservoir with an automatic water ejection valve or an air
drying system is fitted between the compressor and the first brake
servicereservoir,
(d) themachinehasgaugesthat
(i)
meettherequirementsof
(A) SAE Standard J209 (2003), Instrument Face Design and
LocationforConstructionandIndustrialEquipment,or
(B) SAE Standard J209 JAN87, Instrument Face Design and
LocationforConstructionandIndustrialEquipment,
(ii)
arevisibletotheoperator,and
(iii)
show the air pressure in the main and emergency air circuits
andthebrakeapplicationpressure,
(e) the machine has a visible or audible warning device that effectively
alerts the operator when the air pressure in the main service brake
circuitfallsbelowapredeterminedpressure,and
(f) checkvalvesprotectairreservoirsfromlossofpressureifthesupply
sideleaks.

Auxiliary air reservoirs

582
If a rubbertired, selfpropelled machine has auxiliary air reservoirs for
modulatedemergencybrakeapplicationunderdrivercontrol,anemployermust
ensurethatthevolumeofairintheauxiliaryreservoirsisnotlessthansixtimes
the total displacement volume of all brake actuators used to develop the
emergencybrakeforce.

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Front wheel brake control

583
An employer must ensure that a rubbertired, selfpropelled machine
usedinasurfaceminewithaGVWofmorethan32,000kilogramsandanairor
airoverhydraulic brake system has front wheel brake control that allows the
operatortoreducethefrontwheelbrakeeffortaccordingtoroadconditions.

Parking brakes
584(1) An employer must ensure that a rubbertired, selfpropelled machine
usedinasurfacemineorasurfaceoperationrelatedtoundergroundmineshasa
mechanicallyactivatedparkingbrakethatcanholdthemachineona15percent
gradewhenthemachineisloadedtothemachinesGVW.

584(2) An employer must ensure that the performance of a parking brake

systemisnotaffected
(a) ifanyoftheairpressureinthesystemislost,or
(b) ifthereisadimensionalchangeinthebrakescomponents.

Periodic service brake testing

585(1) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), an employer must ensure that the
service brakes are tested at regular intervals on a rubbertired, selfpropelled
machine
(a) thathasaGVWofmorethan32,000kilograms,and
(b) thattravelsataspeedofmorethan10kilometresperhourinnormal
operations.

585(2) IftheDirectorrequeststhetesting,anemployermustensurethatservice
brakes are tested at regular intervals on a rubbertired, selfpropelled machine
thatisnotreferredtoinsubsection(1).

585(3) Anemployermustensurethattheservicebrakesofatleast30percentof
the machines referred to in subsections (1) and (2) in the employers fleet are
testedineachyear.

585(4) Anemployermustensurethattheservicebrakesofallmachinesreferred
toinsubsections(1)and(2)intheemployersfleetaretestedwithinathreeyear
period.

585(5) If a rubbertired, selfpropelled machine does not meet the minimum

brake performance requirements as determined by the employer or an officer,
theemployermustremoveitfromserviceuntilitmeetstherequirements.

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585(6) Despite subsections(3)and (4), anofficer may request,atany time, that

theservicebrakesofavehiclebetested.

Tests
586(1) Anemployermustensurethattheservicebrakesofamachinereferredto
insection585aretestedunderthesupervisionofacompetentworker.

586(2)
Anemployermustensurethattheservicebrakesofamachinereferred
toinsection585aretested
(a) atthemachinesnormaloperationspeed,
(b) with the machine loaded to approximately the manufacturers
specifiedmaximumloadweight,and
(c) onastraight,levelroadwithahard,drysurface.

586(3) Anemployermustensurethatthefollowingaremeasuredandrecorded
whenservicebrakesaretested:
(a) the distance travelled by the machine after the service brakes are
appliedtothemaximumextentpossible;
(b) the forward speed of the machine at the time the service brakes are
applied.

Maintenance records
587(1) An employer must ensure that a maintenance record is kept on each
rubbertired,selfpropelledmachinethatincludes
(a) allunsafeconditionsofthemachine,
(b) repairstothemachine,and
(c) copies of the machines periodic service brake tests if required by
section585.

587(2) Anemployermustensurethatthemaintenancerecord
(a) iskeptatthemineforthreeyearsfollowingtheactivity,and
(b) isavailableforinspectionattheminebyanofficer.

Auxiliary steering
588(1) Anemployermustensurethatarubbertired,selfpropelledmachinehas
anauxiliarypowersourcethatenablestheoperatortosteerthemachinetoasafe
stopif
(a) themachinedependsonhydraulicpowerforsteering,and
(b) the loss of hydraulic power might prevent the machine from being
steered.

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588(2) Despite subsection (1), a rubbertired, selfpropelled machine does not

requireauxiliarysteeringif
(a) itisrestrictedtoundergrounduse,and
(b) ithasamaximumspeedof20kilometresperhour.

Auxiliary pump
589
Anemployermustensurethatthehydraulicfluidsupplytoanauxiliary
hydraulicpumpusedtoprovidetheemergencysteeringcapabilityonarubber
tired,selfpropelledmachinecomesfromaseparatereservoirorfromanisolated
sectionofthemainreservoir.

Auxiliary steering standards

590(1) Anemployermustensurethatanauxiliarysteeringsystemonarubber
tired, selfpropelled machine conforms to the requirements of SAE Standard
J1511FEB94/ISO5010,SteeringforOffRoad,RubberTiredMachines.

590(2) Theauxiliarysteeringsystemmust
(a) come into use automatically or be activated manually if the power
sourcefails,and
(b) operateavisibleoraudiblewarningdevicethateffectivelyalertsthe
operatorthatsteeringpowerorpowerassistanceisnotavailableand
emergencysteeringisbeingused.

Design safety factors

591(1) Anemployermustensurethatarubbertired,selfpropelledmachinehas
(a) shockabsorbingseats,
(b) a failsafe means of preventing unintentional movement when the
machineisparked,and
(c) an interlock system that prevents the engine from starting when the
transmissionisengaged.

591(2) An employer must ensure that all haulage trucks fitted with rear dump
boxes
(a) haveacalculatedcentreofgravity,and
(b) will maintain all wheels in contact with the ground during normal
operation when loaded to the manufacturers specified maximum
loadweight.

591(3) If the load characteristics cause the front wheels of a rubbertired, self
propelledmachinetoliftofftheground,anemployermustdevelopprocedures
toprotectworkersfromtherelatedhazards.

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Clearance lights
592(1) Anemployermustensurethatarubbertired,selfpropelledmachinehas
clearancelightsthat
(a) indicate clearly from both the front and rear of the machine the
overallwidthofthemachine,and
(b) meettherequirementsof
(i) SAE Standard J2042 July2006, Clearance, Sidemarker, and
Identification Lamps for Use on Motor Vehicles 2032 mm or More in
OverallWidth,or
(ii) SAEStandardJ2042(2003),Clearance,Sidemarker,andIdentification
LampsforUseonMotorVehicles2032mmorMoreinOverallWidth.

592(2) Anemployermustensurethattheclearancelightsofarubbertired,self
propelledmachineareonwhenthemachinesengineison.

592(3) Forthepurposeofsubsection(1),theoverallwidthdoesnotinclude
(a) bladesonmotorgradersorrubbertireddozers,or
(b) bucketsonfrontendloaders.

Clear view
593
An employer must ensure that means are provided to enhance or
improve the operators line of sight if a rubbertired, selfpropelled machine
restrictstheoperatorsabilitytosafelyoperatethemachine.

Lights
594(1) Anemployermustensurethatarubbertired,selfpropelledmachinehas
headlights, reversing lights, tail lights, retarder lights and brake lights, where
applicable.

594(2) An employer must ensure that headlights on a rubbertired, self

propelledmachineareproperlyaligned.

Clearances

595(1) Anemployermustensurethat,inanundergroundcoalmine
(a) the sum of the horizontal clearances on each side of a rubbertired,
selfpropelledmachineisnotlessthan2metres,and
(b) theverticalclearancebetweenthehighestpointofarubbertired,self
propelledmachineoritsloadandthelowestoverheadobstructionis
notlessthan0.3metres.

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595(2)TheDirectormayexemptanundergroundcoalminefrom theclearances
undersubsection(1).

Unattended machines
596(1) A worker must not leave a rubbertired, selfpropelled machine
unattendedundergroundunlesstheengineisturnedoff.

596(2) A worker must not leave a rubbertired, selfpropelled machine

unattendedundergroundunlessitisparked
(a) onlevelground,
(b) withitsdownhillendturnedintotherib,or
(c) withitswheelsturnedtowardstheribandblocked.

Diesel Power

Diesel powered machine

597(1) An employer must ensure that a diesel powered machine used in an
underground coal mine meets the requirements of CSA Standard CAN/CSA
M424.188(R2007),FlameproofNonRailBound,DieselPoweredMachinesforUsein
Gassy Underground Coal Mines, unless this Code or some other equivalent
standardapprovedbytheDirectorrequiresotherwise.

597(2) An employer must ensure that a diesel powered machine used in an

underground mine, other than a coal mine, meets the requirements of CSA
Standard CAN/CSAM424.2M90 (R2007), NonRailBound DieselPowered
Machines for Use in NonGassy Underground Mines, or other equivalent standard
approvedbytheDirector.

Conveyors
Fire resistance
598

Anemployermustensurethat,inahazardouslocation,
(a) all conveyor belting meets the requirements of CSA Standard
CAN/CSAM422M87 (R2007), Fire Performance and Antistatic
RequirementsforConveyorBelting,oranequivalentstandardapproved
bytheDirector,and
(b) the conveyor belt system is fitted with a fire suppression system
approvedbytheDirector.

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Stopping
599(1) Anemployermustensurethatasectionofaconveyorbeltsystemthatis
accessibletoworkershas
(a) apullcordtostoptheconveyorbeltsysteminanemergency,and
(b) controlsthatmustberesetmanuallybeforetheconveyorbeltsystem
canberestartedafteranemergencystop.

599(2) Anemployermustensurethataswitchisinstalledoneachconveyorbelt
that
(a) issensitivetobelttravel,and
(b) stopsthedrivemotorifthebeltortransferchuteorbothareblocked
orslip.

Travelling room
600
An employer must ensure that each part of an underground mine over
whichcoaloranothermineralismovedbyaconveyorbeltsystemhastravelling
roomofatleast1metrebetweenasideoftheconveyorbeltandtheedgeofthe
roadwayonthesameside.

Combustible dust
601(1) An employer must ensure that, in hazardous locations, no combustible
dust accumulates at or near the conveyor belt, the belt support rollers, the
conveyorbeltdriveandtailorthebelttakeupdrums.

601(2) Anemployermustensurethat,ifdustmaybeahazard,abeltconveyor
dischargeisconstructedsothattheamountofdustspilledordispersedintothe
airisminimizedoreliminated.

Clearances
602(1) Anemployermustensurethefollowingclearancesaremaintainedalong
aconveyorbelt:
(a) on the travelling side, if rubbertired vehicles are used, at least
2metresmorethanthemaximumwidthofthevehicle;
(b) onthetravellingside,iftrackguidedvehiclesareused,notlessthan
0.3metresbetweenthevehicleandtheconveyorbelt;
(c) ontheblindside,notlessthan0.3metres.

602(2) An employer must ensure that there is a clearance of not less than
0.3 metres between the roof supports and the top of the load carried by a
conveyorbelt.

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Riding conveyor belts

603(1) A worker must not ride on a conveyor belt unless the conveyor
installation is certified by a professional engineer and designated by the
employerasaridingconveyorbelt.

603(2) An employer must ensure that a conveyor designated as a riding

conveyorbeltcomplieswiththefollowing:
(a) itisatnoplacesteeperthan15degreesfromthehorizontalplane;
(b) it has head room clearance along its entire length of at least
0.9metres;
(c) ithasamaximumbeltspeedof2.65metrespersecond;
(d) ithasabeltwidthofnotlessthan915millimetres;
(e) ithasmountingplatformswithnonslipsurfacesthat
(i) arenotlessthan1.5metreslongand0.6metreswide,and
(ii) have a clearance of 2.4 metres above the platform for the
lengthofthe platform plus 10metresbeyondtheplatform in
thedirectionthebelttravels;
(f) ithasdismountingplatformswithnonslipsurfacesthat
(i)
arenotlessthan15metreslongand0.6metreswide,
(ii)
arefittedwithahandrail,and
(iii)
have adequate head room clearance to allow workers to
dismountwithoutstooping;
(g) themountinganddismountingplatformsareelectricallyilluminated;
(h) ithasreflectivesignsthatclearlyindicate
(i)
themountingplatforms,
(ii)
thedismountingplatforms,and
(iii)
the approaches to dismounting platforms at 30 metres,
20metresand10metresfromthedismountingplace;
(i) it has a safety device that automatically stops the belt if a worker
travelsbeyondthedismountingplatform;
(j) ithasautomaticbrakesthatapplywhenthebeltisstopping;and
(k) ithasasafetydevicethatautomaticallystopsthebeltifatearorsplit
inthebeltisdetected.

603(3) An employer must develop safe operating procedures for workers who
arerequiredtotravelonaridingconveyorbelt.

603(4) An employer must post the safe operating procedures for a riding
conveyorbeltinconspicuousandappropriatelocations.

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Examination
604
Inanundergroundcoalmine,theemployermustensurethatabeltlineis
examinedbyaworker
(a) atleastonceduringeveryworkshift,and
(b) followingthelastworkshiftifthereisaninterruptioninthework.

Carbon monoxide monitors

605
An employer must ensure that conveyor belt systems installed in an
underground coal mine have carbon monoxide monitors that are linked to the
firedetectionsystem.

Conveyor roadways
606(1) An employer must ensure that conveyor roadways are kept clear of
obstructions.

606(2) An employer must ensure that conveyor roadways in an underground

mineareatleast1.5metreshigh.

606(3) Aworkermusttravelonlyintheclearspaceontheconveyorroadway.

Division 2:

Explosives

Theft of explosives

607(1) Amineblastermustimmediatelyreporttotheemployer
(a) the suspected, attempted or known unlawful entry into a magazine,
or
(b) theunlawfulremovalofexplosivesordetonatorsfromaminesite.

607(2) AnemployermustimmediatelyreporttotheDirector
(a) the suspected, attempted or known unlawful entry into a magazine,
or
(b) theunlawfulremovalofexplosivesordetonatorsfromaminesite.

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Non-sparking tools
608(1) An employer must provide workers with tools made of nonsparking
materialfor
(a) openingcontainersorpackagesofexplosives,
(b) preparingexplosives,and
(c) loadingholeswithexplosives.

608(2) Aworkermustusetoolsmadeofnonsparkingmaterialfor
(a) openingcontainersorpackagesofexplosives,
(b) preparingexplosives,and
(c) loadingholeswithexplosives.

Underground mine blaster

609(1) Anemployermustnotallowaworkertohandleanexplosiveoramisfire
inanundergroundmineunlesstheworker
(a) isanundergroundmineblaster,or
(b) worksunderthedirectsupervisionofanundergroundmineblaster.

609(2) A worker who is not referred to in subsection (1) must not handle an
explosiveoramisfireinanundergroundmine.

Surface mine blaster

610(1) Anemployermustnotallowaworkertohandleanexplosiveatasurface
mineunlesstheworker
(a) isasurfacemineblaster,or
(b) worksunderthedirectsupervisionofasurfacemineblaster.

610(2) A worker who is not referred to in subsection (1) must not handle an
explosiveatasurfacemine.

Magazines

611

Anemployermustensurethatmagazinesinanundergroundmineare
(a) locatedandcertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer,and
(b) approvedbytheDirector.

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Illumination of magazines

612

Anemployermustensurethat
(a) apermanentilluminationsystemisinstalledinamagazine,or
(b) onlyportablelightsdesignedforuseinhazardouslocationsaretaken
intoamagazine.

Stored explosives

613

Anemployermustensurethat
(a) stored explosives are examined often enough to ensure that no
hazardousconditionsarisebecauseanexplosivehasdeteriorated,
(b) all deteriorated or damaged explosives are removed from storage,
and
(c) all deteriorated or damaged explosives are destroyed in accordance
withthemanufacturersspecifications.

Electric detonators
614
An employer must ensure that electric detonators are stored and
transportedwiththelegwirescoiledandshuntedinthemannerinwhichthey
aresuppliedbythemanufacturer.

Access to explosives
615(1) An employer must ensure that only a mine blaster designated by the
employer, or a worker working under the direct supervision of the designated
mineblaster,hasaccesstomagazines.

615(2) An employer must ensure that no worker, except a mine blaster or a

workerworkingunderthedirectsupervisionofthedesignatedmineblaster,has
(a) blastingapparatusataminesite,or
(b) akeytoacase,canister,storageboxormagazineataminesite.

Removal from magazine

616(1) A mine blaster must ensure that, until the explosive is about to be
primed,explosivesordetonatorsthatareremovedfromamagazineare
(a) keptinseparatecontainers,and
(b) separatedsothatonecannotaffecttheother.

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616(2) Anemployermustensurethatthecontainersreferredtoinsubsection(1)
are
(a) linedwithnonconductivematerial,
(b) securedagainstunintentionalmovementorunauthorizedaccess,and
(c) weatherproof.

616(3) Anemployermustensurethattheexplosivesinacontainerarearranged
and protected to ensure that they do not contact anything that may cause
prematuredetonation.

616(4) A mineblastermust ensure that the leg wires ofelectricdetonators that

are removed from a magazine are shunted until immediately before the
detonatorisconnectedtotheblastingcircuit.

Priority of use
617
Anemployerandamineblastermustensurethattheoldestexplosivesin
amagazineareremovedforusefirstandareusedfirst.

Magazine record
618(1) An employer must ensure that a magazine record is kept at each
magazineinwhichthemineblasterrecords
(a) immediatelyallexplosivesplacedintoorremovedfromamagazine,
(b) the number of failures of explosive charges at the end of each shift,
and
(c) immediatelyallcartridgesthataredestroyed.

618(2) An employer must retain the magazine record for at least three years
fromthedateofthelastentry.

Explosive location
619(1) A worker must not take explosives into a building at a mine site other
thanamagazine.

619(2) A worker must get a mine blaster to remove explosives that are in a
buildingotherthanamagazine.

619(3) Ifworkershaveexplosivesintheirpossessionattheendoftheworkshift,
theworkersmustreturntheexplosivestoamagazine.

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Transportation

Removal and transfer

620(1) Anemployermustensurethatexplosivesareremovedfromamagazine
andtransportedtoaworkareabyaworkerauthorizedbytheminemanager.

620(2) Anemployermustensurethatexplosivesareremovedfromamagazine
andtransportedtoaworkareawithoutunduedelay.

Restriction on open flames

621
Aworkermustnotsmoketobaccoorhaveanopenflameorsmouldering
substancewithin8metresofavehicletransportingexplosives.

Vehicle requirements
622(1) An employer must ensure that a vehicle used to transport explosives
complieswiththefollowing:
(a) itisnotloadeduntilthevehicleisfullyserviced,includingfuelling;
(b) it has separate compartments for the explosives and detonators that
preventthemfromcomingintocontactwithanymetalsorwitheach
other;
(c) itisconstructedsothattheexplosivescannotfallfromthevehicle;
(d) ismaintainedingoodworkingorder.

622(2) An employer must ensure that a vehicle used to transport explosives is

operatedbyamineblasterorbyaworkerauthorizedbythemineblaster.

622(3) An employer must ensure that a vehicle used to transport explosives is

equippedwithatleasttwo9kilogramABCtypefireextinguishers.

622(4) An employer must ensure that a vehicle that is transporting more than
25kilogramsofexplosivesshowsplacardsclearlymarkedExplosivesinletters
thatarenotlessthan150millimetreshigh.

Protection from weather

623
Anemployermustensurethatexplosivesbeingtransportedareprotected
fromrainandsnow.

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Original packaging
624
Anemployermustensurethatexplosivesaretransportedintheiroriginal
packaging.

Detonators
625(1) An employer must ensure that detonators transported in a vehicle are
separated from other explosives by a solid partition of wood or its equivalent
that
(a) provides a distance of not less than 150 millimetres between the
detonatorsandotherexplosives,and
(b) extends at least 150 millimetres above the highest level to which
explosivesarepackedinthevehicle.

625(2)Anemployermustensurethataradiotransmitterinavehicletransporting
electricdetonatorsisswitchedoffwhilethedetonatorsarebeingplacedintoor
removedfromthecontainmentareas.

Vehicle breakdown
626(1) Ifavehicletransportingexplosivesbreaksdown,repairsmaybemadeto
thevehiclewithoutunloadingtheexplosivesif,intheopinionoftheoperatorof
thevehicle,
(a) therepairsareminor,and
(b) therepairscanbemadewithoutcreatingahazard.

626(2) Ifavehicletransportingexplosivesbreaksdown,theexplosivesmustbe
transferredtoanothervehicleorberemovedfromthevehicleif,intheopinionof
theoperatorofthevehicle,
(a) therepairsaremajor,or
(b) therepairscannotbemadewithoutcreatingahazard.

626(3) An employer must ensure that explosives removed from a vehicle that
hasbrokendownareplacedunderpropersecurity
(a) atasafedistancefromthetrack,roadorhighway,and
(b) notlessthan300metresfromaninhabitedbuildingoraworkarea.

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Manufacturers specifications
627(1) Anemployermustensurethatexplosives are handled,stored, used and
destroyedinaccordancewiththemanufacturersspecifications.

627(2) A worker must handle, store, use and destroy explosives in accordance
withthemanufacturersspecifications.

Unsafe explosives
628
A mine blaster must not use, or permit another worker to use, an
explosive that, in the mine blasters opinion, is deteriorated, damaged or
otherwiseunsafetouse.

Blast area control

629(1) An employer must ensure that the blast area is under the direction and
controlofamineblaster.

629(2) Iftherearetwoormoremineblastersatablastarea,anemployermust
designateonemineblastertobetheblasterinchargeofallblastingoperationsat
theblastarea.

Access to blast area

630
A worker must not approach, enter or remain in a blast area unless
authorizedtodosobythemineblaster.

General duties

631(1) Anemployerandamineblastermustensurethat
(a) theblastingoperationandrelatedactivitiesareperformedsafely,
(b) allprimersaremadeupattheblastarea,
(c) only sufficient primers for the number of shots to be fired are made
uppriortotheloading,
(d) noexplosiveisforciblypressedintoaholeofinsufficientsize,
(e) before a charge is fired, explosives not required for the blast are
removedfromtheblastarea,
(f) workers who are not required forloading operations are outside the
blastareaduringloadingoperations,and
(g) thefiringlinesandleadinlinesrequiredforelectricdetonationarein
goodcondition.

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631(2) Amineblastermustsupervise,whereapplicable,theconnectionof
(a) thedetonatortothedetonatingcord,
(b) theblastingcabletothedetonatorwires,and
(c) thenonelectricleadinlinedetonatortotheblastpattern.

631(3) Amineblastermust,beforetheblastisfired,ensurethatallworkersare
outofdangerfromtheeffectsoftheblast.

631(4) Amineblastermust,beforeblasting,ensurethat
(a) entrancesandapproachestotheblastareaareeffectivelyguardedto
preventunauthorizedworkersenteringorremainingintheblastarea,
and
(b) the guards or equipment guarding the blast area remain in position
untiltheblastareaisclearedandworkcanresumesafely.

631(5) Amineblastermustgiveduewarningofablast.

631(6) Aftertheblastisfired,amineblastermust
(a) examine the blast area, including blasting cables affected by the
blasting,and
(b) takewhateveractionisnecessarytoallowworktobesafelyresumed.

Secondary blasting

632

Amineblastermustensurethatifsecondaryblastingispractised,
(a) blockholesareusedwheneverreasonablypracticable,
(b) the blockholes are deep enough to accommodate both the charge of
explosiveandsufficientstemmingtoconfinethecharge,and
(c) two or more charges are not used on the same boulder unless the
chargesaredetonatedsimultaneously.

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Mine blasters record

633
Amineblastermustkeep,inalogbookthatiskeptatthemineforthat
purpose, a daily record at the end of the mine blasters shift showing the
following:
(a) thenumberofholescharged;
(b) thenumberofdetonatorsused;
(c) thenumberofholesblasted;
(d) thekindandamountofexplosivesused;
(e) thekindandquantityofexplosivestakenfromthemagazines;
(f) thenumberandlocationofmisfires;
(g) thekindandquantityofexplosivesreturnedtothemagazines;
(h) thenumberandlocationofanychargesleftunfired.

Damaged blasting wires

634
If a worker drives over or damages blasting lead wires or lines, that
workermustimmediatelyadvisethemineblasterandtheemployer.

Blasting machine control

635 An employer must ensure that a blasting machine is under the direct
supervisionandcontrolofamineblasterwhileitisintheblastarea.

Undetonated or Abandoned Explosives

Unused explosives

636(1) Anemployerandamineblastermustensurethat
(a) explosivesarenotabandoned,
(b) amisfirethatcanbesafelydetonatedorremovedfromitsholeisnot
abandoned,and
(c) unused explosives are returned to their magazine or destroyed in
accordancewiththemanufacturersspecifications.
636(2) Anemployermustensurethat,beforeablastareaisdefinedassafe,
(a) all portions of charges that have been blown from the blast area are
treatedasmisfires,and
(b) allwrappingsorcontainersusedinthehandlingoftheexplosivesare
destroyed.

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Misfire procedures
637(1) A mine blaster must not abandon a misfire unless it cannot be safely
detonatedorremovedfromitshole.

637(2) An employer must ensure that safe work procedures are developed for
handlingofmisfires.

Abandoned explosive

638(1) Aworkerwhofindsanabandonedexplosivemust
(a) take all reasonable action to ensure that other workers who may be
exposedtoitaremadeawareofit,and
(b) reportthefindtotheemployerortoamineblaster.

638(2) An employer or mine blaster to whom an abandoned explosive is

reportedmust
(a) take immediate steps to ensure that workers are protected from the
hazardsassociatedwiththeabandonedexplosive,and
(b) notifytheDirectoroftheabandonedexplosive.

Blasting Machines and Circuits

Testing and initiation

639 Anemployermustensurethataworkerwhoinitiatesandtestsablasting
circuituses
(a) explosive initiating and testing devices designed and manufactured
forthatpurpose,and
(b) explosiveinitiatingandtestingdevicesapprovedbyCANMETorby
theDirectorinalocationwhereanexplosionorfirehazardexistsor
mayexist.

Blasting apparatus
640(1) Anemployermustensurethatablastingmachineisclearlymarkedwith
itscapacity.

640(2) Amine blastermustensurethatablasting machineis testedbefore it is

usedforablastthatmayrequirethemachinesmaximumcapacity.

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Circuit testing

641(1) Amineblastermustensurethat
(a) all workers are outside the blast area before an electrical blasting
circuitistested,and
(b) anelectricalblastingcircuitistestedbeforefiringtoconfirmthatthe
circuitiscomplete.

641(2) Ifelectricblastingisperformedwithdelayedactiondetonators,aworker
must not return to the scene of the blasting operation until at least 10 minutes
aftertheblastingcircuitisclosed.

Circuit requirement
642(1) Amineblastermustensurethat
(a) powercircuitsusedforblastingmeettherequirementsofclause3.7of
CSAStandardCAN/CSAM42100(R2007),UseofElectricityinMines,
(b) the blasting machine or power source has adequate capacity for the
numberofdetonatorsinvolved,and
(c) circuitssupplyingelectricityforblastingarefedfrom
(i) ablastingmachine,
(ii) anisolatingtransformer,or
(iii) apowersourcethatdoesnotsupplyanyotherequipment.

642(2) Amineblastermustensurethatleadwiresbetweentheblastingmachine
andthezoneofblastingoperations
(a) arenotlessthanNo.16AWGinsize,
(b) arereadilyidentifiableasbeingforblastinguse,
(c) arewaterproof,
(d) consistoftwoinsulatedconductors,
(e) areusedonlyforblasting,
(f) are kept at a distance of not less than 1.5 metres from a power or
lightingcable,and
(g) are installed so that they do not touch pipes, rails or other electrically
conductivematerials.

642(3) Amineblastermustensurethatexpendableconnectingwiresusedfrom
theleadwirestothelegwiresoftheelectricdetonatorarenotlessthanNo.20
AWGinsize.

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Surface Mines
Application

643

Sections644to657applytoexplosivesusedatsurfacemines.

Signs
644(1) An employer must ensure that the blast area is clearly identified by
postedsigns,flaggingorothermeansapprovedbytheDirector.

644(2) Anemployermustensurethatunauthorizedmobileequipment,vehicles
andworkersdonotinadvertentlyenterablastarea.

Blast holes

645(1) Asurfacemineblastermustensurethatholesarestemmed.
645(2) Subsection(1)doesnotapplytocontrolledblastingholes.

Electrical storm
646
Ifanelectricalstormisapproachingtheblastarea,asurfacemineblaster
mustensurethat
(a) noattemptismadetoconnectorfireablast,
(b) all loading operations are stopped and workers are withdrawn to a
safedistancefromtheblastarea,and
(c) if charges are loaded and connected, workers are posted to prevent
accesstotheblastareauntilthestormpasses.

Detonating cord
647(1) Asurface mine blaster mustensurethat, if drill holes arebeing primed,
detonatingcord
(a) iscutfromthereelandthereelmovedawaybeforeotherexplosives
areloaded,
(b) extends at least 1 metre from the hole in the case of holes that are
3metresormoredeep,and
(c) isdrawntautandmadesecureatthetopofthehole.

647(2) A surface mine blaster must ensure that inserting detonating cords,
loading the hole and stemming is as continuous an operation as is practically
possible.

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647(3) Asurfacemineblastermustensurethat
(a) nosplicesinthedetonatingcordareinsertedwithinablasthole,
(b) detonating cords are not coupled to a trunk line, charged hole or
delayorrelayuntilfinalblastpreparation,
(c) themainortrunklinesplices
(i)
aretightsquareknots,or
(ii)
aresplicedbyanothermethodacceptabletothemanufacturer,
(d) thetrunklinesarefreefromkinksorcoilswhenlaidout,
(e) mainortrunklinesarenotlaidoutfromamovingvehicleunless
(i)
the surface mine blaster is in attendance at the rear of the
vehicle,or
(ii)
thevehicleismovingatidlespeed,
(f) all connections in the line, other than splices, are tight and at right
angles,
(g) detonators are not attached to the detonating cord until everything
elseisreadyforblastinitiation,and
(h) the detonator is attached to the detonating cord by a method
acceptabletothemanufacturer.

Ignition precautions
648(1) An employer must ensure that only machinery directly involved in
loading an explosive is operated within 8 metres of a hole being loaded with
explosive.

648(2) Aworkermustnotloadaholeorprimeanexplosivechargeifmachinery
other than that directly involved in the loading is operating within 8 metres of
theholeortheexplosivecharge.

648(3) A worker must not smoke tobacco or allow an open flame or other
possiblemeansofignitionwithin8metresofablastarea.

Safety fuses
649
A surface mine blaster must ensure that safety fuses protrude at least
1.5metresfromthedrillhole.

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Electrical cables and wires

650

Asurfacemineblastermustensurethat
(a) theblastingcableassemblyisnotgrounded,
(b) theinsulationoftheblastingcableiskeptingoodconditiontoavoid
grounding,and
(c) thespliceconnectionsbetweendetonatorwiresandtheblastingcable
are kept clear of the ground or otherwise protected to prevent
grounding.

Electric blasting
651(1) Thissectionappliestoelectricblastinginthepresenceofelectromagnetic
radiation.

651(2) Ifblastingiswithin60metresofanoverheadpowerline,asurfacemine
blastermustensurethatprecautionsaretakentoprevent
(a) anelectricalchargebuildupintheblastingcircuit,and
(b) damageorshortcircuitingoftheoverheadpowerline.

651(3) Anemployermustensurethatelectricdetonatorsarenotusedatablast
areaifradiofrequencytransmittersorotherradiofrequencyfieldsarecloserthan
thedistanceslistedinSchedule11,Tables1and2.

651(4) A surface mine blaster must ensure that lead wires laid out from the
connectingwiresarenotwithin1metreofanytrailingcables.

Burning explosives
652
Ifasurfacemineblasterisoftheopinionthatexplosivesareburningina
drillhole,thesurfacemineblastermustnotallowaworkertoreturntothearea
oftheholeuntilthesurfacemineblasterisoftheopinionthatitissafetoreturn.

Misfires
653(1) Anemployermustensurethatamisfireidentifiedbyaworkerisnotdug
out by an excavator except under the direction of a surface mine blaster or a
competentworkerappointedbytheemployer.

653(2) Anemployermustensurethataholedrilledinordertoblastordisperse
a misfired charge is drilled under the direction of a surface mine blaster or a
competentworkerappointedbytheemployer.

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Drilling near explosives

654(1) Subject to section 653(2), an employer must ensure that workers do not
drillwithin5metresofachargedblasthole.

654(2) Ifachargeorshothasbeenfired,anemployermustensurethatworkers
donotdrilluntiltheareatobedrilledisexaminedbyasurfacemineblasterfor
misfiresandcutoffholes.

Storage
655(1) An employer must ensure that only sufficient explosives are taken to a
minetoprovidea24hoursupply.

655(2) A surface mine blaster must ensure that explosives and detonators,
including detonating relays, are stored in separate operation storage boxes that
arekeptnotlessthan8metresapart.

655(3) An employer must ensure that the operation storage boxes are a type 6
magazine, as defined in the Storage Standards for Industrial Explosives (M81
7/2001E),publishedbyNaturalResourcesCanada.

655(4) Anemployermustensurethatoperationstorageboxesare
(a) lockedatalltimeswhennotinuse,
(b) placed not less than 60 metres from a blasting area or an operating
unitofequipment,
(c) placed not less than 8 metres from a track, roadway, travel way or
powercable,and
(d) identified by a luminous or reflecting sign reading Danger
Explosives.

Blasting warnings
656(1) Before an electric blasting system is connected, a surface mine blaster
must ensure that signs are posted around the blast area warning that mobile
radiotransmittersmustbeturnedoffwithin20metresoftheblastarea.

656(2) If electric blasting is being conducted near a public road, an employer

mustensurethatanapproachsignispostedontheroadthatreadsasfollows:
BLASTING
DRIVERS MUST TURN OFF MOBILE TRANSMITTERS UNTIL
FURTHERPOSTEDNOTICE
WATCHFORITONTHERIGHTSIDE

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656(3)
Ifelectricblastingisbeingconductednearapublicroad,anemployer
mustensurethatadeparturesignispostedontheroadthatreadsasfollows:

YOUMAYRESUMETRANSMITTING

THANKYOU

Charged holes
657
A surface mine blaster must ensure that a charged hole is not left
unattendedunless
(a) ifanelectricdetonatorisbeingused,theendsoftheelectricdetonator
wiresareshorted,and
(b) awarningsignispostedthatreadsasfollows:
DANGER:CHARGEDSHOTHOLES

Underground Mines and Tunnels

Application
658
Sections 659 to 679 apply to explosives used in underground mines or
tunnels.

Permitted explosives
659(1) An employer must ensure that a worker in an underground coal mine
uses explosives or detonators that are classed as permitted explosives by a
laboratoryapprovedbytheDirector.

659(2) Despite subsection (1), the Director may authorize a worker in an

underground coal mine to use explosives that are not classed as permitted
explosivesif
(a) theproposedblastingistobeperformedinsolidrock,
(b) anapplicationismadetotheDirectorusingtheforminSchedule11,
Table3,and
(c) theemployerputsinplacesafetymeasurescertifiedbyaprofessional
engineerandapprovedbytheDirector.

659(3) An employer must ensure that a worker does not take into an
undergroundcoalmineexplosivesthattheworkercannotuseundersubsection
(1)or(2).

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Electric conveyance
660
An employer must ensure that explosives are not transported on an
electric locomotive, on a conveyance moved by an electric locomotive or wire
rope,onaconveyororinashuttlecarunlesstheexplosives
(a) areinspecialclosedcontainers,and
(b) theDirectorgivespermissioninwriting.

Mine shaft conveyance

661
Anemployermustnotallowworkerstotransportexplosivesonahoistin
amineshaftunlessproceduresaredevelopedtoensurethesafetransportofthe
explosives.

Transport underground
662(1) Anemployermustensurethatexplosivestakenundergroundare
(a) inasecurecaseor canister with detonators kept separatelyfrom the
explosives,and
(b) inaquantitysufficientforaworkingshift.

662(2) TheDirectormayexemptanundergroundminefromsubsection(1).

662(3) Anundergroundmineblastermustensurethatacaseorcanister
(a) iskeptcloseduntilimmediatelybeforetheshotholeischarged,and
(b) isclosedimmediatelyaftertheshotholeischarged.

662(4) Repealed

662(5) If there are two or more cases or canisters containing explosives at a

working face because two or more workers are working together, the
undergroundmineblastermustensurethecasesorcanistersarekeptasfarapart
asisreasonablypracticable.

662(6) Aworkercarryingelectricdetonatorsmustnotenteraroomwherelamps
orbatteriesarecharged.

Drilling distances
663
An employer must ensure that a worker does not drill a hole within
300millimetresofaholethathascontainedexplosives.

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Underground mine blaster

664(1) Anundergroundmineblastermust
(a) personallyprepareallprimercharges,
(b) maketestsforthepresenceofflammablegasimmediately
(i) beforetheholesarecharged,
(ii) beforetheroundisfired,and
(iii) afterreturningtotheworkingfacewhenashotisfired,
(c) regulatethequantityofexplosiveusedineachhole,and
(d) ensurethatblastingcableis
(i) disconnected and shortcircuited and kept shortcircuited at
the blasting apparatus end until ready to attach the blasting
apparatus,and
(ii) staggered in length, at the detonator end, to prevent short
circuiting.

664(2) Anundergroundmineblastermustnotloadorfireexplosivesif,within
25metresofahole,
(a) the atmosphere contains more than 1 percent of methane or
20percentofthelowerexplosivelimitofaflammablegas,
(b) there is coal dust that has not been treated with a minimum of
6 kilograms of incombustible dust per hole or 75 kilograms of
incombustibledustperworkingface,whicheverisgreater,or
(c) theareahasbeenthoroughlywetted.

664(3) Iftheatmospherewithin25metresofaholecontainsmorethan1percent
of methane or 20 percent of the lower explosive limit of a flammable gas, the
undergroundmineblaster
(a) mustnotloadtheblasthole,and
(b) mustfilltheblastholewithstemmingmaterial.
664(4) Beforefiringaround,anundergroundmineblastermust
(a) post guards not less than 75 metres from the blast area to stop
workers from approaching the blast area while the shot is fired and
theguardsmustremaininpositionuntilreleasedbytheblaster,
(b) couplethecablestothedetonatorandblastingapparatus,and
(c) take refuge in a manhole or other safe place not less than 75 metres
fromtheblastarea.
664(5) An underground mine blaster must not allow a worker to return to the
faceafterablastuntiltheexpirationofawaitingperiodofatleast10minutesor
foralongerperioddeterminedbytheundergroundmineblaster.

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Blasting cable

665(1) Anundergroundmineblastermustuseablastingcable
(a) designedforthatpurpose,and
(b) witharesistanceoflessthan2ohms.
665(2) Anundergroundmineblastermustensurethatacableusedinblasting
(a) isnotlessthan75metreslong,and
(b) reaches from the blast area to a suitable refuge for the underground
mineblaster.

Use of detonators

666
Aworkerchargingtheshotholemustinsertthedetonatorintheprimer
cartridge and insert the primer cartridge first with the detonator at the back of
thehole.

Same manufacturer

667
Anundergroundmineblastermustensurethatalltheelectricdetonators
usedinthesameroundaremadebyasinglemanufacturer.

Series connection

668
Anundergroundmineblastermustensurethatallthechargestobefired
inthesameroundareconnectedinseries,exceptinshaftexcavationwork.

Water

669
An underground mine blaster must ensure that only a waterresistant
explosive,oranexplosivesheathedtomakeitwaterproof,isusedifwatermay
entertheholebeforeitisfired.

Stemming

670(1) Anundergroundmineblastermustensurethat
(a) allblastholesarestemmed,
(b) stemmingistothecollarinshotholes,and
(c) anonflammablesubstanceormaterialisusedforstemming.

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670(2) If water stemming is used, the underground mine blaster must ensure
that
(a) a layer of clay at least 100 millimetres thick is tamped into the hole
betweenthechargeandthestemming,or
(b) thewaterisinatleasttwoseparatepackings.

Firing in the same round

671
Anundergroundmineblastermustensurethatonlyholestobefiredin
thesameroundarechargedandtampedbeforetheroundisfired.

Misfires

672(1) A mine manager must ensure that a misfire is handled under the direct
supervisionofanundergroundmineblaster.
672(2) Ifamisfireoccurs,theundergroundmineblastermustensurethat
(a) noworkerreturnstotheworkingfaceuntiltheexpirationofawaiting
periodofatleast10minutes,and
(b) theblastingcableisdisconnectedfromtheblastingapparatusandthe
cable ends shortcircuited before a worker examines the misfire to
determinethecauseofthemisfire.
672(3) An underground mine blaster must ensure that a worker removes an
explosivefromaloadedblastholeonlybyusingajetofwater.
672(4) Aworkermustnotpulladetonatorleadwirefromachargedblasthole.

Misfire detonation

673(1) Anattempttodetonateamisfiremustbedoneasasingleholeblast.
673(2) Iftheattempttodetonateamisfireisunsuccessful,anundergroundmine
blastermustensurethattheworkerdeactivatingthemisfire
(a) removes the minimum amount of stemming material from the
misfiredholerequiredtoestablishthetruedirectionofthehole,
(b) firesaseparatechargeparalleltothemisfiredchargeandnocloserto
itthan300millimetres,
(c) after detonating the parallel hole, exercises extra caution while the
rockbrokenbytheblastisloadedoutoftheworkingface,and
(d) searchesforcartridges,theirpartsordetonatorsduringandafterthe
rockloadingiscomplete.

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673(3) Ifthereisafaultyelectricdetonator,anundergroundmineblastermust
ensurethataworkershortcircuitsthelegwires.

Leaving a misfire

674(1) Ifamisfireisnotdeactivatedinthesameworkshiftastheoneinwhichit
occurred, the underground mine blaster must erect a warning board or fence
bearing a sign DO NOT ENTER MISFIRE across the whole width of the
tunnelorlocationoftheblastareabeforeleavingthemisfireunattended.
674(2) Anundergroundmineblastermustreporttotheblasterssupervisorthe
locationofamisfirethatisnotdeactivated.

Compressed air

675
If compressed air is used to break coal, an employer must ensure thata
professionalengineerpreparesadetailedproceduretobeusedandcertifiesitas
safe.

Shock blasting

676(1) Ifanareaofanundergroundmineissubjecttosuddenoutburstsofgas
or coal, the Director, on written application by the employer, may allow shock
blasting.
676(2) An application to the Director to allow shock blasting under subsection
(1)mustbepreparedbyaprofessionalengineerandmustinclude
(a) the location in the underground mine where the shock blasting will
takeplace,
(b) detailedreasonsforshockblasting,and
(c) theproposedsafetyprocedures.

Surface shots

677
An employer must ensure that no worker remains in an underground
mineatthetimeanundergroundblastisfiredfromthesurface.

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Permanent firing station

678(1) When shots are fired from a permanent underground firing station, an
employer must ensure that the only workers remaining in the blast area at the
timeoffiringare
(a) theundergroundmineblaster,and
(b) notmorethantwoblastguardsappointedbytheemployer.
678(2) When shots are fired from a permanent underground firing station, an
employermustensurethatnoworker,otherthantheundergroundmineblaster
andblastguards,isdownwindfromwheretheshotsarefired.

Secondary blasting

679(1) If charges are placed directly on top of the material being blasted in an
undergroundmine,anundergroundmineblastermustensurethat
(a) thechargesweighnotmorethan0.5kilograms,
(b) notmorethantwochargesarefiredatanyonetime,
(c) onlyinstantaneousdetonatorsareused,
(d) thesurroundingareawithinaradiusof10metresisclearofcoaldust
anddustedwithincombustibledust,and
(e) each charge is covered with stemming material and not less than 10
kilogramsofincombustibledust.
679(2) An underground mine blaster must ensure that, if charges are placed
directlyontopofthematerialbeingblastedinanundergroundmine,thecharges
are not fired if the methane content in the surrounding area is more than
0.3percent(6percentofthelowerexplosivelimit).
679(3) An underground mine blaster must ensure that if charges are placed
directlyontopofthematerialbeingblastedinanundergroundmine,arefugeor
shelterfortheblasterislocatednotlessthan150metresawayfromthecharges

Division 3:

Underground Coal Mines

Application

680

ThisDivisionappliestoundergroundcoalmines.

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Annual plan

681
An employer must ensure that the following mine plans, certified by a
professional engineer, are submitted to the Director before the last day in
Septemberineachyearforreview:
(a) aproposedundergroundoperationsworkingplanforthenextyears
operation;
(b) aventilationplanforoperationsinthenextyearofoperation.

Underground coal mine surveyor

682(1) An employer must appoint a worker as an underground coal mine

surveyor.
682(2) An underground coal mine surveyor must make all surveys and mine
plansrequiredunderthisPart.

682(3) All survey plans for an underground coal mine must be approved by a
professionalengineer.

Mine Workers

Supervision
683
An employer at an underground coal mine must ensure that a worker
employed underground is under the supervision of the holder of an
underground coal mine managers certificate or an underground coal mine
foremanscertificate.

Required qualifications
684(1) An employer must not appoint a worker as an underground coal mine
manageroractingundergroundcoalminemanagerunlesstheworkerholdsan
underground coal mine managers certificate issued under the Occupational
HealthandSafetyRegulation.

684(2) An employer must not appoint a worker as an underground coal mine

foreman or acting underground coal mine foreman unless the worker holds an
undergroundcoalmineforemanscertificateissuedundertheOccupationalHealth
andSafetyRegulation.

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684(3)
An employer must not appoint a worker as underground coal mine
electrical superintendent or acting underground coal mine electrical
superintendent unless the worker holds an underground coal mine electrical
superintendents certificate issued under the Occupational Health and Safety
Regulation.

Mine manager

685(1) Anemployermust
(a) appoint an underground coal mine manager to supervise daily
activitiesatanundergroundcoalmine,and
(b) notifytheDirectoroftheappointmentwithoutunduedelay.
(c) Repealed
685(2) An employer may appoint an underground coal mine foreman as a
temporaryundergroundcoalminemanagerif
(a) theforemanholdsanundergroundcoalmineforemanscertificate,
(b) not more than 30 workers in total are working underground at any
onetime,and
(c) the appointment is for a period that does not exceed seven calendar
days.

685(3) An employer must ensure that whenever the underground coal mine
managerisabsentfromtheminesiteforaperiodnotexceedingsevencalendar
days, the underground coal mine manager maintains, as far as is reasonably
practicable,constantcommunicationwiththeminesite.

685(4) Anemployermustappointanactingundergroundcoalminemanagerfor
anyabsenceoftheundergroundcoalminemanagerthatexceedssevencalendar
daysbutislessthan90calendardays.

685(5) Anemployermust
(a) appoint a new underground coal mine manager for any absence of
the underground coal mine manager that exceeds 90 calendar days,
and
(b) informtheDirectoroftheappointmentassoonaspossible.

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Combined operations

686(1) If surface mining operations and underground coal mining operations

with the same owner take place simultaneously and are in such proximity that
mining in one may affect the safety of workers in the other, they must be
declaredacombinedoperationby
(a) theowner,
(b) anemployerofthesurfacemineoranemployeroftheunderground
coalmine,or
(c) theDirector.
686(2) Ifsurfaceminingoperationsandundergroundcoalminingoperationsare
declaredtobeacombinedoperation,overallcontroloftheminingactivitiesmust
be coordinated under the direction of a single mine manager, who may be the
underground coal mine manager or the manager of the surface mine, without
eitherbeingrelievedoftheresponsibilityfortheirseparatemines.
686(3) Nothinginsubsection(2)shallbeconstruedtomeanthatonlyonemine
managerisrequiredunderthisCodefortwoormoreminingoperations.

Working alone

687(1) Only a worker who is sampling, testing or inspecting at a working face

mayworkaloneataworkingface.
687(2) Subject to subsection (1), an underground coal mine manager must
ensurethatnoworkerworksatproducingcoalwhilealoneataworkingface.

Unsafe conditions

688(1) A worker in a mine must immediately notify the workers and a mine
official if the workers are exposed to a hazard if the worker discovers the
following:
(a) theventilationisinterrupted;
(b) anaircrossing,door,stopping,bratticeorductisdamaged;
(c) anairflowinanaircourseisreducedbyadisruption;
(d) aweaknessinarooforrib;
(e) adeficiencyofarooforrib;
(f) evidenceofmovementinarooforrib;
(g) smokeorfire;
(h) anaccumulationofgasorwater;
(i) anyotherhazardtoworkers.
688(2) Ifaworkeratthesurfaceofaminediscoversahazardtoworkersinthe
mine,theworkermustimmediatelynotifyamineofficial.

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688(3) A mine official to whom a hazard to workers is reported under

subsection(1)or(2)must
(a) takeimmediatestepstowithdrawworkersexposedtoahazarduntil
thedefectisremedied,and
(b) assessthehazardandremedyitifpossible.
688(4) The mine official must record an incident reported under subsection (1)
or(2)andtherecordmustbeavailableforworkersatthemine.

Shift change

689
An underground coal mine foreman must ensure that entrances to any
place found unsafe during a work shift are fenced, cordoned or taped off and
signedatsufficientdistancestopreventworkersfromenteringtheunsafeplace.

Shift report

690(1) An employer must ensure that a shift report is completed by an

undergroundcoalmineforemanatamine.
690(2) At the beginning of a work shift, an underground coal mine foreman
must read and initial the reports of the underground coal mine foreman of the
immediatelyprecedingshiftandnotewhetherahazardhasbeenreported.
690(3) Beforeworkbegins,anundergroundcoalmineforemanmustinspectthat
section of the mine assigned to the underground coal mine foreman unless an
inspection was carried out by an underground coal mine foreman within the
immediatelyprecedingfourhours.
690(4) Immediately at the end of a work shift, an underground coal mine
foreman must post an inspection report that includes the names of workers
remainingintheforemanssectionofthemineattheendoftheworkshift.
690(5) The report posted under subsection (4) must be in the designated place
andaccessibletoanyonewhomightneedtodeterminethelocationandnumber
ofworkerswhoarestillunderground.

Record of workers

691

Anemployermustensureadailyreportiskeptintheshiftreportof
(a) thetimesatwhicheachworkercheckedinandoutofthemine,and
(b) thenameofeachworkerwhoremainsintheminebeyondtheendof
theregularshift.

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Self rescuers

692

Anemployermust
(a) provideormakeavailabletoeachworkerwhogoesunderground,an
approved selfcontained self rescuer device, rated at a minimum of
onehour,
(b) requirethateachworkerbeinpossessionofaselfrescueratalltimes
whenunderground,
(c) ensurethateachworkerreceivestrainingin
(i) theproperproceduresforuse,donningandswitchoverofthe
selfrescuerduringanemergency,and
(ii) thelocationofundergroundcachesofadditionalselfrescuers,
(d) ensure that each worker receives refresher training every three
monthsinthesubjectsreferredtoin(c),
(e) ensure that a record of the training is maintained at the mine for at
leastthreeyearsandisavailabletoanofficeruponrequest,and
(f) store and strategically locate as many additional units as may be
required by workers walking from the most distant working face to
thedefinedemergencyexitduringamineemergency.

Means of ignition

693(1) Anemployermust
(a) ensure that workers entering a mine do not take smoking materials,
matchesorothermeansofignitionintothemine,
(b) direct all workers who enter a mine, or such number of workers as
may be selected using a system approved by the Director, to be
searchedtoconfirmthattheyarenotcarryinganyprohibitedmeans
ofignition,and
(c) ensure that any worker who refuses to be searched is refused entry
intothemine.
693(2) Workers must not have in their possession, or otherwise transport,
smokingmaterials,matchesorothermeansofignitionwhentheyenteramine.
693(3) A worker must not use smoking materials, matches or other means of
ignitioninamine.
693(4) Subsections(1)to(3)donotprohibitaworkerfromtakinganapproved
explosiveinitiatingapparatusorcuttingequipmentspecificallypermittedbythis
Codeintoamine,orfromusingit.

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No smoking warnings

694
An employer must ensure that areas at the surface in which tobacco or
matches or other means of ignition are not allowed are clearly marked as no
smokingareas.

Mine equipment

Recognizing international standards

694.1 Equipment for use in underground coal mines that is approved to a
current,relevantstandardinanothercountrycanbeusedsubjecttotheapproval
oftheDirector.

Propane installations

695(1) An employer must ensure that propane installations in proximity to

underground workings are installed and maintained in accordance with the
manufacturersspecificationsandtheSafetyCodesAct.
695(2) Anemployermustensurethatprecautionsaretakentoprevent
(a) movingvehiclesfromcontactingpropaneinstallations,and
(b) propanefromcollectinginlowareas.
695(3) An employer must ensure that propane installations are inspected once
each week by a competent worker to ensure the propane does not leak into an
underground working or ventilation system of the mine or a building or other
structure.
695(4) Anemployermustensurethat,aspartoftheminemaintenancescheme,a
competent worker examines the burners, relighters, vapourizers, storage tanks
andallassociatedprotectivedeviceseverythreemonthstoensuretheequipment
isfunctioningandthereisnoleakageofpropane.
695(5) An employer must ensure that a detection system operates at all times
that
(a) will detect propane from leaking into the ventilation system of a
mine,and
(b) visiblyoraudiblywarnsworkersoftheleak.

695(6) Anemployermustensurethatnofurnaceordeviceforheatingmineair
isinstalledwithoutthewrittenapprovaloftheDirector.

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Bulk fuel storage

696(1) An employer must ensure that bulk fuel storage facilities are located on
groundthatisimpervioustothesubstancesbeingstored.
696(2) Anemployermustensurethatbulkfuelstoragefacilitiesare
(a) located at a lower ground elevation than the entrance to an
undergroundworking,
(b) placedinasecondarycontainmentstructure,or
(c) protected by an earthen berm to prevent propane or other fuel from
enteringtheundergroundworking.

Voice communication

697(1) Anemployermustensurethataminehasavoicecommunicationsystem
between the surface and underground that consists of interconnected voice
communicationstations.
697(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to exploration drivages from the surface
thatarenotmorethan60metreslong.
697(3) An employer must ensure that a voice communication system has a
separatebackuppowersupplythatoperatesifthereisapowerfailure.

Location
698(1) An employer must ensure that interconnected voice communication
stationsinaminearelocatedatthefollowing:
(a) thetopandbottomofmineshaftsandminetunneloutletsandmain
hoistingandhaulageengines;
(b) main electrical distribution centres, both at the surface and
underground;
(c) mainpumpingstations;
(d) refugestations;
(e) atthedriveofaconveyorbeltand,iftheconveyorbeltismorethan
60metreslong,atthetailendoftheconveyorbelt;
(f) boosterfans;
(g) undergroundgaragesandrepairshops;
(h) aminingsectionascloseasispracticabletotheworkingfaceand,in
thecaseofalongwallface,toeachendoftheworkingface;
(i) permanentlyattendedsurfacestations.

698(2) The Director may require an employer to locate interconnected voice

communicationstationsinamineataplacenotreferredtoinsubsection(1).

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Permanently attended stations

699(1) An employer must ensure that a permanently attended surface
communication station in the voice communication system of a mine has a
telephoneconnectiontothepublictelephonesystem.

699(2) An employer must ensure that a communication station in the voice

communicationsystemofaminehasanaudiblealarmthatis
(a) initiated from the permanently attended surface communication
station,and
(b) soundedincaseofemergency.

Portal

700(1) Anemployermustensurethatallpartsofaportalareconstructedofnon
flammablematerials.

700(2) An employer must ensure, before a portal is constructed, that a

professionalengineerpreparesandcertifiesaportalconstructionplanthat
(a) includesdrawings,diagramsandinstructionsdetailingthedesignof
theportal,and
(b) specifies how the portal is to be safely constructed and positioned
whileprotectingworkersfromfallingorcollapsingground.

Mine outlets

701(1) An employer must ensure that there are at least two separate and
independentmineopeningsoroutletsbywhichworkerscanleaveamine.
701(2)

Anemployermustensurethatthemineopenings
(a) Repealed
(b) areconnectedtotheminevoicecommunicationsystem.

701(2.1) Anemployermustensurethatthemineopeningsoroutletsarecertified
by a professional engineer so that in the event of any reasonably foreseeable
incident,atleastoneopeningwillallowegressofworkers.

701(3) Subsection(1)doesnotapplytothefollowing:
(a) anewminewheremineopeningsarebeingconstructed;
(b) a location where the mine voice communication system is in the
processofbeingconstructedbetweenmineopenings;
(c) a location where ground is being excavated for the purposes of
searchingfororprovingmineraldeposits.

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701(4) If there is only a single means of exit in an underground working, an

employer must ensure that the number of workers in the working is never
greaterthannineintotal,unlessothersareneededtosecurethehealthandsafety
ofthosenineworkersinanemergency.

Escape ways

702(1) The underground coal mine manager must ensure that shafts, tunnels,
levels,ladders,stairsandsimilarinstallationsusedasescapeways
(a) are kept free from accumulations of ice and obstructions of every
kind,and
(b) have signs posted where necessary to show the direction to the
surfaceoutlet,and
(c) are provided with continuous directional guide lines or equivalent
devicesthatare
(i) installedandmaintainedthroughouttheentirelengthofeach
escapeway,
(ii) madeofdurablematerial,
(iii) markedwithreflectivematerialevery8metres,
(iv) locatedinamannerthatallowseffectiveescape,
(v) equipped with directional indicators, signifying the route of
escape,andplacedatintervalsnotexceeding30metres,and
(vi) securelyattachedto,andmarkedtoshowthelocationof,any
selfcontained, self rescuer storage locations in the
escapeways.
702(2) An underground coal mine manager must ensure that all water is
conductedawayfromstairways.
702(3) Anemployermustensurethatshafts,tunnelsandslopesusedasescape
ways and inclined at more than 30 degrees from horizontal have ladders,
walkwaysorotherapparatusthat
(a) aredesignedtoallowworkerstoleavetheminesafely,
(b) arekeptingoodrepair,and
(c) leadtothemineopening.
702(4) An employer must ensure that the airway and travelling road of an
escapewayarenotlessthan2metreshighand2metreswide.

Manholes

703(1) An employer must ensure that a haulage mine level or tunnel in which
workersnormallytravelhasmanholesorplacesofrefugeatintervalsofnotmore
than20metres.

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703(2) Despitesubsection(1),manholesorplacesofrefugearenotrequiredif
(a) thespeedofhaulagedoesnotexceed8kilometresperhour,and
(b) thereisclearstandingroomofatleast1metrebetweenthesideofthe
equipmentandthesideoftheroad.
703(3) Anemployermustensurethatamanholeorplaceofrefugeis
(a) atleast1metrewide,1.3metresdeepand1.8metreshigh,
(b) keptclearatalltimes,
(c) clearlyidentifiedasamanholeorplaceofrefuge,and
(d) numbered.

Vehicles

Underground fuel stations

704(1) Anundergroundcoalminemanagermustensurethatdieselfueltanksof
vehicles filled underground are filled at designated fuel stations certified by a
professionalengineer.
704(2) Anemployermustensurethatanundergroundfuelstation
(a) hasasmoothconcretefloor,
(b) isconstructedofnonflammablematerial,
(c) has fireproof doors with the door nearest the fueling point opening
outwards,and
(d) hasasumpinthefloor,orcollectingpans,atpossiblespillagepoints.
704(3) An employer must ensure that an underground fuel station has
appropriatefirefightingequipment.

Diesel fuel

705(1) Anemployermustensurethatdieselfuelsuppliedatafuelstation
(a) atleastmeetstherequirementsofCGSBStandardCAN/CGSB3.1699
AMEND,MiningDieselFuel,and
(b) is not stored underground in quantities greater than the quantity
requiredfor24hoursworkunlesspermissiontostoremoreisgiven
bytheDirector.
705(2) An employer must ensure that workers take precautions to prevent the
dieselfuelfromspillingwhilethefueltanksarefilled.
705(3) An employer must ensure that all empty diesel fuel containers are
removedfromtheminedaily.

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705(4) An underground coal mine manager must ensure that spilled oil and
diesel fuel is immediately taken up with a nonflammable absorbent material
thatis
(a) depositedinafireproofreceptacle,and
(b) removed from the mine at intervals of not more than every three
days.
705(5) Anemployermustensurethatacopyofsubsections(1)to(4)ispostedin
aconspicuousplaceatanundergroundfuelstation.

Control of equipment

706(1) An employer must ensure that the control levers of storage battery
locomotives,trolleylocomotivesandvehiclesaredesignedsothatthelevers
(a) canonlyberemovedwhentheleverisintheneutralposition,and
(b) arespringloadedorbiasedtoreturntotheneutralposition.

706(2) Ifremotecontrolledequipmentisusedataminesite,theemployermust
ensureitisusedinaccordancewiththemanufacturersspecifications.

Roof and Side Support

Support system

707(1) If anentryorroadwayis tobe excavatedin an underground coal mine,

anemployermustensurethatageotechnicalanalysisofthestrataandstructures
isconductedbyaprofessionalengineertodeterminetheeffectsofthestrataand
structuresontheentryorroadwayexcavation.
707(2) Anemployermustensurethataprofessionalengineercertifies
(a) thesupportsystemoftheroofandsidesofaroadway,and
(b) thedimensionsofallsupportpillars.

707(3) The professional engineer referred to in subsection (2) must take into
considerationthefollowing:
(a) thedepthofcoverandstratigraphy;
(b) the nature and character of the strata immediately above the roof
horizon,thefurtheroverlyingstrataandthefloorstrata;
(c) thestrengthcharacteristicsoftheroof,sides,floorstrataandthecoal
seam;
(d) the thickness and sequence of bedding planes and other planes of
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(e) thelocalhydrogeology;
(f) thestructuralcontrolincludingfaults,synclines,anticlinesandother
knownabnormalities;
(g) theproximityofanysurfaceglacialdepositsandtheirstability;
(h) the possible interaction between underlying and overlying coal
seams, mine workings, pillars, aquifers, geological features and the
proposedmineworkings;
(i) theminingsequence;
(j) with respect to the general roadways layout and related extraction,
thepossibleimpactatthesurfaceareaanditsinfrastructure;
(k) thegeotechnicalanalysisreferredtoinsubsection(1);and
(l) thepropensityofthecoalandsurroundingstrataforsuddenburstsof
solidsand/orgas.

707(4) Nothing in this section prevents a worker from setting additional

supportsiftheworkerconsidersthemtobenecessaryforsafety.

Extractions

708(1) If solid mineral pillars or blocks are to be extracted from a mine, an

employer must ensure that a systematic method and sequence of extraction is
preparedinwhich
(a) workersarenotrequiredtoworkbeneathanunsupportedroof,and
(b) workersarenotsubjectedtothehazardofthecollapseofasideorrib.
708(2) The method and sequence of extraction must be certified by a
professionalengineer.

Operating procedures

709(1) An employer must prepare a code of practice for installing and

maintaining or removing ground supports that prescribes the procedures to be
followedbyworkers.
709(2) Amineofficialmustpostacopyofthecodeofpracticepreparedunder
subsection(1)inaconspicuouslocationatthemine.

Removal of ground supports

710(1) Aworkermustnotremoveagroundsupportwithoutthepermissionofa
mineofficial.

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710(2) IfworkrequirestheremovalofgroundsupportsprescribedbythisCode,
the underground coal mine manager must ensure that there are temporary
supportsinplace.
710(3) Despite subsection (2), other supports must not be used to protect
workersfromfallinggroundif
(a) supportsarewithdrawnfromthegob,or
(b) supportsarewithdrawnunderaroofthatappearstothemineofficial
tobeinsecure.
710(4) A professional engineer must certify the means to be used to protect
workersfromfallinggroundif
(a) supportsarewithdrawnfromthegob,or
(b) supportsarewithdrawnunderaroofthatappearstothemineofficial
tobeinsecure.

Ventilation System

Ventilation system
711(1) An employer must ensure that a mine has a mechanical ventilation
system,certifiedbyaprofessionalengineer,that
(a) dilutes, displaces, eliminates or otherwise renders harmless all
noxiousorflammablegasesandharmfulsubstances,
(b) keeps work areas and accessible roads fit for workers to work or
travelin,
(c) ensures that the air contains at least 19.5 percent oxygen by volume
andnotmorethan0.5percentcarbondioxidebyvolume,and
(d) ensuresthataminimumvolumeof1.9cubicmetrespersecondofair
passesactiveworkingheadings.

711(2) Anemployermustdevelopsafeoperatingproceduresfortheventilation
systemthatarecertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer.

711(3) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) theventilationsystemisdesignedtopreventtheraisingofdust,and
(b) compressedairisnotusedforventilation.

Air velocity
712(1) Anemployermustensurethataventilationsysteminaminemaintainsa
minimumairvelocityatworkingfacesof0.3metrespersecond.

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712(2) Anemployermustensurethataventilationsystemmaintainsaminimum
airvelocityinroadways,otherthanworkingheadings,of0.3metrespersecond
unless methane layering is occurring, in which case the air velocity must be
increasedtopreventthemethanelayering.

712(3) An employer must ensure that the velocity of the air in a ventilation
systemisnotmorethan
(a) Repealed
(b) 5metrespersecondinacoalconveyorroad,and
(c) 8metrespersecondinotherroadways.

712(4) The Director may grant an acceptance changing the requirements of

subsections(2)or(3)onlyafterreviewingaproposalcertifiedbyaprofessional
engineer.

Return airway
713
An employer must ensure that underground oil transformers rated at
morethan1000kilovoltamperes,garages,bulkoilstorageareasandfuelstations
areventilatedbyairthatflowsdirectlytothereturnairway.

Doors

714(1) Anemployermustensurethatairlockdoors
(a) remain open no longer than is necessary for workers or vehicles to
passthrough,
(b) aredesignedtobeselfclosing,and
(c) operateinsuchawaythatifonedooroftheairlocksystemisopen,
theotherdoorremainsclosed.

714(2) Aworkermustnot,withouttheauthorityoftheemployer,
(a) leaveaventilationdooropenthattheworkerfoundshut,or
(b) leaveaventilationdoorclosedthattheworkerfoundopen.

714(3) An employer must ensure that an airlock located in major connections

betweenthemainairintakeandtheairreturnhasadoorsysteminwhichatleast
onedoorremainsclosedifthereisanairreversal.

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Stoppings

715

Anemployermustensurethat
(a) ventilation stoppings between intake and return airways prevent air
leaks,
(b) thespacebetweenthefacesofventilationstoppingsandroadwaysis
keptfreeofobstructions,and
(c) ventilationstoppingsareconstructedatcrosscutsoneachsideofthe
conveyorsystemuptothelastcrosscutbeforethetailendofthelast
conveyor in order to minimize the potential contamination of those
airways.

Seals
716(1) Anemployermustensurethatworkedoutorinaccessiblepartsofamine
aresealedoffunlessotherwiseapprovedbytheDirector.

716(1.1) Thesealsreferredtoinsubsection(1)mustwithstandanoverpressureof
atleast345kilopascals.

716(2) Anemployermustensurethataworkedoutdistrictissealedoffwithin
three months after mining stops in the district unless otherwise approved by the
Director.

716(3) An employer must ensure that workers monitor conditions at a seal to

ensurethatahazardousconditiondoesnotdevelop.

716(4) An employer must ensure that a seal constructed to contain fire,

spontaneousheatingoranothersimilarhazardis
(a) certifiedbyaprofessionalengineer,
(b) constructed to withstand the force of an explosion in the sealed off
area,and
(c) has a method of sampling the atmosphere and draining water from
behindtheseal.

Chutes
717
Anemployermustensurethat,inasystemwithchutespassingfroman
upper to a lower mine level, mineral or rock is kept in the chutes above the
bulkheadtopreventanypassageofair.

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Splits

718(1) Anemployermustensurethatacoalmineisdividedintosplits.
718(2) Anemployermustensurethateachsplitandeachworkingfaceinasplit
issuppliedwithaseparatecurrentoffreshair.

718(3) An employer must ensure that the return air from a working split goes
directlytothereturnairway.

Fans

719(1) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) all main fans in a mine have an automatic ventilating pressure
recordingdevicethatisalwaysoperatingandmonitoreddaily,
(b) aminehasastandbymainfan,and
(c) aminehasanemergencypowersupplycapableofrunningthemain
faniftheprinciplesourceofpowerfails.

719(2) An employer must keep a record of the ventilating pressures taken and
thedatesonwhichtheyweretaken.

Reverse flows
720(1) Repealed

720(2) A worker must not reverse the air flow of a main fan without the
undergroundcoalminemanagersauthorization.

Surface fans

721(1) Anemployermustensurethatthemainsurfaceventilatingfans
(a) areoffsetbynotlessthan5metresfromthenearestsideofthemine
opening,and
(b) havenoncombustibleairductsandhousing.

721(2) Anemployermustensurethatthemineopeningreferredtoinsubsection
(1)isprotectedbyoneormoreweakwallsorexplosiondoors,oracombination
ofweakwallsandexplosiondoors,locatedindirectlinewithpossibleexplosive
forces.

721(3) Despite subsection (1), the main surface ventilating fan may be located
directlyinfrontoforoveramineopeningif
(a) theopeningisnotinadirectlinewithpossibleairblastscomingout
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(b) there is another opening not less than 5 metres and not more than
30metresfromthefanopeningthat
(i)
is in a direct line with possible air blasts coming out of the
mine,and
(ii)
hasexplosiondoors.

Booster fans

722

Anemployermustensurethataboosterfan
(a) doesnotrestrictthefreepassageofairdeliveredbyamainfanifthe
boosterfansstops,
(b) stopsifamainfanstops,and
(c) iscontinuously monitored by a system that alarmsata permanently
attended monitoring station if the fan stops or its performance falls
belowanestablishedefficiencylevel.

Auxiliary fans
723(1) An employer must ensure that an auxiliary fan used in a mine is
electricallygrounded.

723(2) An employer must ensure that a heading that is advanced more than
10metresfromthemainventilationcircuitandaraiseorsubdriftthatismore
than 10 metres from the main ventilation circuit has an auxiliary ventilation
system, or a system of line brattices, to direct ventilation so thatthe face of the
headingissweptbytheventilatingairsupply.

723(3) The distance referred to in subsection (2) must be measured from the
nearestrib.

723(4)
Ifaheadingtobeventilatedislessthan200metreslong,theauxiliary
faninterlockrequirementofClause6.2.3ofCSAStandardM42100(R2007),Use
ofElectricityinMines,doesnotapply.

Brattice, vent tubes

724(1) If brattice or vent tubes are used to ventilate the working face, an
employermustensurethatthebratticeorventtubesarekeptadvancedasclose
aspossibletotheworkingface.

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724(2) Anemployermustensurethatbrattice orventtubes used in a mine are

constructedofmaterialsthatmeettherequirementsofCSAStandardCAN/CSA
M427M91 (R2001), FirePerformance and Antistatic Requirements for Ventilation
Materials.

Operating procedures for booster and auxiliary fans

725(1) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) if a booster fan or auxiliary fan stops, workers in an area that is
affectedbythestoppingmovetoaplacethatisadequatelyventilated,
and
(b) a competent worker tests the affected area to ensure it is adequately
ventilatedbeforeotherworkersenterthearea.

725(2) An employer must ensure that an auxiliary fan is not restarted unless a
competentworkerhas
(a) inspected the area underground that is serviced by the auxiliary fan
andhastestedforflammablegases,
(b) declaredinwritingthatitissafetorestarttheauxiliaryfan,and
(c) includedacopyofthedeclarationinthesupervisorsshiftreport.

725(3) Anemployermustdevelopacodeofpracticetobefollowedifabooster
fanoranauxiliaryfanstopsandpostitataconspicuouslocationatthesurfaceof
themine.

725(4) Repealed

Stopping fan
726(1) Aworkermustnotstopafanthatprovidesventilationforaminewithout
theconsentofthemineofficialincharge.

726(2) If workers withdraw because a fan stops or there is a decrease in

ventilation,anemployermustensurethatnoworkerisreadmittedtothemine,
topartofthemineortoasplituntil
(a) thefanisinoperationandventilationisrestored,
(b) theworkareasareexaminedbyamineofficial,
(c) areportthattheworkingsaresafeismadebyamineofficialinabook
thatiskeptatthemineforthatpurpose,and
(d) acopyofthereportispostedinaconspicuouslocation.

726(3)
area.

Subsection(2)doesnotapplytothemineofficialexaminingthework

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Ventilation monitoring
727(1) An employer must appoint a competent worker who must measure the
barometric pressureoutsidethemineandthevelocityandquantityofairinall
airwaysandoldworkingsoftheminethatareaccessibletoworkers.

727(2) Anemployermustensurethatmeasurementsundersubsection(1)are,at
aminimum,taken
(a) atthemainairwayasnearasisreasonablypracticabletothepointat
whichtheairentersorleavesthemine,
(b) withineachsplitorpartofthemine
(i) as near as reasonably practicable to the points at which air
entersandleavesthesplitorpartofthemine,and
(ii) in longwall workings, within 10 metres of the working face in
theintakeandreturnairways,
(c) in other mining methods, as near as is reasonably practicable to the
lastopencrosscut,
(d) asnearasisreasonablypracticabletotheworkingfaceofeachactive
heading,and
(e) at seals along intake air courses where intake air passes by a seal to
ventilateactiveworkingsections.

727(3) The appointed worker must notify the mine manager of any
abnormalitiesinthebarometricpressureorthevelocityandquantityofair.

727(4) An employer must ensure that the measurements under subsection (1)
aretakenatleastonceaweek.

727(5) Ifthequalityorquantityofairpassingaplacewherethemeasurements
aretakenmaybesubstantiallyaffectedbecausetheventilationsystemofamine
is altered, an employer must ensure that the appointed worker repeats the
measurementsassoonastheeffectofthealterationwouldbeapparent.

727(6) An underground coal mine manager must ensure that before the
commencementofeachworkshift,theappointedworkertakestemperatureand
barometricpressurereadingsoutsidethemine.

727(7) Anappointedworkermust
(a) recordtheresultsofthemeasurementstakenunderthissectioninthe
logbookprovidedbytheemployerforthatpurpose,
(b) signeachentry,and
(c) postacopyoftheresultsattheportal.

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Cross cuts
728(1) Repealed

728(2) Anemployermustensurethatallcrosscutsexcepttheonenearesttothe
workingfacearesecurelystoppedoff.

728(3) If an employer applies to the Director with specifications certified by a

professionalengineer,theDirectormaygiveanexemptionfromsubsection(2).

Operating in split
729
An employer must ensure that not more than one coal mining machine
operatesinonesplit.

Gas and Dust Control

Gas inspections
730(1) Anundergroundcoalminemanagermustensurethatamineofficial
(a) always carries an approved gas testing device for methane, carbon
monoxideandoxygenwhenunderground,and
(b) withinfourhoursofeachshiftcommencingwork,inspects,withthe
device referred to in (a), that part of the mine being worked, or
intendedtobeworked,andallrelatedroadways.

730(2) A mine official must inspect for gas at the working face of every work
area, at the edge of the gob, in roof cavities and anywhere else that gas may
accumulate.

730(3) Amineofficialwhomakestheinspectionmust
(a) reporttotheminemanagerontheconditionsofthepartofthemine,
the roadways and the explosion barriers inspected for gas and
ventilation,and
(b) enterandsignadetailedreportoftheinspectioninabookkeptatthe
mineforthatpurpose.

730(4) An underground coal mine manager must ensure that a copy of the
report is immediately posted at a conspicuous location at the mine or the
entrance to the inspected part of the mine, or at a place designated by the
undergroundcoalminemanager.

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730(5)
The report referred to in subsection (3)(b) must be examined and
countersignedbytheundergroundcoalminemanagerordesignateatleastonce
everyday.

Flammable gas levels

731(1) An underground coal mine manager must ensure that workers are
withdrawnfromaworkareaiftheamountofflammablegasinthegeneralbody
oftheairexceeds40percentofthelowerexplosivelimit.

731(2) An underground coal mine manager must ensure that the supply of
electrical power is automatically cut off if the amount of flammable gas in the
generalbodyofairexceeds25percentofthelowerexplosivelimit.

731(3) An underground coal mine manager must ensure that workers do not
blastiftheamountofflammablegasinthegeneralbodyofairexceeds20percent
ofthelowerexplosivelimit.

731(4) An underground coal mine manager must ensure that workers do not
operatedieselenginesiftheamountofflammablegasinthegeneralbodyofair
exceeds20percentofthelowerexplosivelimit.

731(5)
An underground coal mine manager must ensure that a bleeder
systemisdesignedsuchthattheflammablegasleveldoesnotexceed40percent
ofthelowerexplosivelimit.

Diesel vehicle roads

732(1) If workers operate a diesel vehicle in an underground coal mine, the
underground coal mine manager must ensure that a worker measures the air
flowandthepercentageofflammablegaspresentinthegeneralbodyofairatall
pointsthattheundergroundcoalminemanagerortheDirectorspecify.

732(2) Repealed

732(3) Anundergroundcoalminemanagermustensurethataworkertakesthe
measurementsrequiredundersubsection(1)
(a) atleastonceeachweek,and
(b) wheneveranalterationismadeinthequantityofaircirculating.

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732(4) If the percentage of flammable gas measured under subsection (1)

exceeds 15 percent of the lower explosive limit, the underground coal mine
managermustappointacompetentworkerwhomust
(a) takefurthermeasurementsundersubsection(1),and
(b) immediately submit a written report of the results to the mine
manager.

732(5) If the percentage of flammable gas measured under subsection (1)

exceeds 15 percent of the lower explosive limit continuously over a 24hour
period,theemployermustinstallasystemofcontinuousmethanemonitoring.

732(6) Themeasurementsrequiredbysubsection(4)mustcontinuetobetaken
until
(a) the percentage of flammable gas measured is less than 15 percent of
thelowerexplosivelimit,or
(b) asystemofcontinuousmethanemonitoringisinstalled.

Degassing procedures
733(1) An employer must ensure that procedures for degassing headings are
preparedandcertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer.

733(2) An employer must ensure that a copy of the procedures for degassing
headingsispostedataconspicuouslocationatthemine.

Gas removal
734
An employer must ensure that workers remove standing gas in a mine
underthedirectsupervisionofamineofficial.

Unused areas
735(1) Anemployermustensurethatpartsofaminethatarenotbeingworked
are,sofarasisreasonablypracticable,keptfreeofdangerousgases.

735(2) Repealed

Sealed off areas

736(1) Anemployermustensurethatpartsofaminethatcannotbekeptfreeof
accumulationsofgasarefencedoff.

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736(2) If an accumulation of gas cannot be safely removed, an employer must

ensurethattheaffectedpartsaresealedinaccordancewithsection716.

Approval of devices for testing and measuring

737
An employer must ensure that combustible gas detectors and other
devices used for testing and measuring air quality, velocity, and volume in a
mineareapprovedforuseincoalminesbyoneofthefollowing:
(a) the United States Mines Safety and Health Administration, or its
predecessorsorsuccessorsinadministration;
(b) the Ministry of Power of the Government of Great Britain, or its
predecessorsorsuccessorsinadministration;
(c) theDepartmentofNaturalResources,Canada,oritspredecessorsor
successorsinadministration;or
(d) another organization or combination of organizations approved by
theDirector.

Combustible gas detector

738(1) Anemployermustensurethatacoalcuttingmachineisequippedwitha
combustiblegasdetector.

738(2) A worker operating a coal cutting machine must keep the combustible
gasdetectoroperatingatalltimes.

738(3) An employer must ensure that the sensing device of a combustible gas
detectorisinstalled
(a) asclosetothecuttingheadasisreasonablypracticable,and
(b) notmorethan3metresfromthecuttinghead.

738(4) Despitesubsection(3),theDirectormayapproveadistanceofmorethan
3metresfromthecuttinghead.

738(5) Anemployermustensurethatthecombustiblegasdetector
(a) Repealed
(b) hasadistinctandseparatevisibleoraudiblewarningthatisactivated
ifthelevelofflammablegasreaches20percentofthelowerexplosive
limit,and
(c) automatically cuts off power to the cutting head if the level of
flammablegasreaches25percentofthelowerexplosivelimit.

738(6) If power to the cutting head is cut off, the operator must back the coal
cuttingmachineoutofthefaceandturnoffthepowertothemachine.

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Portable detector
739(1) A worker must not use a portable combustible gas detector unless an
undergroundcoalminemanagerauthorizesitsuse.

739(2) Anundergroundcoalminemanagermayauthorizeacompetentworker
touseaportablecombustiblegasdetector.

739(3) Aportablecombustiblegasdetectormustcomplywithsection737.
739(4)
An employer must ensure that before each shift, a portable
combustible gas detector to be used underground is tested for accuracy and
calibratedaccordingtothemanufacturersspecifications.

Breakdown of detector
740(1) A worker may continue to operate a coal cutting machine that has a
brokencombustiblegasdetectorif
(a) there is a continual monitoring by another combustible gas detector
operatedbyaworkerauthorizedundersection739,and
(b) the flammable gas reading at the operators cab does not exceed 15
percentofthelowerexplosivelimit.

740(2) A worker must not operate a coal cutting machine that has a broken
combustiblegasdetectoraftertheendoftheworkshiftinwhichitbrokedown.

Roof bolting

741(1) Anemployermustensurethataworkeroperatingaroofbolter
(a) iscompetenttouseacombustiblegasdetector,
(b) carriesacombustiblegasdetector,and
(c) takesflammablegasreadingsatrooflevel.

741(2) An employer must ensure that workers do not drill or install bolts at a
locationwheremethanereadingsexceed25percentofthelowerexplosivelimit.

741(3) Subsections (1)(a) and (b) do not apply if a working flammable gas
monitorisinstalledonthebolteratrooflevel.

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Airborne dust
742(1) An employer must ensure that there is a water supply designed to
suppressairbornedust
(a) at a location where mineral is transferred from one conveyor to
anotherconveyor,achuteoravehicle,and
(b) atthecuttingteethorpicksofacoalcuttingmachine.

742(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a location where mineral is conveyed
fromtheconveyorofamobileunit.

742(3) Anemployermustensurethataroadwayusedbyrubbertiredvehiclesis
treatedorwettedtominimizethecreationofairbornedust.

742(4) An employer must ensure that there is an ongoing program for

monitoringtheconcentrationofrespirabledusttowhichworkersareexposed.

742(5) The Director may require an employer to install dust collection devices
onexhaustfansiftheDirectorconsidersthatconditionswarrantdoingso.

Incombustible dust
743(1) Thissectiondoesnotapplytothepartofaroadwaywithin10metresof
theworkingfacewhilecoalcuttingisinprogress.

743(1.1) Ifreasonablypracticable,anemployermustensurethateveryareainan
undergroundcoalmineiskeptfreeofaccumulationsofcoaldust.

743(1.2) An employer must file with the Director a copy of a stone dusting
programforthemine,includingthemethodandfrequencyoftesting.

743(2) Anemployermustensurethatthefloor,roofandsidesofaroadwaythat
isaccessibletoworkersaretreatedwith
(a) incombustibledust,or
(b) other methods and mine materials for dust stabilization or
consolidationinamannerapprovedbytheDirector.

743(3) An employer must ensure that the dust on the floor, roof and sides
consistsofatleast80percentofincombustiblematter.

743(4) Subsections(2)and(3)donotapplyifthedustmixtureonthefloor,sides,
timbersandroofoftheroadwayconsistsofatleast30percentbyweightofwater.

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743(5) An employer must ensure that the minimum amount of incombustible

matterprescribedbysubsection(3)isincreasedby1percentforeach0.1percentof
flammable gas in the atmosphere if there is flammable gas in the ventilating
current.

743(6) Repealed

743(7) An underground coal mine manager must ensure that a part of a

roadwayiscleanedasthoroughlyasispossibleofallcombustibledustbeforeitis
dustedforthefirsttimewithincombustibledust.

Sampling of settled dust

744

Anemployermust
(a) put in place and maintain sampling procedures acceptable to the
Directortoensuretherequirementsofsection743aremet,and
(b) keeparecordoftheresultsattheminesite.

Explosion Control

Explosion barriers
745(1) An employer must develop an explosion prevention plan acceptable to
the Director and certified by a professional engineer for the design, erection,
locationandmaintenanceofanyexplosionbarriersincludedinit.

745(2) An employer must ensure that the position of any explosion barrier is
shownonthemineventilationandemergencyresponseplans.

Welding, cutting and soldering

746(1) An employer must ensure that a worker does not weld, cut or solder
usinganarcorflame.

746(2) Despite subsection (1), if an employer deems hot work essential, the
employer may develop and submit to the Director for approval, a plan for safe
workingproceduresinaccordancewithsection169.

746(2.1) An employer must report to the Director all hot work performed
underground.

746(3)

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Pillars
747(1) The owners or prime contractors of adjoining underground properties
mustensurethatapillarisleftineachseamalongtheboundarylinecommonto
theadjoiningproperties.

747(2) The owners or prime contractors of adjoining underground properties

mustensurethattogetherthepillarsareasufficientbarriertoensurethesafety
ofworkersineachmine.

747(3) Aprofessionalengineermustdeterminethewidthofthepillar required

tobeleftundersubsection(1).

747(4) An employer must not conduct mining operations within 100 metres of
theboundarylineofanundergroundminereferredtoinsubsection(1)untilthe
determinationismadeundersubsection(3).

747(5) An employer must ensure that no mining is performed in the barrier

pillar.

747(6) Theundergroundcoalminesurveyorofoneminemayenteranadjoining
minetosurveytheworkingfaceofthatminealongthebarrierpillar.

747(7) Anemployermust
(a) ensurethatanundergroundcoalminesurveyorpreparesplansofthe
surveyoftheworkingfacesalongthebarrierpillarwithin60daysof
theextractionofcoaladjoiningthebarrierpillar,and
(b) filetheplanswiththeDirectorimmediatelyaftertheyareprepared.

Drill holes
748
An employer must ensure that workers do not mine coal within
100metresofadrillholedrilledorbeingdrilledforoilorgas,unlesstheDirector
approvesthemining.

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Water or gas
749(1) AnemployermustapplytotheDirectorforanapprovalifaworkingface
approaches to within 50 metres of the surface or to within 100 metres
horizontallyof
(a) aprojectionontotheworkingfaceofaplacethatislikelytocontaina
dangerousaccumulationofwaterorgas,
(b) inactiveworkings thathave not beenexamined andfound freefrom
accumulationsofwaterorgas,or
(c) theseamoutcroporsubcrop.

749(2) An application for an approval under subsection (1) must include a

schemecertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer.

749(3) Aworkingfacereferredtoinsubsection(1)maynotbeadvancedunless
theDirectorhasissuedanapproval.

Shaft access and hoisting equipment

749.1 Anemployerintendingtouseshaftaccessandminehoistingequipment,
includingropehaulage,mustpreparedesigns,plansandprocedures,certifiedby
a professional engineer, and submit them to the Director prior to beginning
construction.

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Part 37 Oil and Gas Wells

Application
750
This Part applies to activities and auxiliary processes associated with
exploring for and drilling, operating or servicing wells for gas, crude oil or
geothermalenergy.

Competent supervisor
751(1) An employer must appoint a supervisor to supervise an exploration,
drilling,servicing,snubbing,testingorproductionoperation.

751(2) An employer must ensure the supervisor is competent in each of the

followingthatiswithinthesupervisorsareaofresponsibility:
(a) safeworkpractices,includingthesafeoperationofaplantatthework
site;
(b) thesafehandling,useandstorageofhazardoussubstances;
(c) wellcontrolandblowoutprevention;
(d) detectingandcontrollingworkerexposuretohydrogensulphide;
(e) handling, using, maintaining and storing personal protective
equipment;
(f) appropriateresponsestoemergenciesattheworksite;
(g) the duties and responsibilities of all workers supervised by the
supervisor;
(h) trainingworkerssupervisedbythesupervisorinsafeworkpractices
andprocedures;
(i) healthandsafetyprograms.

Breathing equipment
752(1) Ifaworkerisundertakingemergencyresponseactivitiesatawellsiteand
theworkermaybeexposedtoaharmfulsubstanceinexcessofitsoccupational
exposurelimit,anemployermustensurethatsufficientselfcontainedbreathing
apparatusunitsthatcomplywithsection251areprovided,basedonthehazard
assessment required by Part 2 and the emergency response plan required by
Part7.

752(2) Despite subsection (1), if there is only one worker at the well site, an
employer may use alternate means to protect the worker to ensure that the
worker is not exposed to a harmful substance in excess of its occupational
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Operating load of derrick or mast

753(1) An employer must ensure that the maximum safe operating load of a
derrickormast
(a) is specified in the manufacturers specifications or specifications
certifiedbyaprofessionalengineer,
(b) isprominentlydisplayedonthederrickormast,and
(c) isnotexceeded.

753(2) If a structural modification or repair is made to a derrick or mast, an

employermustensurethat
(a) the structural modification or repair is certified by a professional
engineer,
(b) themaximumsafeoperatingloadofthederrickormastisdetermined
andcertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer,and
(c) theloadmarkingonthederrickormastisreplacedifthemaximum
safeoperatingloadischanged.

Derricks and masts

754(1) An employer must ensure that, before a derrick or mast is erected or
broughtdown,acompetentworkerinspectsallofitspartsinaccordancewith
(a) themanufacturersspecifications,or
(b) proceduresapprovedbyaDirectorofInspection.

754(2) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) a competent worker is in charge of a derrick or mast and present
whenaderrickormastiserectedorbroughtdown,and
(b) a derrick or mast is erected or brought down in a manner that does
notcreateadangertoworkers.

Log book
755(1) An employer must ensure that inspections and repairs on a derrick or
mastarerecordedinalogbookissuedbytheCanadianAssociationofOilWell
DrillingContractorsoritsequivalent.

755(2) Anemployermustensurethatthelogbookisavailableattheworksite
forreviewbyanofficer.

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Drillers
756(1) An employer must ensure that the drillers position on a drilling or
servicerigisprotectedorguardedfromhazardscreatedbythecatheadortong
lines.

756(2) An employer must ensure that workers do not slide down a pipe, kelly
hose, cable or rope on a derrick or mast unless the line is part of a means of
escapeandthereisanemergency.

756(3) A worker must not slide down a pipe, kelly hose, cable or rope on a
derrick or mast unless the line is part of a means of escape and there is an
emergency.

Geophysical operations
757
An employer must ensure that, during operations involving shot hole
drilling,
(a) Repealed
(b) themastoftheseismicdrillislowerediftheequipmentbeingmoved
is in danger of contacting an overhead power line or losing its
stability,and
(c) the seismic drill has an emergency stopping device at the drillers
console.

Drilling rig, service rig, and snubbing unit inspections

758(1) An employer must ensure that the drilling rig, service rig or snubbing
unitisinspectedbyacompetentworker
(a) beforeitisplacedintoservice,and
(b) everyseventhdayonwhichitisusedforaslongasitisinservice.

758(2) The competent worker must prepare a report of the inspection and the
employermustkeepacopyofthereport
(a) attheworksitewherethedrillingrig,servicerigorsnubbingunitis
inservice,and
(b) attheemployersprincipalplaceofbusinessinAlbertaforatleastone
yearfromthedateoftheinspection.

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Overloaded service rig trucks

759
Anemployermayoperateaservicerigtruckwithaloadthatexceedsthe
manufacturers specifications for the maximum weight of the load if the
employer
(a) preparesawrittenassessmentofthehazardsrelatingtotheoperation
ofthetruck,and
(b) implementscontrolsthatensurethesafeoperationofthetruck.

Safety check
760
Anemployermustensurethatnoworkerservicesorworksonadrilling
rig,servicerigorsnubbingunituntilacompetentworkerensuresthat
(a) allguardsareinstalledandsecure,
(b) all platforms, stairways, handrails and guardrails are installed and
secure,
(c) the emergency escape line and its components are installed and
secure,and
(d) all fastening devices required in the erection of the rig and its
substructureareinstalledandsecure.

Exits from enclosures

761(1) Anemployermustensurethatadrillingrig,servicerigorsnubbingunit
floorenclosurehasexitstogroundlevelthat
(a) arelocatedonatleasttwosidesofthedrillingorservicerigfloor,
(b) openawayfromthedrillhole,and
(c) have no obstacles that would hinder or prevent a worker who is
leavinginanemergency.

761(2) An employer must ensure that a pumphouse enclosure has at least two
exitsleadingindifferentdirectionstotheoutside.

761(3) Anemployer must ensure thata catwalk on a drillingrig,service rigor

snubbingunithasastairwayattheendfarthestfromthedrillhole.

Emergency escape route

762(1) Ifaprimaryexitfromtheprincipalworkingplatformabovethedrillfloor
maybeblockedorotherwisecompromised,anemployermustensurethereisan
emergencymeansofescapefromtheprincipalworkingplatformthat
(a) isvisuallyinspectedbyacompetentworkeratleastonceaweek,and
(b) iskeptfreeofobstructions.

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762(2) If the emergency means of escape includes using an anchored line, the
employermustensurethelineis
(a) installed, tested and maintained according to the manufacturers
specifications,and
(b) able to successfully withstand a pulltest load of 13.3 kilonewtons at
thetimeofitsinstallation.

762(3) If an emergency escape safety buggy is used as part of the emergency

meansofescape,theemployermustensureitis
(a) installed and maintained according to the manufacturers
specifications,
(b) keptattheprincipalworkingplatformwhennotinuse,and
(c) easilyaccessibletoworkersinanemergency.

Guy lines
763(1) An employer must ensure that derrick, mast or selfcontained snubbing
unitguylinesareinstalledinaccordancewith
(a) themanufacturersspecifications,or
(b) API Recommended Practice RP 4G, Recommended Practice for
MaintenanceandUseofDrillingandWellServicingStructures(2004).

763(2) An employer must ensure that the specifications applied under

subsection (1) for the correct number and proper spacing of guy lines are on a
plateattachedtothederrick,mastorselfcontainedsnubbingunit.

Ground anchors
764(1) Anemployermustensurethatgroundanchorsarepulltestedannuallyin
accordancewith
(a) API Recommended Practice RP 4G, Recommended Practice for
MaintenanceandUseofDrillingandWellServicingStructures(2004),or
(b) themanufacturersspecifications,or
(c) specificationscertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer.

764(2) An employer must ensure that the pulltest charts for temporary and
permanentgroundanchorsarereadilyavailableforinspectionbyanofficer.

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Trailer pipe rack

765(1) Anemployermustensurethatatrailerthatisusedasapiperack
(a) hasguardrailsandtoeboardsalongthefulllengthofbothsidesofthe
trailer,
(b) hasastairwayattheendfarthestfromthedrillingorservicerigfloor,
and
(c) is constructed so that the lower end of the pipe does not roll off the
trailerwhenthepipeishoistedintothederrick.

765(2) An employer must ensure that a trailer used as a pipe rack is secured
frommovement.

(3)
Movedtosection762(3).

Drawworks
766(1) An employer must ensure that the function or action of each operating
control on a drilling rig, service rig or selfcontained snubbing unit is clearly
markedonornearthecontrol.

766(2) Aworkerinchargeofthedrawworksmustensurethatallotherworkers
areclearofthemachineryandlinesbeforethedrawworksisputintomotion.

Brakes
767(1) Anemployermustensurethatamechanismusedtoholdthedrawworks
brakes of a drilling or service rig in the on position is designed so that the
brakescannotbeaccidentallydisengaged.

767(2) An employer must ensure that the drawworks brakes of a drilling or

service rig are tested at the beginning of each crew shift and examined at least
weeklytoensuretheyareingoodworkingorder.

767(3) Unless drawworks have an automatic feed control, an employer must

ensurethatdrawworksbrakesarenotleftunattendedwithoutfirstbeingsecured
intheonposition.

767(4) An employer must ensure that, except during drilling, drawworks

controlsarenotleftunattendedwhilethehoistingdrumisinmotion.

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Weight indicators
768
An employer must ensure that the hoist mechanism of a drilling or
servicerighasareliableweightindicatorthat
(a) is secured against falling by a secondary cable or chain if it is hung
abovethederrickormastfloor,and
(b) iscalibratedinaccordancewiththemanufacturersspecificationsorat
least annually if a minimum interval between calibrations is not
statedbythemanufacturer.

Travelling blocks
769(1) Anemployermustensurethateachhookofatravellingblockhasasafety
latch,mousing,shackleorequivalentpositivelockingdevice.

769(2) An employer must ensure that the travelling block and each hook,
elevator, elevator link and unit of travelling equipment is free from projecting
bolts,nuts,pinsorotherparts.

769(3) Anemployermustensurethatanupwardtravellimitingdevice
(a) isinstalledoneverydrillingorservicerigandistestedatleastonce
duringeachshift,and
(b) preventsthe travelling block from contacting thecrownstructure by
disengagingthepowertothehoistingdrumandapplyingbrakes.

Tugger or travelling block

770(1) Subjecttosubsection(2),anemployermustensurethataworkerdoesnot
use a travelling block or a tugger to raise or lower a worker unless the
manufacturers specifications allow the travelling block or tugger to be used in
thatway.

770(2) Subsection(1)doesnotapplyinanemergencyif
(a) aninjuredworkerisloweredfromaderrick usingatravellingblock
oratugger,
(b) therotarytableisstopped,and
(c) a competent worker trained in emergency procedures operates the
controlofthetravellingblockortugger.

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Catheads
771(1) An employer must ensure that workers do not use a ropeoperated
frictioncatheadonadrillingorservicerig.

771(2) A worker must not use a ropeoperated friction cathead on a drilling or

servicerig.

771(3) An employer must ensure that each automatic cathead has a separate
controlunless
(a) thecatheadhasdualpurposecontrols,and
(b) a locking device is installed to prevent one cathead from being
engagedaccidentallywhileanothercatheadisinoperation.

771(4) Despitesubsections(1)and(2),aworkermayusearopeoperatedfriction
catheadforhoistingbeforeJanuary1,2005if
(a) acatheadonwhicharopeismanuallyoperatedhasablunt,smooth
edgedropedivider,
(b) the clearance between a rope divider and the friction surface of a
catheadisnotmorethan7millimetres,
(c) every key seat and projecting key on a cathead is covered with a
smooththimbleorplate,
(d) the clearance between the outer flange of a cathead and any
substructure,guardrailorwallisatleast500millimetres,
(e) acompetentworkerhandlesthedrawworkscontrolwhileacatheadis
inuse,
(f) theoperatingareaofamanuallyoperatedcatheadiskeptclearatall
times,and
(g) theportionofaropeorlinethatisnotbeingusediscoiledorspooled.

771(5) Aworkerwhooperatesaropeoperatedfrictioncatheadmustnot
(a) leavearopeorlinewrappedaroundorincontactwithanunattended
cathead,or
(b) allow a splice to come in contact with the friction surface of the
cathead.

Racking pipes
772(1) Anemployermustensurethatprovisionismadeforcompletelydraining
fluidsfromstandingdrillpipes,drillcollarsandtubingrackedinaderrick.

772(2) Anemployermustensurethatdrillpipes,drillcollars,tubing,casingand
rodsrackedinaderrickormastaresecuredandcannotfalloutoforacrossthe
derrickormast.

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Rotary table danger zone

773(1) Anemployermustensurethatadangerzoneisestablishedandclearly
markedaroundarotarytableusedinadrillingoperation.

773(2) Whenarotarytableisinmotionduringanoperation,aworkermustnot
enter the danger zone or allow other equipment or loose materials to enter the
dangerzone.

773(3)
Despite subsection (2), a worker is permitted within the rotary table
danger zone only during nondrilling operations and only once a hazard
assessmentasrequiredbyPart2iscompleted.

773(4)
If a worker is within the rotary table danger zone while the rotary
tableisinmotion,theemployermustensurethat
(a) the table is restricted to a slow rate of speed and is under the
continuous control of a designated driller positioned at the table
controls,
(b) the area around the rotary table is clear of any equipment that may
contacttherotatingequipment,
(c) all workers positioning slips or tongs remain clear of rotating
equipment,
(d) all lines attached to tongs are placed outside of the direct line of
rotatingslips,
(e) the workers clothing and personal protective equipment is in good
repairandfitscloselytothebody,and
(f) the worker does not wear bracelets, rings, dangling neckwear, a
wristwatch,orsimilararticles.

773(5)
Priortoinitiatingorresumingdrillingoperations,theemployermust
ensure that all workers are positioned outside of the rotary table danger zone
andthatallauxiliaryequipmentisstoredclearofthedangerzone.

Tong safety

774

Anemployermustensurethatarotarytonghas
(a) a primary device that prevents uncontrolled movement of the tong,
and
(b) asafetydevicethatpreventsuncontrolledmovementofthetongifthe
primarydevicefails.

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Counterweights
775
An employer must ensure that a counterweight above a derrick or mast
floorcannotcomewithin2.3metresofthefloorifthecounterweightisnot
(a) fullyencased,or
(b) runninginpermanentguides.

Drilling fluid
776(1) Anemployermustensurethat,whenworkersarepumpingdrillingfluid,
(a) apositivedisplacementpumpanditsattachmentshavevalves,pipes
and fittings rated equal to or greater than the pumps maximum
workingpressure,
(b) apositivedisplacementpumpisprotectedagainstfreezing,
(c) apressurereliefdeviceisinstalledonthedischargesideofapositive
displacementpump,
(d) avalveisnotinstalledbetweenapressurereliefdeviceandapositive
displacementpump,
(e) pipingonthedischargesideofapressurereliefdevicedoesnothave
avalve,
(f) a pressure relief device is set to discharge at a pressure that is not
more than the maximum working pressure recommended by the
manufacturer for the drilling fluid pump, connecting pipes and
fittings,
(g) shear pins used in a pressure relief device are of the design and
strengthspecifiedinthemanufacturersspecifications,
(h) thefluidsormaterialsdischargedthroughapressurereliefdeviceare
pipedtoaplacewheretheywillnotendangerworkers,
(i) pipingconnectedtothepressuresideanddischargesideofapressure
reliefdeviceisnotsmallerthanthenormalpipesizeopeningsofthe
device,
(j) pipingonthedischargesideofthepressurereliefdeviceissecured,
(k) piping from the discharge side of the pressure relief device is
continuouslyslopedtodrainliquids,and
(l) piping going vertically on a relief line is heated or installed in a
heatedenvironment.

776(2) An employer must ensure that the manufacturers specifications and

recommendations are followed under subsection (1) unless a professional
engineercertifiesotherwise.

776(3) An employer must ensure that a mud gun used for jetting is secured to
preventmovement.

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776(4) An employer must ensure that a worker does not use a quick closing
typeofvalveonthedischargelineofapositivedisplacementpump.

776(5) Aworkermustnotuseaquickclosingtypeofvalveonthedischarge
lineofapositivedisplacementpump.

Rig tank or pit enclosures

777(1) Anemployermustensurethatarigtankorpitusedforthecirculationof
drilling fluids containing flammable or combustible material is protected from
sourcesofignition.

777(2) Anemployermustensurethatarigtankorpitthatisenclosed
(a) isproperlyvented,and
(b) thatventedvapoursaredirectedawayfromignitionsources.

Prohibition on fuel storage

778(1) An employer must ensure that fuel is not stored within 25 metres of a
well.

778(2) Aworkermustnotstorefuelwithin25metresofawell.
778(3)Subsections(1)and(2)donotapplytodieselfuelprovidedthat
(a) itisusedsolelyasfuelformachineryoperatingatthewell,
(b) itisstoredinfullyenclosedstoragecontainers,
(c) nomorethan8000litrestotalisstoredinthestoragecontainers,and
(d) itismorethan7metresawayfromthewell.

Drill stem testing

779(1) Thissectionappliestodrillstemtestingoperations.
779(2) Anemployermustensurethatafterfluidsareencounteredwhiletripping
out,workersusethemudcanandtestplugoneveryjointofpipedisconnected,
unlessthedrillstemcontentshavebeenpumpedoutandreplacedwithdrilling
fluid.

779(3) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) workerstestforthepresenceofhydrogensulphideandhydrocarbons
ifoil,waterorgasisencounteredduringthedrillstemtesting,and

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(b) if hydrogen sulphide is present, the sour fluids in the drill stem are
displacedwithdrillingfluidandcirculatedtoaflarepitoraholding
tankthatisatleast50metresfromthewell.

779(4) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) motorsandenginesnotrequiredinthetestingoperationareshutoff,
and
(b) therearenomotorvehicleswithin25metresofthewellbore.

779(5) An employer must ensure that, if swivel joints are used in the piping
system,workerssecurethesourceanddischargeendsofthepipingsystemina
manner that prevents pipes that are separated from the source or discharge
connectionfromwhippingorflailing.

779(6) An employer must ensure that, if test fluid recovery is encountered

duringdarkness,
(a) liquidsarereversecirculated,or
(b) ifreversecirculationisnotpracticablebecausethepumpoutsubhas
failed, additional drill pipe is not pulled and disconnected until
daylight.

Well swabbing

780(1) Thissectionappliestowellswabbingoperations.
780(2) Anemployermustensurethatduringswabbingoperations,
(a) workersanchorauxiliaryswabbingunitssecurelyagainstmovement,
(b) fluidsarepipeddirectlytoabattery,skidtank,mobiletrailerortank
truck,and
(c) thebattery,skidtank,mobiletrailerortanktruckisatleast50metres
fromthewellbore.

780(3) Anemployermustensurethatiffluidsarepipedtoatanktruckduring
swabbingoperations,
(a) theengineofthetruckisshutoff,and
(b) thedriverisnotinthecabofthetruckwhilefluidsaretransferred.

780(4) Apersonmustnotbeinthecabofatruckwhilefluidsaretransferredto
thetruckduringswabbingoperations.

780(5) Repealed

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780(6) Ifworkersarewellswabbingduringdarkness,anemployermustensure
that
(a) thereisauxiliarylightingprovidingaminimumilluminationlevelof
54luxmeasured500millimetresabovethetravelsurface,
(b) rig lighting is turned off if it is not designed for use in an explosive
atmosphere,
(c) sandlineflagsareilluminatedandacidresistant,
(d) wind direction indicators are illuminated and appropriately located
aroundthesite,and
(e) workersuseatmosphericmonitoringequipment.

Well servicing

781(1) Thissectionappliestowellservicingoperations.
781(2) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) when circulating hydrocarbons, the air intake and exhaust of the
pumpmotorarelocatedatleast6metresawayfromtherigtank,
(b) ifatanktruckisbeingloadedorunloaded,itisatleast6metresaway
fromtherigtankinadirectionawayfromthewellbore,and
(c) carbon dioxide suction lines are secured to the supply vehicle and
pumpingunit.

781(3) An employer must ensure that, before pressurization begins, warning

signs prohibiting the presence of workers in the area and complying with CSA
Standard CAN/CSAZ32196 (R2006), Signs and Symbols for the Workplace, are
positionedalongthedischargepipelines.

781(4) Anemployermustensurethat,beforefluidsareunloadedintothewell
head, workers hydraulically pressure test the lines between the pump and the
wellheadfor10minutes
(a) toatleast10percentabovethemaximumpressureanticipatedduring
service,but
(b) notabovetheworkingpressureratingoftheline.

781(5) An employer must ensure that the controls on oil savers can be readily
operatedbyaworkerontherigfloor.

781(6) Anemployermustensurethatwhenasnubbingunitconductsgasassisted
sandcleanout,itisdoneonlybyacompetentworker,duringdaylighthours,and
usingequipmentintendedforthatactivity.

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Well stimulation

782(1) Thissectionappliestowellstimulationorasimilaroperation.
782(2) Anemployermustensurethatifaworkingpressureof2000kilopascals
ormoreisappliedtothepipingsystem,
(a) workersestablishtheareabetweenapumporsandconcentratorand
thewellheadasapotentialdangerarea,
(b) workers control equipment located between a pump or sand
concentratorandthewellheadoutsidethepotentialdangerarea,and
(c) subject to subsection (3), workers do not enter that potential danger
areawhenthesystemispressurized.

782(3) Subject to section 188, an employer may permit a worker to enter the
potential danger area to operate the bleedoff valve or squeeze manifold if the
pumpisdisengagedbeforethatworkerentersthepotentialdangerarea.

782(4) Anemployermustensurethat
(a) whileworkersareusingliquidcarbondioxideorliquidnitrogen,the
pumpingunitispositionedsothatthevalvecontrolsareontheside
oppositetothepipesupplyingthewell,
(b) a check valve is installed as close as is practical to the wellhead
exceptwhilecementingorselectiveacidizingisoccurring,
(c) ifflammablefluidsarebeingpumpedduringfracturingandacidizing
treatment, fire protection equipment capable of extinguishing a fire
thatmayoccurisprovidedonpumpingunits,includingblendersand
coiledtubingunits,
(d) aworkerdoesnotusethemudlinefromthecementtruckinplaceof
thecirculatingline,and
(e) ableedoffvalveisinstalledbetweenacheckvalveandthewellhead.

Well site piping system

783(1) An employer must ensure that piping systems installed and maintained
atawellsite
(a) are designed, constructed, installed, operated and maintained to
safely contain any material at the maximum operating pressures
anticipated,
(b) meettherequirementsofANSI/ASMEStandardB1.20.11983(R2006),
PipeThreads,GeneralPurpose(Inch),forthreadedconnections,
(c) are anchored during well testing, servicing and flowback in
accordancewithsection188,and
(d) have connections that are welded, flanged or hammer unions if
pressuresexceed3000kilopascals.

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783(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to low pressure water, steam, fuel,
lubrication, pneumatic or conduit lines if the low pressure lines are clearly
distinguishablefromhighpressurelines.

Gas sample containers

784
An employer must ensure that containers, piping and fittings used in
collectinggassamplesare
(a) strong enough to withstand all the pressures to which they may be
subjected,and
(b) designed, used and transported in such a way that their contents
cannotbereleasedaccidentally.

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Part 38 Residential Roofing Expired

Application
785

Expired

Expiration of Part
786

ThisPartexpiredonApril30,2007.

Daily inspection
787

Expired

Placement of materials
788

Expired

Securing roof brackets

789

Expired

Slide guard height

790

Expired

Roof slopes
791

Expired

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Part 39 Tree Care Operations

Application
792
This Part applies to arboriculture activities that involve pruning,
repairing, maintaining or removing trees or cutting brush if a worker works at
heightanddependsonthetreeforsupport.

Safe work practices

793(1) An employer must develop and implement safe work practices and
proceduresthatinclude
(a) theassessmentofhazardsattheworksite,
(b) workertraining,includinghazardrecognition,
(c) the selection, limitation, operation and maintenance of tools and
equipment,
(d) workpositioningandfallprotection,and
(e) emergencyrescue.

793(2) If reasonably practicable, an employer must involve affected workers in

thedevelopmentandimplementationofthesafeworkpracticesandprocedures.

Fall protection and work positioning

794(1) If it is not reasonably practicable to comply with the fall protection
requirementsofsection139,anemployermustensurethataworkerusesawork
positioningsystem.

794(2) Aworkermustuseorweartheworkpositioningorfallprotectionsystem
theemployerrequirestheworkertouseorwear.

Harness standards
795(1) AnemployermustensurethataharnessmanufacturedonorafterJuly1,
2009andusedaspartofaworkpositioningsystemisapprovedto
(a) NFPAStandard1983,StandardonFireServiceLifeSafetyRopeandSystem
Components,2006Edition,asaClassIIorClassIIIlifesafetyharness,
(b) CENStandardEN813:1997,Personalprotectiveequipmentforprevention
offallsfromaheightSitharnesses,
(c) CSAStandardCAN/CSAZ259.1006,FullBodyHarnesses,
(d) ANSI/ASSE Standard Z359.12007, Safety requirements for personal fall
arrestsystems,subsystemsandcomponents,or

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(e) CEN Standard EN 361: 2007, Personal protective equipment against falls
fromaheightFullbodyharnesses.

795(2) Subsection(1)doesnotapplytoharnessesinusebeforeApril30,2004.

Knot exemption

796
Section150.3doesnotapplytoarboricultureactivitiestowhichthisPart
applies.

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Part 40

Part 40 Utility Workers Electrical

Application
797 IfarequirementofthisPartconflictswitharequirementelsewhereinthis
Code,therequirementofthisPartprevails.

798 If a term is defined in both this Code and the Alberta Electrical and
Communication Utility Code, published by the Safety Codes Council, Second
Edition,2002,thedefinitionappearingintheAlbertaElectricalandCommunication
UtilityCodeprevails.

Protective devices or equipment

799(1)An employer must ensure that a protective device and protective
equipment required by this Part meets the requirements of the following
applicablestandards:
(a) CAN/ULC6083299, Insulating Poles (Insulating Sticks) and Universal
ToolAttachments(Fittings)forLiveWorkings;
(b) CAN/ULCD6085500,LiveWorkingInsulatingFoamFilledTubes and
SolidRodsforLiveWorking;
(c) CAN/ULC6089504, Live Working Conductive Clothing for Use at
NominalVoltageUpto800kVA.C.and+/600kVD.C.;
(d) CAN/ULC6090099,HandToolsfor LiveWorkingupto1000Va.c.and
1500Vd.c.;
(e) CAN/ULC6090304,LiveWorkingGlovesofInsulatingMaterials;
(f) CAN/ULCD6098400,SleevesofInsulatingMaterialforLiveWorking;
(g) CAN/ULCD6111201, Blankets of Insulating Material for Electrical
Purposes;
(h) CAN/ULCD6122900, Rigid Protective Covers for Live Working on a.c.
Installations;
(i) CAN/ULC6123699,Saddles,PoleClamps(StickClamps)andAccessories
forLiveWorking;
(j) CAN/CSAC22500(R2005),VehicleMountedAerialDevices.

799(2)Subsection (1) applies only to new protective devices and protective

equipmentputintoserviceasoftheeffectivedateofthisCode.

799(3)A laboratory that performs electrical insulating materials testing to the

standardslistedinsubsection(1)mustmeettherequirementsofASTMStandard
D286506,StandardPracticeforCalibrationofStandardsandEquipmentforElectrical
InsulatingMaterialsTesting.

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Safe work practices for electric utilities and rural electrification associations
800(1) Anelectricutilityandaruralelectrificationassociationmustensurethat
allworkperformedbyutilityemployeesisinaccordancewiththerequirements
ofsection4oftheAlbertaElectricalandCommunicationUtilityCode,publishedby
theSafetyCodesCouncil,SecondEdition,2002.

800(2) Despite subsection (1), rules 4040(1)(a) and (b), 4044(a), 4048,4126,4
160,4162,4164and4176oftheAlbertaElectricalandCommunicationUtilityCode
donotapply.

Safe work practices for industrial power producers

801

Anindustrialpowerproducermust
(a) complete a written assessment of hazards associated with the
productionofelectricalenergy,
(b) implement written safe work procedures that are made available to
utilityemployees,and
(c) ensureallworkperformedbyutilityemployeesisinaccordancewith
thesafeworkproceduresrequiredbysubsection(b).

Coordinated work
802

Ifutilityemployees
(a) performworkonornearapowersystem,and
(b) theirworkactivitiesmayaffectorbeaffectedbyautilityemployeeof
another electric utility, industrial power producer or rural
electrificationassociation,
theinvolvedelectricutilities, industrial power producers or rural electrification
associations must jointly develop and follow one agreedupon set of safe work
procedures for isolating electrical equipment and lines or blocking reclosing
devices.

Communication lines, cables

803 A utility employee stringing or removing communication lines or cables
nearanyelectricutilityfacilitymustensurethat
(a) the limit of approach distances required by Rule 4130 of the Alberta
ElectricalandCommunicationUtility Code between thecommunication
linesorcablesandenergizedequipmentorlinesaremet,
(b) the communication lines or cables are prevented from contacting
overheadelectricallines,
(c) the work is done under the control of the operator of the electric
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(d) the work method is acceptable to the operator of the electric utility
system.

Work on energized electrical equipment or lines (above 750 volts)

804(1) If work is performed on energized electrical equipment or lines, an
employermustensurethat
(a) aminimumoftwoqualifiedutilityemployeesareusedtoperformthe
workandanadditionalutilityemployeeisatgroundlevel,
(b) aerialdevicesareequippedwithbothupperandlowercontrols,and
(c) if an aerial device is used to perform the work, either an additional
utility employee qualified to operate the lower controls is present at
the work site at ground level or the utility employee already at the
worksiteisqualifiedtooperatethelowercontrols.

804(2)Despitesubsection(1),subsections(1)(a)and(1)(c)donotapplyif
(a) a professional engineer certifies that an alternative live line work
procedureprovidesadequateutilityemployeeprotection,
(b) thelivelineworkontheelectricalequipmentorlinesisperformedby
onequalifiedutilityemployee,and
(c) a second qualified utility employee is present at the work site at
groundlevel.

804(3)Subsections(1)and(2)donotapplyto
(a) switchingwork,
(b) fusereplacementwork,
(c) phasingwork,
(d) measuringclearanceswithlivelinetools,
(e) powerqualitymeasurementswithlivelinetools,and
(f) emergencysituationsinwhich,inordertoprotectlifeorproperty,a
qualified utility employee performs work to eliminate the electrical
hazards.

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Part 41 Work Requiring Rope Access

General Requirements

Exemptions
805 Workers involved in training for occupational rope access work or
performing occupational rope access work may use equipment and practices
otherthanthosespecifiedinPart9.

806 Workersinvolvedinemergencyrescueservicesortrainingforthepurpose
ofemergencyrescuemayuseequipmentandpracticesotherthanthosespecified
inthisPart.

807 ThisPartdoesnotapplytoworkersusingfallprotectionsystemsspecified
inPart9.

Rope access safe work plan

808 Anemployermustdevelopanoccupationalropeaccesssafeworkplanfor
aworksiteif
(a) aworkerattheworksitemayfall3metresormore,or
(b) there is an unusual possibility of injury if a worker falls less than 3
metres.

809

Anoccupationalropeaccesssafeworkplanmustspecifythefollowing:
(a) thehazardsassociatedwiththeworktobeperformed;
(b) howthehazardswillbeeliminatedorcontrolled;
(c) theropeaccesssystemtobeusedattheworksite;
(d) the procedures used to assemble, maintain, inspect, use and
disassembletheropeaccesssystem;
(e) themembersoftheworkteambyname,andtheirduties;
(f) theappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipmenttobeused;
(g) anemergencyresponseplan.

810 Anemployermustensurethatanoccupationalropeaccesssafeworkplan
isavailableattheworksitebeforeworkwithariskoffallingbegins.

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Safe work practices

811 An employer must develop and implement safe work practices that
include
(a) theassessmentofhazardsattheworksiteinaccordancewithPart2,
(b) worker training, including hazard recognition and the selection,
limitations, operation, inspection and maintenance of tools and
equipment,
(c) workpositioningandfallprotection,and
(d) therescueprocedurestobeusedincaseofequipmentmalfunction,a
fallorinjurythatleavesaworkersuspendedandrequiringrescue.

Instruction of workers
812 Anemployermustensure thata worker istrained in therope access safe
work plan, the safe work practices and the safe use of the rope access system
beforeallowingtheworkertoworkinanareawherearopeaccesssystemisto
beused.

Tools and equipment

813(1) Anemployermustensurethatequipmenttobeusedbyaworkerduring
occupational rope access work activities is not suspended from the workers
workinglineorsafetyline.

813(2) An employer must ensure that equipment weighing more than 8

kilograms and to be used by a worker during occupational rope access work
activitiesissuspendedfromaseparatelinesecuredtoasuitableanchorage.

Equipment compatibility
814
An employer must ensure that all components of an occupational rope
access system are compatible with one another and with the environment in
whichtheyareused.

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Inspection and maintenance

815
An employer must ensure that the components of an occupational rope
accesssystemare
(a) inspected by the worker as required by the manufacturer before the
systemisusedoneachworkshift,
(b) kept free from substances and conditions that could contribute to
theirdeterioration,and
(c) recertifiedasspecifiedbythemanufacturer.

Low stretch (static) and high stretch (dynamic) rope

816
An employer must ensure that the working line and safety line of an
occupationalropeaccesssystemarethesamediameter.

817
Anemployermustensurethatlowstretchorstaticropemanufacturedon
orafterJuly1,2009andusedinanoccupationalropeaccesssystemisapproved
to
(a) CEN Standard EN 1891: 1998, Personal protective equipment for the
preventionoffallsfromaheightLowstretchkernmantelropes,andisa
TypeAropeasclassifiedbythestandard,
(b) NFPAStandard1983,StandardonFireServiceLifeSafetyRope,Harness,
andHardware,2006Edition,or
(c) UIAA Standard 107: 2004, Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment
LowStretchRopes,andisaTypeAropeasclassifiedbythestandard.

818
An employee must ensure thathigh stretch or dynamic rope used in an
occupationalropeaccesssystemisapprovedto
(a) CEN Standard EN 892: 2004, Mountaineering equipment Dynamic
mountaineeringropesSafetyrequirementsandtestmethods,or
(b) UIAA Standard 101: 2004, Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment
DynamicRopes.

Cows tail
819(1) Ifacowstailismadeofdynamicrope,anemployermustensurethatthe
ropeisapprovedto
(a) CEN Standard EN 892: 2004, Mountaineering equipment Dynamic
mountaineeringropesSafetyrequirementsandtestmethods,or
(b) UIAA Standard 101: 2004, Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment
DynamicRopes.

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819(2) Ifacowstailisnotmadeofdynamicrope,anemployermustensurethat
the cows tail is approved to CEN Standard EN 354: 2002, Personal protective
equipmentagainstfallsfromaheightLanyards.

Removal from service

820(1) Anemployermustensurethatequipmentusedaspartofanoccupational
ropeaccesssystemisremovedfromservice
(a) asspecifiedbythemanufacturer,or
(b) ifitisdefective,
andreturnedtothemanufacturer,destroyed,orrenderedunusable.

820(2) Anemployermustensurethatequipmentusedaspartofanoccupational
ropeaccesssystemthatisremovedfromserviceisnotreturnedtoserviceunless
aprofessionalengineerorthemanufacturercertifiesthattheequipmentissafeto
use.

Worker rescue
821
Anemployermustensurethataworkercanbepromptlyrescuedincase
ofequipmentmalfunction,fallorinjury.

822
Anemployermustensurethataworkeristrainedtoperformselfrescue
ontheequipment.

Industrial Rope Access Work

Safe work practices

823
An employer must ensure that one of the following safe work practices
forindustrialropeaccessworkisfollowed:
(a) International guidelines on the use of rope access methods for industrial
purposes, July2001, published by the Industrial Rope Access Trade
Association;
(b) Safe Practices for Rope Access Work, October 2003, published by the
SocietyofProfessionalRopeAccessTechnicians;
(c) Industrial Rope Access Technique, ARAA Industry Code, September
2000,publishedbytheAustralianRopeAccessAssociation.

824
Iftherequirementsofsection823conflictwithrequirementselsewherein
thisCode,therequirementsofthisCodeprevail.

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825
Anemployermustensurethatatleasttwoworkerstrainedinindustrial
rope access work are present when rope access equipment and techniques are
used.

Worker competency
826
An employer must ensure that the training required to comply with
section 812 includes the applicable skills and practical experience hours
describedin
(a) Clauses 15.3, 16.3 or 17.3 as appropriate, of General requirements for
certification of personnel engaged in industrial rope access methods, 2005,
publishedbytheIndustrialRopeAccessTradeAssociation,
(b) Clause 7 of Certification Requirements for Rope Access Work, January
2005, published by the Society of Professional Rope Access
Technicians,or
(c) AppendixDofIndustrialRopeAccessTechnique,ARAAIndustryCode,
September 2000, published by the Australian Rope Access
Association.

Workers personal logbook

827(1) A worker performing industrial rope access work must have a personal
logbookcontainingarecordoftheindustrialropeaccessworkperformedbythat
worker.

827(2) Recordsintheworkerspersonallogbookmustbeinchronologicalorder
and each entry must be verified and signed by the rope access supervisor or
worksitemanager.

827(3) Eachrecordofworkmustinclude
(a) thedatetheworkwasperformed,
(b) thetypeofworkperformed,includingtheaccessmethodused,
(c) thetypeofstructureworkedon,and
(d) thehoursworkedusingindustrialropeaccesstechniques.

827(4) The worker must ensure that the personal logbook is current and
availableattheworksiteforinspectionbyanofficer.

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Maximum arrest force, clearance, anchor strength

828
An employer must ensure that a rope access system used for industrial
ropeaccesswork
(a) limitsthemaximumarrestingforceonaworkerto6kilonewtons,
(b) prevents the worker from striking a lower surface that could cause
injury, unless doing so exposes the worker to other greater hazards,
and
(c) minimizes the hazardsof swinging and striking an object that could
injuretheworker.

829(1) An employer must ensure that an anchor to which an industrial rope

access system is attached has an ultimate breaking strength of at least 16
kilonewtons per worker attached, in the direction in which the load may be
applied.

829(2) Despite subsection (1), if it is not practicable for the anchor to have the
specifiedultimatebreakingstrength,ananchormaybeusedthathasanultimate
breaking strength per attached worker of two times the estimated maximum
arrestingforcecreatedbyafallinthedirectionoftheropepull,unlessdoingso
exposestheworkertoothergreaterhazards.

Safety line
830(1) Anemployermustensurethatasafety,secondary,belayorbackuplineis
usedwhentheworkinglineistheprimarymeansofsupport.

830(2) An employer must ensure that the safety line and the working line are
eachprovidedwithaseparateanchorageconnectionandareseparatelyfixedto
theworkersharness.

830(3) Subsections (1)and (2)donot prohibit both theworking lineand safety

linefrombeingattachedtosingleharnessattachmentpoint.

830(4) Anemployermayallowaworkertoconnectthesafetylinetothesternal
orfrontalattachmentpointoftheworkersfullbodyharnessinaccordancewith
theharnessmanufacturersspecifications.

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Head protection
831(1) Despitesection234,ifthereisaforeseeabledangerofinjurytoaworkers
headwhiletheworkerisperformingindustrialropeaccesswork,andthereisa
significant possibility of lateral impact to the workers head, an employer must
ensure that the worker wears protective headwear that is appropriate to the
hazardsandmeetstherequirementsof
(a) CSAStandardZ94.105,IndustrialProtectiveHeadwear,
(b) ANSI Standard Z89.12003, American National Standard for Industrial
HeadProtection,forTypeIIhelmets,
(c) CENStandardEN12492:2000,MountaineeringequipmentHelmetsfor
mountaineers Safety requirements and test methods, if the
manufacturers specifications allow the helmet to be used for
industrialworkatheight,or
(d) UIAA Standard 106: 2004, Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment
Helmets, if the manufacturers specifications allow the helmet to be
usedforindustrialworkatheight,
iftheprotectiveheadwearwasmanufacturedonorafterJuly1,2009.

831(2) Despitesection234,ifthereisaforeseeabledangerofinjurytoaworkers
head while the worker is performing industrial rope access work, and the
possibilityoflateral impact totheworkers head is unlikely,anemployer must
ensure that the worker wears protective headwear that is appropriate to the
hazardsandmeetstherequirementsof
(a) CSAStandardZ94.105,IndustrialProtectiveHeadwear,
(b) ANSI Standard Z89.12003, American National Standard for Industrial
HeadProtection,forTypeIorTypeIIhelmets,
(c) CENStandardEN397:2006,Specificationforindustrialsafetyhelmets,
(d) CENStandardEN12492:2000,MountaineeringequipmentHelmetsfor
mountaineers Safety requirements and test methods, if the
manufacturers specifications allow the helmet to be used for
industrialworkatheight,or
(e) UIAA Standard 106: 2004, Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment
Helmets, if the manufacturers specifications allow the helmet to be
usedforindustrialworkatheight,
iftheprotectiveheadwearwasmanufacturedonorafterJuly1,2009.

832
An employer must ensure that the protective headwear required by
section 831 is equipped with a retention system having at least three separate
pointsofattachmenttothehelmetshell,andincludesachinstrap.

833
Anemployermustensurethataworkersecurestheprotectiveheadwear
accordingtothemanufacturersspecifications.

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Full body harness

834
An employer must ensure that a full body harness is used during
industrial rope access work and if manufactured on or after July1, 2009 is
approvedto
(a) NFPA Standard 1983, Standard on Fire Service Life Safety Rope and
SystemComponents,2006Edition,asaClassIIIsafetyharness,
(b) CENStandard EN 361:2007, Personal protective equipment against falls
fromaheightFullbodyharnesses,or
(c) ANSI/ASSE Standard Z359.12007, Safety requirements for personal fall
arrestsystems,subsystemsandcomponents.

Connecting components
835
Anemployermustensurethatconnectingcomponentsmanufacturedon
orafterJuly1,2009usedinindustrialropeaccessworkconsistofcarabiners,D
rings,Orings,ovalringsandselflockingconnectorsapprovedto
(a) CEN StandardEN362:2004,Personal protective equipment against falls
fromheight.Connectors,
(b) CENStandardEN12275:1998,MountaineeringequipmentConnector
Safetyrequirementsandtestmethods,
(c) UIAA Standard 121: 2004, Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment
Connectors,
(d) CSAStandardZ259.1201(R2006),ConnectingComponentsforPersonal
FallArrestSystems,or
(e) NFPAStandard1983,StandardonFireServiceLifeSafetyRope,Harness,
andHardware,2006Edition.

836
An employer must ensure that carabiners used as part of an industrial
ropeaccesssystemare
(a) ascrewgatetype,or
(b) selflocking and selfclosing, requiring at least two consecutive,
deliberateactionstoopen.

Ascenders
837
An employer must ensure that an ascender manufactured on or after
July1,2009usedinanindustrialropeaccesssystemisapprovedto
(a) CENStandardEN567:1997,MountaineeringequipmentRopeclamps
Safetyrequirementsandtestmethods,
(b) UIAA Standard 126: 2004, Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment
RopeClamps,or
(c) NFPAStandard1983,StandardonFireServiceLifeSafetyRope,Harness,
andHardware,2006Edition.

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Back-up devices
838
Anemployermustensurethatabackupdevicemanufacturedonorafter
July1,2009usedinanindustrialropeaccesssystemisapprovedto
(a) CENStandardEN3532:2002,Personalprotectiveequipmentagainstfalls
fromaheightPart2:Guidedtypefallarrestersincludingaflexibleanchor
line,
(b) CENStandardEN567:1997,MountaineeringequipmentRopeclamps
Safetyrequirementsandtestmethods,
(c) UIAA Standard 126: 2004, Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment
RopeClamps,or
(d) ANSI Standard Z359.12007, Safety requirements for personal fall arrest
systems,subsystemsandcomponents.

Descenders
839
An employer must ensure that a descender manufactured on or after
July1,2009usedinanindustrialropeaccesssystemisapprovedto
(a) CEN Standard EN341:1997, Personalprotective equipment against falls
fromheightDescenderdevices,asaClassAdevice,or
(b) NFPAStandard1983,StandardonFireServiceLifeSafetyRope,Harness
andHardware,2006Edition.

Non-industrial Rope Access Work

Safe work practices

840
AnemployermustensurethataDirectorofInspectionapprovesthesafe
workpracticesfornonindustrialropeaccesswork.

Worker competency
841
An employer must ensure that the training required to comply with
section812includestheapplicableskillsdescribedin
(a) Technical Handbook for Professional Mountain Guides (July1999),
publishedbytheAssociationofCanadianMountainGuides(ACMG),
if the work involves guiding activities within the scope of the
publication,
(b) ClimbingGymInstructorTechnicalManual(July2003),publishedbythe
Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG), if the work
involvesclimbingactivitieswithinthescopeofthepublication,or

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(c) if this work involves caving activities within the scope of these
publications,
(i) Cave Guiding Standards for British Columbia and Alberta (March
2003),publishedbytheCanadianCaveConservancy,and
(ii) British Columbia Cave Rescue Companion Rescue Workshop (2005),
publishedbyBritishColumbiaCaveRescue.

Fall factor, clearance, anchorage strength

842
Anemployermustensurethataropesystemusedfornonindustrialrope
accesswork
(a) limitsthefallfactoronaworkerto1.78,unlessdoingsoexposesthe
workertoothergreaterhazards,
(b) prevents the worker from striking a lower surface that could cause
injury, unless doing so exposes the worker to other greater hazards,
and
(c) minimizes the hazards of swinging and striking an object that could
injuretheworker.

843(1) An employer must ensure that an anchor used for nonindustrial rope
access work has an ultimate breaking strength of at least 16 kilonewtons per
workerattached,inthedirectioninwhichtheloadmaybeapplied.

843(2) Despite subsection (1), if it is not practicable for the anchor to have the
specifiedultimatebreakingstrength,ananchormaybeusedthathasanultimate
breaking strength per attached worker of two times the estimated maximum
arrestingforcecreatedbyafallinthedirectionoftheropepull,unlessdoingso
exposestheworkertoothergreaterhazards.

Head protection
844
Despitesection234,ifthereisaforeseeabledangerofinjurytoaworkers
head while performing nonindustrial rope access work, an employer must
ensure that a worker wears protective headwear that is appropriate to the
hazardsandmeetstherequirementsof
(a) CENStandardEN12492:2000,MountaineeringequipmentHelmetsfor
mountaineersSafetyrequirementsandtestmethods,
(b) UIAA Standard 106: 2004, Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment
Helmets,or
(c) ANSI Standard Z89.12003, American National Standard for Industrial
HeadProtection,forTypeIIhelmets,
iftheprotectiveheadwearwasmanufacturedonorafterJuly1,2009.

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845
Anemployermustensurethataworkersecurestheprotectiveheadwear
accordingtothemanufacturersspecifications.

846
Protective headwear in good condition meeting an earlier edition of a
standardlistedinsection844mayremaininservice.

Sit harness
847
Anemployermustensurethatasitharnessusedfornonindustrialrope
accessworkisapprovedto
(a) CENStandardEN813:1997,Personalprotectiveequipmentforprevention
offallsfromaheightSitharnesses,
(b) CENStandardEN12277:1998,MountaineeringequipmentHarnesses
Safetyrequirementsandtestmethods,or
(c) UIAA Standard 105: 2004, Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment
Harnesses.

Full body harness

848
An employer must ensure that a full body harness used during non
industrialropeaccessworkisapprovedto
(a) CENStandardEN 361:2007, Personal protective equipment against falls
fromaheightFullbodyharnesses,or
(b) ANSI/ASSE Standard Z359.12007, Safety requirements for personal fall
arrestsystems,subsystemsandcomponents.
ifthefullbodyharnesswasmanufacturedonorafterJuly1,2009.

Connecting components
849
Anemployermustensurethatconnectingcomponentsusedduringnon
industrialropeaccessworkareapprovedto
(a) CENStandardEN12275:1998,MountaineeringequipmentConnectors
Safetyrequirementsandtestmethods,or
(b) UIAA Standard 121: 2004, Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment
Connectors.

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Schedule 1

Schedules

Schedule 1 Chemical Substances

Table 1

Substances and processes requiring a code of practice

[See subsection 26(1)]

Arsenicandarseniccompounds
Asbestos
Benzene
Beryllium
1,3Butadiene
Cadmium
Coaltarpitchvolatiles
1,2Dibromoethane(Ethylenedibromide)
Ethyleneoxide
Hexachlorobutadiene
Hydrazines
Hydrogensulphide
Isocyanates
Leadandleadcompounds
Methylbromide
Methylhydrazine
Perchlorates
Silicacrystalline,respirable
Styreneinstyreneresinfabrication
Vinylchloride(Chloroethylene)
Zincchromate

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Schedule 1

Occupational exposure limits for chemical substances

(1) A person using this Table may apply either the mg/m3 or ppm measure defined as follows:
mg/m3 means milligrams of substance per cubic metre of air measured at ambient work site conditions;
ppm (parts per million) means parts of a vapour or gas by volume at standard conditions (25oC and an absolute barometric pressure of 101.3 kilopascals) per
parts of contaminated air by volume at ambient work site conditions.
(2) f/cc means fibres per cubic centimetre of air; CAS means Chemical Abstracts Service.
(3) The numbers 1, 2 and 3 in the Substance Interaction column have the following meanings:
1 substance may be readily absorbed through intact skin;
2 substance is a simple asphyxiant that may create an atmosphere deficient in oxygen; available oxygen in the range of 19.5 percent to 23 percent by
volume must be present.
3 occupational exposure limit is based on irritation effects and its adjustment to compensate for unusual work schedules is not required.
(4) A carcinogen is defined as an agent capable of inducing benign or malignant neoplasms. Based on the weight of evidence from epidemiologic studies, "A1"
would be a Confirmed Human Carcinogen and means that the agent is carcinogenic to humans. "A2" would be a Suspected Human Carcinogen and means
that human data are accepted as adequate in quality but are conflicting or insufficient to classify the agent as A1 (American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists).

Substance

CAS
number

8-hour
occupational exposure limit

15-minute or ceiling (c)

occupational exposure
limit

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Acetaldehyde

75-07-0

(c) 25

(c) 45

Acetic acid

64-19-7

10

25

15

37

Acetic anhydride

108-24-7

(c) 5

(c) 21

Acetone

67-64-1

500

1200

750

1800

Acetone cyanohydrin

75-86-5

(c) 5

Acetonitrile

75-05-8

20

34

Acetophenone

98-86-2

10

49

Acetylene

74-86-2

Acetylene dichloride
(1,2-Dichloroethylene)

540-59-0
156-59-2
156-60-5
79-27-6

200

793

0.1

1.4

Acetylene tetrabromide
(1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane)

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Substance

CAS
number

Schedule 1

8-hour
occupational exposure limit

15-minute or ceiling (c)

occupational exposure
limit

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

79-34-5

6.9

Acetylene tetrachloride
(1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane)
Acetylsalicylic acid
(Aspirin)
Acrolein

50-78-2

107-02-8

(c) 0.1

(c) 0.2

Acrylamide

79-06-1

0.03

Acrylic acid

79-10-7

5.9

1,3

Acrylic acid, n-butyl ester

(n-Butyl acrylate)
Acrylic acid, ethyl ester
(Ethyl acrylate)
Acrylic acid, methyl ester
(Methyl acrylate)
Acrylonitrile
(Vinyl cyanide)
Adipic acid

141-32-2

10

140-88-5

20

15

61

96-33-3

107-13-1

4.3

124-04-9

Adiponitrile

111-69-3

8.8

Aldrin

309-00-2

0.25

1000

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

Aliphatic Hydrocarbon gases,

Alkane (C2-C4)

Allyl alcohol

107-18-6

0.5

1.2

1, 3

Allyl chloride

107-05-1

3.1

6.2

Allyl glycidyl ether

106-92-3

4.7

Allyl propyl disulfide

2179-59-1

0.5

Alumina
(Aluminum oxide)

1344-28-1

10

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Substance

CAS
number

Schedule 1

8-hour
occupational exposure limit

mg/m3
-

3
3
3

7.5

15

0.5

1.9

61-82-5

0.2

61-82-5

0.2

Ammonia

7664-41-7

25

17

35

24

Ammonium chloride fume

12125-02-9

10

20

Ammonium
perfluorooctanoate
Ammonium persulfate
(Persulfates)
Ammonium sulfamate

3825-26-1

0.01

7727-54-0

0.1

10

12172-73-5

0.1

628-63-7

50

266

100

532

626-38-0

50

266

100

532

625-16-1

50

266

100

532

62-53-3

7.6

90-04-0

0.5

Amino-1,2,4 triazole
(Amitrole)
Amitrole

Amosite
(Asbestos)
n-Amyl acetate
(1-Pentyl acetate)
Sec-Amyl acetate
(2-Pentyl acetate)
Tert-Amyl acetate
(1,1-dimethylpropyl acetate)
Aniline
o-Anisidine

mg/m3

10
5
2
2
10

141-43-5

504-29-0

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

ppm

Aluminum
Metal Dust
Pyro powders, as Al
Soluble salts, as Al
Alkyls, not otherwise specified
as Al
Aluminum oxide
(Alumina)
Aminoethanol
(Ethanolamine)
Aminopyridine

ppm

15-minute or ceiling (c)

occupational exposure
limit

7429-90-5

1344-28-1

7773-06-0

f/cc

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

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Substance

CAS
number

Schedule 1

8-hour
occupational exposure limit

15-minute or ceiling (c)

occupational exposure
limit

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

p-Anisidine

104-94-9

0.5

Antimony & compounds, as

Sb
Antimony hydride

7440-36-0

0.5

7803-52-3

0.1

0.5

86-88-4

0.3

7440-37-1

Arsenic, elemental &

inorganic compounds as As
Arsine

7440-38-2

0.01

7784-42-1

0.05

0.2

Asbestos, all forms

1332-21-4
12172-73-5
12001-29-5
12172-67-7
8052-42-4

0.1

1912-24-9

ANTU
(-Naphthylthiourea)
Argon

Asphalt (Petroleum; Bitumen)

fume
Atrazine

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

A1

A1

Azinphos-methyl
(Guthion)
Barium and soluble
compounds, as Ba
Barium sulfate

86-50-0

0.2

7440-39-3

0.5

7727-43-7

10

Benomyl

17804-35-2

0.84

10

Benzene

71-43-2

0.5

1.6

2.5

p-Benzoquinone
(Quinone)

106-51-4

0.1

0.4

Benzotrichloride
(Benzyl trichloride)
Benzoyl chloride

98-07-7

(c) 0.1

(c) 0.8

98-88-4

(c) 0.5

(c) 2.9

S1-5

A1

A2

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CAS
number

Schedule 1

8-hour
occupational exposure limit

15-minute or ceiling (c)

occupational exposure
limit

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

Benzoyl peroxide

94-36-0

Benzyl acetate

140-11-4

10

61

Benzyl chloride

100-44-7

5.2

Benzyl trichloride
(Benzotrichloride)
Beryllium
and compounds, as Be
Biphenyl
(Diphenyl)
Bis (2-dimethylaminoethyl)
ether
Bismuth telluride
Undoped, as Bi2Te3
Se-doped, as Bi2Te3
Bitumen
(Asphalt fume)
Borates, tetra, sodium salts,
Anhydrous
Decahydrate
Pentahydrate
Boron oxide

98-07-7

(c) 0.1

(c) 0.8

A2

7440-41-7

0.002

0.01

A1

92-52-4

0.2

1.3

3033-62-3

0.5

0.3

0.15

0.9

1,3

10
5
5

1303-86-2

1
1
1
10

3
3
3
-

Boron tribromide

10294-33-4

(c) 1

(c) 10

Boron trifluoride

7637-07-2

(c) 1

(c) 2.8

Bromacil

314-40-9

10

Bromine

7726-95-6

0.1

0.7

0.2

1.3

Bromine pentafluoride

7789-30-2

0.1

0.7

Bromochloromethane
(Chlorobromomethane)
Bromoethane
(Ethyl bromide)

74-97-5

200

1060

74-96-4

22

1304-82-1
8052-42-4
1303-96-4

S1-6

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Substance

Bromoform
(Tribromomethane)
1-Bromopropane

CAS
number

Schedule 1

8-hour
occupational exposure limit

15-minute or ceiling (c)

occupational exposure
limit

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

75-25-2

0.5

5.2

106-44-5

10

50

Bromotrifluoromethane
(Trifluorobromomethane)
1,3-Butadiene

75-63-8

1000

6090

106-99-0

4.4

Butane

106-97-8

1000

Butanethiol
(n-tyl mercaptan)
n-Butanol
(n-Butyl alcohol)
sec-Butanol
(sec-Butyl alcohol)
tert-Butanol
(tert-Butyl alcohol)
2-Butanone
(Methyl ethyl ketone)
3-Buten-2-one
(Methyl vinyl ketone)
2-Butoxyethanol
(Ethylene glycol monobutyl
ether)
n-Butoxyethyl acetate

109-79-5

0.5

1.8

71-36-3

20

60

78-92-2

100

303

75-65-0

100

303

78-93-3

200

590

300

885

78-94-4

(c) 0.2

(c) 0.6

111-76-2

20

97

112-07-2

20

131

n-Butyl acetate

123-86-4

150

713

200

950

sec-Butyl acetate

105-46-4

200

950

tert-Butyl acetate

540-88-5

200

950

n-Butyl acrylate

141-32-2

10

n-Butylamine

109-73-9

(c) 5

(c) 15

Butylated hydroxytoluene
(BHT)
(2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol)

128-37-0

10

S1-7

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

A2

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occupational exposure limit

15-minute or ceiling (c)

occupational exposure
limit

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

tert-Butyl chromate as CrO3

1189-85-1

(c) 0.1

n-Butyl glycidyl ether

2426-08-06

16

n-Butyl lactate

138-22-7

30

Butyl mercaptan
(Butanethiol)
o-sec-Butylphenol

109-79-5

0.5

1.8

89-72-5

31

1, 3

p-tert-Butyltoluene

98-51-1

6.1

0.01
0.002

Cadmium, elemental
Cadmium compounds as Cd,
respirable
Calcium carbonate
(Aragonite, Calcite, Marble,
Vaterite)
Calcium chromate, as Cr

7440-43-9
1317-65-3
471-34-1

10

13756-19-0

0.001

Calcium cyanamide

156-62-7

0.5

Calcium hydroxide

1305-62-0

Calcium oxide

1305-78-8

Calcium silicate, (synthetic,

nonfibrous)
Calcium sulphate
(Plaster of Paris, Gypsum)

1344-95-2

10

10

Camphor, synthetic

7778-18-9
26499-65-0
13397-24-5
76-22-2

12

19

Caprolactam
Captafol

105-60-2
2425-06-1

5
0.1

1,3

Captan

133-06-2

Carbaryl
(Sevin)

63-25-2

S1-8

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

A2
A2

A2

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occupational exposure limit

15-minute or ceiling (c)

occupational exposure
limit

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Carbofuran

1563-66-2

0.1

Carbon black

1333-86-4

3.5

Carbon dioxide

124-38-9

5000

9000

30,000

54,000

Carbon disulfide

75-15-0

3.1

Carbon monoxide

630-08-0

25

29

Carbon tetrabromide

558-13-4

0.1

1.4

0.3

4.1

Carbon tetrachloride
(Tetrachloromethane)
Carbonyl chloride
(Phosgene)
Carbonyl fluoride

56-23-5

31

10

63

75-44-3

0.1

0.4

353-50-4

5.4

13

Catechol

120-80-9

23

Cellulose

9004-34-6

10

Cesium hydroxide

21351-79-1

57-74-9

0.5

Chlordane
Chlorinated camphene
(Toxaphene)
Chlorinated diphenyl oxide

8001-35-2

0.5

31242-93-0

0.5

Chlorine

7782-50-5

0.5

1.5

2.9

Chlorine dioxide

10049-04-4

0.1

0.3

0.3

0.8

Chlorine trifluoride

7790-91-2

(c) 0.1

(c) 0.4

Chloroacetaldehyde

107-20-0

(c) 1

(c) 0.4

Chloroacetone

78-95-5

(c) 1

(c) 3.8

1, 3

2-Chloroacetophenone
(Phenacyl chloride)
Chloroacetyl chloride

532-27-4

0.05

0.3

79-04-9

0.05

0.2

0.15

0.7

1,3

S1-9

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

A2

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occupational exposure limit

15-minute or ceiling (c)

occupational exposure
limit

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Chlorobenzene

108-90-7

10

46

o-Chlorobenzylidene
malononitrile
Chlorobromomethane

2698-41-1

(c) 0.05

(c) 0.4

74-97-5

200

1060

2-Chloro-1,3-butadiene
(-Chloroprene)
Chlorodifluoromethane

126-99-8

10

36

1,3

75-45-6

1000

3500

53469-21-9

11097-69-1

0.5

106-89-8

0.5

1.9

75-00-3

100

264

107-07-3

(c) 1

(c) 3.3

75-01-4

2.6

67-66-3

10

49

542-88-1

0.001

0.005

p-Chloronitrobenzene
(p-Nitrochlorobenzene)
1-Chloro-1-nitropropane

100-00-5

0.1

0.6

600-25-9

10

Chloropentafluoroethane

76-15-3

1000

6300

Chloropicrin
(Trichloronitromethane)

76-06-2

0.1

0.7

Chlorodiphenyl (42 percent

chlorine)
(PCBs, Polychlorinated
biphenyls 42 percent chlorine)
Chlorodiphenyl (54 percent
chlorine)
(PCBs, Polychlorinated
biphenyls 54 percent chlorine)
1-Chloro,2,3-epoxy-propane
(Epichlorohydrin)
Chloroethane
(Ethyl chloride)
2-Chloroethanol
(Ethylene chlorohydrin)
Chloroethylene
(Vinyl chloride)
Chloroform
(Trichloromethane)
Bis(Chloromethyl) ether

S1-10

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

A1

A1

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CAS
number

Schedule 1

8-hour
occupational exposure limit

15-minute or ceiling (c)

occupational exposure
limit

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

1-Chloro-2-propanol and 2Chloro-1-propanol

-Chloroprene

127-00-4
78-89-7
126-99-8

10

36

1,3

2-Chloropropionic acid

598-78-7

0.1

0.4

o-Chlorostyrene

2039-87-4

50

283

75

425

o-Chlorotoluene

95-49-8

50

259

2-Chloro-6-(trichloromethyl)
pyridine
(Nitrapyrin)
Chlorpyrifos

1929-82-4

10

20

2921-88-2

0.1

Chromite ore processing

(Chromate), as Cr
Chromium, metal and
inorganic compounds, as Cr
Metal and Cr III compounds
Water-soluble Cr VI
compounds
Insoluble Cr VI compounds
Chromyl chloride

0.05

A1

0.5
0.05

3
-

A1

0.025

0.01
0.2

A1

14977-61-8
12001-29-5

0.1

A1

2971-90-6

10

Chrysotile
(Asbestos)
Clopidol
Coal dust
(Respirable particulate)
This limit expires on July1,
2010 and is replaced by the
exposure limit shown below

7440-47-3

S1-11

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Substance

CAS
number

Schedule 1

8-hour
occupational exposure limit

ppm
Coal dust
(Respirable particulate)
Anthracite
Bituminous
These limits come into effect
on July1, 2010
Coal tar pitch volatiles, as
benzene solubles
Cobalt, elemental
inorganic compounds, as Co
Cobalt carbonyl, as Co

mg/m3

15-minute or ceiling (c)

occupational exposure
limit

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

0.4
0.9
65996-93-2

0.2

7440-48-4

0.02

10210-68-1

0.1

Cobalt hydrocarbonyl, as Co

16842-03-8

0.1

Copper
Fume
Dusts/mists, as Cu
Cotton, dust, raw

7440-50-8
-

0.2
1
0.2

Coumaphos (mg/m3)

56-72-4

0.5

A1

1319-77-3
95-48-7
108-39-4
106-44-5
14464-46-1

22

0.025

A2

12001-28-4

0.1

A1

4170-30-3

(c) 0.3

(c) 0.9

1, 3

Cruformate

299-86-5

Cumene

98-82-8

50

246

Cyanamide

420-04-2

Cresol, all isomers

Cristobalite, respirable
(Silica, crystalline)
Crocidolite
(Asbestos)
Crotonaldehyde

S1-12

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occupational exposure
limit

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Cyanide and Cyanide salts

and hydrogen cyanide as CN
Hydrogen cyanide
Calcium cyanide
Potassium cyanide
Sodium cyanide
Cyanogen

74-90-8
592-01-8
151-50-8
143-33-9
460-19-5

10

21

(c) 4.7
-

(c) 5.2
(c) 5
(c) 5
(c) 5
-

1
1
1
1
3

Cyanogen chloride

506-77-4

(c) 0.3

(c) 0.8

Cyclohexane

110-82-7

100

344

Cyclohexanol

108-93-0

50

205

Cyclohexanone

108-94-1

20

80

50

200

Cyclohexene

110-83-8

300

1010

Cyclohexylamine

108-91-8

10

41

Cyclonite
(RDX)
Cyclopentadiene

121-82-4

0.5

542-92-7

75

203

Cyclopentane

287-92-3

600

1720

Cyhexatin
(Tricyclohexyltin hydroxide)
2,4-D
(2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic
acid)
DDT
(Dichlorodiphenyl
trichloroethane)
Decaborane

13121-70-5

94-75-7

10

50-29-3

17702-41-9

0.05

0.3

0.15

0.8

Demeton
(Systox)
Demeton-s-methyl
(Methyl demeton)

8065-48-3

0.05

8022-00-2

0.05

S1-13

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

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CAS
number

Schedule 1

8-hour
occupational exposure limit

15-minute or ceiling (c)

occupational exposure
limit

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Diacetone alcohol
(4-Hydroxyl-4-methyl-2pentanone)
4,4-Diaminodiphenyl-methane
(4,4-Methylene dianiline)
1,2-Diaminoethane
(Ethylenediamine)
Diazinon

123-42-2

50

238

101-77-9

0.1

0.8

107-15-3

10

25

333-41-5

0.01

Diazomethane

334-88-3

0.2

0.3

Dibenzoyl peroxide
(Benzoyl peroxide)
Diborane

94-36-0

19287-45-7

0.1

0.1

Dibrom
(Naled)
2-N-Dibutylaminoethanol

300-76-5

0.1

102-81-8

0.5

3.5

1,3

2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
(Butylated hydroxytoluene,
BHT)
Dibutyl phenyl phosphate

128-37-0

10

2528-36-1

0.3

3.5

Dibutyl phosphate

107-66-4

8.6

17

Dibutyl phthalate

84-74-2

Dichloroacetic acid

79-43-6

0.5

2.6

Dichloroacetylene

7572-29-4

(c) 0.1

(c) 0.4

o-Dichlorobenzene
(1,2-Dichlorobenzene)
p-Dichlorobenzene
(1,4-Dichlorobenzene)
1,4-Dichloro-2-butene

95-50-1

25

150

50

300

106-46-7

10

60

764-41-0

0.005

0.03

Dichlorodifluoromethane

75-71-8

1000

4950

S1-14

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

A2

A2

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occupational exposure limit

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occupational exposure
limit

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

1,3-Dichloro-5,5-dimethyl
hydantoin
Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
(DDT)
1,1-Dichloroethane
(Ethylidene chloride)
1,2-Dichloroethane
(Ethylene dichloride)
1,1-Dichloroethylene
(Vinylidene chloride)
1,2-Dichloroethylene, all
isomers
(Acetylene dichloride)
Dichloroethyl ether
(2,2-Dichlorodiethyl ether)
Dichlorofluoromethane
(Dichloromonofluoromethane)
Dichloromethane
(Methylene chloride)
1,1-Dichloro-1-nitroethane

118-52-5

0.2

0.4

50-29-3

75-34-3

100

405

107-06-2

10

40

75-35-4

20

540-59-0
156-59-2
156-60-5
111-44-4

200

793

29

10

58

75-43-4

10

42

75-09-4

50

174

594-72-9

12

2,4-Diclorophenoxyacetic acid
(2,4-D)
1,2-Dichloropropane
(Propylene dichloride)
1,1-Dichloro-1-nitroethane

94-75-7

10

78-87-5

10

46

594-72-9

12

1,3-Dichloropropene

542-75-6

4.5

2,2-Dichloropropionic acid

75-99-0

Dichlorotetrafluoroethane
(1,2-Dichloro-1,1,2,2tetrafluoroethane)
Dichlorvos

76-14-2

1000

7000

62-73-7

0.1

S1-15

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

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occupational exposure limit

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occupational exposure
limit

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Dicrotophos

141-66-2

0.05

Dicyclopentadiene

77-73-6

27

Dicyclopentadienyl iron
(Ferrocene)
Dieldrin

102-54-5

10

60-57-1

0.25

100

Diesel fuel, as total

hydrocarbons

68334-30-5
68476-30-2
68476-34-6
68476-31-3
77650-28-3

Diethanolamine

111-42-2

Diethylamine

109-89-7

15

15

45

1, 3

2-Diethylaminoethanol

100-37-8

9.6

Diethylene dioxide
(1,4-Dioxane)
Diethylene triamine

123-91-1

20

72

111-40-0

4.2

1,3

Diethyl ether
(Ethyl ether)
Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
(DEHP, Di-sec-octyl phthalate)
Diethyl ketone

60-29-7

400

1210

500

1520

117-81-7

96-22-0

200

705

300

1060

Diethyl phthalate

84-66-2

Difluorodibromomethane

75-61-6

100

858

1, 1-Difluoroethylene
(Vinylidene fluoride)
Diglycidyl ether

75-38-7

500

1310

2238-07-5

0.1

0.5

123-31-9

Dihydroxybenzene
(Hydroquinone)

S1-16

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

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occupational exposure limit

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occupational exposure
limit

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Diisobutyl ketone
(2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone)
Diisopropylamine

108-83-8

25

145

108-18-9

21

Dimethoxymethane
(Methylal)
N,N-Dimethylacetamide

109-87-5

1000

3110

127-19-5

10

36

Dimethylamine

124-40-3

9.2

15

28

Dimethylaminobenzene
(Xylidine, mixed isomers)
bis(2-Dimethylamino-ethyl)
ether (DMAEE)
Dimethylaniline
(N,N-Dimethylaniline)
Dimethylbenzene
(Xylene, o,m & p isomers)

1300-73-8

0.5

2.5

3033-62-3

0.05

0.3

0.15

0.98

121-69-7

25

10

50

1330-20-7
95-47-6
108-38-3
106-42-3
75-83-2
79-29-8

100

434

150

651

500

1760

1000

3500

300-76-5

0.1

14857-34-2

0.5

2.1

1.5

6.4

Dimethylformamide

68-12-2

10

30

2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone
(Diisobutyl ketone)
1,1-Dimethylhydrazine

108-83-8

25

145

57-14-7

0.01

0.02

Dimethyl phthalate

131-11-3

1,1-Dimethylpropyl acetate
(tert-Amyl acetate)

625-16-1

50

266

100

532

Dimethylbutane
(Hexane, all isomers, except nHexane)
Dimethyl-1,2-dibromo-2,2dichloroethyl phosphate
(Dibrom, Naled)
Dimethylethoxysilane

S1-17

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

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CAS
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occupational exposure limit

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occupational exposure
limit

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Dimethyl sulfate

77-78-1

0.1

0.5

1, 3

Dimethyl sulfide

75-18-3

10

25

Dinitolmide
(3,5-Dinitro-o-toluamide)
Dinitrobenzene, all isomers

148-01-6

528-29-0
99-65-0
100-25-4
25154-54-5
534-52-1

0.15

0.2

148-01-6

25321-14-6

0.2

1,4-Dioxane
(Diethylene dioxide)
Dioxathion

123-91-1

20

72

78-34-2

0.1

1,3-Dioxolane

646-06-0

20

61

Diphenyl
(Biphenyl)
Diphenylamine

92-52-4

0.2

1.3

122-39-4

10

101-84-8

14

101-68-8

0.005

0.05

34590-94-8

100

606

150

909

123-19-3

50

235

Dinitro-o-cresol
3,5-Dinitro-o-toluamide
(Dinitolmide)
Dinitrotoluene

Diphenyl ether, vapour

(Phenyl ether)
Diphenylmethane-4,4diisocyanate
(Methylene bisphenyl
isocyanate, MDI)
Dipropylene glycol methyl
ether
[(2-Methoxymethylethoxy)
propanol, DPGME]
Dipropyl ketone

S1-18

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CAS
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occupational exposure limit

15-minute or ceiling (c)

occupational exposure
limit

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

1
1
3

Diquat
Total
Respirable
Di-sec-octyl-phthalate
(DEHP, Di-sec-octyl phthalate)
Disulfiram

2764-72-9
85-00-7
6385-62-2
117-81-7

0.5
0.1
5

97-77-8

Disulfoton

298-04-4

0.05

Diuron

330-54-1

10

Divinyl benzene

1321-74-0

10

53

Dodecyl mercaptan

112-55-0

0.1

0.8

Emery

1302-74-5

10

Endosulfan

115-29-7

0.1

Endrin

72-20-8

0.1

Enflurane

13838-16-9

75

566

Enzymes, proteolytic
(Subtilisins)
Epichlorohydrin
(1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane)
EPN

1395-21-7
9014-01-1
106-89-8

(c) 0.00006

0.5

1.9

2104-64-5

0.1

75-56-9

4.7

556-52-5

6.1

74-84-0

1000

75-08-1

0.5

1.3

64-17-5

1000

1880

1,2-Epoxypropane
(Propylene oxide)
2,3-Epoxy-1-propanol
(Glycidol)
Ethane
Ethanethiol
(Ethyl mercaptan)
Ethanol
(Ethyl alcohol)

S1-19

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occupational exposure
limit

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Ethanolamine
(2-Aminoethanol)
Ethion

141-43-5

7.5

15

563-12-2

0.05

2-Ethoxyethanol
(Ethylene glycol monoethyl
ether)
2-Ethoxyethyl acetate
(Ethylene glycol monoethyl
ether acetate)
Ethyl acetate

110-80-5

18

111-15-9

27

141-78-6

400

1440

Ethyl acrylate
(Acrylic acid, ethyl ester)
Ethyl alcohol
(Ethanol)
Ethylamine

140-88-5

20

15

61

64-17-5

1000

1880

75-04-7

9.2

15

28

Ethyl amyl ketone

(5-Methyl-3-heptanone)
Ethyl benzene

541-85-5

25

131

100-41-4

100

434

125

543

Ethyl bromide
(Bromoethane)
Ethyl tert-butyl ether
(ETBE)
Ethyl butyl ketone
(3-Heptanone)
Ethyl chloride
(Chloroethane)
Ethyl cyanoacrylate
(Ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate)
Ethylene chlorohydrin
(2-chloroethanol)
Ethylenediamine
(1,2-Diaminoethane)

74-96-4

22

637-92-3

21

106-35-4

50

234

75

350

795-00-3

100

264

7085-85-0

0.2

107-07-3

(c) 1

(c) 3.3

107-15-3

10

25

S1-20

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A1, A2

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occupational exposure limit

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occupational exposure
limit

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Ethylene dichloride
(1,2-Dichloroethane)
Ethylene

107-06-2

10

40

74-85-1

200

229

Ethylene glycol

107-21-1

(c) 100

Ethylene glycol dinitrate

(EGDN)
Ethylene glycol isopropyl
ether
(2-Isopropoxyethanol)
Ethylene glycol methyl ether
acetate
(2-Methoxyethyl acetate)
Ethylene glycol monobutyl
ether
(2-Butoxyethanol)
Ethylene glycol monoethyl
ether
(2-Ethoxyethanol)
Ethylene glycol monoethyl
ether acetate
(2-Ethoxyethyl acetate)
Ethylene glycol monomethyl
ether
(2-Methoxyethanol)
Ethylene oxide

628-96-6

0.05

0.3

109-59-1

25

106

110-49-6

0.1

0.5

111-76-2

20

97

110-80-5

0.1

0.4

111-15-9

27

109-86-4

0.1

0.3

75-21-8

1.8

Ethylenimine

151-56-4

0.5

0.9

Ethyl ether
(Diethyl ether)
Ethyl formate
(Formic acid, ethyl ester)
2-Ethylhexanoic acid

60-29-7

400

1210

500

1520

109-94-4

100

303

149-57-5

75-34-3

100

405

Ethylidene chloride
(1,1-Dichloroethane)

S1-21

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A1, A2

A2

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number

Schedule 1

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occupational exposure limit

15-minute or ceiling (c)

occupational exposure
limit

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

16219-75-3

(c) 5

(c) 25

Ethyl mercaptan

75-08-1

0.5

1.3

N-Ethylmorpholine

100-74-3

24

Ethyl silicate
(Silicic acid, tetraethyl ester)
Fenamiphos

78-10-4

10

85

22224-92-6

0.05

Fensulfothion

115-90-2

0.01

Fenthion

55-38-9

0.05

14484-64-1

10

102-54-5

10

12604-58-9

0.5

2.5

7782-41-4

1.6

3.1

Ethylidene norbornene

Ferbam
Ferrocene
(Dicyclopentadienyl iron)
Ferrovanadium dust
Flour dust
(Total particulate)
Fluorides, as F
Fluorine
Fluorotrichloromethane
(Trichlorofluoromethane)
Fonofos

75-69-4

(c) 1000

(c) 5620

944-22-9

0.01

Formaldehyde

50-00-0

0.75

0.9

(c) 1

(c) 1.3

Formamide

75-12-7

10

18

Formic acid

64-18-6

9.4

10

19

Formic acid, ethyl ester

(Ethyl formate)
Formic acid, methyl ester
(Methyl formate)
Furfural

109-94-4

100

303

107-31-3

100

246

150

368

98-01-1

7.9

1, 3

S1-22

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

A2

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Furfuryl alcohol

CAS
number

Schedule 1

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occupational exposure limit

15-minute or ceiling (c)

occupational exposure
limit

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

98-00-0

10

40

15

60

1, 3

Gallium arsenide,
respirable particulate
Gasoline

1303-00-0

0.0003

86290-81-5

300

500

Germanium tetrahydride

7782-65-2

0.2

0.6

111-30-8

5
-

1
1
1
-

(c) 0.05

(c) 0.2

3
3
3
-

56-81-5

10

556-52-5

6.1

110-80-5

18

107-22-2

0.1

7782-42-5

Glass Fibres
Continuous filament
Continuous filament, total
Glass Wool
Special purpose
Glutaraldehyde, activated and
inactivated
Glycerin mist
Glycidol
(2,3-Epoxy-1-propanol)
Glycol monoethyl ether
(2-Ethoxyethanol)
Glyoxal
Grain dust (oat, wheat, barley)
Graphite, respirable
(all forms except graphite
fibres)
Guthion
(Azinphos-methyl)
Gypsum
(Calcium sulphate)
Hafnium and compounds,
as Hf
Halothane

86-50-0

0.2

13397-24-5

10

7440-58-6

0.5

151-67-7

50

404

Helium

7440-59-7

S1-23

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number

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occupational exposure limit

15-minute or ceiling (c)

occupational exposure
limit

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

0.05

400

1640

500

2050

50

233

106-35-4

50

234

75

350

118-74-1

0.002

Hexachlorobutadiene

87-68-3

0.02

0.2

-Hexachlorocyclohexane
(Lindane)
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene

58-89-9

0.5

77-47-4

0.01

0.1

Hexachloroethane

67-72-1

9.7

Hexachloronaphthalene

1335-87-1

0.2

Hexafluoroacetone

684-16-2

0.1

0.7

Heptachlor and Heptachlor

epoxide
Heptane, all isomers

2-Heptanone
(Methyl n-amyl ketone)
3-Heptanone
(Ethyl butyl ketone)
Hexachlorobenzene

Hexahydrophthalic anhydride,
all isomers
1,6-Hexamethylene
diisocyanate
n-Hexane
Hexane
(all isomers except
n-hexane)
1,6-Hexanediamine

76-44-8
1024-57-3
142-82-5
590-35-2
565-59-3
108-08-7
591-76-4
589-34-4
110-43-0

85-42-7
13149-00-3
14166-21-3
822-06-0

(c) 0.005

0.005

0.03

110-54-3

50

176

107-83-5
96-14-0
75-83-2
79-29-8
124-09-4

500

1760

1000

3500

0.5

2.4

S1-24

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A1, A2

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Substance

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Schedule 1

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occupational exposure limit

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occupational exposure
limit

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

2-Hexanone
(Methyl n-butyl ketone)
1-Hexene

591-78-6

20

10

40

592-41-6

50

172

Hexone
(Methyl isobutyl ketone)
Sec-Hexyl acetate

108-10-1

50

205

75

307

108-84-9

50

295

Hexylene glycol

107-41-5

(c) 25

(c) 121

Hydrazine

302-01-2

0.01

0.01

HCFC-123
1,1,1-trifluoro-2,2dichloroethane
Hydrogen

306-83-2

50

310

1333-74-0

Hydrogenated terphenyls

61788-32-7

0.5

4.9

Hydrogen bromide

10035-10-6

(c) 2

(c) 6.6

Hydrogen chloride

7647-01-0

(c) 2

(c) 3

Hydrogen cyanide and

cyanide salts,as CN
Hydrogen cyanide
Calcium cyanide
Potassium cyanide
Sodium cyanide
Hydrogen fluoride, as F

74-90-8
592-01-8
151-50-8
143-33-9
7664-39-3

0.5

0.4

(c) 4.7
(c) 2

(c) 5.2
(c) 5
(c) 5
(c) 5
(c) 1.6

1
1
1
1
-

Hydrogen peroxide

7722-84-1

1.4

Hydrogen selenide, as Se

7783-07-5

0.05

0.2

Hydrogen sulphide

7783-06-4

10

14

(c) 15

(c) 21

Hydroquinone
(Dihydroxybenzene)

123-31-9

S1-25

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A1, A2

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occupational exposure
limit

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2pentanone
(Diacetone alcohol)
2-Hydroxypropyl acrylate

123-42-2

50

238

999-61-1

0.5

2.7

Indene

95-13-6

10

48

Indium & compounds, as In

7440-74-6

0.1

Iodine

7553-56-2

(c) 0.1

(c) 1

75-47-8

0.6

9.7

Iron oxide (Fe203), Respirable

1309-37-1

Iron pentacarbonyl, as Fe

13463-40-6

0.1

0.8

0.2

1.6

Iron salts, soluble, as Fe

Isoamyl acetate
(Isopentyl acetate)
Isoamyl alcohol

123-92-2

50

266

100

532

123-51-3

100

361

125

451

Isobutyl acetate

110-19-0

150

713

Isobutyl alcohol

78-83-1

50

152

Isobutyl nitrite

542-56-3

(c) 1

4.2

26952-21-6

50

266

1, 3

Iodoform

Isooctyl alcohol
Isopentane
(Pentane, all isomers)
Isopentyl acetate
(Isoamyl acetate)
Isophorone

78-78-4

600

1770

123-92-2

50

266

100

532

78-59-1

(c) 5

(c) 28

Isophorone diisocyanate

4098-71-9

0.005

0.05

67-63-0

200

492

400

984

109-59-1

25

106

Isopropanol
(2-Propanol, Isopropyl alcohol)
Isopropoxyethanol

S1-26

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A1, A2

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occupational exposure
limit

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Isopropyl acetate

108-21-4

100

416

200

832

Isopropyl alcohol
(2-Propanol, Isopropanol)
Isopropylamine

67-63-0

200

492

400

984

75-31-0

12

10

24

N-Isopropylaniline

768-52-5

11

Isopropyl ether

108-20-3

250

1040

310

1300

Isopropyl glycidyl ether

(IGE)
Kaolin
respirable
Kerosene/Jet fuels, as total
hydrocarbon vapour
Ketene

4016-14-2

50

238

75

356

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

1332-58-7
8008-20-6
64742-81-0
463-51-4

2
200

0.5

0.9

1.5

2.6

Lead elemental & inorganic

compounds, as Pb
Lead arsenate, as Pb(As04)2

7439-92-1

0.05

7784-40-9

0.15

Lead chromate, as Pb
as Cr
Limestone
(Calcium carbonate)
Lindane
(-Hexachlorocyclohexane)
Lithium hydride

7758-97-6

1317-65-3

0.05
0.012
10

58-89-9

0.5

7580-67-8

0.025

L.P.G. (Liquified petroleum

gas)
Magnesium oxide fume

68476-85-7

1000

1500

1309-48-4

10

Malathion

121-75-5

Maleic anhydride

108-31-6

0.1

0.4

Manganese, elemental &

inorganic compounds, as Mn

7439-96-5

0.2

S1-27

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Substance

Manganese cyclopentadienyl
tricarbonyl, as Mn
Marble
(Calcium carbonate)
Mercury, as Hg in
Alkyl compounds,
Aryl compounds
Inorganic compounds,
including metallic mercury
Mesityl oxide

CAS
number

Schedule 1

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occupational exposure limit

15-minute or ceiling (c)

occupational exposure
limit

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

12079-65-1

0.1

1317-65-3

10

0.01
0.1
0.025

0.03
-

1
1
1

7439-97-6

141-79-7

15

60

25

100

Methacrylic acid

79-41-4

20

70

Methacrylic acid, methyl ester

(Methyl methacrylate)
Methanethiol
(Methyl mercaptan)
Methanol
(Methyl alcohol)
Methomyl

80-62-6

50

205

100

410

74-93-1

0.5

1.0

67-56-1

200

262

250

328

16752-77-5

2.5

Methoxychlor

72-43-5

10

2-Methoxyethanol
(Ethylene glycol monomethyl
ether)
2-Methoxyethyl acetate
(Ethylene glycol monomethyl
ether acetate)
(2-Methoxymethylethoxy)
propanol (DPGME)
4-Methoxyphenol

109-86-4

0.1

0.3

110-49-6

0.1

0.5

34590-94-8

100

606

150

909

150-76-5

107-98-2

100

369

150

553

79-20-9

200

606

250

757

1-Methoxy-2-propanol
(Propylene glycol monomethyl
ether)
Methyl acetate

S1-28

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A1, A2

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number

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occupational exposure limit

15-minute or ceiling (c)

occupational exposure
limit

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

74-99-7

1000

1640

59355-75-8

1000

1640

1250

2050

96-33-3

126-98-7

2.7

Methylal
(Dimethoxymethane)
Methyl alcohol
(Methanol)
Methylamine

109-87-5

1000

3110

67-56-1

200

262

250

328

74-89-5

6.4

15

19

Methyl amyl alcohol

(Methyl isobutyl carbinol;
4-Methyl-2-pentanol)
Methyl n-amyl ketone
(2-Heptanone)
N-Methyl aniline
(Monomethyl aniline)
2-Methylaziridine
(Propyleneimine)
Methyl bromide

108-11-2

25

104

40

167

110-43-0

50

233

100-61-8

0.5

2.2

75-55-8

4.7

1,3

74-83-9

3.9

1,3

1-Methylbutyl acetate
(2-Pentyl acetate, sec-amyl
acetate)

626-38-0

50

266

100

532

3-Methylbutyl acetate
(Isopentyl acetate, isoamyl
acetate)

123-92-2

50

266

100

532

Methyl-tert-butyl ether
(MTBE)

1634-04-4

50

180

Methyl acetylene
(Propyne)
Methyl acetylene-propadiene
mixture
(MAPP)
Methyl acrylate
(Acrylic acid, methyl ester)
Methylacrylonitrile

S1-29

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A1, A2

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CAS
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occupational exposure limit

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occupational exposure
limit

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Methyl n-butyl ketone

(2-Hexanone)
Methyl Cellosolve
(2-Methoxyethanol)
Methyl Cellosolve acetate
(2-Methoxyethyl acetate)
Methyl chloride

591-78-6

20

10

40

109-86-4

0.1

0.3

110-49-6

0.1

0.5

74-87-3

50

103

100

207

Methyl chloroform
(1,1,1-Trichloroethane)
Methyl-2-cyanoacrylate

71-55-6

350

1910

450

2460

137-05-3

0.2

0.9

Methylcyclohexane

108-87-2

400

1610

Methylcyclohexanol

25639-42-3

50

234

583-60-8

50

229

75

344

2-Methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl, as Mn

12108-13-3

0.2

Methyl demeton
(Demeton-methyl)

8022-00-2

0.5

Methylene bisphenyl
isocyanate
(Diphenylmethane-4,4diisocyanate; MDI)

101-68-8

0.005

0.05

Methylene chloride
(Dichloromethane)

75-09-2

50

174

o-Methylcyclohexanone

S1-30

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A1, A2

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CAS
number

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occupational exposure limit

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occupational exposure
limit

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

4,4-Methylene bis
(2-chloroaniline)
(MBOCA)

101-14-4

0.01

0.1

Methylene
bis(4-cyclohexylisocyanate)

5124-30-1

0.005

0.05

4,4-Methylene dianiline
(4,4-Diaminodiphenylmethane)

101-77-9

0.1

0.8

Methyl ethyl ketone

(MEK; 2-Butanone)

78-93-3

200

590

300

885

Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide

1338-23-4

(c) 0.2

(c) 1.4

Methyl formate
(Formic acid, methyl ester)

107-31-3

100

246

150

368

5-Methyl-3-heptanone
(Ethyl amyl ketone)

541-85-5

25

131

Methyl hydrazine

60-34-4

0.01

0.02

Methyl iodide

74-88-4

12

Methyl isoamyl ketone

110-12-3

50

234

Methyl isobutyl carbinol

(Methyl amyl alcohol)

108-11-2

25

104

40

167

Methyl isobutyl ketone

(Hexone)

108-10-1

50

205

75

307

Methyl isocyanate

624-83-9

0.02

0.05

1,3

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CAS
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8-hour
occupational exposure limit

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occupational exposure
limit

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Methyl isopropyl ketone

563-80-4

200

705

Methyl mercaptan
(Methanethiol)

74-93-1

0.5

22967-92-6

0.01

0.03

Methyl methacrylate

80-62-6

50

205

100

410

Methyl parathion

298-00-0

0.2

2-Methylpentane (all isomers

except n-hexane, isohexane)
(hexane)

107-83-5

500

1760

1000

3500

3-Methylpentane (all isomers

except n-hexane)
(hexane)

96-14-0

500

1760

1000

3500

4-Methyl-2-pentanol
(Methyl amyl alcohol)

108-11-2

25

104

40

167

Methyl propyl ketone

(2-Pentanone)

107-87-9

200

705

250

881

Methyl silicate

681-84-5

-Methyl styrene

98-83-9

50

242

100

483

25013-15-4
98-83-9
1319-73-9

50

242

100

483

Methyl mercury, as Hg
(mercury, alkyl compounds)

Methyl styrene (all isomers)

(Vinyl toluene, -methyl
styrene)

S1-32

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A1, A2

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occupational exposure
limit

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

479-45-8

1.5

78-94-4

(c) 0.2

(c) 0.6

Metribuzin

21087-64-9

Mevinphos

7786-34-7

0.01

Mica
Respirable
Molybdenum, as Mo
Soluble compounds,
respirable
Metal and insoluble
compounds, respirable
Metal and insoluble
compounds, total
Monochloroacetic acid

12001-26-2
-

0.5

10

79-11-8

0.5

1.9

1,3

Monochlorobenzene
(Chlorobenzene)

108-90-7

10

46

Monocrotophos

6923-22-4

0.05

Morpholine

110-91-8

20

71

Naled
(Dibrom)
Naphtha
(Rubber solvent)

300-76-5

0.1

8030-30-6

400

1590

91-20-3

10

52

15

79

N-Methyl-N,2,4,6tetranitroaniline
(Tetryl)
Methyl vinyl ketone
(3-Buten-2-one)

Naphthalene

7439-98-7

S1-33

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

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Substance

-Naphthylthiourea
(ANTU)
Natural Rubber latex, as total
proteins
Neon

CAS
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occupational exposure
limit

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

86-88-4

0.3

9006-04-6

0.001

7440-01-9

7440-02-0

1.5
0.2
0.1
0.3

Nickel
Elemental/metal
Insoluble compounds, as Ni
Soluble compounds, as Ni
Nickel carbonyl, as Ni

13463-39-3

0.05

Nickel subsulfide, as Ni

12035-72-2

0.1

54-11-5

0.5

Nitrapyrin
(2-Chloro-6-trichloromethyl
pyridine)

1929-82-4

10

20

Nitric acid

7697-37-2

5.2

10

Nitric oxide

10102-43-9

25

31

p-Nitroaniline

100-01-6

Nitrobenzene

98-95-3

p-Nitrochlorobenzene

100-00-5

0.1

0.6

Nitroethane

79-24-3

100

307

7727-37-9

Nicotine

Nitrogen

S1-34

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

A1

A1

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Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Nitrogen dioxide

10102-44-0

5.6

9.4

Nitrogen trifluoride

7783-54-2

10

29

Nitroglycerin
(NG)

55-63-0

0.05

0.5

Nitromethane

75-52-5

20

50

1-Nitropropane

108-03-2

25

91

2-Nitropropane

79-46-9

10

36

Nitrotoluene, all isomers

88-72-2
99-08-1
99-99-0
76-06-2

11

0.1

0.7

10024-97-2

50

90

Nonane, all isomers

111-84-2

200

1050

Octachloronaphthalene

2234-13-1

0.1

0.3

Octane, all isomers

111-65-9

300

1400

10

20816-12-0

0.0002

0.002

0.0006

0.006

Oxalic acid

144-62-7

Oxygen difluoride

7783-41-7

(c) 0.05

(c) 0.1

Nitrotrichloromethane
(Chloropicrin,
trichloronitromethane)
Nitrous oxide

Oil mist, mineral

Osmium tetroxide, as Os

S1-35

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

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ppm

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Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Ozone

10028-15-6

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.6

Paraffin wax fume

8002-74-2

Paraquat
Total
Respirable

4685-14-7
-

0.5
0.1

56-38-2

0.05

65996-93-2

0.2

Parathion
Particulate polycyclic
aromatic hydrocarbons
(PPAH; Coal tar pitch volatiles)
Particulate Not Otherwise
Regulated
Total
Respirable
PCBs, Polychlorinated
biphenyls 42 percent
chlorine
(Chlorodiphenyl 42 percent
chlorine)
PCBs, Polychlorinated
biphenyls 54 percent
chlorine
(Chlorodiphenyl 54 percent
chlorine)
Pentaborane

3
-

10
3

53469-21-9

11097-69-1

0.5

19624-22-7

0.005

Pentachloronaphthalene

1321-64-8

Pentachloronitrobenzene
Pentachlorophenol

0.01

0.015

0.04

0.5

82-68-8

0.5

87-86-5

0.5

S1-36

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

A1

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Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Pentaerythritol

115-77-5

10

Pentane, all isomers

78-78-4
109-66-0
463-82-1
107-87-9

600

1770

200

705

250

881

1-Pentyl acetate
(n-Amyl acetate)

628-63-7

50

266

100

532

2-Pentyl acetate
(sec-Amyl acetate)

626-38-0

50

266

100

532

Perchloroethylene
(Tetrachloroethylene)

127-18-4

25

170

100

678

Perchloromethyl mercaptan

594-42-3

0.1

0.8

Perchloryl fluoride

7616-94-6

13

25

Perfluorobutyl ethylene

19430-93-4

100

1010

382-21-8

(c) 0.01

(c) 0.08

7727-54-0
7727-21-1
7775-27-1
532-27-4

0.05

0.1
0.1
0.1
0.3

3
3
3
3

108-95-2

19

92-84-2

2-Pentanone
(Methyl propyl ketone)

Perfluoroisobutylene
Persulphates
Ammonium persulphate
Potassium persulphate
Sodium persulphate
Phenacyl chloride
(2-Chloroacetophenone)
Phenol
Phenothiazine

S1-37

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

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Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

o-Phenylenediamine

95-54-5

0.1

m-Phenylenediamine

108-45-2

0.1

p-Phenylenediamine

106-50-3

0.1

Phenyl ether, vapour

101-84-8

14

Phenylethylene
(Styrene, monomer)

100-42-5

20

85

40

170

Phenyl glycidyl ether

(PGE)

122-60-1

0.1

0.6

Phenylhydrazine

100-63-0

0.1

0.4

Phenyl mercaptan

108-98-5

0.1

0.5

Phenylphosphine

638-21-1

(c) 0.05

(c) 0.2

Phorate

298-02-2

0.05

Phosgene
(Carbonyl chloride)

75-44-5

0.1

0.4

Phosphine

7803-51-2

0.3

0.4

1.4

Phosphoric acid

7664-38-2

Phosphorous (yellow)

7723-14-0

0.1

Phosphorus oxychloride

10025-87-3

0.1

0.6

Phosphorus pentachloride

10026-13-8

0.1

0.9

S1-38

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

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ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Phosphorus pentasulphide

1314-80-3

Phosphorus trichloride

7719-12-2

0.2

1.1

0.5

2.8

Phthalic anhydride

85-44-9

6.1

m-Phthalodinitrile

626-17-5

Picloram

1918-02-1

10

Picric acid
(2,4,6-Trinitrophenol)

88-89-1

0.1

Pindone
(2-Pivalyl-1,3-indandione)

83-26-1

0.1

Piperazine dihydrochloride

142-64-3

2-Pivalyl-1,3-indandione
(Pindone)

83-26-1

0.1

Plaster of Paris
(Calcium sulfate; Gypsum)

26499-65-0

10

Platinum
Metal
Soluble salts, as Pt
Polymethylene polyphenyl
isocyanate
(PAPI)
Portland cement

7440-06-4
9016-87-9

0.005

1
0.002
0.07

65997-15-1

10

Potassium hydroxide

1310-58-3

(c) 2

S1-39

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

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15-minute or ceiling (c)

occupational exposure
limit

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

7727-21-1

0.1

Propane

74-98-6

1000

n-Propanol
(n-Propyl alcohol)

71-23-8

200

492

400

984

2-Propanol
(Isopropyl alcohol, isopropanol)

67-63-0

200

492

400

984

Propargyl alcohol

107-19-7

2.3

-Propiolactone

57-57-8

0.5

1.5

Propionaldehyde

123-38-6

20

48

Propionic acid

79-09-4

10

30

Propoxur

114-26-1

0.5

n-Propyl acetate

109-60-4

200

835

250

1040

n-Propyl alcohol
(n-Propanol)

71-23-8

200

492

400

984

Propylene

115-07-1

500

860

Propylene dichloride
(1,2-Dichloropropane)

78-87-5

10

46

Propylene glycol dinitrate

6423-43-4

0.05

0.3

Propylene glycol monomethyl

ether

107-98-2

100

369

150

553

Potassium persulfate
(Persulfates)

S1-40

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

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Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Propyleneimine
(2-Methylaziridine)

75-55-8

4.7

1,3

Propylene oxide
(1,2-Epoxypropane)
n-Propyl nitrate

75-56-9

4.7

627-13-4

25

107

40

172

Propyne
(Methyl acetylene)
Pyrethrum

74-99-7

1000

1640

8003-34-7

Pyridine

110-86-1

3.2

Pyrocatechol
(Catechol)
Quartz
Respirable particulate

120-80-9

23

14808-60-7

0.025

106-51-4

0.1

0.4

0.2

121-82-4

0.5

0.2

108-46-3

10

45

20

90

0.01
-

Quinone
RCF
(Refractory Ceramic Fibres)
RDX
(Cyclonite)
Refractory Ceramic Fibres
(RCF)
Resorcinol
Rhodium, as Rh
Metal and Insoluble
compounds,
Soluble compounds
Rock Wool Fibres

7440-16-6

Ronnel

299-84-3

S1-41

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

A2

A2

A2

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occupational exposure
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Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

83-79-4

Rubber solvent
(Naphtha)

8030-30-6

400

1590

Selenium and compounds, as

Se
Selenium hexafluoride

7782-49-2

0.2

7783-79-1

0.05

0.4

Sesone
(Sodium-2-4dichlorophenoxyethyl sulphate)

136-78-7

10

Silane
(Silicon tetrahydride)
Silica-Crystalline,
Respirable particulate
Cristobalite
Quartz

7803-62-5

6.6

14464-46-1
14808-60-7

0.025
0.025

78-10-4

10

85

10
3

3
3

409-21-2

0.1

7803-62-5

6.6

0.1
0.01

Rotenone (commercial)

Silicic acid, tetraethyl ester

(Ethyl silicate)
Silicon carbide, nonfibrous
Total particulate
Respirable particulate
Silicon carbide, fibrous
(including whiskers)
Silicon tetrahydride
(Silane)
Silver
Metal
Soluble compounds, as Ag
Slag Wool Fibres

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

A2
A2

409-21-2

7440-22-4

S1-42

A2

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number

Soapstone
Total (no asbestos and less
than 1% crystalline silica)
Respirable

Schedule 1

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occupational exposure limit

15-minute or ceiling (c)

occupational exposure
limit

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

(c) 0.11

(c) 0.29
0.3

Sodium azide
As Sodium azide
As Hydrazoic acid vapour

26628-22-8

Sodium bisulfite

7631-90-5

Sodium-2,4dichlorophenoxyethyl sulfate
(Sesone)
Sodium fluoroacetate

136-78-7

10

62-74-8

0.05

Sodium hydroxide

1310-73-2

(c) 2

Sodium metabisulfite

7681-57-4

Sodium persulfate
(Persulfates)

7775-27-1

0.1

Starch

9005-25-8

10

10

Stearates, excludes stearates

of toxic metals
Stibine
(Antimony hydride)
Stoddard solvent

7803-52-3

0.1

0.5

8052-41-3

100

572

Strontium chromate, as Cr

7789-06-2

0.0005

57-24-9

0.15

Strychnine

S1-43

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

A2

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Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Styrene, monomer
(Phenylethylene; Vinyl benzene)
Subtilisins (as 100 percent
pure crystalline enzyme)
Sucrose

100-42-5

20

85

40

170

1395-21-7
9014-01-1
57-50-1

(c) 0.00006

10

Sulfometuron methyl

74222-97-2

Sulfotep
(TEDP)
Sulphur

3689-24-5

0.1

10

Sulphur dioxide

7704-34-9
63705-05-5
7446-09-5

5.2

13

Sulphur hexafluoride

2551-62-4

1000

5970

Sulphuric acid

7664-93-9

Sulphur monochloride

10025-67-9

(c) 1

(c) 5.5

Sulphur pentafluoride

5714-22-7

(c) 0.01

(c) 0.1

Sulphur tetrafluoride

7783-60-0

(c) 0.1

(c) 0.4

Sulphuryl fluoride

2699-79-8

21

10

42

Sulprofos

35400-43-2

S1-44

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

A2

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Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

1
0.2

A2

0.05

1
1
-

--

8065-48-3

93-76-5

10

7440-25-7
1314-61-0
3689-24-5

0.1

13494-80-9

0.1

7783-80-4

0.02

0.2

Temephos

3383-96-8

TEPP
(Tetraethyl pyrophosphate)
Terbufos

107-49-3

0.05

13071-79-9

0.01

Synthetic Vitreous Fibres:

Glass fibres, continuous
filament
Glass fibres, continuous
filament, total particulate
Glass fibres, special
purpose
Glass wool fibres
Refractory ceramic fibres
(RCF)
Rock wool fibres
Slag wool fibres
Systox
(Demeton)
2,4,5-T
(2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic
acid)
Talc
Respirable particulate
containing no asbestos fibres
Tantalum metal and oxide
dusts, as Ta
TEDP
(Sulfotep)
Tellurium & compounds,
except hydrogen telluride,
as Te
Tellurium hexafluoride

14807-96-6

S1-45

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occupational exposure
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Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

100-21-0

10

26140-60-3

(c) 5

1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane
(Acetylene tetrabromide)
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloro-2,2difluoroethane
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloro-1,2difluoroethane

79-27-6

0.1

1.4

76-11-9

500

4170

76-12-0

500

4170

1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane

79-34-5

6.9

Tetrachloroethylene
(Perchloroethylene)

127-18-4

25

170

100

678

Tetrachloromethane
(Carbon tetrachloride)

56-23-5

31

10

63

1335-88-2

Tetraethyl lead, as Pb

78-00-2

0.1

Tetraethyl pyrophosphate
(TEPP)

107-49-3

0.05

Tetrafluoroethylene

116-14-3

8.2

Tetrahydrofuran

109-99-9

50

147

100

295

124-64-1

55566-30-8

Terephthalic acid
Terphenyls

Tetrachloronaphthalene

Tetrakis (hydroxymethyl)
phosphonium salts
--Tetrakis (hydroxymethyl)
phosphonium chloride
--Tetrakis (hydroxymethyl)
phosphonium sulfate

S1-46

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

A2

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1, 2, 3

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

75-74-1

0.15

Tetramethyl succinonitrile

3333-52-6

0.5

2.8

Tetranitromethane

509-14-8

0.005

0.04

Tetryl
(2,4,6Trinitrophenylmethylnitramine)

479-45-8

1.5

Thallium, elemental, and

soluble compounds, as Tl
4,4-Thiobis (6-tert-butyl-mcresol)

7440-28-0

0.1

96-69-5

10

Thioglycolic acid

68-11-1

3.8

1,3

Thionyl chloride

7719-09-7

(c) 1

(c) 4.9

Thiram

137-26-8

Tin, as Sn
Metal
Oxide and inorganic
compounds except tin
hydride
Organic compounds

7440-31-5
-

2
2

0.1

0.2

Titanium dioxide

13463-67-7

10

108-88-3

50

188

Tetramethyl lead, as Pb

Toluene
(Toluol)

S1-47

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

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ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Toluene-2,4 or 2,6diisocyanate (or as mixture)

(TDI)

584-84-9
91-08-7

0.005

0.04

(c) 0.02

(c) 0.1

o-Toluidine

95-53-4

8.8

m-Toluidine

108-44-1

8.8

p-Toluidine

106-49-0

8.8

Toluol
(Toluene)

108-88-3

50

188

Toxaphene
(Chlorinated camphene)

8001-35-2

0.5

Tremolite
(Asbestos)
Tribromomethane
(Bromoform)

1332-21-4

0.1

75-25-2

0.5

5.2

Tributyl phosphate

126-73-8

0.2

2.2

Trichloroacetic acid

76-03-9

6.7

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

120-82-1

(c) 5

(c) 37

1,1,1-Trichloroethane
(Methyl chloroform)

71-55-6

350

1910

450

2460

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

79-00-5

10

55

Trichloroethylene

79-01-6

50

269

100

537

S1-48

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

A1

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ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Trichlorofluoromethane
(Fluorotrichloromethane)

75-69-4

(c) 1000

(c) 5620

Trichloromethane
(Chloroform)

67-66-3

10

49

Trichloronaphthalene

1321-65-9

Trichloronitromethane
(Chloropicrin)

76-06-2

0.1

0.7

2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxy acetic
acid
(2,4,5-T)

93-76-5

10

1,2,3-Trichloropropane

96-18-4

10

60

1,1,2-Trichloro-1,2,2trifluoroethane

76-13-1

1000

7660

1250

9580

Trichlorphon

52-68-6

13121-70-5

Triethanolamine

102-71-6

Triethylamine

121-44-8

4.1

12

Trifluorobromomethane
(Bromotrifluoromethane)

75-63-8

1000

6090

1,1,1-Trifluoro-2,2dichloroethane
(HCFC-123)

306-83-2

50

310

Tricyclohexyltin hydroxide
(Cyhexatin)

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Substance

CAS
number

Schedule 1

8-hour
occupational exposure limit

15-minute or ceiling (c)

occupational exposure
limit

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

1,3,5-Triglycidyl-striazinetrione

2451-62-9

0.05

Trimellitic anhydride

552-30-7

(c) 0.04

Trimethylamine

75-50-3

12

15

36

25551-13-7

25

123

Trimethyl phosphite

121-45-9

10

2,4,6-Trinitrophenol
(Picric acid)

88-89-1

0.1

2,4,6-Trinitrophenylmethylnitramine
(Tetryl)

479-45-8

1.5

2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene
(TNT)

118-96-7

0.1

Triorthocresyl phosphate

78-30-8

0.1

Triphenyl amine

603-34-9

Triphenyl phosphate

115-86-6

Tungsten, as W
Metal and insoluble
compounds
Soluble compounds

7440-33-7
-

10

Trimethyl benzene (mixed

isomers)

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Substance

Turpentine
and selected monoterpenes

Uranium (natural), soluble &

insoluble compounds, as U
n-Valeraldehyde

CAS
number

Schedule 1

8-hour
occupational exposure limit

15-minute or ceiling (c)

occupational exposure
limit

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

8006-64-2
80-56-8
127-91-3
13466-78-9
7440-61-1

20

111

0.2

0.6

110-62-3

50

176

0.05

Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

A1

Vanadium pentoxide, as V2O5

Respirable particulate or fume

1314-62-1

Vinyl acetate

108-05-4

10

35

15

53

Vinyl benzene
(Styrene, monomer)

100-42-5

20

85

40

170

Vinyl bromide

593-60-2

0.5

2.2

A2

Vinyl chloride
(Chloroethylene)

75-01-4

2.6

A1

Vinyl cyanide
(Acrylonitrile)

107-13-1

4.3

4-Vinyl cyclohexene

100-40-3

0.1

0.4

Vinyl cyclohexene dioxide

106-87-6

0.1

0.6

Vinyl fluoride

75-02-5

1.9

Vinylidene chloride
(1,1-Dichloroethylene)

75-35-4

20

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Substance

CAS
number

Schedule 1

8-hour
occupational exposure limit

15-minute or ceiling (c)

occupational exposure
limit

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Vinylidene fluoride
(1,1-Difluoroethylene)

75-38-7

500

1310

N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone

88-12-0

0.05

0.2

Vinyl toluene
(Methyl styrene, all isomers)

25013-15-4

50

242

100

483

VM & P Naphtha

8032-32-4

300

1400

81-81-2

0.1

100

0.5
434

150

651

(c) 0.1

1,3

Warfarin
Wood Dust (Total)
Softwoods and hardwoods
except western red cedar
Western red cedar
Xylene (o-,m-,p-isomers)

m-Xylene ,-diamine

1330-20-7
95-47-6
108-38-3
106-42-3
1477-55-0

Xylidine (mixed isomers)

1300-73-8

0.5

2.5

Yttrium metal & compounds,

as Y
Zinc beryllium silicate, as Be

7440-65-5

39413-47-3

0.002

0.01

Zinc chloride fume

7646-85-7

Zinc chromates, as Cr

13530-65-9
11103-86-9
37300-23-5

0.01

Zinc oxide, respirable

1314-13-2

10

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Carcinogenicity
A1, A2

A1 Oak, beech
A2 Birch,
mahogany, teak,
walnut

A1

A1

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Substance

CAS
number

Schedule 1

8-hour
occupational exposure limit

15-minute or ceiling (c)

occupational exposure
limit

ppm

mg/m3

f/cc

ppm

mg/m3

Substance
interaction
1, 2, 3

Zinc stearate

557-05-1

10

Zirconium and compounds,

as Zr

7440-67-7

10

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Schedule 2

Schedule 2

First Aid

Table 1

Low hazard work

Lowhazardworkmeansworkat:
(a) administrativesiteswheretheworkperformedisclericaloradministrativein
nature;
(b) dispersalsites
(i) whereaworkerisbased,
(ii) whereaworkerisrequiredtoreportforinstruction,and
(iii) fromwhichaworkeristransportedtoaworksitewheretheworkis
performed.

Table 2

High hazard work

Highhazardworkmeansworkinvolving:
(a) constructionordemolition,including
(i) industrialand commercial process facilities,
(ii) pipelines and related gas or oil transmission facilities,
(iii) commercial, residential and industrial buildings,
(iv) roads, highways, bridges and related installations,
(v) sewage gathering systems,
(vi) utility installations, and
(vii) water distribution systems;
(b) operationandmaintenanceof
(i) foodpacking or processing plants,
(ii) beverage processing plants,
(iii) electrical generation and distribution systems,
(iv) foundries,
(v) industrial heavy equipment repair and service facilities,
(vi) sawmills and lumber processing facilities,
(vii) machine shops,
(viii) metal fabrication shops,
(ix) gas, oil and chemical process plants,
(x) steel and other base metal processing plants, and
(xi) industrial process facilities not elsewhere specified;
(c) woodlandsoperations;
(d) gasandoilwelldrillingandservicingoperations;
(e) miningandquarryingoperations;
(f) seismicoperations;
(g) detonationofexplosives.

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Schedule 2

Table 3

First aid equipment and supplies

[See section 178)

(1)

ANumber1FirstAidKitconsistsofthefollowing:

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

10
25
10
2

(e)

antisepticcleansingtowelettes,individuallypackaged;
sterileadhesivedressings,individuallypackaged;
10centimetresx10centimetressterilegauzepads,individuallypackaged;
10centimetresx10centimetressterilecompressdressings,withties,
individuallypackaged;
15centimetresx15centimetressterilecompressdressings,withties,
individuallypackaged;
conformgauzebandages75millimetreswide;
cottontriangularbandages;
safetypinsassortedsizes;
pairofscissors;
pairoftweezers;
25millimetresx4.5metresofadhesivetape;
crepetensionbandage75millimetreswide;
resuscitationbarrierdevicewithaonewayvalve;
pairsofdisposablesurgicalgloves;
firstaidinstructionmanual(condensed);
inventoryofkitcontents;
waterproofwastebag.

(f)
2
(g)
3
(h)
5
(i)
1
(j)
1
(k)
1
(l)
1
(m) 1
(n)
4
(o)
1
(p)
1
(q)
1

(2) ANumber2FirstAidKitconsistsofthefollowing:

(a)
10 antisepticcleansingtowelettes,individuallypackaged;
(b)
50 sterileadhesivedressings,individuallypackaged;
(c)
20 10centimetresx10centimetressterilegauzepadsindividuallypackaged;
(d)
3
10centimetresx10centimetressterilecompressdressings,withties,
individuallypackaged;
(e)
3
15centimetresx15centimetressterilecompressdressings,withties,
individuallypackaged;
(f)
1
20centimetresx25centimetressterileabdominaldressing;
(g)
2
conformgauzebandages75millimetreswide;
(h)
4
cottontriangularbandages;
(i)
8
safetypinsassortedsizes;
(j)
1
airofscissors;
(k)
1
pairoftweezers;
(l)
1
25millimetresx4.5metresrollofadhesivetape;
(m) 2
crepetensionbandages75millimetreswide;
(n)
1
resuscitationbarrierdevicewithaonewayvalve;

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Schedule 2

(o)
6
pairsofdisposablesurgicalgloves;
(p)
1
sterile,dryeyedressing;
(q)
1
firstaidinstructionmanual(condensed);
(r)
1
inventoryofkitcontents;
(s)
1
waterproofwastebag.

(3) ANumber3FirstAidKitconsistsofthefollowing:

(a)
24 antisepticcleansingtowelettes,individuallypackaged;
(b)
100 sterileadhesivedressings,individuallypackaged;
(c)
50 10centimetresx10centimetressterilegauzepadsindividuallypackaged;
(d)
6
10centimetresx10centimetressterilecompressdressings,withties,
individuallypackaged;
(e)
6
15centimetresx15centimetressterilecompressdressings,withties,
individuallypackaged;
(f)
4
20centimetresx25centimetressterileabdominaldressings,individually
packaged;
(g)
6
conformgauzebandages75millimetreswide;
(h)
12 cottontriangularbandages;
(i)
12 safetypinsassortedsizes;
(j)
1
pairofscissors;
(k)
1
pairoftweezers;
(l)
2
25millimetresx4.5metresrollsofadhesivetape;
(m) 4
crepetensionbandages75millimetreswide;
(n)
1
resuscitationbarrierdevicewithaonewayvalve;
(o)
12 pairsofdisposablesurgicalgloves;
(p)
2
sterile,dryeyedressings,individuallypackaged;
(q)
1
tubularfingerbandagewithapplicator;
(r)
1
firstaidinstructionmanual(condensed);
(s)
1
inventoryofkitcontents;
(t)
2
waterproofwastebags.

(4) ATypePFirstAidKitconsistsofthefollowing:

(a)
10 sterileadhesivedressings,assortedsizes,individuallypackaged;
(b)
5
10centimetresx10centimetressterilegauzepads,individuallypackaged;
(c)
1
10centimetresx10centimetressterilecompressdressing,withties;
(d)
5
antisepticcleansingtowelettes,individuallypackaged;
(e)
1
cottontriangularbandage;
(f)
1
waterproofwastebag;

(g)

pair disposable surgical gloves.

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Table 4

Schedule 2

First aid room requirements

[ See section 178 ]

(1) IfanemployerisrequiredtoprovideafirstaidroombyPart11,theemployermust
ensurethatitis
(a) locatedneartheworkareaorareasitistoserve,
(b) easilyaccessibletoworkersatalltimes,
(c) abletoaccommodateastretcher,
(d) closetobathroomfacilities,
(e) ofadequatesize,
(f) keptcleanandsanitary,
(g) providedwithadequatelighting,ventilationandheating,
(h) designatedasnonsmoking,
(i) underthesupervisionofanadvancedfirstaider,anurseoranEmergency
MedicalTechnicianParamedic,
(j) clearlyidentifiedasafirstaidfacilityandappropriatelymarkedwithhow
andwheretoaccessthefirstaider,
(k) usedonlytoadministerfirstaidorhealthrelatedservices,and
(l) equippedwith:
(i) acommunicationsystem;
(ii) apermanentlyinstalledsinkwithhotandcoldrunningwater;
(iii) acotorbedwithamoistureprotectedmattressand2pillows;
(iv) 6towelsand3blankets;
(v) eyewashequipment;
(vi) ashower,orisclosetoashowerfacilityifitisaworksite
describedinsection24;
(vii) aNumber3FirstAidKit.

(2) Afirstaidroommustcontainthefollowing:
(a) thesuppliesofaNumber2FirstAidKit;
(b) spaceblanket;
(c) hotandcoldpacks;
(d) spineboardandstraps;
(e) adjustablecervicalcollarorsetofdifferentsizedcervicalcollars;
(f) stretcher;
(g) splintset;
(h) waterproofwastebag;
(i) sphygmomanometer(bloodpressurecuff);
(j) stethoscope;
(k) disposabledrinkingcups;
(l) portableoxygentherapyunitconsistingofacylinder(s)containing
compressedoxygen,apressureregulator,pressuregauge,aflowmeterand
oxygendeliveryequipment;
(m) flashlight;
(n) bandagescissors.
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Table 5

Schedule 2

First aid requirements for low hazard work

[ See sections 178, 181(1) ]

Number of
workers at
work site
per shift
1

Close
work site
(up to 20 minutes)

Distant
work site
(20 40 minutes)

Isolated
work site
(more than 40 minutes)

Type P First Aid Kit

Type P First Aid Kit

Type P First Aid Kit

No. 1 First Aid Kit

1 Emergency First Aider

No. 2 First Aid Kit

1 Standard First Aider

No. 2 First Aid Kit

10 49

1 Emergency First Aider

No. 1 First Aid Kit

1 Emergency First Aider

No. 2 First Aid Kit

1 Standard First Aider

No. 2 First Aid Kit

50 99

1 Emergency First Aider

1 Standard First Aider

1 Emergency First Aider

1 Standard First Aider

2 Standard First Aiders

No. 2 First Aid Kit

No. 2 First Aid Kit

No. 2 First Aid Kit

1 Emergency First Aider

2 Standard First Aiders

1 Emergency First Aider

2 Standard First Aiders

3 Standard First Aiders

No. 3 First Aid Kit

No. 3 First Aid Kit

No. 3 First Aid Kit

3 blankets, stretcher,
splints

3 blankets, stretcher,
splints

Designated area for first

aid services

Designated area for first

aid services

Designated area for first

aid services

1 Emergency First Aider

2 Standard First Aiders
Plus
1 Standard First Aider for
each additional increment
of 1 to 100 workers

1 Emergency First Aider

2 Standard First Aiders
Plus
1 Standard First Aider for
each additional increment
of 1 to 100 workers

3 Standard First Aiders

Plus
1 Standard First Aider for
each additional increment
of 1 to 100 workers

No. 3 First Aid Kit

No. 3 First Aid Kit

No. 3 First Aid Kit

3 blankets, stretcher,
splints

3 blankets, stretcher,
splints

Designated area for first

aid services

Designated area for first

aid services

29

100 199

200 or
more

Designated area for first

aid services

Note: Number of first aiders indicated is for a shift at all times.

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Table 6

Schedule 2

First aid requirements for medium hazard work

[ See sections 178, 181(1) ]

Number of
workers at
work site
per shift
1
29

Close
work site

Distant
work site

Isolated
work site

(up to 20 minutes)

(20 40 minutes)

(more than 40 minutes)

Type P First Aid Kit

20 49

50 99

100 199

200 or
more

Type P First Aid Kit

1 Standard First Aider

No. 2 First Aid Kit

1 Standard First Aider

No. 2 First Aid Kit

3 blankets

3 blankets

1 Emergency First Aider

No. 1 First Aid Kit

10 19

Type P First Aid Kit

1 Emergency First Aider

1 Emergency First Aider

1 Standard First Aider

1 Standard First Aider

2 Standard First Aiders

No. 2 First Aid Kit

No. 2 First Aid Kit

No. 2 First Aid Kit

3 blankets

3 blankets

1 Emergency First Aider

1 Emergency First Aider

1 Standard First Aider

1 Standard First Aider

2 Standard First Aiders

No. 2 First Aid Kit

No. 2 First Aid Kit

No. 2 First Aid Kit

3 blankets

3 blankets

2 Emergency First Aiders

1 Standard First Aider

2 Emergency First Aiders

1 Standard First Aider

3 Standard First Aiders

No. 3 First Aid Kit

No. 3 First Aid Kit

No. 3 First Aid Kit

3 blankets

3 blankets

2 Emergency First Aiders

2 Standard First Aiders

2 Emergency First Aiders

2 Standard First Aiders

No. 3 First Aid Kit

No. 3 First Aid Kit

No. 3 First Aid Kit

3 blankets, stretcher,
splints

3 blankets, stretcher,
splints

Designated area for first

aid services

Designated area for first

aid services

Designated area for first

aid services

2 Emergency First Aiders

2 Standard First Aiders
1 Nurse or 1 EMT-P
Plus
1 Standard First Aider for
each additional increment
of 1 to 100 workers

2 Emergency First Aiders

2 Standard First Aiders
1 Nurse or 1 EMT-P
Plus
1 Standard First Aider for
each additional increment
of 1 to 100 workers

4 Standard First Aiders

1 Nurse or 1 EMT-P
Plus
1 Standard First Aider for
each additional increment
of 1 to 100 workers

First Aid Room

First Aid Room

First Aid Room

3 Standard First Aiders

1 Advanced First Aider

Note: Number of first aiders indicated is for a shift at all times.

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Table 7

Schedule 2

First aid requirements for high hazard work

[ See sections 178, 181(1) ]

Number of
workers at
work site
per shift
1
24

Close
work site

Distant
work site

Isolated
work site

(up to 20 minutes)

(20 40 minutes)

(more than 40 minutes)

Type P First Aid Kit

Type P First Aid Kit

Type P First Aid Kit

1 Standard First Aider

1 Standard First Aider

No. 2 First Aid Kit

3 blankets

No. 2 First Aid Kit

3 blankets

1 Standard First Aider

2 Standard First Aiders

2 Standard First Aiders

No. 2 First Aid Kit

No. 2 First Aid Kit

No. 2 First Aid Kit

1 Emergency First Aider

No. 1 First Aid Kit

59

10 19

20 49

50 99

100 199

200 or
more

1 Emergency First Aider

3 blankets

3 blankets

1 Emergency First Aider

1 Standard First Aider

2 Standard First Aiders

2 Standard First Aiders

No. 2 First Aid Kit

No. 3 First Aid Kit

No. 3 First Aid Kit

3 blankets

3 blankets, stretcher,
splints

3 blankets, stretcher,
splints

1 Standard First Aider

3 Standard First Aiders

3 Standard First Aiders

No. 2 First Aid Kit

No. 3 First Aid Kit

No. 3 First Aid Kit

3 blankets

3 blankets, stretcher,
splints

2 Emergency First Aiders

2 Standard First Aiders

3 blankets, stretcher,
splints
2 Emergency First Aiders
3 Standard First Aiders

No. 3 First Aid Kit

No. 3 First Aid Kit

No. 3 First Aid Kit

3 blankets

3 blankets, stretcher,
splints

3 blankets, stretcher,
splints

4 Standard First Aiders

1 Advanced First Aider

4 Standard First Aiders

1 Advanced First Aider

First Aid Room

2 Emergency First Aiders

First Aid Room

First Aid Room

2 Standard First Aiders

4 Standard First Aiders

1 Nurse or 1 EMT-P
Plus
1 Standard First Aider for
each additional increment
of 1 to 100 workers

1 Nurse or 1 EMT-P
Plus
1 Standard First Aider for
each additional increment
of 1 to 100 workers

4 Standard First Aiders

1 Advanced First Aider
1 Nurse or 1 EMT-P
Plus
1 Standard First Aider for
each additional increment
of 1 to 100 workers

First Aid Room

First Aid Room

First Aid Room

2 Emergency First Aiders

2 Emergency First Aiders

2 Standard First Aiders
1 Advanced First Aider

4 Standard First Aiders

1 Advanced First Aider

Note: Number of first aiders indicated is for a shift at all times.

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Schedule 3

Schedule 3

Noise

Table 1

Occupational exposure limits for noise

[ See sections 218, 219(1) ]

Exposure level
(dBA)

Exposure duration

82

16 hours

83

12 hours and 41minutes

84

10 hours and 4 minutes

85

8 hours

88

4 hours

91

2 hours

94

1 hour

97

30 minutes

100

15 minutes

103

8 minutes

106

4 minutes

109

2 minutes

112

56 seconds

115 and
greater

Note: Exposure levels and exposure durations to be prorated if not specified

Table 2

Selection of hearing protection devices

[ See subsection 222(1) ]

Maximum equivalent noise

level
(dBA Lex)
90

CSA Class of hearing

protection

CSA Grade of
hearing protection

C, B or A

1, 2, 3, or 4

95

B or A

2, 3, or 4

100

3 or 4

105

110

A earplug +

3 or 4 earplug +

A or B earmuff

2, 3, or 4 earmuff

A earplug + A or B earmuff
and limited exposure time
to keep sound reaching the
workers ear drum below
85 dBA Lex

3 or 4 earplug + 2, 3, or 4
earmuff and limited
exposure time to keep
sound reaching the
workers ear drum below
85 dBA Lex

> 110

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Table 3

Schedule 3

Permissible background noise conditions during

audiometric testing
[ See subsection 223(2) ]

Octave band centre

frequency (Hz)

Maximum level
(dB)

500

22

1000

30

2000

35

4000

42

8000

45

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Schedule 4

Schedule 4

Safe Limit of Approach Distances

[ See sections 225, 226 ]

Table 1

Safe limit of approach distances from overhead power lines

for persons and equipment

Operating voltage between

conductors of overhead power line

Safe limit of approach distance for

persons and equipment

0 750 volts
Insulated or polyethylene covered
conductors (1)

300 millimetres

0 750 volts
Bare, uninsulated

1.0 metre

Above 750 volts

Insulated conductors (1) (2)

1.0 metre

750 volts 40 kilovolts

3.0 metres

69 kilovolts, 72 kilovolts

3.5 metres

138 kilovolts, 144 kilovolts

4.0 metres

230 kilovolts, 260 kilovolts

5.0 metres

500 kilovolts

7.0 metres

Notes:
(1) Conductors must be insulated or covered throughout their entire length to comply with this
group.
(2) Conductors must be manufactured to rated and tested insulation levels.

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Schedule 5

Schedule 5

Cable Clips on Wire Rope

[ See section 300 ]

Cable clip requirements for wire rope

Diameter of
rope
(millimetres)

Number
of clips

Spacing between
clips centre-to-centre
(millimetres)

Torque
(Newton.metres)

38

20

51

40

10

57

65

11

64

90

12

76

90

16

102

135

19

114

176

22

133

305

25

152

305

29

178

305

32

203

488

38

229

488

44

267

628

50

305

881

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Schedule 6

Schedule 6

Dimensions of Scaffold Members

Table 1

Light duty double-pole scaffolds less than 6 metres in

height
[ See subsection 333(2) ]

Member
Uprights

Dimensions
38 millimetres by 89 millimetres

Ledgers

2 21 millimetres by 140 millimetres

or
1 21 millimetres by 184 millimetres

Ribbons

21 millimetres by 140 millimetres

Braces

21 millimetres by 140 millimetres

Table 2

Light duty double-pole scaffolds 6 metres or more in

height
[ See subsection 333(2) ]

Member
Uprights

Dimensions
89 millimetres by 89 millimetres

Ledgers

2 21 millimetres by 140 millimetres

or
1 21 millimetres by 184 millimetres

Ribbons

21 millimetres by 140 millimetres

Braces

21 millimetres by 140 millimetres

Table 3

Heavy duty double-pole scaffolds less than 6 metres in

height
[ See subsection 333(2) ]

Member
Uprights

Dimensions
38 millimetres by 140 millimetres

Ledgers

2 21 millimetres by 140 millimetres

or
1 38 millimetres by 184 millimetres

Ribbons

21 millimetres by 140 millimetres

Braces

21 millimetres by 140 millimetres

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Table 4

Schedule 6

Heavy duty double-pole scaffolds 6 metres or more in

height
[ See subsection 333(2) ]

Member
Uprights

Dimension
89 millimetres by 140 millimetres

Ledgers

2 21 millimetres by 140 millimetres

or
1 38 millimetres by 184 millimetres

Ribbons

21 millimetres by 140 millimetres

Braces

21 millimetres by 140 millimetres

Table 5

Half-horse scaffolds less than 3 metres in height

[ See subsection 335(2) ]

Member
Ledgers

Dimensions
38 millimetres by 140 millimetres

Legs

38 millimetres by 89 millimetres

Braces

21 millimetres by 184 millimetres

Ribbons

21 millimetres by 140 millimetres

Leg spread

1 metre

Table 6

Half-horse scaffolds 3 metres to 5 metres in height

[ See subsection 335(2) ]

Member
Ledgers

Dimensions
38 millimetres by 140 millimetres

Legs

38 millimetres by 140 millimetres

Braces

21 millimetres by 184 millimetres

Ribbons

21 millimetres by 140 millimetres

Leg spread

1.5 metres

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Table 7

Schedule 6

Single-pole scaffolds less than 6 metres in height

[ See section 340 ]

Member
Uprights

Dimensions
38 millimetres by 89 millimetres

Ledgers

2 21 millimetres by 140 millimetres

or
1 21 millimetres by 184 millimetres

Ribbons

21 millimetres by 140 millimetres

Braces

21 millimetres by 140 millimetres

Wall scabs

38 millimetres by 140 millimetres

Table 8

Single-pole scaffolds 6 metres to 9 metres in height

[ See section 340 ]

Member
Uprights
Ledgers

Dimensions
90 millimetres by 89 millimetres
91
2 21 millimetres by 140 millimetres
or
1 21 millimetres by 184 millimetres

Ribbons

21 millimetres by 140 millimetres

Braces

21 millimetres by 140 millimetres

Wall scabs

38 millimetres by 140 millimetres

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Schedule 7

Schedule 7

Toilets at a Work Site

[ See subsection 357(1) ]

Number of toilets required at a work site

Number of workers
of the sex
1 10

Minimum number of
toilets for that sex
1

11 25

26 50

51 75

76 100

> 100

6
plus 1 for each
additional 30 workers
of the sex in excess
of 100

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Schedule 8
Table 1

Schedule 8

Saw Blade Crack Limits

Circular saw blade crack limits

[ See subsections 377(1), 377(2) ]

Diameter of saw blade

(millimetres)
up 300

Maximum length of crack

(millimetres)
13

301 610

25

611 915

38

916 1220

50

1221 1525

64

> 1525

76

Table 2

Band saw blade crack limits

[ See subsections 378(1), 378(2) ]

Width of band saw blade

(millimetres)
up 125

Maximum length of crack

(millimetres)
1/10 of saw blade width

126 300

13

> 300

19

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Schedule 9

Schedule 9

Shoring Component Dimensions

[ See subsections 457(1), 457(2) ]

Shoring components used in excavations, trenches, tunnels and underground shafts

Uprights
Soil type

Hard
and
compact

Likely
to crack
or
crumble

Soft,
sandy
or
loose

Stringers

Cross-braces
Minimum dimensions
Maximum spacing
(millimetres)
(millimetres)
Width of trench
Less than
1.8 to
1.8 metres
3.7 metres Vertical Horizontal

Depth of
excavation
(metres)

Minimum
dimensions
(millimetres)

Maximum
horizontal
spacing
(millimetres)

Minimum
dimensions
(millimetres)

(millimetres)

1.5 to 3.0

38 x 235

1800

89 x 140

1200

89 x 89

140 x 140

1200

1800

More than 3.0

to 4.5

38 x 235

1200

89 x 140

1200

89 x 140

140 x 140

1200

1800

More than 4.5

to 6.0

38 x 235

10

140 x 140

1200

140 x 184

140 x 184

1200

1.5 to 3.0

38 x 235

1200

89 x 140

1200

89 x 140

140 x 140

1200

1800

More than 3.0

to 4.5

38 x 235

900

140 x 140

1200

140 x 140

140 x 184

1200

1800

More than 4.5

to 6.0

38 x 235

10

140 x 184

1200

140 x 184

140 x 184

1200

1800

1.5 to 3.0

38 x 235

10

140 x 140

1200

140 x 140

140 x 184

1200

1800

More than 3.0

to 4.5

38 x 235

10

140 x 184

1200

140 x 184

184 x 184

1200

1800

More than 4.5

to 6.0

38 x 235

10

184 x 184

1200

140 x 184

184 x 235

1200

1800

Maximum
vertical
spacing

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Schedule 10

Schedule 10 Fire Extinguishers and Minimum

Separation Distances
Table 1

Fire extinguisher required based on quantity of explosive

[ See subsection 473(4) ]

Quantity of explosive

Quantity and type of fire extinguisher

required

< 25 kilograms

1 5 BC fire extinguisher required

25 kg 2,000 kilograms

1 (minimum) 10 BC fire extinguisher

> 2,000 kilograms

2 (minimum) 10 BC fire extinguishers

Table 2

Minimum separation distances between explosives

and fixed radiofrequency transmitters
[ See subsections 503(1), 503(2) ]

Transmitter power
(watts)

Minimum separation distance

(metres)

25 or less

30

26 50

45

51 100

65

101 250

110

251 500

135

501 1,000

200

1,001 2,500

300

2,501 5,000

450

5,001 10,000

675

10,001 25,000

1,100

25,001 50,000

1,500

> 50,000

By extrapolation of this data

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Table 3

Schedule 10

Minimum separation distances between explosives and

mobile radiofrequency transmitters and cellular
telephones
[ See subsections 503(1), 503(2), 503(4) ]

Transmitter
power
(watts)

Minimum separation distance at selected frequencies (metres)

VHF
UHF
VHF
35 36 MHz public use
42 44 MHz public use
50 54 MHz public use

144 148 MHz amateur

150.8 161.6 MHz public use

450 470 MHz public use

cellular telephones
above 800 MHz

5 or less

25

6 10

35

12

11 30

57

19

12

31 50

80

26

17

51 100

115

40

24

101 200

160

55

35

201 250

180

60

40

251 500

250

85

55

501 1,000

355

120

75

1,001 1,500

435

145

95

1,501 10,000

1,115

365

240

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Schedule 11

Schedule 11 Mining
Table 1

Minimum separation distances between explosives

and fixed radio transmitters
[ See subsection 651(3) ]

Table 2

Transmitter
power
(watts)

Minimum
separation distance
(metres)

5 25

30

26 50

45

51 100

65

101 250

110

251 500

135

501 1000

200

1001 2500

300

2501 5000

450

5001 10,000

675

10,001 25,000

1100

25,001 50,000

1500

50,001 or more

2000

Minimum separation distances between explosives

and mobile radio transmitters
[ See subsection 651(3) ]

Note:

Transmitter
power
(watts)

Minimum
separation distance
(metres)

1 10

11 30

31 60

10

61 100

20

101 or more

30

The distances specified above are the minimum permissible distances between
the nearest part of the vehicle or portable set and the nearest part of the blasting
circuit.
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Table 3

Schedule 11

Application to Director
[ See subsection 659(2) ]

Pursuant to section 659 of the Occupational Health and Safety Code, application is
made to the Director on behalf of Mine Name to use an explosive that is not classified
as a permitted explosive for work in rock.
The following is submitted in support of this application:
(1)

The attached mine plans, sections and notes outline the extent of the proposed
work, including appropriate plans to indicate the location and starting point,
inclination, size of the heading and the location of adjacent coal seams and the
nature of the strata to be penetrated.

(2)

A complete description of the proposed ventilation system, giving direction and

volume of air and size and type of fans proposed.

(3)

The details and location of proposed explosive storage, if any.

Mine Managers Signature

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INDEX
Note:Thenumbersappearinginthis
indexrefertosectionorrulenumbers.

1,2Dibromoethane(Ethylene
dibromide)

codeofpracticerequired,26,
Schedule1,Table1
1,3butadiene

codeofpracticerequired,26,
Schedule1,Table1
3decibelexchangerateSeenoise

A
Aframes

safepractices,75
abrasiveblasting

crystallinesilicause,39

respiratoryprotective
equipment,255
abrasivewheelSeegrinders
AccessScaffoldingforConstruction
Purposes(CSA),3,323
acetylene

uprightstorageofcylinders,
171(6)
Act

SeeOccupationalHealthandSafety
Act
actuatedfasteningtools

applicationofCode,465(3)

safetyprecautions,374
adjustablelanyardforwork
positioning,148

Seealsolanyards
advancedfirstaider

defined

advancedfirstaider,1

indefinitionofnurse,1

asfirstaidprovider,181(2)(5)

nonfirstaidduties,181(4)

Seealsofirstaidandfirstaiders

Index

aerialdevicesSeeelevatingplatforms
andaerialdevices
agriculturaltractors

rolloverprotectivestructures,
270

seatbeltsandrestraintsystems,
271

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
airgougingSeehotwork
airlinerespirator,249252

facialseal,250

forimmediatedanger,251

fornoimmediatedanger,252

qualityofbreathingair,249

Seealsorespiratoryprotective
equipment
airpurifyingequipment,253
airborneOELsSeeoccupational
exposurelimit(OEL)
airlessspraymachinery

nozzleguards,170.1(5)(6)
alarmsystemsSeewarningdevicesand
alarms
AlbertaElectricalandCommunication
UtilityCode(AlbertaMunicipal
Affairs),3,227,798,800,803(a)
AlbertaFireCode(AlbertaMunicipal
Affairs),3,170.1(3),171(1)(b)

indefinitionofcombustible
liquid,1

indefinitionofflashpoint,1
AlbertaMunicipalAffairs,3
allterrainvehicles,280282

defined,1

documents

safeworkprocedureson
slopingground,282(2)

loadandslopelimitations,282

manufacturersspecifications

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safeworkprocedureson
slopingground,282(2)

operatorsmanual,281

safetyhelmets,236

threewheeledcycles,
prohibition,280
alliedweldingprocessesSeewelding
oralliedprocess
alloysteelchain

makeshiftriggingandwelding,
304(c)

slingstandard,297
alone,workingSeeworkingalone
aluminumalloys

aluminumalloyferrules,301(2)

lightmetalalloysinmines,538
ambulanceservices,180

availabilityundernormal
conditions,180(1)(2)

communicationsystemsto
summon,180(4)

communicationsystemswith
healthcarefacility,180(3)(c)

licensedservices,180(2)(4)

whennotavailable,180(3)

Seealsofirstaidandfirstaiders;
healthcare
AmbulanceServicesAct,3,180(2)(4)
AmericanNationalStandardfor
AutomotiveLiftsSafety
RequirementsforConstruction,
TestingandValidation(ANSI),3,
112
AmericanNationalStandardfor
IndustrialHeadProtection
(ANSI),3,234,831(1)(b)(c),
831(2)(b)(c),844(c)
AmericanNationalStandardfor
LaddersPortableMetalSafety
Requirements(ANSI),3,135(c)

Index

AmericanNationalStandardfor
LaddersPortableReinforced
PlasticSafetyRequirements
(ANSI),3,135(d)
AmericanNationalStandardfor
LaddersWoodSafety
Requirements(ANSI),3,135(b)
AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute
(ANSI),3
AmericanPetroleumInstitute(API),3
AmericanSocietyforTestingand
Materials(ASTM),3
AmericanSocietyofMechanical
Engineers(ASME),3
anchors,152152.4

defined,1

anchorconnectors,152.2(4)(5)

anchors

forboomsupportedwork
platformsandaerialdevices,
156(1)

forpoweredmobile
equipmentinmines,542(a)

dutytouse,152.2

Flemisheyesplices,152.4

independenceofanchors,152.3

inspectionbyemployeebefore
use,152.2(2)

maintenanceandrepair,152.2(3)

oilandgasoperations,ground
anchorpulltests,764

permanentanchors,152

personalfallarrestsystem,
152.1(2)

ropeaccesswork,industrial,
828829

ropeaccesswork,nonindustrial,
843

temporaryanchors

personalfallarrestsystem,
152.1(2),152.3

travelrestraintsystems,
152.1(1)

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wireropeslingas,152.4
animals,liftingSeeliftingandhandling
loads
ankleprotectionSeefootprotection
andfootwear
ANSI(AmericanNationalStandards
Institute),3
API(AmericanPetroleumInstitute),3
approved

defined,approvedto,1

approvedequipment,identifying
marks,15

Seealsospecifications,
certificationsandstandards
apronsasprotectiveclothing

dutytouse,228

useof,242243

Seealsopersonalprotective
clothing
ARAA(AustralianRopeAccess
Association),3
arboricultureSeetreecareoperations
armprotection

personalprotectiveclothing,242

Seealsopersonalprotective
clothing
arsenicandarseniccompounds

codeofpracticerequired,26,
Schedule1,Table1
articulatingaerialdevicesSeeelevating
platformsandaerialdevices
AS/NZS(Standards
Australia/StandardsNew
Zealand),3
asbestos,1627,3138

defined

abate,1

asbestoswaste,1

exposedworker,1

restrictedarea,1

buildings,3136

airdistributionsystems,
prohibition,33

Index

crocidoliteasbestos,
prohibition,32(1)

releaseofasbestos,unsafe
condition,31

removalofasbestosbefore
demolition,34,36,417

removal,encapsulation,or
enclosureofasbestosbefore
renovationoralteration,3536

sprayingasbestos,
prohibition,32(2)
codeofpracticerequired,26,
Schedule1,Table1
decontamination

methods,28(c)

ofprotectiveclothing,30
DirectorofInspection

projects,notice,36
documents

codeofpractice,26

healthassessment,40

originalcertificateof
completionofasbestoscourse,
37
healthassessmentofexposure,
40

contentsofreport,40(2)

costs,40(11),40(13)

frequencyofassessments,
40(6)(8)

informationtoworker,
40(3)

performedduringwork
hours,40(12)

privacyofinformation,
40(5)

refusalbyworker,40(9)
(10)

retentionofrecords,40(4)
housekeeping,28(b)
OEL,Schedule1,Table2
OELmeasurements(NIOSH),
20(3)

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releaseof,28(a)
restrictedareas,29

asbestosworkercourse,37

authorizedpersons,29(1),
29(2)(b),37

decontaminationof
workers,29(4)(c)

emergencies,29(5)

harmfulsubstances,29(2)

noeating,drinkingor
smoking,29(2)(c)

prohibitedactivities,
29(2)(c)

protectionofworkers
streetclothing,29(4)

protectiveclothingfor
workers,29(4),30

signs,29(2)(3)

signsforrestrictedarea,29(2)(3)

trainingofworkers,37

waste,38

labellingcontainers,38(2)

sealedcontainers,38(1)

unnecessary
accumulations,28(b)
ascenders

standardsforindustrialrope
accesswork,837

Seealsoropeaccesswork
ASME(AmericanSocietyof
MechanicalEngineers),3
AssociationofCanadianMountain
Guides,3
ASTM(AmericanSocietyforTesting
andMaterials),3
atmosphericelectricalstormsSee
weather
atmospherictestsinconfinedspaces,
52

Seealsoconfinedandrestricted
spaces
ATVSeeallterrainvehicles

Index

audiometrictesting,223224

defined

abnormalaudiogram,1

abnormalshift,1

audiometer,1

audiometrictechnician,1

abnormalaudiograms,223(3)

audiometrictechnicianrole,
223(2)

backgroundnoiseduringtesting,
permissablelevels,223(2)(c),
Schedule3,Table3

baselinetests,223(1)

confidentiality,223(2)(g),223(4)
(5)

costsandcreditoftime,223(1),
224

documents,innoise
managementprograms,221(2)(f)

documents,recordsofabnormal
audiogramsorabnormalshifts,
223(3)(4)

informationtoworkers,
223(3)(a),223(4)(a)

medicalhistoryfrom
worker,223(3)(b)

noisemanagement
programeffectiveness,
223(4)(c)

retentionofrecords,
223(4)(d)

tophysicianoraudiologist,
223(3)(c),223(4)(b)

documents,recordsoftesting,
223(2)

audiometercalibrations,
223(2)(b)

confidentiality,223(2)(g)

informationtoworkers,
223(2)(e)

retentionof,223(2)(f)

testresults,223(2)(d)

howoftentotest,223(1)

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typesoftests,223(1)

Seealsonoise
augerminingSeesurfacemines
AustralianRopeAccessAssociation,3
automobilesSeevehicles
AutomotiveLiftsSafetyRequirements
forOperation,Inspectionand
Maintenance(ANSI),3,112
auxiliarysteeringinminevehiclesSee
vehicles,useinmining
avalanchecontrol,515

primingchargesawayfromsite,
515(2)(a)

primingcharges,conditions,
515(3)

primingmorethanonecharge,
515(2)(b)

pullwirefuselighters,
prohibitions,515(4)(5)

Seealsoexplosives(otherthanat
minesites)

B
backhoes,270271

rolloverprotectivestructures,
270

seatbeltsandrestraintsystems,
271

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
backstops

forpoweredmobileequipment,
459460

forpoweredmobileequipment
inmines,542(b)
bagsSeecontainers
bandsaws,378379

bandsawwheels,379

bladecracklimits,378

retensioning,378(3)

shakebandsawblades,cracked,
378(4)

Index

barrelsSeecontainers
barriers

publichighwaytrafficcontrol,
194(7)(b)

undergroundcoalmine
explosionbarriers,745

Seealsosafeguardsandwarnings
bars

inpoweredmobileequipment
withROPS,271(2)
bathsandshowersSeetoiletsand
washingfacilities
batterysystems

electricblasting,prohibition,505

undergroundmines

batterychargingstations,
566(1),662(6)

batteryrepairs,566(2)
beardsSeefacialhair
BelowtheHookLiftingDevices
(ASME),3,297(1)
belts,conveyorSeeconveyorbelts
benzene

codeofpracticerequired,26,
Schedule1,Table1
beryllium

codeofpracticerequired,26,
Schedule1,Table1
bicycleriders

safetyhelmets,235
bins

safeguardsandwarnings,316
biohazardousmaterials,526530

defined

biohazardousmaterial,1

contaminant,1

harmfulsubstance,1

safetyengineeredmedical
sharp,1

sharps,1

hazardeliminationandcontrol,
525.1

limitedexposure,529

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policiesandprocedures,
525.2(4)(7),528

postexposuremanagement,530

removalbeforedemolition,417

respiratoryprotectiveequipment

codeofpractice,245

traininginuseof,245(2)

whenneeded,244

sharps

containers,526

hazardeliminationand
control,525.1

medicalsharps,525.2

recappingwasteneedles,
prohibition,527
bladesSeesharps
blades,sawSeesawsandsawmills
BlanketsofInsulatingMaterialfor
ElectricalPurposes(ULC),3,
799(1)
blastholedrill

dustcontrolatminesite,532,537
blastersandblastingSeeexplosives(at
minesites);explosives(otherthan
atminesites);minesandmining,
definitions
BlastingExplosivesandDetonators
Storage,Possession,
Transportation,Destructionand
Sale(NRCan),3,470(1),508
blastingmachine,505506
blastingmat

defined,1

abovegroundcharge,502

communityprotection,498(b)
bloodbornepathogens

exposurecontrol,525.1

Seealsobiohazardousmaterials
bloodleadleveltest,43
blowoffsandblowoutsSeetire
servicing
boatswainschairs,351

defined,1

Index

ropes,351(3)(4)
standards,351(1)
Seealsoelevatingplatformsand
aerialdevices
bodybelts

defined

bodybelt,1

lanyard,1

forwoodpoleclimbing,149

standards,142.1(a)
Bodybeltsandsaddlesforwork
positioningandtravelrestraint
(CSA),3,142.1(a)
bodyharnessSeefullbodyharness;sit
harness
bodyprotection

dutytouse,228

useof,242243
BoomSupportedElevatingWork
Platforms(ANSI),3,347(1)
boomsandboomtrucks

defined

boom,1

boomtruck,1

jib,1

boomandjibstops,92

counterweightsandoutriggers,
90,92.2

laddersonextendingbooms,
prohibitions,128

loadcharts,63(1)

personalfallarrestsystem,156

preventingdamage,92

Seealsocranes;elevating
platformsandaerialdevices
boosterfansinmines

fanbladeswithlightmetal
alloys,538

fireresistantmaterials,uses,
548(2)(c)

operations,722,725

Seealsoventilationsystems

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bootleg,486

defined,1

destruction,486(2)

examination,486(1)

Seealsoexplosives(otherthanat
minesites)
bootsSeefootprotectionandfootwear
bottlesSeecontainers
boxesSeecontainers
boysSeemales
bracelets,362

contactwithequipmentand
machinery,safetyprecautions,
362

medicalalertbracelets,362(3)
bracing,457458

alternativestotemporary
protectivestructures,457

installationandremoval,458

lumberandplywoodstandards,
Schedule9

shoringcomponentdimensions,
Schedule9

Seealsotemporaryprotective
structures;temporarysupporting
structures
bracketscaffolds

designandspecifications,332

Seealsoscaffoldsandtemporary
workplatforms
BrakingPerformanceRubberTired,
SelfPropelledUnderground
MiningMachines(CSA),3,574
brandnameSeeWorkplaceHazardous
MaterialsInformationSystem
(WHMIS)
breathingequipmentSeerespiratory
protectiveequipment
bridges

forcrossingconveyorbelts,
373(1)(2)

forloggingindustryvehicles,525

Index

overheadcranes,standards,93
94

standards

overheadcranes,9394
BritishColumbiaCaveRescue,3
BritishColumbiaCaveRescue
CompanionRescueWorkshop,3,
841(c)(ii)
BritishStandardsInstitute(BSI),3
brushcuttingSeetreecareoperations
BSI(BritishStandardsInstitute),3
buckingandfellingSeeforestry
buffingdiscSeegrinders
buggy,safety

foremergencyescapefromoilor
gaswell,762(3)
buildingshafthoistsSeetowerand
buildingshafthoists
buildingshafts

defined,1

demolitions,422

safeguards

mainandsecondarywork
platforms,313(1)

noplatformatdoorway,
safetystructures,313(2)

underconstruction,
warningsigns,313(3)

safeguardsoncageofshaft
hoists,318(7)(8)
buildings

firstaidhighhazardwork,
Schedule2,Table2

Seealsoasbestos;buildingshafts;
demolition
bulkfuelstorageinundergroundcoal
mines,696,713
bulkshipmentSeeWorkplace
HazardousMaterialsInformation
System(WHMIS)
bulkheads,268

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bulldozers,270271

rolloverprotectivestructures,
270

seatbeltsandseatbeltrestraint
systems,271

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
bumphat,238

Seealsoheadprotectionand
headwear
buriedorconcreteembeddedfacilities,
447448

defined

buriedfacility,1

handexposezone,1

applicationofCodetodisturbing
theground,441

asbuiltrecorddrawings,447(4)
(5)

documents

asbuiltrecorddrawings,
447(4)(5)

buriedfacilitynolongerin
use,consentforexcavation,
448(2)

handexposezone
variationforhighpressure
pipeline,approval,448(3)

pipelinerightofway
grounddisturbance,consent,
448(4)

electricutilities

communicationcables
near,803

exemptions,448(5.1)

locatemarks,447(2)(3)

locatingburiedfacilities,447

mechanicalexcavation
equipmentlocation,448(1)(2),
448(5)

nondestructivetechniquesin
handexposezone,448(1)

pipelines

Index

directsupervisionof
pipeline,448(5),448(7)

pipelineexposure,notice
beforebackfilling,448(7)

pipelinerightofway
grounddisturbance,448(4)

protectionandsupportof
facilities,448(6)

Seealsoexcavatingandtunneling
burningSeehotwork

C
cableclips

doublebaseclips,300(4)

doublesaddleclips(fistclips),
300(3)(4)

specifications,300,Schedule5

Uboltclipsforwirerope,300(1),
Schedule5
cables

communicationcablesnear
electricalutilities,803

Seealsoburiedorconcrete
embeddedfacilities
cabs

inpoweredmobileequipment,
269

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
cadmium

codeofpracticerequired,26,
Schedule1,Table1
cages

onhoists,318(7)(8)

onverticalladders,327(3)(4)
caissonsSeeconfinedandrestricted
spaces
CanadianAssociationofOilWell
DrillingContractors

logbooks,755
CanadianCaveConservancy,3

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CanadianElectricalCode,Part1,Safety
StandardforElectrical
Installations(CSA)

defined,CanadianElectrical
Code,1

classificationofworksites,
162.1(1),166(5)(7),168(4)(5)

indefinitionofhazardous
location,1

standardsforoverheadcranes,
93(a)
CanadianGeneralStandardsBoard
(CGSB),3
CanadianSoftwoodPlywood(CSA),3,
457(1)(b)(i)
CanadianStandardsAssociation
(CSA),3
cancerSeehealthassessmentsfor
exposuretoasbestos,silicaorcoal
dust
CANMET(CanadianExplosives
AtmospheresLaboratory,Natural
ResourcesCanada)

defined,1

explosiveinitiatingandtesting
devices,639(b)
cansSeecontainers
cantileverhoists

defined,1

certificationbyengineer,76(a)

installationanduse,76

Seealsohoists
canyoningactivities

indefinitionofnonindustrial
ropeaccesswork,1

Seealsoropeaccesswork,non
industrial(mountaineering,
caving,canyoning,sport
climbing)
carabiners

defined,1

standardsforfallarrestsystem,
143

Index

standardsforindustrialrope
accesswork,835836
carbonmonoxideinundergroundcoal
mines

inspections,730

Seealsoundergroundcoalmines
carsSeevehicles
cartridgeexplosives,479

Seealsoexplosives(otherthanat
minesites)
CAS(ChemicalAbstractService),
Schedule1,Table2
catchbasinsSeeburiedorconcrete
embeddedfacilities
catheads,drillingorservicerigs,771
CaveGuidingStandardsforBritish
ColumbiaandAlberta(Canadian
CaveConservancy),3,841(c)(i)
cavingactivities

indefinitionofnonindustrial
ropeaccesswork,1

Seealsoropeaccesswork,non
industrial(mountaineering,
caving,canyoning,sport
climbing)
cellulartelephones

defined

electromagneticradiation,
1

radiofrequency
transmitter,1

blastingoperationdistances,
503(3)(4),Schedule10,Table3

Seealsoradiofrequency
transmittersandexplosives
CEN(EuropeanCommitteefor
Standardization),3
certificationbyprofessionalengineer

defined,1

Seealsospecifications,
certificationsandstandards

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CertificationRequirementsforRope
AccessWork(Societyof
ProfessionalRopeAccess
Technicians),3,826(b)
CGSB(CanadianGeneralStandards
Board),3
chainsaws

chainadjustments,376(2)

footwearprotection,233(2)(4)

specifications,376(1)
changingrooms

cleanandsanitaryfacilities,
361(1)

storageofothermaterials,361(2)

Seealsotoiletsandwashing
facilities
ChemicalAbstractService(CAS),
Schedule1,Table2
chemicalenergy

indefinitionofhazardous
energy,1

Seealsohazardousenergycontrol
(forservice,repair,tests,
adjustments,inspections)
chemicalnameSeeWorkplace
HazardousMaterialsInformation
System(WHMIS)
chemicalsubstancesSeeoccupational
exposurelimit(OEL)
ChiefInspectorofExplosives,Natural
ResourcesCanada

indefinitionofpermitted
explosives,1

noticeoflossortheftof
explosives,514
chimneyhoists,7779

defined,1

equipmentrequirements,77

operatorresponsibilities,78

workerinliftingdevice,79

Seealsohoists
chippingSeehotwork

Index

chloroethylene(vinylchloride)

codeofpracticerequired,26,
Schedule1,Table1
chocking,285

Seealsopiledrivingequipment
andpractices
chutes

materialschuteatdemolition
worksite,420

safeguardsandwarnings,316
cigarettesSeesmokingtobacco
circuittestersfortestingelectric
detonators,495
circularsaws

bladecracklimits,377

powerfedcircularsaws,380
claimfordisclosureexemption

defined,1

SeealsoWorkplaceHazardous
MaterialsInformationSystem
(WHMIS)
Clearance,Sidemarker,and
IdentificationLampsforUseon
MotorVehicles2032mmorMore
inOverallWidth(SAE),3,
592(1)(b)
client/residenthandling

definedinsafe
patient/client/residenthandling,
1

Seealsoliftingandhandling
loads
climbablestructure

defined,1

fallprotectionsystems,154
climbingactivities

indefinitionofnonindustrial
ropeaccesswork,1

Seealsoropeaccesswork,non
industrial(mountaineering,
caving,canyoning,sport
climbing)

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ClimbingGymInstructorTechnical
Manual(AssociationofCanadian
MountainGuides),3,841(b)
climbingwoodpolesSeewoodpole
climbing
clips,cable,300
closeworksite

defined,1

firstaidrequirements

lowhazardwork,Schedule
2,Table5

mediumhazardwork,
Schedule2,Table6

highhazardwork,
Schedule2,Table7

Seealsofirstaidandfirstaiders
clothingSeefootprotectionand
footwear;headprotectionand
headwear;personalprotective
clothing;workersclothing
coaldust

defined

exposedworker,1

restrictedarea,1

buildingsafety,532

certificationbyengineer

electricalequipmentfor
surfacemines,563(1)

decontaminationmethods,28(c)

DirectorofInspection

dustcontrol,alternate
protections,approval,537(2)

dustsamplingrecords,
744(a)

exhaustfans,dust
collectiondevices,order,742(5)

ignitionofdust,report,
544(1)(d)

incombustibledust,
approval,743(1.2)(2)

documents

dustsamplingrecords,744

Index

ignitionofdust,report,
544(1)(d)

stonedustingprogram,
report,743(1.2)
dustcontrolinundergroundcoal
mines,742744

airbornedust,742

dustsampling,744

exhaustfans,dust
collectiondevices,742(5)

housekeeping,743(1.1)

incombustibledust,743

monitoringprogram,
742(4)

roadwayusedbyrubber
tiredvehicles,742(3)

stonedustingprogram,
report,743(1.2)

watersupplytosuppress
dust,742(1)(2)
dustsuppressiondevices,548(3)
electricalequipmentforsurface
mines,manufacturerorengineer
approval,563(1)
explosives,664(2)
healthassessmentforexposure,
40

costs,40(11),40(13)

frequencyofassessments,
40(6)(8)

informationtoworker,
40(3)

performedduringwork
hours,40(12)

privacyofinformation,
40(5)

refusalbyworker,40(9)
(10)

reportcontents,40(2)

retentionofrecords,40(4)
housekeeping,28(b)
minimizationofrelease,28(a)
OEL,Schedule1,Table2

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OEL,amendedtocomeinto
effectMay1,2010,16(2.1)

restrictedareas

authorizedpersons,29(1),
29(2)(b)

decontaminationof
workers,29(4)(c)

emergencies,29(5)

harmfulsubstances,29(2)

noeating,drinkingor
smoking,29(2)(c)

prohibitedactivities,
29(2)(c)

protectionofworkers
streetclothing,29(4)

protectiveclothingfor
workers,29(4)

signs,29(2)(3)

signsforrestrictedarea,29(2)(3)
coalminesSeeundergroundcoalmines
coaltarpitchvolatiles

codeofpracticerequired,26,
Schedule1,Table1
coats,lab

dutytouse,228

useof,242243

Seealsopersonalprotective
clothing
Code

SeeOccupationalHealthandSafety
Code
CodeforElectricalInstallationsatOil
andGasFacilities(Alberta
MunicipalAffairs),3,162.1(1)(b)
CodeforFireworksDisplay(NFPA),3,
467(2)(a),499(3)(a)
CodeforTowerCranes(CSA),3,100
codenameandcodenumberSee
WorkplaceHazardousMaterials
InformationSystem(WHMIS)
CollegeandAssociationofRegistered
NursesofAlberta

indefinitionofnurse,1

Index

colourcoding

scaffoldtagging,326

transferofcontrolledproducts,
402
CombinationPelvic/UpperTorso(Type
2)OperatorRestraintSystemsfor
OffRoadWorkMachines(SAE),3,
271
combinedoperation

defined,1

Seealsosurfacemines;
undergroundmines
combinedventilationsystemSee
ventilationsystems
combustibledust

defined

combustibledust,1

hazardouslocation,1

Seealsocoaldust;minesand
mining
combustiblegasdetectors,738740
combustibleliquids

defined

combustibleliquid,1

hazardouslocation,1

Seealsofireandexplosion
hazards
comingintoforce(OHSCode),6
committeeonworksitehealthand
safetySeejointworksitehealth
andsafetycommittee
commonnameofhazardousmaterials
SeeWorkplaceHazardous
MaterialsInformationSystem
(WHMIS)
communicationlinesandcables

nearelectricalutilities,803
communicationsystems

chimneyhoists,77(f)

confinedandrestrictedspaces,
48(1)(f),56

designatedsignaller
replacement,191(8)

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emergencysystems

tocallforfirstaidservices,
179(d)

tocallfortransportationof
illorinjuredworkers,180(4)

tocommunicatewith
healthcarefacilitieswhen
transportingillorinjured
workers,180(3)(c)

inemergencyresponseplans,
116(g)

undergroundcoalmines,697
699

workingalone,394

Seealsocellulartelephones;
designatedsignallers;mobile
communicationssystemsand
explosives
communityprotectionfromexplosives,
498
compactsoilSeesoilsandsoiltypes
CompetencyStandardforDiving
Operations(CSA),3,424,437
competentworkerSeeworkers
ComponentsforslingsPart1:Forged
steelcomponentsgrade8(CEN),3,
292(1)
CompressedBreathingAirandSystems
(CSA),3,249
compressed/liquefiedgas,171

certificationbyengineer

dislodgmenthazards,
171(5)

gasweldingoralliedprocess,
171.2

precautions

acetylenecylinders,
storage,171(6)

backflowprevention
devices,171(4)

cleanandwithout
contaminants,171(3)

Index

compressedgas
equipment,171(8)

dislodgmenthazards,
171(5)

flashbackdevices,171(4)

heatexposure,171(2)

oxygen,storedawayfrom,
171(1)(b)

oxygenfuelsystems,
171(4)

use,storageand
transportation,171(1)

sparksandflameexposure,
171(8)(c)

standards

compressedoxygen
storage,171(1)(b)

Seealsofireandexplosion
hazards;weldingorallied
process;WorkplaceHazardous
MaterialsInformationSystem
(WHMIS)
concretepumptrucks

defined,1

inspectionbyoperators,290.2(2)

movementoftruck,290.2(5)

nondestructivetesting,290.2(1)

outriggers,290.2(3)

workersnotunderboomor
mast,290.2(4)
concreteembeddedfacilitiesSee
buriedorconcreteembedded
facilities
conduitsSeeburiedorconcrete
embeddedfacilities
confidentialbusinessinformation
(WHMIS),408414

defined,claimfordisclosure
exemption,1

dutytodiscloseinformation,411

filingaclaimwithHazardous
MaterialsInformationReview
Commission,408

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informationconfidential,412414
interimproceduresbeforenotice
ofexemption,409

proceduresafternoticeof
exemption,410

termofexemption,409(3),410(3)

SeealsoWorkplaceHazardous
MaterialsInformationSystem
(WHMIS)
confidentialitySeeinformationaccess
andprivacyforworkers
confinedandrestrictedspaces,4458

defined

confinedspace,1

inerting,1

purge,1

restrictedspace,1

bins,safeguards,316

chutes,safeguards,316

codeofpracticerequired,44,
52(5)

communicationsystems,48(1)(f),
56

documents

codeofpracticerequired,
44,52(5)

emergencyresponseplan,
55

entrypermitsystem,47,58

evacuationprocedures,
53(4)

hazardassessment,45,
52(3),52(6),58

inspectionrecords,48(3)

inspectionsofequipment,
48(2)(3),58

retainingrecords,58

trainingrecords,46

emergencyequipment,45(e),
46(3),48(1)(d)(e),48(2)

emergencyresponseplan,55,116

entrybyunauthorizedpersons,
50

Index

entrypermitsystem,47,5658
evacuationprocedures,53(4)(5),
55

firstaid,46(3)(a)

hazardassessment,45,52,58

hazardoussubstancesand
energy,49,52

hoppers,safeguards,316

inerting,54

inspectionsandtests

atmosphere,52

emergencyequipment,
48(2)

forhazardassessment,
45(b)(c),52

monitoringofchanging
atmosphere,52(3.1)

personalprotective
equipment,48(2),58

lifeline,48(1)(a)

personalprotectiveequipment

inspectionof,48(2),58

provisionfor,45(d)(e),
48(1)(b)(e),48(2),53(2)

purging,53

safetyandprotection,48

suppliedairrespiratory
protectionequipmentfor
confinedspaces,inerted,54(2)

tendingworker,56

traffichazards,51

training,46

ventilation,53

waterdangers,49
ConnectingComponentsforPersonal
FallArrestSystems(PFAS)(CSA),
3,143(1),835(d)
connectors

standardsforfallarrestsystem,
143(1)
constructedportableladdersSee
ladders

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ConstructionandDemolition
OperationsPersonnelandDebris
Nets(ANSI),3,320(1)(a)
ConstructionandTestofElectric
CranesandHoists(CSA),3,93(b)
consultation

defined,1

Seealsoworkers
consumerproducts

WHMISnottoapply,395(5)(e)
ConsumerProductsSafety
Commission,3
contactlenses,230

Seealsoeyeprotection
containers

defined

bulkshipment,1

container,1

fireandexplosionhazards

staticelectricity,163(2.1)

storageofflammable
substances,163(2)

forcompressedgascylindersfor
weldingfromvehicles,172

forcontrolledproducts
(WHMIS),398402

bulkshipments,398(7)

decantedproducts,400

labelrequired,398

laboratorysamples,403

placards,398(4)(b)(c),401,
402

portablecontainers,400(2)

transferofcontrolled
products,402

worksitelabels,399,
400(1),402

forhoisting,74

forsharps,526

standards,163(2)

Seealsosupplierlabels(WHMIS);
worksitelabels(WHMIS);

Index

WorkplaceHazardousMaterials
InformationSystem(WHMIS)
Containers,Safety(ULC),3,163(2)(d)
contaminantSeefireandexplosion
hazards;occupationalexposure
limit(OEL)
contaminationSeedecontaminationof
workers
continuousreadingdirectreading
instruments

OELmeasurementsby,20(2)
continuousfeedmachinerySeefeeding
materialsintomachinery
contractors,primeSeeprime
contractors
controldevices

defined

controlsystemisolating
device,1

controlsonmachinery,368
controlzone,161

definitioninfallprotection
system,1

crossingazone,161(4)(5)

markingof,161(6)

unauthorizedpersons,161(8)

unguardededges,161(1),161(3),
161(5)

useoftravelrestraintsystem,
161(7)

Seealsoelevatingplatformsand
aerialdevices
controlledproducts(WHMIS)See
WorkplaceHazardousMaterials
InformationSystem(WHMIS)
ControlledProductsRegulations
(Canada)

labels,398(6)

laboratorysamples,labelsand
containers,403(1)
conveyorbelts,372373

crossingovermovingbelts,373

elevatedbelts,372

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transferofcontrolledproducts,
402

workerscrossingoverorunder
movingbelts,372(2)(3)
conveyorsinmines

certificationbyengineer

ridingconveyorbeltsfor
workers,603(1)

clearances

roofsupports,602(2)

rubbertiredvehicles,
602(1)

trackguidedvehicles,
602(1)

combustibledust,601

conveyorroadways,606

DirectorofInspection

approval,firesuppression
forconveyorbeltsystem,
598(b)

documents

ridingconveyorbelts
procedures,603(3)(4)

explosivesonconveyor,
prohibition,660

fireresistance,598

ridingconveyorbeltsfor
workers,603

standardsforfireresistance,
598(a)

stopping,599

travellingroominunderground
mines,600

undergroundcoalmines

beltlineexamination,604

carbonmonoxide
monitors,605

clearances,550

fireprecautions,548(4)

fireproofingof,549

travellingroom,600

Seealsoconveyorbelts

Index

cosmeticsunderFoodandDrugAct

WHMISnottoapply,395(5)(b)
costs

audiometrictesting,223(1),224

bloodleadleveltest,43(3)

healthassessmentsforasbestos,
silicaorcoaldustexposure,
40(11)
coverallsasprotectiveclothing

dutytouse,228

useof,242243

Seealsopersonalprotective
clothing
coversforopenings

coveringopenings,314(1)(a)

guardrailsandtoeboards,
314(1)(b)

temporarycovers,314(2)(3)

warningsigns,314(3)

Seealsosafeguardsandwarnings
cowstail,819

Seealsoropeaccesswork
CPSC(ConsumerProductsSafety
Commission),3
craneboomsforpiledriving
equipment

inspectionsandcertifications,
290

Seealsopiledrivingequipment
andpractices
cranes,5973

defined,1

Aframesafepractices,75

applicationofCode,59

certificationbyengineer

notcommercially
manufactured,60,62

repairsandmodifications,
65(3)(f),73

collisionprevention,67

containersforhoisting,74

documents

logbooks,64(4),65,73(2)

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procedurespreventing
collisions,67

ginpolesafepractices,75

hoistinglines,70

identificationofcomponents,61,
62(1),73

liftcalculations,68.1

loadcharts,64(2)

loadweight,68

loadsoverworkareas,69

logbooks,64(4),65

certificationbyengineer,
65(3)(f),73

contents,65(3)

eachdevice,65(1)

inspectionsandtests,
65(3)(d)

newownertransfer,65(2)

operatorrequirement,
64(4)

paperorelectronicforeach
device,65(1)

persondoingwork,65(5)

repairsandmodifications,
73(2)

signature,65(4)

towercrane,correctentries
confirmed,65(6)

notcommerciallymanufactured,
60,62

operatorrequirements,64

ratedloadcapacity,62

remotecontrols,72(3)

repairsandmodifications,73

signalsystems,64(2),71,191

taglines,70

unsafeliftprevention,66

Seealsomobilecranes;overhead
cranes;towercranes
crawlboard,129
crawler,tracked,270271

rolloverprotectivestructures,
270

Index

seatbeltsandrestraintsystems,
271

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
cristobaliteSeesilicacrystalline,
respirable
crocidoliteasbestos,prohibitionon
use,32
crossbraces

shoringcomponentdimensions,
Schedule9
crumblingsoilSeesoilsandsoiltypes
crystallinesilicaSeesilicacrystalline,
respirable
CSA(CanadianStandards
Association),3
cutoffsaws,381
cuttingSeecompressed/liquefiedgas;
machinery;weldingorallied
process
cuttingbackwallsforexcavations,449
451

Seealsoexcavatingandtunneling
cuttingbrushusingatreeforsupport
Seetreecareoperations
cuttingdiscSeegrinders
cuttingorpiercingexplosives,478

Seealsoexplosives(otherthanat
minesites)
CyclingHelmets(CSA),3,235
cylindersSeecontainers

D
Drings

standardsforfallarrestsystem,
143(1)

standardsforindustrialrope
accesswork,835
dams

DirectorofInspection,reportof
dangerousoccurrence,544(2)

Seealsowaterdangers

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DangerousGoodsTransportationand
HandlingAct

transportingexplosives,473(1)

WHMISnottoapply,395(4)
darkness

defined

hoursofdarkness,1

testfluidrecoveryduring
darkness,779(6)

wellswabbingduringdarkness,
780(6)
dBASeenoise
decantedcontrolledproducts
(WHMIS),400403

forimmediateuse,400(2)

laboratorysamples,403(4)(6)

placards,398(4)(b)(c),401402

transferofcontrolledproducts,
402

worksitelabelrequired,400(1),
401

SeealsoWorkplaceHazardous
MaterialsInformationSystem
(WHMIS)
decontaminationofworkers

defined

contaminant,1

contaminated,1

contaminated
environment,1

articlesandclothing,23

asbestos,silica,coaldustand
lead,28

bathsandshowers,2324

eyewashequipment,24

flammableorcombustibleliquid
onclothingandskin,164

inleadexposurecontrolplans,
41(2)(e)

OELoverexposure,2324

restrictedareas,29(4)(c)

Index

deflectors

inpoweredmobileequipment,
269
demolition,415422

defined,1

asbestosremoval,34,36

certificationbyengineer

proceduresfordismantling
buildings,421(1)(b)(c)

competentworkerincharge,415

disconnectingutilities,419

dismantlingbuildingsand
shafts,421422

accumulationofmaterials
ordebris,421(2)

adjoiningstructures,
421(1)(b)

procedurescertifiedby
professionalengineer,
421(1)(b)(c)

removalofglass,421(1)(a)

removalofhazardous
materials,34,36,417

removalofstructural
members,421(1)(f)

shafts,422

steelstructures,421(1)(e)

topdown,421(1)(d)

unintentionalcollapse,
421(1)(g)

documents

demolitionprocedurefor
explosives,418

demolitionprocedures,
certified,421(1)(b)(c)

disconnectionofutilities,
419

explosivesuse,418

fallingobjects,protections,416,
420

firstaid,highhazardwork,
Schedule2,Table2

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hazardoussubstanceremoval,
417

housekeepingonworksites,
421(2)

locationofequipmentand
offices,416

materialschute,420

angle,420(1)

warningsigns,420(2)(b)

workersnottoenterarea,
420(2)(a)

shaftdemolitions,422

warningsignsformaterials
chute,420(2)
descenders

standardsfordescentcontrol
deviceforPFAS,146

standardsforindustrialrope
accesswork,839
DescentControlDevices(CSA),3,146,
148.1
DesignofActiveFallProtection
Systems(CSA),3,153(1),156(1)(a)
designatedsignallers,191

defined,1

additionalsignallers,191(8)(a)

asstopforpoweredmobile
equipmentinmines,542(c)

communicationsystemas
replacement,191(8)(b)

cranes,hoistsandliftingdevices,
71

designationbyemployer,191(1)

ensurenohazards,191(4)

equipmentoperatortofollow
signals,191(5),191(7)

forfellingoftreesnearroads,522

forpoweredmobileequipment

byexcavations,459460

generally,267(2)

onlyonesignaller,191(6)(7)

specialclothing,191(2)(3)

Index

STOPsignalsfromnon
designatedsignallers,191(7)

Seealsodesignatedtraffic
controllers
designatedtrafficcontrollers,194

handheldsignallights,when
needed,194(6)

publichighwaytrafficcontrol,
194(7)(h)

specialclothing,194(4)(5)

treefellingbypublicroads,522
detonatorsanddetonation

defined

detonatingcord,1

detonator,1

detonatorlegwire,1

electricblastingdetonator,
1

handling,1

misfire,1

prime,1

safetyfuse,1

safetyfuseassembly,1

abovegroundcharge,502

avalanchecontrol,515

blastingmachine,505506

cartridgeexplosives,479

communityprotection,498

cuttingorpiercing,478

cuttingorsectioning,
alternatives,477(3)

differentmanufacturers,
prohibition,483

DirectorofInspection

extensionofdetonation
period,application,493

electricblastingdetonator

defined,1

blastingmachines,505506

cellulartelephones,503(3)
(4),Schedule10,Table3

circuittestersfortesting
electricdetonators,495

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misfirewaitingperiod,
509(2)

radiofrequencytransmitter
distances,503

strayelectriccurrents,
preventionofpremature
detonation,500
electricalorduststorms,
prohibitiononelectric
detonators,484
firstaid,highhazardwork,
Schedule2,Table2
lengthofsafetyfuseassembly,
482,504
loadingexplosives,489497

cellulartelephones,503(3)
(4),Schedule10,Table3

connectingdownlinesto
trunkcords,497

damagedleadsandwires,
prohibition,496

detonationwithin30days,
493

detonatorlegwires,494

radiofrequency
transmitters,503,Schedule10,
Tables2and3

sequentialfiring,492

staticelectricity,490

tampingexplosives,491

testingelectricdetonators
andcircuits,495

unwindingdetonatorleg
wires,489
misfires,509512

abandonedcharge,512

destroyingamisfire,511

waitingperiodforelectric
detonator,509(2)

waitingperiodforsafety
fuseassembliesanddelay
detonators,509(1)

Index

warningsignsand
markings,511,512(2)

withdrawingmisfire,510

oilwellblastingandperforating,
516

blasterresponsibilities,
516(5)(7)

competentworker,nota
blaster,516(3)(4)

overheadpowerlines,501

priming,481

safetyfuses

lengthoffuseassembly,
482,504

misfirewaitingperiod,
509(1)

toolsforcuttingfuses,480

unusedfuseassemblies,
storageanddisposal,476

strayelectriccurrents,500

tools,480

toolsforcuttingorpiercing,478

transportationofdetonators,
473(1)

unuseddetonators,storageand
disposal,476

warningsignsandmarkings

loadedholes,507

misfires,511

Seealsoexplosives(otherthanat
minesites)
DeutscheForschungsgemeinschaft
(DFG)

OELmeasurements,20(1)(g)
deviceSeelabels
DFG(Deutsche
Forschungsgemeinschaft)

OELmeasurements,20(1)(g)
dieselfuel

storagenearoilandgaswells,
778(4)
dieselpoweredmachinesSee
undergroundcoalmines

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dikes

DirectorofInspection,reportof
dangerousoccurrence,544(2)

Seealsowaterdangers
diningroomsSeelunchrooms
directreadinginstruments,continuous

OELmeasurementsby,20(2)
directsupervisionSeeworkers
DirectorofInspection

defined,1

applicationsandapprovals

dieselpoweredmachinein
undergroundcoalmine,597(2)

dustcontrolalternate
protections,537(2)

elevatingworkplatform
alternatestandards,347(9)

explosivesdetonation
periodextension,493

explosives,electric
conveyance,660

explosives,shockblasting,
676

explosives,underground
transport,662

explosives,useof
unclassifiedexplosive,659,
Schedule11,Table3

fallprotectionsystems,1

hazardousenergy
management,complexgroup
controlprocessesfor,215.1(1)

nonindustrialropeaccess
work,840

oilwellblastingpractices,
516(2)

useofunclassified
explosive,Schedule11,Table3

applicationsandapprovalsfor
mines

emergencyresponse
stationexemption,545(1)

Index

fireresistancein
conveyors,598(b)

magazinesinunderground
mines,611(b)

overheadpowerlines,567

representativevehicles,
576

undergroundcoalmine
refuge,exemption,559(4)

undergroundmine
vehicles,standardsexemption,
574

vehicles,excessiveweight
andloads,573

vehicles,fireprecautions,
548(7)

noticeandreports

abandonedexplosives,
638(2)

asbestosproject,36

dangerousoccurrencesin
mines,544

dangerousoccurrences
withdamsordikes,544(2)

electricalsystemsinmines,
561

theftorunlawfulremoval
ofexplosivesinmines,607(2)

unlawfulentryinto
magazine,607(2)

ordersandrequests

firedetectionsystemas
specificlocationin
undergroundcoalmine,551(2)

forhealthandsafetyplan,
11

jointworksitehealthand
safetycommitteemeeting,
requestbyDirectorfor,203(2)
DirectorofMedicalServices

defined

acceptance,1

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approvedtrainingagency,
1

agreements,acceptancesand
approvals

firstaidservice,supply
andequipmentrequirements,
178(1)

firstaidtraining,177

firstaidtrainingcourses,
181(2)

pulmonaryfunction
techniciancourses,1

removalofemployeefrom
leadexposure,43(6)
DirectorofOccupationalHygiene

applications

reviewofOELlimits,19

approvals

8hourOELadjustments,
18(3)

noiseassessment
instruments,219(3)(d)

OELmeasurement,
alternatemethods,20(1)(h)

respiratoryprotective
equipment,246,250(b)

trainingcoursesfor
asbestosworkers,37
dirtSeesoilsandsoiltypes
discardSeeminesandmining;mines
andmining,definitions
disclosureexemptionsSeeconfidential
businessinformation(WHMIS)
diseases,notifiableSeeasbestos;coal
dust;leadandleadcompounds;
noise;silicacrystalline,respirable
distantworksite

defined,1

firstaidrequirements

lowhazardwork,Schedule
2,Table5

mediumhazardwork,
Schedule2,Table6

Index

highhazardwork,
Schedule2,Table7

Seealsofirstaidandfirstaiders
divingoperations

applicationofCode,423

lockingoutintakes,pipes,
tunnels,437

sportdivingexclusion,423(2)

standards,424
doors,120

buildingshafts,safeguardsand
warnings,313(2)

goodworkingorder,120(2)(a)

insideopening,120(2)(b)

openingwithouteffortor
obstruction,120(1)

Seealsoentrances,walkways,and
stairways
doublebaseclipsSeecableclips
doublepolescaffolds

designandload,324325,333,
Schedule6,Tables14

Seealsoscaffoldsandtemporary
workplatforms
doublesaddleclips(fistclips)See
cableclips
DouglasFirPlywood(CSA),3,
457(1)(b)(i)
drawworksSeeoilandgaswells
drilledorboredundergroundshafts,
462463

Seealsoundergroundshafts
drillingSeeexplosives(otherthanat
minesites);hotwork;oilandgas
wells
drillingrigsSeeoilandgaswells
drills,handheldelectric

useinmines,572
drinkingfluids,354355

adequatesupply,355(1)

nounreasonablerestrictions,354

potablewateravailable,355(2)

potablewaterlabelled,355(4)

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singleusedrinkingcups,355(3)
drivebeltsonmachinery,370
drowningSeewaterdangers
drugsunderFoodandDrugAct

WHMISnottoapply,395(5)(b)
drumsSeecontainers;rigging
ductsSeeburiedorconcreteembedded
facilities
dumpingblock

forpoweredmobileequipment,
459460

forpoweredmobileequipment
inmines,542
dust

defined

combustibledust,1

indefinitionofflammable
substance,1

incombustibledust,1

Seealsocoaldust;health
assessmentsforexposureto
asbestos,silicaorcoaldust;
minesandmining

E
eardamageSeenoise
earthmovingmachinery

lightsandlighting,264

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
EarthmovingmachineryBasictypes
Vocabulary(ISO),3,575(1)(a),
576(1)(a)
EarthmovingmachineryBraking
systemsofrubbertyredmachines
Systemsandperformance
requirementsandtestprocedures
(ISO),3,575(2),575(6),578(b)
EarthmovingmachineryRollover,
protectivestructuresLaboratory
testsandperformance
requirements(ISO),3,270(2)(d)

Index

EarthmovingMachineryFalling
ObjectProtectiveStructures
LaboratoryTestsandPerformance
Requirements(SAE),3,272(2)(b)
electricarcwelding

damagetorigging,308

electricsupplycableprocedures,
171.1(6)

eyeandfaceprotection,231

inmines,571

unattendedelectricwelding
machine,removalofelectrode,
171.1(5)

Seealsoweldingoralliedprocess
electricblastingdetonatorSee
detonatorsanddetonation
ElectricUtilitiesAct,3

indefinitionofrural
electrificationassociation,1
electricalequipmentinminesSee
minesandmining
electricalstormsSeeweather
electricalutilitiesandutilityworkers,
797804

defined

electricutility,1

industrialpowerproducer,
1

ruralelectrification
association,1

utilityemployee,1

applicationofCode,797798

buriedfacilities,448(2),448(5.1),
803

certificationbyengineer

livelineworkprocedures,
804

coordinatedwork,802

emergencies,804(3)

overheadpowerlines,exemption
forapproachdistances,227

protectiveequipment

aerialdevices,804(1)

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flameresistantclothing,
232

footwear,233

ladders,127

safeworkpractices

electricutilities,800

industrialpower
producers,801

ruralelectrification
associations,800

standards

forprotectivedevicesor
equipment,799(1)(2)

forsafeworkpractices,800

fortestinglaboratories,
799(3)

utilitydisconnectionfor
demolition,419

worknearenergizedequipment
orlines(above750v),804

Seealsohazardousenergycontrol
(forservice,repair,tests,
adjustments,inspections)
ElectroacousticsSoundLevelMeters
Part1:Specifications(IEC),3,
219(3)(c)
ElectroacousticsSoundLevelMeters
Part2:Patternevaluationtests
(IEC),3,219(3)(c)
electromagneticradiation

defined,1

Seealsoradiation
elevatedconveyorbeltsSeeconveyor
belts
elevatingplatformsandaerialdevices,
346353

definitions

aerialdevice,1

controlzone,1

boatswainschairs,351

certificationbyengineer

boatswainschairs,351(1)

Index

forkmountedplatforms,
349(2)

permanentsuspension
poweredplatforms,348(1)

temporarysupporting
structures,352(3)(4)
controlzones

defined,1

waterdangers,157
DirectorofInspection

alternatestandard,
approval,347(9)
electricalequipmentorlineswith
livelineworkprocedures,804
flyformdeckpanels,353
forkmountedplatforms,349
loggingindustrystructures,525
manufacturersspecifications

boatswainschairs,351(1)
permanentsuspensionpowered
platforms,348
personalfallarrestsystem,156
restraininghosesandpiping,188
skeletonstructures,190
standards,347

alternate,approvalby
DirectorofInspection,347(9)

boomsupported
platforms,347(1)(2)

manuallypropelled
elevatingplatforms,347(4)

mastclimbingwork
platforms,347(6)

orderpickers,347(8)

permanentsuspension
poweredworkplatforms,
348(1)

selfpropelledelevating
platforms,347(3)

temporarysupporting
structures,352(1)(2)

vehiclemountedaerial
devices,347(5)

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temporarysupportingstructures,
352

workersafety,346,364

workertravellinginmoving
device,prohibition,346

Seealsomanbaskets
elevatorsSeebuildingshafts
emergencyescaperoutesSeeescape
routes
emergencyfirstaiderSeefirstaidand
firstaiders
emergencylighting,186(3)(4)
EmergencyMedicalResponderSee
firstaidandfirstaiders
EmergencyMedicalTechnicianSee
firstaidandfirstaiders
EmergencyMedicalTechnician
ParamedicSeefirstaidandfirst
aiders
EmergencyMedicalTechnicians
Regulation

indefinitionsofEmergency
MedicalResponder,Emergency
MedicalTechnician,and
EmergencyMedicalTechnician
Paramedic,1
emergencyresponse,115118

defined

emergencyresponseplans,
1

communicationsystems

confinedandrestricted
spaces,48(1)(f)

emergencyresponseplans,
116(g)

telephonenumbersonlab
samples,403(3)

tocallforfirstaidservices,
179(d)

tocallfortransportationof
illorinjuredworkers,180(4)

tocommunicatewith
healthcarefacilitieswhen

Index

transportingillorinjured
workers,180(3)(c)
confidentialinformationto
medicalprofessionals,413414
confinedandrestrictedspaces
(Seealsoconfinedandrestricted
spaces)

emergencyequipment,
45(e),46(b),48(1)(d)(e),48(2)

emergencyresponseplan,
55

testsandinspectionsof
emergencyequipment,48(2)
controlledproducts(WHMIS)

telephonenumbersonlab
samples,403(2)(3)

traininginemergencies,
397(1)(g),398(4)(c)(iii)
designationofworkers,117(1)
documents

emergencyresponseplan,
written,115116
emergencylighting,186(3)(4)
emergencyresponseplan,
written,115116

alarms,116(g)

communicationsystems,
116(g)

current,115(3)

designatedcompetent
persontoprepare,2.2

emergencyequipment,
116(c)

facilities,116(e)

fireprotection,116(f)

firstaid,116(h)

identificationand
procedures,116(a)(b)

involvementofaffected
workers,115(2)

requirement,115

rescueandevacuation,
116(i)(j)

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training,116(d)
emergencywashingequipment,
23

escaperoutesfromworkareas,
119(4)(5)

evacuationprocedures

confinedandrestricted
spaces,53(4)(5),55

emergencyresponseplan,
written,116(i)(j)

personalprotective
clothingforrescueand
evacuationworkers,118

undergroundcoalmines,
553

hazards,emergencycontrol,10

personalprotectiveclothingand
equipment,118

Prusikandsimilarknots,150.3

respiratoryprotective
equipment,248(2),254

trainingandsimulation
exercises,117(2)(4)

trainingandsimulation
exercises,PFASexemption,138

transportationofinjuredorill
workerstohealthcarefacilities,
180

Seealsodecontaminationof
workers;firstaidandfirstaiders;
minesandmining;oilandgas
wells
emergencystopcircuitSeerobots
emissionsSeefugitiveemission
employers

dutyofprimecontractorsto
informemployersofworksite
hazards,7(5)

dutytoconsiderflammableor
explosiveatmospheresas
hazards,161.1

dutytodesignatecompetent
persontoprepareplans,2.2

Index

dutytodesignatecompetent
persontotakeOEL
measurements,20(2.1)

dutytomakelegislation
available,2.1

extendedapplicationofCodeto
primecontractors,2
employermemberSeejointworksite
healthandsafetycommittee
employersmaterialsafetydatasheets
(WHMIS),404414

defined

materialsafetydatasheet,
1

availability,407

confidentialbusiness
information,408414

dutytodisclose
information,411

filingaclaimwith
HazardousMaterials
InformationReview
Commission,408

interimproceduresbefore
noticeofexemption,409

proceduresafternoticeof
exemption,410

termofexemption,409(3),
410(3)

employersdatasheets,
requirement,405(1)

formatdifferentfromsuppliers
datasheet,405(3)

fugitiveemissions,405(2)

informationcurrent,406

reactionvessels,405(2)

suppliersdatasheet,404

trainingin,397(1)(b)

Seealsoconfidentialbusiness
information(WHMIS);
WorkplaceHazardousMaterials
InformationSystem(WHMIS)

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EMR(EmergencyMedicalResponder)
Seefirstaidandfirstaiders
EMT(EmergencyMedicalTechnician)
Seefirstaidandfirstaiders
EMTParamedic(EmergencyMedical
TechnicianParamedic)Seefirst
aidandfirstaiders
endeffectorSeerobots
Energyabsorbersandlanyards(CSA),3,
142.2(1)(a),142.3(1)(a),148
energy,hazardousSeehazardous
energycontrol(forservice,repair,
tests,adjustments,inspections)
engineercertificationsSee
specifications,certificationsand
standards
Engineering,Geologicaland
GeophysicalProfessionsAct

indefinitionofprofessional
engineer,1
engines,internalcombustionSee
internalcombustionengines
entrances,walkways,andstairways,
119123

doors,120

goodworkingorder,
120(2)(a)

insideopening,120(2)(b)

openingwithouteffortor
obstruction,120(1)

ramps,121

runways,121

safeentryandexit,119

secondaryescaperoutes,119(4)
(5)

stairways,122,123

handrailson,122(2),123

riseheights,122(1)(a)

temporarystairs,122(3)

treadwidths,122(1)

toeboardsandguardrails,321(2)

walkways,runwaysandramps,
121

Index

strength,121(1)(a)

toeboardsandguardrails,
121(1)(d),321(2)

traction,121(2)

walkwaystoseparate
pedestriansfromareasfor
poweredmobileequipment,
259

width,121(1)(b)(c)
entrypermitsystemforconfinedand
restrictedspaces,47,5658
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency
(EPA)

OELmeasurements,20(1)(d)
EPATestMethods

OELmeasurements,20(1)(d)
equipment

defined

equipment,1

operate,1

contactbyclothing,jewelleryor
hair,362

fireandexplosionhazards,
precautions,165(3),165(5)

formovingworkers,364

hazardousenergycontrol(for
service,repair,tests,
adjustments,inspections),212
215.3

complexgroupcontrol,
215.1

groupcontrol,215

individualcontrol,214

isolatingpiping,215.4

isolationprocedures,212

isolationverification,213

manufacturers
specifications,212(2)

piggingandtestingof
pipelines,215.5

remotelycontrolled
systems,215.2

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returningtooperation,
215.3

Seealsomachinery;respiratory
protectiveequipment;toiletsand
washingfacilities;tools
escaperoutes

byoilandgaswells,762

fromworkareas,119(4)(5)

insurfacehaulroads,539(2)

inundergroundmines,702703

Seealsoemergencyresponse
Ethylenedibromide(1,2
Dibromoethane)

codeofpracticerequired,26,
Schedule1,Table1
ethyleneoxide

codeofpracticerequired,26,
Schedule1,Table1
EuropeanCommitteefor
Standardization(CEN),3
evacuationprocedures

confinedandrestrictedspaces,
53(4)(5),55

emergencyresponseplan,
written,116(i)(j)

personalprotectiveclothingfor
rescueandevacuationworkers,
118

undergroundcoalmines,553

Seealsoemergencyresponse
excavatingandtunneling,441464

defined

disturbingtheground,441

excavation,1

handexposezone,1

hardandcompactsoil,
442(1)

likelytocrackorcrumble
soil,442(2)

soft,sandy,orloosesoil,
442(3)

spoilpile,1

trench,1

Index

tunnel,1

workings,1
certificationsandspecifications
byengineer

groundformation,
certification,449

soilstabilization,
certification,443(2)

temporaryprotective
structuresintrenches,
certifications,457(4)(5)

temporaryprotective
structures,specifications,456

tunnelexcavation,464(1)
cuttingbackwalls,450(1)(a),
450(1)(c),451
disturbingtheground,
applicationofCode,441
entryandexit,446,455
groundformationcertificationby
engineer,449
markinganexcavation,444
mechanicalexcavation
equipmentlocation,448(1)(2),
448(5)
powerpolesupport,454
poweredmobileequipment
accessandblock,459460
poweredmobileequipment
dumpingblocksinmines,542
protectionmethods,450451
shoringcomponentdimensions
forexcavations,Schedule9
soils

soilclassifications,442

soilstabilization,443

soiltype,morethanone,
442(4)
solidrock,450(2)
spoilpileandloosematerials,
452453
surfacemines,safedistances
fromrightofway,535

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temporaryprotectivestructures,
456458

alternativesfortrenches,
457,Schedule9

asprotectionmethod,
450(1)(b)(c)

installationandremoval,
458

methodsofprotection,450

shoringcomponent
dimensions,Schedule9

specificationsbyengineer,
456

standardsforlumberand
plywood,Schedule9

tunnelexcavation,464

waterhazards,445,464(2)

workeraccess,446

Seealsoburiedorconcrete
embeddedfacilities;soilsand
soiltypes;undergroundshafts
excessnoiseSeenoise
explorationforoilandgas,751
explosiveatmosphereSeefireand
explosionhazards
explosives(atminesites),607679

defined

misfire,1

abandonedorundetonated,636
638

abandonedexplosives,638

misfiresafework
procedures,637

unusedexplosivesnot
abandoned,636

accesstoexplosives,615

blastareaaccess,630

blastareacontrol,629

blasterduties

blastingmachinecontrol,
635

generalsafeprocedures,
631

Index

records,633

secondaryblasting,632
blastertoremoveexplosives,
619(2)
blasterincharge,629(2)
blastingmachinesandcircuits,
639642

capacitymarked,640(1)

circuitrequirements,642

circuittesting,639,640(2),
641

leadwiresrequirements,
642(2)(3)
certificationbyengineer

magazinesinunderground
mines,611
confinedandrestrictedspaces
(Seeconfinedandrestricted
spaces)
damagedblastingwires,634
DirectorofInspection,approvals

applicationtoDirectorto
useunclassifiedexplosive,
Schedule11,Table3

explosiveinitiatingand
testingdevices,alternate,639

magazinesinunderground
mines,611(b)
DirectorofInspection,reports
andnotice

abandonedexplosives,
notice,638(2)

theftorunlawfulremoval
ofexplosives,607(2)

unlawfulentryinto
magazine,607(2)
documents

blastersdailyrecords,633

magazinerecords,618
drilling

dustcontrol,532,537
electricdetonators,614

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explosiveatmospheresas
hazards,161.1
firstaid,highhazardwork,
Schedule2,Table2
magazines

approvalbyDirector,
611(b)

certificationbyengineer,
611(a)

illumination,612

records,618

storageofexplosives,619

unlawfulentry,607
manufacturersspecifications

explosives,627
nonsparkingtools,608
oldestexplosives,usefirst,617
removalfrommagazine,616

authorizedworkers
withoutdelay,620
secondaryblasting,632
standards

explosiveinitiatingand
testingdevices,639
storedexplosives,613
surfacemineblaster
requirements,610
theftorunlawfulremovalof
explosivesordetonators,607
transportationofexplosives,
620626

detonatorsseparatedfrom
explosives,625(1)

electricconveyance,
prohibition,660

fireextinguishers,622(3)

nosmokingoropen
flames,621

originalpackaging,624

placards,622(4)

radiotransmitters,
prohibition,625(2)

removalandtransfer,620

Index

vehiclebreakdown,626

vehiclerequirements,622

weatherprotection,623

undergroundmineblaster

requirementstohandle
explosivesormisfires,609

unsafeexplosives,613,628

vehiclesfortransporting
explosives,622,626

WHMISnottoapply,395(5)(a)

Seealsoexplosives,defined;
surfacemines;undergroundcoal
mines;undergroundmines
explosives(otherthanatminesites),
465517

applicationofCode,465

avalanchecontrol,515

blasters,468

blasterresponsibilities,
468,471,474,516(5)(7)

compliancewithCanadian
guidelines,470(1)

twoormoreblasters,
blasterincharge,468(3)(4)

demolitionofbuildings,418

destroyingexplosives,508512

abandonedcharge,512

destroyingamisfire,511

misfirewaitingperiod,509

standards,508

withdrawingmisfires,510

DirectorofInspection,
applicationsandapprovals

forextensionofdetonation
ofloadedholes,493

oilwellblastingpractices,
516(2)

unclassifiedexplosives,
Schedule11,Table3

documents

lossortheft,514

misfires,512(2)(d)

safeworkprocedures,467

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drilling,485488

bootlegs,486

closetootherexplosives,
485

lookingdirectlyathole,
prohibition,488

sizeofboreholeordrill
hole,487
explosiveatmospheresas
hazards,161.1
fireextinguishersrequired,
473(4),517(3)(f),Schedule10,
Table1
firing,498507

abovegroundcharge,502

blastingmachine,505506

communityprotection,498

lengthoffuseassembly,
482,504

loadedhole,507

overheadpowerlines,501

radiofrequency
transmitters,503

safedistance,499

shuntingthefiringline,
506

strayelectriccurrents,500
firstaid,highhazardwork,
Schedule2,Table2
handlingandstorage,470488

appropriatequantities,477

cartridgeexplosives,479

compliancewithCode,476

cutting,sectioningor
piercing,477(3),478

damagedordeteriorated,
475

detonatorsmadeby
differentmanufacturers,
prohibition,483

electricalorduststorms,
prohibitiononelectric
detonators,484

Index

intermittentuse,471

lengthoffuseassembly,
482

lightsourcesinmagazines,
472

oldestusedfirst,474

priming,481

standardsandguidelines,
470

tools,480

unused,476
loading,489497

connectingdownlinesto
trunkcords,497

damagedleadsandwires,
496

detonationwithin30days,
493

detonatorlegwires,494

markingthepositionofthe
drillhole,494(2)

sequentialfiring,492

staticelectricity,490

tampingexplosives,491

testingelectricdetonators
andcircuits,495

unwindingdetonatorleg
wires,489
lossortheft,report,514
misfires,509512

abandonedcharge,512

destroyingamisfire,511

reports,512(2)(d)

waitingperiodforelectric
detonator,509(2)

waitingperiodforsafety
fuseassembliesanddelay
detonators,509(1)

warningsignsand
markings,511,512(2)

withdrawingmisfire,510
nosmokingormaterialburning,
distances,466

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nosmokingormaterialburning,
exceptionforseismicdrills,
517(2)(3)
pyrotechnicandspecialeffects
devices,467(2)
reports

lossortheft,514

unplannedoruncontrolled
explosionsorfires,469
safeworkprocedures,467,468(4)
seismicblastinganddrilling,517
separationdistances

betweenexplosivesand
fixedradiotransmitters,
Schedule11,Table1

betweenexplosivesand
fixedradiofrequency
transmitters,Schedule10,
Table2

betweenexplosivesand
mobileradiotransmitters,
Schedule11,Table2

betweenexplosivesand
mobileradiofrequency
transmitters,Schedule10,
Table3
standards

destroyingexplosives,508
transportingexplosives,473

compliancewithActs,
473(1)

driversandpassengers,
473(2)

fireextinguisherson
vehicles,473(4)

legwiresofdetonators,
473(3)
warningsignsandmarkings

loadedholes,507

misfires,511,512(2)
wasteremoval,513
WHMISnottoapply,395(5)(a)

Index

Seealsodemolition;detonators
anddetonation;explosives,
defined;magazines
explosives,defined

blaster,1

blastingarea,1

blastingmachine,1

blastingmat,1

bootleg,1

CANMET,1

detonatingcord,1

detonator,1

detonatorlegwire,1

directsupervision,1

explosives,1

handling,1

lowerexplosivelimit,1

magazine,1

mineblaster,1

misfire,1

permittedexplosive,1

prime,1

surfacemineblaster,1

undergroundmineblaster,1
ExplosivesAct(Canada)

transportingexplosives,473(1)

WHMISnottoapplyto
explosivesunder,395(5)(a)
exportsfromCanada

controlledproductswith
placards,401(1)(b)
exposedworkerSeeasbestos;coaldust;
leadandleadcompounds;silica
crystalline,respirable
exposurelimits,occupational(OEL)
Seeoccupationalexposurelimit
(OEL)
externalsafetytoecapsinprotective
footwear,233(4)

Seealsofootprotectionand
footwear
extinguishers,fireSeefire
extinguishers

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EyeandFaceProtectors(CSA),3,229
eyeprotection,229231

contactlenses,230

dutytouseequipment,228,
229(2)

electricarcwelding,231

eyewashequipment,24

facepiecerespirators,229(3)

prescriptioneyewear,229(2)
(2.2)

standards,229

Index

F
f/cc(fibrespercubiccentimeterofair)
Seefibres
faceprotectionSeeeyeprotection;skin
facialhair

cleanshavenforfacialseals,
250(2)

contactwithequipmentand
machinery,safetyprecautions,
362
facialsealsinrespiratoryprotective
equipmentSeerespiratory
protectiveequipment
facilities,changingSeechangingrooms
facilities,healthcareSeehealthcare
facilities
facilities,lunchSeelunchrooms
facilities,washingSeetoiletsand
washingfacilities
facility,buriedSeeburiedorconcrete
embeddedfacilities
fallarrestsystemSeepersonalfall
arrestsystem(PFAS)
FallArresters,VerticalLifelines,and
Rails(CSA),3,144,147(1),154(1)
fallarrestingdeviceSeepersonal
protectiveequipment(PPE)
fallprotectionsystems,138161

defined

fallprotectionsystem,1

swingdropdistance,1

unusualpossibilityof
injury,139(2)
certification

horizontallifelinesystem,
153153.1
fallprotectionplans,140141

contentsofplan,140(2)

designatedcompetent
persontoprepareplans,2.2

whenneeded,140(1)

whentoprepare,140(3)
(4)

workertraining,141
guardrails,139(3)(5)
horizontallifelinesystems,153
153.1
leadingedgefallprotection
systems,158
lifesafetyrope,147
onvehiclesandloads,155
proceduresinplaceof,159
Prusikandsimilarknots,150.3
standards

bodybelts,142.1(a)

connectingcomponents,
143(1)

lanyards,142.2(1)

shockabsorbers,142.3(1)
training,fallprotectionplan,141
travelrestraintsystems,139(5)
(6)
treecareoperations,793(1)(d),
794
unusualpossibilityofinjury,
139(1)(2)
waterdangers,157
whenneeded,139,141
workpositioningsystem,160.1
workeruse,requirement,139(7)
Seealsoanchors;personalfall
arrestsystem(PFAS);safetynets;
travelrestraintsystem

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FallProtectionSystemsAmerican
NationalStandardfor
ConstructionandDemolition
Operations(ANSI),3,142.1(a)
FallRestrictEquipmentforWoodPole
Climbing(CSA),3,149
fallrestrictsystem

defined

fallrestrictequipment,1

fallrestrictsystem,1

workpositioningsystem,1

woodpoleclimbing,149

workpositioningsystem,160.1
fallingintoholesSeeopeningsand
holes
fallingobjects

blastingoperationssafedistance,
499

fromdemolition,416,420

fromelevatedconveyorbelts,
372,373(3)

fromweldingoralliedprocess,
171.1(4)

indrilledorboredunderground
shafts,462(3)(4)

poweredmobileequipment
protectivestructures,272273

safeguards

hoistsorscaffolds,
safeguardspecifications,318(4)

overheadsafeguard,
318(1)(3)

toeboards,321

openingsandholes,314

specifications,321(1),
321(5)

whenneeded,321(2)(4)

warningsignsandotherdevices,
318(4)

Seealsodemolition;forestry;
safetynets

Index

fallingobjectsprotectivestructures
(FOPS)

forpoweredmobileequipment,
272273

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
falseworkSeetemporarysupporting
structures
FalseworkforConstructionPurposes
(CSA),3,352(1)(2)
fansSeeventilationsystems
fasteningtools,actuated

applicationofCode,465(3)

safetyprecautions,374
feedingmaterialsintomachinery

continuousfeeddevices,371

preventingmachineactivation,
366

pushstickorblock,safeguard,
319

Seealsomachinery
feetSeefootprotectionandfootwear
fellingandbuckingSeeforestry
females

femininehygieneproducts
disposal,360(c)

toiletrequirements,357,
Schedule7
fenceSeesafeguardsandwarnings
ferrules,301
fibres

defined

f/cc(fibrespercubic
centimeterofair),Schedule1,
Table2

fibres,1

hazardouslocation,1

indefinitionofflammable
substance,1

OELmeasurements(NIOSH),
20(3)

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fibreropes

onsawmilllogcarriages,383(2)

standards,syntheticfibrerope,
297(1)
fibresinmanufacturedgoodsSeefibre
ropes;syntheticfibreropes;
syntheticfibreslings
fightsSeeviolence,workplace
fingersSeehandprotection
fireandexplosionhazards,162171

defined

combustibleliquid,1

explosiveatmosphere,1

flammableliquids,1

flammablesubstances,1

flashpoint,1

hazard,1

hazardouslocation,1

hottaps,1

hotwork,1

certificationbyengineer

classificationofworksites,
162.1(1)

confinedandrestrictedspaces,
52

contaminatedclothingandskin,
164

documents

classificationofworksites,
162.1(1)(d)

hottapplan,170(1)(2)

hotworkpermit,169(2)

preparedbycompetent
person,162.1(1)(d)

flameresistantclothing,232

flammableorexplosive
atmospheresashazards,161.1

hottaps,170

hotwork,169

industrialfurnacesandfired
heaters,168

flammablesubstances,
163(2)(c)

Index

ignitionaftershutdown,
168(3)

insertedblindsordouble
blockandbleedsystems,
168(2)

operationsinhazardous
locations,168(4)(5)

othersafeguards,168(6)

safeoperation,168(1)
internalcombustionengines,166

combustionairintakesand
exhaustdischarges(not
vehicles),166(1)

gasmonitoringequipment,
166(6)

generalprecautions,
166(2.1)

nouseinclassified
locations,166(5)(7)

storageofflammable
substances,163(2)

temperatureofexposed
surfaces(notvehicles),166(2)
(3)

vehicles,166(4)
poweredmobileequipment

flammable,combustibleor
explosivematerials,277

refuelling,279
precautions,163,165

airintakes,nostorage
near,163(2)(c)

boundaryidentifications,
165(4)

equipmentnottoignite
substances,165(3),165(5)

fences,165(4)

flammablesubstancesin
approvedcontainers,
standards,163(2)(d)

flammablesubstancesnot
contactingoxygen,165(6)(7)

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flammablesubstancesnot
releasedinadvertently,165(6)
(7)

flarestacks,flarepitsand
flares,safedistances,167

othersafeguards,165(7),
168(6)

quantitiesinsufficientfor
explosions,163(2)(a)

standardsforclassification
ofhazardouslocations,168(4)
(5)

staticelectricitycontrol,
163(2.1),165(3),165(5)

transferofliquidsin
metallicorconductive
containers,163(2.1)

undergroundshafts,
storagedistance,163(2)(b)

warnings,165(4)
prohibitions,162

ignitionsourcesdistance
whenrefuellingvehicles,
279(1)(2)

noentryorworkwhen
percentofsubstancepresent,
162(1)(2)

noimproperstorageof
contaminatedrags,162(6)

nolightmetalalloysin
mines,538

noopenflames,162(3.1)

nosmoking,162(3)

nosmokingbyexplosives,
466

nosmokingwhen
refuellingvehicles,279(1)(2)

nousenearignition
sources,162(4)

nouseofflammablesin
washingandcleaning
operations,162(5)

Index

refuellingvehicleswhen
running,279

sprayoperations,170.1

standards

forclassificationof
hazardouslocations,162.1(1),
166(5)(7),168(4)(5)

forcontainersof
flammablesubstances,
163(2)(d)

forsprayoperations,
170.1(3)

transportingexplosivesin
vehicles,473

ventilationsystem,when
needed,386(d)

worksitesclassification,162.1

Seealsocompressed/liquefied
gas;confinedandrestricted
spaces;industrialfurnacesand
firedheaters;internal
combustionengines;
undergroundcoalmines;
ventilationsystems;weldingor
alliedprocess
fireboxesoffurnacesSeeindustrial
furnacesandfiredheaters
fireextinguishers

onvehiclestransporting
explosivesatminesites,622(3)

onvehiclestransporting
explosivesotherthanatmine
sites,473(4),Schedule10,Table1

seismicblastinganddrilling,
517(3)(f)

undergroundcoalmines,555

Seealsoemergencyresponse
firefightersandfirefighting

protectiveheadwear,standards,
237

safetyfootwear,standards,
233(5)

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Seealsoemergencyresponse;
undergroundcoalmines
FirePerformanceandAntistatic
RequirementsforConveyorBelting
(CSA),598(a)
FirePerformanceandAntistatic
RequirementsforVentilation
Materials(CSA),3,724(2)
FireResistantHydraulicFluids(CSA),
3,548(5)
firedheatersSeeindustrialfurnaces
andfiredheaters
fireworksSeeexplosives(otherthanat
minesites);pyrotechnicand
specialeffectsdevices
firstaidandfirstaiders,177184

defined

advancedfirstaider,1

approvedtrainingagency,
1

closeworksite,1

distantworksite,1

emergencyfirstaider,1

EmergencyMedical
Responder,1

EmergencyMedical
Technician,1

EmergencyMedical
TechnicianParamedic,1

firstaid,1

firstaider,1

healthcarefacility,1

highhazardwork,
Schedule2,Table2

isolatedworksite,1

lowhazardwork,Schedule
2,Table1

standardfirstaider,1

ambulanceservices

availabilityundernormal
conditions,180(1)(2)

communicationsystemsto
summon,180(4)

Index

communicationsystems
withhealthcarefacility,
180(3)(c)

licensedservices,180(2)
(4)

whennotavailable,180(3)
availabilityandlocation,178
179,181(3)
cleanconditionandfitnessof
firstaider,181(4)(5)
closeworksites

lowhazardwork,Schedule
2,Table5

mediumhazardwork,
Schedule2,Table6

highhazardwork,
Schedule2,Table7
communicationsystems,179,
180(4)
DirectorofMedicalServices

firstaidrequirements,
acceptance,178(1)

trainingcourseapprovals,
181(2)

trainingproviders,177
distantworksites

lowhazardwork,Schedule
2,Table5

mediumhazardwork,
Schedule2,Table6

highhazardwork,
Schedule2,Table7
dutytoreportillnessorinjury,
182
firstaidkits,178179,Schedule2,
Table3
firstaidrooms,178179,
Schedule2,Tables4
firstaiders,181

accessanduseoffirstaid
records,184

availabilityforduty,
181(3)(5)

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numberandtyperequired,
181,Schedule2,Tables57

recordoffirstaiders,
181(6)

training,181(2)
healthinformationaccessand
use,184
inemergencyresponseplans,
116(h)
isolatedworksites

lowhazardwork,Schedule
2,Table5

mediumhazardwork,
Schedule2,Table6

highhazardwork,
Schedule2,Table7
mines,emergencyresponse
team,546
nonfirstaidduties,181(4)
nurses(advancedfirstaider),
181(2)(5)
records

accessanduse,184

offirstaidersatworksite,
181(6)

ofillnessorinjury,183
signs,179(c)
temporaryormobilefirstaid
rooms,178,Schedule2,Table4
trainingstandardsandagencies,
177
transportationplan,180

accompanimentofworker
intransportation,180(5)(6)

alternatetransportation,
180(3)

ambulanceservice,180(2)

communicationsystems,
180(3)(c),180(4)

designatedcompetent
persontoprepareplan,2.2

whentoprepare,180(1)
workplaceviolence,392

Index

fistclips,300(3)(4)
fittestingforfacialseals,250

Seealsorespiratoryprotective
equipment
fixedladders,130(1)(2),130132

defined,1

certificationbyengineer

climbassistdevice,forrest
platformexemption,132

materialotherthansteel,
130(3)

designcriteria,130

fallprotectionsystems,154

inmanholes,131

restplatformexemption,132

safetygates,130(4)(5)

shockabsorbersinfallarrest
systems,142.3(4)

Seealsoladders
FixedLaddersandCages(PIP),3,
130(1)(2)
flags

excavationmarkings,444

forwarningoftreestobefelled,
522(b)
flameresistantclothing

dutytouse,228

typeofclothing,232(2)

whenneeded,232(1)
FlameproofNonRailBoundDiesel
PoweredMachinesforUsein
GassyUndergroundCoalMines
(CSA),3,597(1)
FlammableandCombustibleLiquids
Code(NFPA),3,163(2)(d)
flammablesubstancesSeefireand
explosionhazards
flares

hazardouslocations,safe
distances,167

publichighwaytrafficcontrol,
194(7)(e)

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flashpointSeefireandexplosion
hazards
flashinglightsandbeacons

fallingobjectswarnings,318(3)

publichighwaytrafficcontrol,
194(7)(d)

Seealsowarningdevicesand
alarms
Flemisheyesplices,152.4,301(1)
flexiblehorizontallifelinesystemsSee
horizontallifelinesystems
FlexibleHorizontalLifelineSystems
(CSA),3,153(1)
flotationdevicesSeepersonalflotation
devices
flyformdeckpanels,353

defined,1

certificationbyengineer,353(4)

designandspecifications,353(1)
(2),353(4)

erectiondrawingsand
procedures,availabletoworkers,
353(3)(4)

manufacturersspecifications,
353(4)

safetyprocedures,353(5)(6)

Seealsoelevatingplatformsand
aerialdevices;temporary
supportingstructures
FMVSS(U.S.A.FederalMotorVehicle
SafetyStandard),3
FoodandDrugAct

WHMISnottoapplyto
substancesgovernedby,
395(5)(b)
footprotectionandfootwear,233

appropriateforhazards,233(1),
233(3)

dutytouse,228

externalsafetytoecaps,233(4)

firefighterssafetyfootwear,
standards,233(5)

Index

standardsforfootwear,233(2),
233(4)

toecaps,233(4)

Seealsodecontaminationof
workers
FOPS(fallingobjectsprotective
structures)

forpoweredmobileequipment,
272273

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
forestry,518525

documents

loggingtruckshazard
assessment,524(3)

fellingandbucking,518523

bucking,safeprocedures,
518(5)

clearpathofretreat,518(1)

cuttingtimber,safe
procedures,518(4)

distanceofworkersfrom,
518(2)(3)

handfelling,519

mechanizedfelleror
limber,standardsforoperator
protectivestructures,520521

partiallycuttrees,523

loggingtrucks,524525

roadwarnings,522

standards

operatorprotective
structures,521

trafficsafety

passingvehicletraffic
controlsystem,525(2)(4)

structuresforsafetransit,
525(1)

warningsigns,522

trafficsafety,525(3)

Seealsotreecareoperations

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forkmountedplatforms,349

certificationbyengineer,349(2)

designandspecifications,349(1)
(2)

safetyprocedures,349(3)(4)

workeronmovingplatform,
prohibition,349(4)

Seealsoelevatingplatformsand
aerialdevices
forklifttrucks,283284

loadcharts,283

personalfallarrestsystems,156

seatbelts,284

standards,347(8)

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
formsSeetemporarysupporting
structures
framesofglassesSeeeyeprotection
freefalldistanceSeepersonalfallarrest
system(PFAS)
freestandingscaffolds

design,334(1)

useindemolitionwork,422

Seealsoscaffoldsandtemporary
workplatforms
freezingsoilforstabilization,443(2)
(3)
fuelstorage

inoilandgasoperations,
prohibitions,778

oxygenfuelsystems,
prohibitions,171(1)(b),171(4)

poweredmobileequipment

fueltankincabof,274

portablefueltanks,277(1)

refuellinghazards,279

undergroundcoalmines

bulkfuelstorage,696,713

dieselfuel,704705

Index

fugitiveemission

defined,1

employersmaterialsafetydata
sheet,exemption,405(2)

traininginprocedures,397(1)(f),
398(4)(c)

SeealsoWorkplaceHazardous
MaterialsInformationSystem
(WHMIS)
fullbodyharness

defined

cowstail,1

fullbodyharness,1

lanyard,1

inpersonalfallarrestsystem,142

standards

industrialropeaccess
work,834

standards,142(1)

woodpoleclimbing,149

workingpositioning
systems,treecare,795

Seealsopersonalfallarrest
system(PFAS);sitharness
FullBodyHarnesses(CSA),3,142(1),
795(1)(c)
furnacesSeeindustrialfurnacesand
firedheaters
fuseassembliesSeedetonatorsand
detonation

G
gallowsframeroofershoist,97(6)(7)

Seealsoroofershoists
galvanometerfortestingdetonators,
495
gantry,overheadcranes,standards,93
94
gasfurnacesSeeindustrialfurnacesand
firedheaters
gaslinesSeeburiedorconcrete
embeddedfacilities
gasmonitors,flammable,543

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gassamplecontainers

oilandgaswells,784
gas,compressed/liquefiedSee
compressed/liquefiedgas
gatesSeesafeguardsandwarnings
Generalrequirementsforcertificationof
personnelengagedinindustrial
ropeaccessmethods(International
RopeAccessTradeAssociation),
3,826(a)
genericnameSeeWorkplace
HazardousMaterialsInformation
System(WHMIS)
geothermaloperationsSeeoilandgas
wells
ginpoles

safepractices,75
girlsSeefemales
glasswindowsandwindshields

inpoweredmobileequipment,
265
glassesSeeeyeprotection
gloves

dutytouse,228

useof,242243
gobSeeundergroundcoalmines
gogglesSeeeyeprotection
goods,liftingSeeliftingandhandling
loads
grainbinsSeeconfinedandrestricted
spaces
gravitationalenergy

indefinitionofhazardous
energy,1

Seealsohazardousenergycontrol
(forservice,repair,tests,
adjustments,inspections)
greentags,scaffolds,326(1)(a)
grillsinpoweredmobileequipment,
269
grinders,375

defined

grinderaccessory,1

Index

handheldgrinders,375(1)(c),
375(2)

manufacturersspecifications,
375(1),375(3)

toolrests,375(3)(4)
grindingSeehotwork
groundanchors

oilandgaswells,764

Seealsoanchors
groundfalls

noticetoDirectorofdangerous
occurrencesinmines,544(1)(a)
guardrails,314315

bridgesforcrossingconveyor
belts,373(1)(2)

forwalkways,runwaysand
ramps,121(1)(d)

forkmountedworkplatforms,
fallprotectionsystems,349(2)(b)

openingsandholes,314

securingof,315(3)

specifications

guardrails,315(1)

temporaryguardrails,
315(2)

toeboards,321(1)

toeboards,321

travelrestraintsystemsinplace
of,139(5)(6)

whenrequired,139

Seealsosafeguardsandwarnings
guardsSeesafeguardsandwarnings
guylines

derrickmastorselfcontained
snubbingunit,763
GVW(manufacturersratedgross
vehicleweight)

defined,1

H
hair

cleanshavenforfacialseals,
250(2)

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contactwithequipmentand
machinery,safetyprecautions,
362

Seealsoheadprotectionand
headwear
halfhorsescaffolds

designandspecifications,335

Seealsoscaffoldsandtemporary
workplatforms
handcleaningfacilitiesSeetoiletsand
washingfacilities
handexposezone

defined,1

exposingburiedfacilities,448(1),
448(3)

Seealsoburiedorconcrete
embeddedfacilities
handheldequipmentandtools

defined

handtool,1

electricaldrills,useinmines,572

grinders,375

signallights,194(6)
handprotection

dutytouse,228

fingerringsincontactwith
machinery,precautions,362

useof,242243
handshieldsSeeeyeprotection
handsignalsSeedesignatedsignallers
handtoolSeehandheldequipmentand
tools
HandToolsforLiveWorkingupto1000
Va.c.and1500Vd.c.(ULC),3,
799(1)
handoperatedhoists

holdingsuspendedload,80

Seealsohoists
handlingexplosivesSeeexplosives(at
minesites);explosives(otherthan
atminesites)
handlingloadsSeeliftingandhandling
loads

Index

handrailsonstairways,122(2),123
hardandcompactsoilSeesoilsandsoil
types
hardhatsSeeheadprotectionand
headwear
harmfulsubstances

defined,1

Seealsooccupationalexposure
limit(OEL)
harnessSeefullbodyharness;sit
harness
haulroads

formines,539
hazardassessment,eliminationand
control,711

definitions

hazard,1

hazardassessment,1

classificationofworksites,162.1

DirectorofInspection

healthandsafetyplan,
order,11

documents

classificationofworksites,
162.1(1)(d)

hazardassessment,7

healthandsafetyplan,11

preparedbycompetent
person,162.1(1)(d)

emergencycontrol,10

hierarchyofeliminationand
control

elimination,9(1)

engineeringcontrols,9(2)

administrativecontrols,
9(3)

personalprotective
equipment(PPE),9(4)

combinationofcontrols
andpersonalprotective
equipment,9(5)

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primecontractorstoinform
employersofworksitehazards,
7(5)

reportofassessment,7(2)(3),
10(2)

whentoassess,7(1),7(4)

workerparticipation,8
hazardinformationSeeWorkplace
HazardousMaterialsInformation
System(WHMIS)
hazardousenergycontrol(forservice,
repair,tests,adjustments,
inspections),212215.5

defined

hazardousenergy,1

isolate,1

secure,1

complexgroupcontrol,215.1

DirectorofInspection,approvals

complexgroupcontrol
processes,215.1(1)

groupcontrol,215

individualcontrol,214

isolatingpiping,215.4

isolationprocedures,212

isolationverification,213

lockingoutandtagging

aftersafeguardremoval,
311(4)

divingoperationsby
intakes,pipesandtunnels,437

manufacturersspecifications,
212(2)

piggingandtestingofpipelines,
215.5

remotelycontrolledsystems,
215.2

restrictedspaces,49

returningtooperation,215.3
hazardouslocationsSeefireand
explosionhazards
HazardousMaterialsInformation
ReviewAct(Canada),411(2),412

Index

HazardousMaterialsInformation
ReviewCommission,408414

dutytodiscloseinformation,411

exemptionnondisclosure
procedures,410

filingaclaimforconfidential
businessinformation,408

informationconfidential,412

interimnondisclosure
procedures,409

termofexemption,409(3),410(3)
hazardousmaterialsinformation
systemSeeWorkplaceHazardous
MaterialsInformationSystem
(WHMIS)
HazardousProductsAct(Canada)

confidentialbusiness
information,412

indefinitions

ofcontrolledproduct,1

ofmaterialsafetydata
sheet,1

ofsupplierlabel,1

ofsuppliersmaterial
safetydatasheet,1

laboratorysamples,403(1)(3)

symbols,398(6)
hazardouswaste

defined,1

controlledproducts,395(3)(c),
396
headprotectionandheadwear,234239

allterrainvehicles,236

bicycles,235

bumphat,238

dutytouse,228

exemptions,239

firefighters,237

inlineskates,235

industrialheadwear,234,235(2)

industrialheadwear,exemption,
239

motorcycles,236

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motorizedtrailbike,236
ropeaccesswork,industrial,
831833

ropeaccesswork,nonindustrial,
844846

skates,235

smallutilityvehicles,236

snowvehicles,236

Seealsodecontaminationof
workers;respiratoryprotective
equipment
healthandsafetycommitteeSeejoint
worksitehealthandsafety
committee
HealthandSafetyExecutiveofGreat
Britain(HSE)

OELmeasurements,20(1)(c)
healthandsafetyplan

designatedcompetentpersonto
prepareplan,2.2

onorderofDirector,11
healthassessmentsforexposureto
asbestos,silicaorcoaldust,40

contentsofreport,40(2)

costs,40(11),40(13)

frequencyofassessments,40(6)
(8)

informationtoworker,40(3)

performedduringworkhours,
40(12)

privacyofinformation,40(5)

refusalbyworker,40(9)(10)

retentionofrecords,40(4)

Seealsoasbestos;coaldust;silica
crystalline,respirable
healthassessmentsforexposuretolead

bloodleadleveltest,43

Seealsoleadandlead
compounds
healthcare

defined

biohazardousmaterial,1

healthcarefacility,1

Index

load,208(4)

medicalsharp,1

musculoskeletalinjuries,1

parenteralcontact,1

safepatient/client/resident
handling,1

safetyengineeredmedical
sharp,1

sharps,1
bloodleadleveltest,43
documents

policiesandprocedures,
528,530
liftingandhandlingloads,208
211.1

adaptingheavyor
awkwardloads,209

appropriateequipment,
209.1

handlingprogram,209.2

hazardassessment,210

preventionofinjuries,210
211.1

useofequipment
provided,208
limitedexposure,529
medicalprofessionals

confidentialinformation
disclosureinemergencies,413
414

emergencyphonenumbers
onlabsamples(WHMIS),
403(2)(3)
medicalsharps

comingintoeffect,525.2(1)

recappingwasteneedles,
prohibition,527

safeworkprocedures,
525.2(4)(6),528

safetyengineeredmedical
sharps,525.2(2)(3)

sharpscontainers,526
policiesandprocedures

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forpostexposure
management,530

forsafety,528

transportationtohealthcare
facility,180

availabilityundernormal
conditions,180(1)(2)

communicationsystemsto
summon,180(4)

communicationsystems
withhealthcarefacility,
180(3)(c)

whennotavailable,180(3)

Seealsobiohazardousmaterials;
firstaidandfirstaiders;health
assessmentsforexposureto
asbestos,silicaorcoaldust
healthcarefacilities

liftingandhandlingloads

adaptingheavyor
awkwardloads,209

appropriateequipment,
209.1

handlingprogram,209.2

worksitedesign,209.1
HealthProfessionsAct

indefinitionofnurse,1
hearingSeenoise
HearingProtectionDevices
Performance,Selection,Care,and
Use(CSA),3,222(1)
heatersSeeindustrialfurnacesandfired
heaters
heavydutyscaffolds

defined,1

Seealsoscaffoldsandtemporary
workplatforms
HelmetStandardforUsein
Motorcycling(SnellMemorial
Foundation),3,236(1)
helmetsSeeheadprotectionand
headwear

Index

hexachlorobutadiene

codeofpracticerequired,26,
Schedule1,Table1
highhazardwork

defined,Schedule2,Table2

firstaidrequirements,178,
181(1),Schedule2,Table7

Seealsofirstaidandfirstaiders
highlifttrucksSeeforklifttrucks
highpressurepipelineSeepipesand
pipelines
highways

blastingwarnings,656

rightofway,safedistancesfor
excavationsinsurfacemines,
535(b)

trafficcontroltoprotectworkers,
194(7)

Seealsovehicletrafficcontrol
hitchknots,150.3

Seealsopersonalfallarrest
system(PFAS)
hittingSeeviolence,workplace
hoists,5987

defined

cantileverhoists,1

chimneyhoists,1

hoist,1

materialhoists,1

towerhoist,1

Aframesafepractices,75

applicationofCode,59

cantileverhoists,76

certificationbyengineer

boomontowerhoist,99

cantileverhoists,76(a)

notcommercially
manufactured,60,62

repairsandmodifications,
65(3)(f),73

chimneyhoists,7779

equipmentrequirements,
77

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operatorresponsibilities,
78

workerinliftingdevice,79
collisionprevention,67
containersforhoisting,74
documents

loadcharts,64(2)

logbooks,64(4),65
ginpolesafepractices,75
handoperatedhoists,80
hoistinglines,70
identificationofcomponents,61,
62(1),73
loadcharts,64(2)
loadweight,68
loadsoverworkareas,69
logbooks,64(4),65

certificationbyengineer,
65(3)(f),73

contents,65(3)

eachdevice,with
exclusion,65(1)(1.1)

inspectionsandtests,
65(3)(d)

manuallyoperatedhoists,
nottoapply,65(1.1)

newownertransfer,65(2)

operatorrequirement,
64(4)

paperorelectronicforeach
device,65(1)

persondoingwork,65(5)

signature,65(4)

towercrane,correctentries
confirmed,65(6)
manuallyoperatedhoists,65(1.1)
notcommerciallymanufactured,
60,62
onsuspendedscaffolds,341(6)
operatorrequirements,64
personnelhoists,96
pilehoisting,286

Index

protectionfromfallingobjects,
318

buildingshafthoistor
towerhoist,318(7)(a)

hoistcageinunderground
shaft,318(7)(8)

overheadsafeguard,
318(1)(2)

specifications,safeguard,
318(4)(5)

warningsignsanddevices,
318(3)

ratedloadcapacity,62

remotecontrols,72(3)

repairsandmodifications,73

riggingprotection,296

safetylatches,303

signalsystems,64(2),71

standards

personnelhoists,96

taglines,70

towerandbuildingshafthoists

certificationbyengineer,
boom,99

design,99

protectiveenclosure,98

safeguards,318(7)(a)

undergroundcoalmines,749.1

unsafeliftprevention,66

vehiclehoists

safeuse,113

standards,112

winchingoperations,114

Seealsomaterialhoists;rigging;
roofershoists;underground
shafthoist
holesSeeopeningsandholes
hoods

respiratoryprotectiveequipment
forabrasiveblasting,255

Seealsoeyeprotection

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hooks

damagedhooks,rejection
criteria,309

safetyhooksonsafetynets,
320(1)(b)

safetylatches,303

snaphooks,standardsforfall
arrestsystem,143(1)
hoppers

safeguardsandwarnings,316

Seealsoconfinedandrestricted
spaces
horizontallifelinesystems

defined,1

installationof,153153.1

Seealsoanchors;travelrestraint
system
horns

fallingobjectswarnings,318(3)

Seealsowarningdevicesand
alarms
horticulturaltractors,270271

rolloverprotectivestructures,
270

seatbeltsandrestraintsystems,
271

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
hoses

piledrivingequipment,
restraininghosesand
connections,287

safetyprecautions,188

slidingdownhosesonoiland
gaswells,prohibition,756(2)(3)

unrestrainedhoses,certification
byengineerormanufacturers
specifications,188(2)(3)
hottaps,170

defined,1

hottapplans,170(1)(2)

precautions,170(4)

procedures,170(3)

Index

Seealsofireandexplosion
hazards
hotwork,169

defined,1

locations

preparationof,169(2)(b)

undergroundcoalmines,
746

permits,169(2)(a)

safeprocedures,169(2)(c)

testingofatmosphere,169(2)(d),
169(3)

undergroundcoalmines
explosioncontrol,746
housekeeping

asbestos,28

cleanworksites,185

coaldust,28

conditionoffacilities,361

demolitionsites,421(2)

leadandleadcompounds,28

minesandmining,532

mouldexposure,43.1

oilandgaswells,762(1)

piledrivingequipmentand
practices,289(b)

poweredmobileequipment,
256(3)(f),275(2)

safetyprecautions,general,185

silicacrystalline,respirable,28

undergroundcoalmines,702(1),
703(3),743(1.1)

Seealsowaste
HSE(HealthandSafetyExecutiveof
GreatBritain)

OELmeasurements,20(1)(c)
hydraulicenergy

indefinitionofhazardous
energy,1

Seealsohazardousenergycontrol
(forservice,repair,tests,
adjustments,inspections)

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hydraulicequipment

alternativestotemporary
protectivestructures,457(2)
hydraulicfluids

inundergroundcoalmines,fire
precautions,548(5)(6)
hydrazines

codeofpracticerequired,26,
Schedule1,Table1
hydrogensulphide

codeofpracticerequired,26,
Schedule1,Table1

OEL,Schedule1,Table2
HyperbaricFacilities(CSA),3,424
hypodermicneedles

recappingprohibited,527

I
ice,workingon,195
IEC(InternationalElectrotechnical
Commission),3
illnessorinjury

defined

acuteillnessorinjury,1

musculoskeletalinjury,1

dutytoreport,182

firstaidrecords,183184

musculoskeletalinjuries

prevention,210211.1

Seealsofirstaidandfirstaiders;
violence,workplace
immediatelydangeroustolifeor
health

defined,1
impoundmentdike

DirectorofInspection

reportsondangerous
occurrences,544(2)
inlineskates

safetyhelmets,freeofdamageor
modification,235(1)(b)

safetyhelmets,standards,
235(1)(a)

Index

inclementweatherSeeweather
incombustibledust

defined,1

inundergroundcoalmines,743

Seealsocoaldust
IndustrialEyeandFaceProtectors
(CSA),3,229
industrialfurnacesandfiredheaters,
163,168

precautionsagainstfiresand
explosions

flammablesubstances,
163(2)(c)

ignitionaftershutdown,
168(3)

insertedblindsordouble
blockandbleedsystems,
prohibitions,168(2)

operationsinhazardous
locations,168(4)(5)

othersafeguards,168(1),
168(6)

standardsforclassificationof
hazardouslocations,168(4)(5)

Seealsofireandexplosion
hazards
industrialheadwear

dutytouse,234

exemption,239

Seealsoheadprotectionand
headwear
industrialmineralsSeeminesand
mining
industrialpowerproducers

defined

industrialpower
producers,1

utilityemployee,1

coordinatedwork,802

safeworkpractices,801

Seealsoelectricalutilitiesand
utilityworkers

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IndustrialProtectiveHeadwear(CSA),
3,234,831(1)(a),831(2)(a)
industrialradiofrequencyheaters

electromagneticradiation

defined,1
industrialrobotsystemSeerobots
IndustrialRobotsandRobotSystems
GeneralSafetyRequirements
(CSA),3,384(1)
IndustrialRopeAccessTechnique
(ARAA),3,826(c)
industrialropeaccesswork

indefinitionofoccupationalrope
accesswork,1

Seealsoropeaccesswork
industrialtractors,270271

rolloverprotectivestructures,
270

seatbeltsandrestraintsystems,
271

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
inerting

defined

inerting,1

inconfinedspaces,54
inflatingtiresSeetireservicing
informationaccessandprivacyfor
workers

asbestos,silicaorcoaldust
exposurerecords,40(5)

audiometrictestingrecords,223

firstaidrecords,184

healthinformationin
emergencies,413414

noiseexposureassessment
records,223
informationsystemforhazardous
materialsSeeWorkplace
HazardousMaterialsInformation
System(WHMIS)
injurySeeillnessorinjury

Index

inspectmachinery,isolatinghazardous
energytoSeehazardousenergy
control(forservice,repair,tests,
adjustments,inspections)
InstallingPoles(InsulatingSticks)and
UniversalToolAttachments
(Fittings)forLiveWorking(ULC),
3,799(1)
InstitutderecherchRobertSauven
santetenscuritdutravail
(IRSST)

OELmeasurements,20(1)(e)
instructionalsigns

loggingindustryvehicletraffic
control,525(3)
InstrumentFaceDesignandLocation
forConstructionandIndustrial
Equipment(SAE),3,581(d)
integratingsoundlevelmeter,
standards,219(3)

interlockbarrier

defined,1

Seealsorobots
internalcombustionengines,166

combustionairintakesand
exhaustdischarges,163(2)(c)(ii),
166(1)

flammablesubstances,163(2)(c),
166(2)(3)

gasmonitoringequipment,
166(6)

hazardouslocations,
classificationof,166(5)(7)

storageofflammablesubstances,
163(2)

vehicleswith,166(4)(7)

Seealsofireandexplosion
hazards;hotwork
InternationalElectrotechnical
Commission(IEC),3

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Internationalguidelinesontheuseof
ropeaccessmethodsforindustrial
purposes(InternationalRope
AccessTradeAssociation),3,
823(a)
InternationalOrganizationfor
Standardization(ISO),3

OELmeasurements,20(1)(f)
InternationalRopeAccessTrade
Association,3
ionizingradiation

defined,1

preventionandprotection,291
IRSSTWorkplaceAirContamination
SamplingGuide

OELmeasurements,20(1)(e)
ISO(InternationalOrganizationfor
Standardization),3

OELmeasurements,20(1)(f)
isocyanates

codeofpracticerequired,26,
Schedule1,Table1
isolate

defined

isolate,1

isolated,1

Seealsohazardousenergycontrol
(forservice,repair,tests,
adjustments,inspections)
isolatedworksite

defined

isolatedworksite,1

firstaidrequirements

lowhazardwork,Schedule
2,Table5

mediumhazardwork,
Schedule2,Table6

highhazardwork,
Schedule2,Table7

Seealsofirstaidandfirstaiders
isolatingpipesandpipelinesSeepipes
andpipelines
isolationSeeworkingalone

Index

J
jacketsasprotectiveclothing

dutytouse,228

useof,242243

Seealsolifejackets
jewellery

contactwithequipmentand
machinery,safetyprecautions,
362
jib

defined,1

electricalcomponentsand
functions,standards,93

overheadcranes,standards,93
94

preventingdamagebycraneor
boomtruck,92
JointFirstAidTrainingStandards
Board

defined,1

standardsforfirstaidcertificates,
177
jointworksitehealthandsafety
committee,196207

defined

employermember,1

jointworksitehealthand
safetycommittee,1

workermember,1

DirectorofInspection,request
formeetings,203(2)

documents

minutes,202

workeroverexposure
(OEL),reports,22(3)

employermembers

appointmentof,200

cochairselection,201(3)

numberoncommittee,
197(a)

termofmembership,198

establishmentofcommittee,196

inspectionofworksite

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cochairspresent,207

duty,206
manufacturerofcontrolled
product,dutytodisclose
information,411(1)(c)
materialsafetydatasheet
availability,407
meetings

byrequestofDirectorof
Inspection,203(2)

cochairs,201

minutes,202

officerattendance,205

quorum,204

whentohold,203
membershiponcommittee

appointmentofemployer
members,199

cochairs,201

electionofworker
members,199

numberofmembers,197

termofmembership,198
Minister,orderfor
establishment,196
WHMISprocedures,397(2)
workermembers

cochairselection,201(2)

electionof,199

numberoncommittee,
197(a)

termofmembership,198

tradeunionorworker
associations,elections,199(2)

K
knivesSeesharps
knots

Prusikandsimilarknots,150.3

treecareoperations,796

Index

L
labcoats

dutytouse,228

useof,242243

Seealsopersonalprotective
clothing
labels

defined,1

asbestoswastecontainers,38

Seealsosupplierlabels(WHMIS);
worksitelabels(WHMIS)
laboratorysamplesofcontrolled
products(WHMIS),403

defined

laboratorysample,1

labelexemptions,403(1)

labelinformation,403(2)

SeealsoWorkplaceHazardous
MaterialsInformationSystem
(WHMIS)
ladderjackscaffolds

defined,1

designandspecifications,336

platforms,330

Seealsoscaffoldsandtemporary
workplatforms
ladders,124137

defined

fixedladder,1

portableladder,1

crawlboard,safeuse,129

installationofshoring,stringers
orbracinginexcavations,458(1)
(2)

onscaffolding

verticalladders,327

workingfromladders,328

painting,prohibition,126

portableladders,133137

constructedladders,
designcriteria,134

personalfallarrest
systems,137

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Index

positioningandsecuring,
136

workingfromtop2rungs,
prohibition,133
protectivecoatings,126(2)
roofladder,safeuse,129
singlerail,prohibition,125
standards,135
uses

nearenergizedelectrical
equipment,127

onextendingbooms,128

restrictions,124
Seealsofixedladders

lancet

definedasmedicalsharp,1

Seealsosharps
landdescriptioninmineplan,533(d)
landings

portableladdersusedwith,
136(c)
lanecontroldevices

publichighwaytrafficcontrol,
194(7)(c)
lanyards,142.2

adjustablelanyardforwork
positioning,148

appropriatematerial,142.2(2)(3)

standards,142.2(1)
latches,safety

onhooks,303
lawnmowers,rideonSeerideon
lawnmowers
leadandleadcompounds,4143

defined

exposedworker,1

restrictedarea,1

bloodleadleveltest,43

codeofpracticerequired,26,
Schedule1,Table1

costsofbloodleadleveltest,
43(3)

decontaminationmethods,28(c),
41(2)(e)
decontaminationofprotective
clothing,30
documents

exposurecontrolplan,41

hazardassessment,41
exposurecontrolplan,41

contentsofplan,41(2)

designatedcompetent
persontoprepareplan,2.2

updatingandmaintenance
ofplan,41(2)(h)

whenneeded,41(1)
hazardassessment,41(2)(b)
healthmonitoring,41(2)(f)
housekeeping,28(b)
minimizationofrelease,28(a)
OEL,Schedule1,Table2
records,41(2)(g)
refusaltotakebloodleadlevel
test,43(4)(5)
removalofemployeefrom
furtherexposure,43(6)
restrictedareas

authorizedpersons,29(1),
29(2)(b)

decontaminationof
workers,29(4)(c)

emergencies,29(5)

noeating,drinkingor
smoking,29(2)(c)

protectionofworkers
streetclothing,29(4)

protectiveclothingfor
workers,29(4),30

signs,29(2)(3)
tests,airmonitoringandsurface
testing,42
trainingofworkers,41(2)(c)
wasteandunnecessary
accumulations,28(b)

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leadingedge

defined,1

fallprotectionsystems,158
leaksSeefugitiveemission
legprotection

personalprotectiveequipment,
242
legislation

availabilitytoemployees,2.1
Lex

defined,1

occupationalexposurelimit,218,
Schedule3,Table1

Seealsonoise
lifejackets,240241

defined,1

dutytouse,228

standards,240(1)

useofdevices,241

usewithfallprotectionsystem,
157

Seealsopersonalflotation
devices;waterdangers
lifesafetyrope,147

oneworkerperrope,147(4)

standards,147(1)

swingdropdistancelimits,
147(3)

useinfallprotectionsystem,
147(2)(4)

Seealsofallprotectionsystems
Lifejackets,InherentlyBuoyantType
(CGSB),3,240(1)
lifelines

defined,1

forconfinedandrestricted
spaces,48(1)(a)

Seealsohorizontallifeline
systems;personalfallarrest
system(PFAS)
liftingandhandlingloads,208211.1

defined

load,208(4)

Index

musculoskeletalinjuries,1

safepatient/client/resident
handling,1

adaptingheavyorawkward
loads,209

appropriateequipment,209.1

handlingprogram,209.2

hazardassessment,210

preventionofinjuries,210211.1

useofequipmentprovided,208
liftingdevices,5975

Aframesafepractices,75

applicationofCode,59

certificationbyengineer

notcommercially
manufactured,60,62

repairsandmodifications,
65(3)(f),73

collisionprevention,67

containersforhoisting,74

documents

loadcharts,64(2)

logbooks,65

ginpolesafepractices,75

hoistinglines,70

identificationofcomponents,61,
62(1),73

inhealthcarefacilities,209.1

loadcharts,64(2)

loadweight,68

loadsoverworkareas,69

logbooks,65

certificationbyengineer,
65(3)(f),73

contents,65(3)

eachdevice,65(1)

inspectionsandtests,
65(3)(d)

newownertransfer,65(2)

operatorrequirement,
64(4)

paperorelectronicforeach
device,65(1)

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persondoingwork,65(5)

signature,65(4)

towercrane,correctentries
confirmed,65(6)

notcommerciallymanufactured,
60,62

operatorrequirements,64

ratedloadcapacity,62

remotecontrols,72(3)

repairsandmodifications,73

scissorlifts,156

signalsystems,64(2),71

taglines,70

travelrestraintsystem,156(2)

unsafeliftprevention,66
lightdutyscaffolds

defined,1

Seealsoscaffoldsandtemporary
workplatforms;swingstage
scaffolds
lightmetalalloysinmines,538
LightingandMarkingofConstruction,
EarthmovingMachinery(SAE),3,
264(2)
lightningSeeweather
lightsandlighting

defined

hoursofdarkness,1

emergencylighting,186(3)(4)

flashinglightsandbeacons

fallingobjectswarnings,
318(3)

publichighwaytraffic
control,194(7)(d)

forwellswabbing,781(6)

lightsourcesprotectedfrom
damage,186(2)

magazines,472,612

poweredmobileequipment,264

sufficientforsafety,186(1)

vehiclesinmines,594

Seealsodarkness;vehicles,usein
mining

Index

likelytocrackorcrumblesoilSeesoils
andsoiltypes
limbandbodyprotection

dutytouse,228

skinprotection,243

Seealsopersonalprotective
clothing
limestonequarriesSeeminesand
mining
limitdevicesontowercranes,101102
LinemansBodyBeltandLinemans
SafetyStrap(CSA),3,149
liquefiedgasSeecompressed/liquefied
gas
liquids

defined

combustibleliquid,1

flammableliquids,1

Seealsofireandexplosion
hazards
LiveWorkingConductiveClothingfor
UseatNominalVoltageUpto800
kVA.C.and+/600kVD.C.(ULC),
3,799(1)
LiveWorkingGlovesofInsulating
Materials(ULC),3,799(1)
LiveWorkingInsulatingFoamFilled
TubesandSolidRodsforLive
Working(ULC),3,799(1)
loadblocksformobilecranes,92.1

Seealsomobilecranes
loadedholewarnings,507
loaders,270271

rolloverprotectivestructures,
270

seatbeltsandrestraintsystems,
271

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
loadingpolesforloadingexplosives,
491

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lockingoutandtagging

aftersafeguardremoval,311(4)

divingoperationsbyintakes,
pipesandtunnels,437
locomotives

inundergroundcoalmines,706
logcarriage,sawmill,383
loggingtrucks,524525

hazardassessment,524(3)

loadsthatexceedmanufacturers
specifications,524(3)

passingvehicletrafficcontrol
system,525(2)(4)

roadwarnings,522

structuresforsafetransit,525(1)

Seealsoforestry
loosematerials

inexcavations,452453
loosesoilSeesoilsandsoiltypes
lowhazardwork

defined,Schedule2,Table1

firstaidrequirements,178,
181(1),Schedule2,Table5
lowlifttrucksSeeforklifttrucks
lowerexplosivelimit

defined,1

Seealsoexplosives(atminesites);
explosives(otherthanatmine
sites)
lumber

defined,1

standardsforalternative
temporaryprotectivestructures
intrenches,457(1)
lunchrooms

cleanandsanitaryfacilities,
361(1)

storageofothermaterials,361(2)

M
machinery,362385

defined

hazardousenergy,1

Index

machinery,1

operate,1
actuatedfasteningtools,374
alarmsystemsforstarting,365
alternativesafeguards,310(4)(5)
certificationbyengineer

machineryformoving
workers,364
contactbyclothing,jewelleryor
hair,362
controls,368
conveyorbelts,372373

crossingovermoving
belts,373

elevatedbelts,372

transferofcontrolled
products,402

workerscrossingoveror
undermovingbelts,372(2)(3)
drivebelts,370
feedingmaterialsintomachinery

continuousfeeddevices,
371

preventingmachine
activation,366

pushstickorblock,
safeguards,319
formovingworkers,364
grinders,375
hazardousenergycontrol(for
service,repair,tests,
adjustments,inspections),212
215.5

complexgroupcontrol,
215.1

groupcontrol,215

individualcontrol,214

isolatingpiping,215.4

isolationprocedures,212

isolationverification,213

manufacturers
specifications,212(2)

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piggingandtestingof
pipelines,215.5

remotelycontrolled
systems,215.2

returningtooperation,
215.3
immobilizingmachines,369
machinesclosetogether,
precautions,363
manufacturersspecifications

grinders,375(1),375(3)

machineryformoving
workers,364
operatorresponsibilities,367
preventingmachineactivation,
366
pushstickorblock,safeguard,
319
safeguardsandwarnings,310
312

alternativeprotections,
311(3)

alternativework
procedures,310(4)(5)

lockingoutandtagging,
311(4)

machinefailure,317

nosafeguards,312

personalprotective
equipment,312(2)

pushstickorblocktofeed
machinery,319

removingsafeguards,311

toeboardsaroundtopof
pitwithmachine,321(4)

whensafeguardsare
needed,310(2)(3)
warningsignsandalarms

forautomaticstarts,sign,
310(6)

startingmachinery,alarm,
365

Index

Seealsorobots;sawsand
sawmills;vehicles
magazines

defined,1

constructionstandards,470(2)

intermittentuseofexplosives,
471

lightsources,472

oldestusedfirst,474

primingofcharges,prohibitions,
481

removalofappropriate
quantities,477

transportingexplosives,473

compliancewithActs,
473(1)

driversandpassengers,
473(2)

fireextinguisherson
vehicles,473(4)

legwiresofdetonators,
473(3)

unusedexplosivesstoredsafely,
476,481

Seealsoexplosives(atminesites);
explosives(otherthanatmine
sites)
magnesium

inlightmetalalloys,538

Seealsominesandmining
males

facialhair

cleanshavenforfacial
seals,250(2)

contactwithequipment
andmachinery,safety
precautions,362

toiletrequirements,357,
Schedule7
manbaskets

chimneyhoists,77(g),79

personnelbaskets

forchimneyhoists,79

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formobilecranes,
standards,8888.1
manholes

fixedladdersin,131

inundergroundcoalmines,703

Seealsoburiedorconcrete
embeddedfacilities;confined
andrestrictedspaces
manualliftingandhandlingSeelifting
andhandlingloads
ManualofUniformTrafficControl
DevicesforCanada,3,194(7)(i)
ManuallyPropelledElevatingAerial
Platforms(ANSI),3,347(4)
manufacturersofcontrolledproducts
SeeWorkplaceHazardous
MaterialsInformationSystem
(WHMIS)
markSeelabels
masonrywalls

stabilization,192
mastclimbingelevatingplatforms

standards,347(6)

Seealsoelevatingplatformsand
aerialdevices
MastClimbingWorkPlatforms
(ANSI),3,347(6)
materialhoists,8187

defined,1

brakingsystem,86

gateinterlocks,83

locationprotected,87

operatorresponsibilities,84

riderrestriction,82

safetycodes,81

signalsystems,85

buildingsmorethan20
metreshigh,85(2)

electricalormechanical
systems,85(1)(c)

operatorandsignaller
communication,85(1)(b)

Index

postingofsignal
descriptions,85(1)(a)

Seealsohoists
materialsafetydatasheets(MSDS)
WHMIS,404414

defined,1

availability,407

employersdatasheet,405

informationcurrent,406

suppliersdatasheet,404

trainingin,397(1)(b)

Seealsoemployersmaterial
safetydatasheets(WHMIS);
suppliersmaterialsafetydata
sheet(WHMIS);Workplace
HazardousMaterials
InformationSystem(WHMIS)
materialliftingaerialdevices

onmotorvehicle,standards,
347(5)

Seealsoelevatingplatformsand
aerialdevices
materialschute

atdemolitionworksite,420
materialsinformationsystem,
hazardousSeeWorkplace
HazardousMaterialsInformation
System(WHMIS)
mechanicalenergy

indefinitionofhazardous
energy,1

Seealsohazardousenergycontrol
(forservice,repair,tests,
adjustments,inspections)
mechanizedfellerorlimber,520

Seealsoforestry
medicalalertbracelets,362(3)
medicalclinicSeehealthcare
medicalpatients,lifting

appropriateequipment,209.1

definedinsafe
patient/client/residenthandling,
1

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handlingprogram,209.2
hazardassessment,210
preventionofinjuries,210211.1
Seealsoliftingandhandling
loads
medicalprofessionalsSeehealthcare
medicalsharps

comingintoeffect,525.2(1)

defined

medicalsharp,1

parenteralcontact,1

safetyengineeredmedical
sharp,1

recappingwasteneedles,
prohibition,527

safeworkprocedures,525.2(4)
(6),528

safetyengineeredmedical
sharps,525.2(2)(3)

Seealsobiohazardousmaterials
mediumhazardwork

defined,1

firstaidrequirements,178,
181(1),Schedule2,Table6
meetstherequirementsof

defined,1

Seealsospecifications,
certificationsandstandards
menSeemales
mesh,wire

insafeguards,specifications,322
metalmeshslings

rejectioncriteria,307

standards,297
metalscaffolding

specificationsandcertifications,
331

Seealsoscaffoldsandtemporary
workplatforms
metatarsalprotectioninfootwear,
233(2)(4)

Seealsofootprotectionand
footwear

Index

methaneinundergroundcoalmines

inspections,730

Seealsoundergroundcoalmines
methylbromide

codeofpracticerequired,26,
Schedule1,Table1
methylhydrazine

codeofpracticerequired,26,
Schedule1,Table1
mg/m3

defined,Schedule1,Table2
mineblasterSeeexplosives(atmine
sites)
minesandmining,531544

airbornedust,742

buildingsafety,532

certificationbyengineer

walls,541(1)

dangerousoccurrencestoreport
toDirector

damordikedangers,
544(2)

electricalequipment
failures,544(1)(f)

ignitionofgasordust,
544(1)(d)

incidentswithhoists,
sheaves,shaftsorheadframes,
544(1)(i)

outofcontrolvehicles,
544(1)(c)

outburstsandinrushes,
544(1)(h)

subsidenceorunexpected
groundfall,544(1)(a)

undergroundventilation
systemstoppages,544(1)(b)

unexpecteddangerous
events,544(1)(g)

workerwithdrawalin
emergencies,544(1)(e)

DirectorofInspection

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applicationtouse
unclassifiedexplosive,
Schedule11,Table3

approvalofdustcontrol
alternateprotections,537(2)

electricalsystems,notice
andapproval,561

electricalsystems,
overheadpowerlines
approvals,567

emergencyresponse
station,exemption,545(1)

reportsofdangerous
occurrences,544
discardsindumpor
impoundment,540
documents

dangerousoccurrences
reports,544

electricalsystemsapproval
byDirector,561

inspectionrecords,534

mineplans,533

recordsofelectrical
systemsinstallationand
repairs,562(2)

testsofsupplysystemsfor
mobileelectricalequipment,
565
dumpingblocks,542
dustcontrol,532,537
electricalsystems,560572

authorizedworkerto
install,562(1)

Director,noticeand
approvals,561

drills,handheldelectric,
572

overheadpowerlines,567

recordsofinstallationand
repairs,562(2)

standards,560

Index

supplysystemsformobile
electricalequipment,565

welding,571

emergencyescaperouteson
surfacehaulroads,539(2)

emergencyresponsestations,545

emergencyresponseteam,546

firstaid,highhazardwork,
Schedule2,Table2

flammablegasmonitors,543

housekeeping,532

inspectionsandtests

supplysystemsformobile
electricalequipment,565

lightmetalalloys,538

mineplans,533

separationdistancesbetween
explosivesandfixedradio
transmitters,Schedule11,Table1

separationdistancesbetween
explosivesandmobileradio
transmitters,Schedule11,Table2

separationdistancesbetween
explosivesandmobile
radiofrequencytransmitters,
Schedule10,Table3

stockpiles,536

surfacehaulroads,539

testsandinspections

ofelectricalsystems,562

recordretentionperiod,
534

walls

certifiedbyengineer,
541(1)

specifications,541(2)

Seealsoconveyorsinmines;
surfacemines;undergroundcoal
mines;undergroundmines;
vehicles,useinmining
minesandmining,definitions

authorizedworker,1

blaster,1

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Index

blastingarea,1

blastingmachine,1

blastingmat,1

combinedoperation,1

combinedventilationsystem,1

discard,1

explosive,1

gob,1

incombustibledust,1

mine,1

mineblaster,1

mineentrance,1

minelevel,1

minematerial,1

mineofficial,1

mineplan,1

mineshaft,1

minesite,1

minetunnel,1

minewall,1

outlet,1

portablepowercables,1

portal,1

processingplant,1

quarry,1

split,1

surfacemine,1

surfacemineblaster,1

undergroundmine,1

undergroundmineblaster,1

undergroundshaft,1

undergroundshafthoist,1

ventilationstopping,1

workingface,1

workings,1
MiningDieselFuel(CGSB),3,705(1)(a)
Minister

jointworksitehealthandsafety
committee,order,196
misfires,509512

defined,1

abandonedcharge,512

destroyingamisfire,511

waitingperiod,509

warningsigns,511(2)

withdrawingmisfire,510
mittens

dutytouse,228

useof,242243
mobilecommunicationssystemsand
explosives

defined

electromagneticradiation,
1

explosives

separationdistances
betweenexplosivesandmobile
radiotransmitters,Schedule
11,Table2

separationdistances
betweenexplosivesandmobile
radiofrequencytransmitters,
Schedule10,Table3

signstoturnoffmobile
radiotransmitters,surface
mines,656
mobilecranes

defined,1

boomandjibstops,92

counterweightsandoutriggers,
90,92.2

documents

loadcharts,63(1)

logbooks,65

preventingdamage
procedures,92

engineercontrolofnon
destructivetesting,89

loadblocks,92.1

loadcharts,63(1)

logbooks,65

personnelbaskets,standards,88
88.1

preventingdamage,92

standards,8888.1,92.1

warningdevices,91,267

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Seealsocranes
mobileequipment

defined,1

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
mobileworksite

toiletsandwashingfacilities,
356(b)
monorail

overheadcranes,standards,93
94
mopeds

protectiveheadwear,236
motorgraders,270271

rolloverprotectivestructures,
270

seatbeltsandrestraintsystems,
271

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
motorvehiclesSeepoweredmobile
equipment;snowvehicles;vehicles
MotorcycleHelmets(FMVSS),3,
236(1)(a)
motorcycles

protectiveandsafetyhelmets,
236
motorizedtrailbike

safetyhelmets,236
mouldexposure,43.1
mountaineering

indefinitionofnonindustrial
ropeaccesswork,1

Seealsoropeaccesswork,non
industrial(mountaineering,
caving,canyoning,sport
climbing)
MountaineeringandClimbing
EquipmentConnectors(UIAA),3,
835(c),849(b)
MountaineeringandClimbing
EquipmentDynamicRopes
(UIAA),3,818(b),819(1)(b)

Index

MountaineeringandClimbing
EquipmentHarnesses(UIAA),3,
847(c)
MountaineeringandClimbing
EquipmentHelmets(UIAA),3,
831(1)(e),831(2)(f),844(b)
MountaineeringandClimbing
EquipmentLowStretchRopes
(UIAA),3,817(c)
MountaineeringandClimbing
EquipmentRopeClamps(UIAA),
3,837(b),838(c)
mountaineeringassociationSee
AssociationofCanadianMountain
Guides
Mountaineeringequipment
ConnectorsSafetyrequirements
andtestmethods(CEN),3,143(1),
835(b),849(a)
MountaineeringequipmentDynamic
mountaineeringropesSafety
requirementsandtestmethods
(CEN),3,818(a),819(1)(a)
MountaineeringequipmentHarnesses
Safetyrequirementsandtest
methods(CEN),3,847(b)
MountaineeringequipmentHelmets
formountaineersSafety
requirementsandtestmethods
(CEN),3,831(1)(d),831(2)(e),
844(a)
MountaineeringequipmentRope
clampsSafetyrequirementsand
testmethods(CEN),3,837(a),
838(b)
mousingonhooks,303
mouthbitandnoseclamprespirators

asemergencyescapeequipment,
254
movementofloads

inpoweredmobileequipment,
258

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Index

movementofworkers

safetyprecautions,364
mudgun,776(2)
musculoskeletalinjury

defined,1

preventionofinjuries,210211.1

Seealsoillnessorinjury;lifting
andhandlingloads
mustachesSeefacialhair

NFPA(NationalFireProtection
Association),3
NIOSH(NationalInstitutefor
OccupationalSafetyandHealth)

indefinitionofrespirable
particulate,1

OELmeasurements,20(1)(a),
20(3)
NLGA(NationalLumberGrades
Authority)Standard,3
noise,216224

defined

3decibelexchangerate,1

abnormalaudiogram,1

abnormalshift,1

audiometer,1

audiometrictechnician,1

dBA,1

excessnoise,1

Lex,1

noise,1

DirectorofOccupational
Hygiene

noiseassessment
equipment,approval,219(3)(d)

documents

audiometrictesting,223

noiseexposureassessment,
220

noisemanagement
program,221

dutytoreduce,216

hearingprotectiondevices

innoisemanagement
programs,221(2)(e)

standards,222(1),Schedule
3,Table2

trainingofworkers,
222(2)(a)

workercooperation,
222(2)(b),222(3)

integratingsoundlevelmeter,
standards,219(3)

N
NationalFireProtectionAssociation
(NFPA),3

defined,1
NationalInstituteforOccupational
SafetyandHealth(NIOSH)

defined,1

indefinitionofrespirable
particulate,1

OELmeasurements,20(1)(a)
NationalLumberGradesAuthority
(NLGA)Standard,3
naturalgasandoilwellsSeeoiland
gaswells
NaturalResourcesCanada(NRCan),3

explosiveinitiatingandtesting
devices(CANMET),639(b)

noticeoflossortheftof
explosives,514
neckwear,dangling

contactwithequipmentand
machinery,safetyprecautions,
362
needlebeamscaffolds

designandspecifications,337

Seealsoscaffoldsandtemporary
workplatforms
needles

definedasmedicalsharp,1

recappingwasteneedles,
prohibition,527

Seealsosharps
needles,recappingprohibited,527

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Lexoccupationalexposurelimit,
218
manufacturersspecifications,
hearingprotectionequipment,
222(2)(a)
noisedosimeter,standards,
219(3)
noiseexposureassessment,219

assessorscompetency,
219(4)(a)

measurementinstruments,
219(3)

standardsand
specifications,219(2)(3)

whentoassess,219(1),
219(4)
noisemanagementprogram

contentsofprogram,
221(2)

whenrequired,221(1)

whentoreviewprogram,
221(2)(g)

workercooperation,221(3)
occupationalexposurelimits,
218,Schedule3,Table1
recordsofaudiometrictestingin
noisemanagementprogram,
221(2)(f)
recordsofnoiseexposure
assessment

contents,220(1)

informationtoworkers,
220(2)(a)

retentionofrecords,
220(2)(b)
signswarningoflevels
exceedinglimits,221(2)(c)
soundlevelmeters,standards,
219(3)
training

hearingprotectiondevice
use,222(2)(a)

Index

noisemanagement
measures,221(2)(a),221(2)(g)

whentousenoisecontroldesign,
217

Seealsoaudiometrictesting;
hazardassessment,elimination
andcontrol
nonindustrialropeaccesswork

indefinitionofoccupationalrope
accesswork,1

Seealsoropeaccesswork,non
industrial(mountaineering,
caving,canyoning,sport
climbing)
NonRailBoundDieselPowered
MachinesforUseinNonGassy
UndergroundMines(CSA),3,
597(2)
notifiablediseasesSeeasbestos;coal
dust;leadandleadcompounds;
noise;silicacrystalline,respirable
nozzleguards

forairlessspraymachinery,
170.1(5)(6)
NRCan(NaturalResourcesCanada),3

explosiveinitiatingandtesting
devices(CANMET),639(b)

noticeoflossortheftof
explosives,514
nuclearenergy

indefinitionofhazardous
energy,1

Seealsohazardousenergycontrol
(forservice,repair,tests,
adjustments,inspections)
NuclearSafetyandControlAct
(Canada)

WHMISnottoapplytoproducts
governedby,395(5)(d)
nurse(advancedfirstaider)

defined,1

asfirstaidprovider,181(2)(5)

nonfirstaidduties,181(4)

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Seealsofirstaidandfirstaiders

O
Orings

standardsforfallarrestsystem,
143(1)

standardsforindustrialrope
accesswork,835
OccupationalandEducationalPersonal
EyeandFaceProtectionDevices
(ANSI),3,229
occupationalexposurelimit(OEL),16
22

defined

harmfulsubstance,1

occupationalexposure
limit,1

ppm(partspermillion),
Schedule1,Table2

restrictedarea,1

codeofpractice

chemicalsubstances,26(1)

uncontrolledrelease
procedures,26(2)

decontaminationofworkers,23

DirectorofOccupational
Hygiene

8hourOELadjustments,
approval,18(3)

measurementmethods,
approval,20(1)(b)

reviewofOELlimits,19

documents

codeofpracticefor
chemicalsubstances,26(1)

codeofpracticefor
uncontrolledrelease
procedures,26(2)

hazardassessment,21

measurementsofairborne
concentrations,20(4)

overexposurereport,22

hazardassessment,21

Index

listofchemicalsubstancesand
OELs,Schedule1,Table2
measurementsofairborne
concentrations

alternatemethods,
approval,20(1)(h)

competencyofperson
takingmeasurements,20(2.1)

continuousreadingdirect
readinginstrumentsfor,20(2)

DFGmethods,20(1)(g)

EPAmethods,20(1)(d)

fibres,20(3)

HSEmethods,20(1)(c)

IRSSTmethods,20(1)(e)

ISOmethods,20(1)(f)

NIOSHmethods,20(1)(a),
20(3)

OSHAmethods,20(1)(b)

records,20(4)
noeating,drinkingorsmoking
incontaminatedareas,25
potentialexposure,21
reviewofOELlimits,19
storageofharmfulsubstances,27
traininginoverexposureto
harmfulsubstances,21(2)(c),
21(3)
ventilationsystem,when
needed,386
workerexposure

exceeds8hourOELbut
lessthan15minuteOEL,16(3)

informedworker,21(2),
22(2)

listofchemicalsubstances
andOELs,16(1)

multiplesubstances,17

no15minuteOELis
established,16(4)

noOELisestablished,
16(2)

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nottoexceedceilinglimit,
16(3.1)

nottoexceedOEL,16(1)

shiftslongerthan8hours,
18

workeroverexposure

hazardassessment,22(2)

measurements,22(1)

reporttojointworksite
healthandsafetycommittee,
22(3)

Seealsoleadandlead
compounds;ventilationsystems
OccupationalHealthandSafetyAct

Act,defined,1

availabilityoflegislation,2.1

confidentialbusiness
information,412
OccupationalHealthandSafetyCode,3

availabilityoflegislation,2.1

comingintoforce,6

extendedapplicationtoprime
contractor,2
OccupationalHealthandSafety
Regulation

availabilityoflegislation,2.1

indefinitions

ofJointFirstAidTraining
StandardsBoard,1

ofsurfacemineblaster,1

ofundergroundcoalmine
electricalsuperintendent,1

ofundergroundcoalmine
foreman,1

ofundergroundcoalmine
manager,1

ofundergroundmine
blaster,1

requiredqualificationsfor
undergroundcoalminemanager
orforeman,684
occupationalropeaccesswork

defined,1

Index

Seealsoropeaccesswork
OccupationalSafetyandHealth
AdministrationStandard(OSHA),
3

OELmeasurements,20(1)(b)
OccupationalSafetyCodeforDiving
Operations(CSA),3,424
OELSeeoccupationalexposurelimit
(OEL)
oilandgasexploration,751
oilandgaswells,750784

defined

electromagneticradiation,
1

hoursofdarkness,1

snubbing,1

applicationofPart,750

breathingequipment,752

catheads,771

certificationbyengineer

drillingfluid,776(2)

groundanchorpulltests,
764

operatingloadofderrick
ormast,753

competentsupervisor,751

derricksandmasts

counterweights,775

erectionorbringingdown,
754

guylines,763

logbookforinspections
andrepairs,755

manufacturers
specifications,754(1)

operatingload,753

dieselfuelstorage,778(4)

DirectorofInspection

derrickormasterectionor
bringingdownprocedures,
approval,754(1)

documents

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derrickormastinspections
orrepairs,logbook,755

drillingrig,servicerig,and
snubbingunitinspections,
758(2)

groundanchorpulltests,
764(2)

hazardassessmentfor
overloadedservicerigtrucks,
759

safeworkpractices,751(2)

wellservicingsafety
procedures,781(2)
drawworks,59(1.1),766767
drillstemtesting,779
drillers

catheadortongline
hazards,756(1)

slidingdownpipes,hoses,
cablesorropes,prohibition,
756(2)(3)
drillingfluid,776777,779
drillingrigs,servicerigs,and
snubbingunits

catwalks,761(3)

drawworks,766

exitsfromenclosures,761

gasassistedsandclean
out,781(6)

guylines,763

inspections,758

overloadedservicerig
trucks,759

pumphouseenclosures,
761(2)

safetychecks,760
duringdarkness

testfluidrecovery,779(6)

wellswabbing,780(6)
emergencyescaperoutes,762
emergencyescapesafetybuggy,
762(3)

Index

firstaidhighhazardwork,
Schedule2,Table2
fixedladders,restplatform
exemption,132
fuelstorage,prohibitions,778
gassamplecontainers,784
geophysicaloperations,757
groundanchorpulltests,764
hazardassessment

foroverloadedservicerig
trucks,759

forrotarytabledanger
zone,773(3)
housekeeping,762(1)
inspectionsandtests

drawworksbrakes,767(2)

drillstemtesting,779(2)

drillingrigs,servicerigs,
andsnubbingunits,758

emergencyescaperoutes,
762(1)
manufacturersspecifications

anchorlinesinescape
routes,762(2)

derricksandmasts,754(1)

drillingfluid,776(2)

emergencyescapesafety
buggy,762(3)

groundanchorpulltests,
764

guylines,763(1)

operatingloadofderrick
ormast,753

tuggers,770

weightindicatorsonhoist
mechanisms,768
oilwellblastingandperforating,
516

blasterresponsibilities,
516(5)(7)

competentworker,nota
blaster,516(3)(4)

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compliancewithpractices
approvedbyDirectorof
Inspection,516(2)

rackingpipes,772

rigtankorpitenclosures,777

ropeoperatedfrictioncatheads,
771

rotarytabledangerzone,773

rotarytong,774

safetychecksondrillingrigs,
servicerigs,andsnubbingunits,
760

servicerigtrucks,overloaded,
759

shotholedrilling,757

snubbingunits

drawworks,766

exitsfromenclosures,761

gasassistedsandclean
out,781(6)

guylines,763

inspections,758

safetychecks,760

standards

guylines,763

warningsigns,781(3)

wellsitepipingsystems,
783

trailerpiperacks,765

travellingblocks,769770

tuggers,770

warningsignsforwellservicing,
781(3)

weightindicatorsonhoist
mechanisms,768

wellservicing,781

wellsitepipingsystem,783

wellstimulation,782

wellswabbing,780

workingalone,393394,752
oilsandsSeeminesandmining
openpitmine

defined

Index

excavation,notan,1

soilstabilization,443

Seealsosurfacemines
openingsandholes,314

coversforopenings

coveringopenings,
314(1)(a)

guardrailsandtoeboards,
314(1)(b)

temporarycovers,314(2)
(3)

warningsigns,314(3)

fixedladdersinmanholes,131

guardrails,314(1)(b),315

manholesinundergroundcoal
mines,703

materialschutesatdemolition
sites,420

temporarycovers,314(2)(3)

toeboards,314(1)(b),321

undergroundshafts

fencesandgates,461(3)(4)

safeguardsaroundsurface
openings,specifications,318(6)

warningsigns,314(3)

Seealsosafeguardsandwarnings
OperatorProtectionforGeneral
PurposeIndustrialMachines
(SAE),3,270(2)(b),272(2)(c)
OperatorProtectiveStructure
PerformanceCriteriaforCertain
ForestryEquipment(SAE),3,521
OperatorRestraintSystemforOff
RoadWorkMachines(SAE),3,271
orderpickersSeeforklifttrucks
orecars

transferofcontrolledproducts,
402
OSHAStandard(OccupationalSafety
andHealthAdministration),3

OELmeasurements,20(1)(b)
outletSeeminesandmining,
definitions;undergroundmines

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outriggerscaffolds

defined,1

designandspecifications,338

Seealsoscaffoldsandtemporary
workplatforms
outriggers

concretepumptrucks,290.2(3)

laddersonextendingbooms,128

mobilecraneorboomtruck,90,
92.2
ovalrings

standardsforfallarrestsystem,
143(1)

standardsforindustrialrope
accesswork,835
overexertionSeeillnessorinjury
overheadcranes,9395

codesformaintenanceand
inspection,106

codes,travellingcranes,9394

safemovement,travelling
cranes,95

Seealsocranes
overheadpowerlines

blastingoperations,501

demolitionprocedures,
disconnections,419

DirectorofInspection

electricalsystems,mines,
approvals,567

mines

electricalsystems,567

overheadpowerline,
blastinginsurfacemines,
651(2)

powerpolesupportwhen
excavating,454

safelimitofapproachdistances,
225226,Schedule4

utilityworkerandtreetrimmer
exemption,227

whentocontactpowerline
operator,225(1)(2)

Index

OverheadProtectionforAgricultural
TractorsTestProceduresand
PerformanceRequirements(SAE),
3,272(2)(a)
overuseofmusclesSeeillnessorinjury
oxygencontentinair

defined

immediatelydangerousto
lifeorhealth,1

flammablesubstancesnot
contactingoxygen,165(6)(7)

inconfinedandrestrictedspaces,
55(3)

inconfinedspaces,52,56(3)

inundergroundcoalmines,730

respiratorydangers,244(1)(b),
253(a)

ventilationsystems,worker
exposurelevels,386(e)
oxygen,compressedSee
compressed/liquefiedgas

P
paintingladders

generalprohibition,126
palletsandstorageracks,187

damageprevention,187(4)

nodangertoworkers,187(1)

reportofdamagetostoragerack,
187(3)

supportforloads,187(2)
paramedicsSeefirstaidandfirstaiders
parenteralcontact

defined,1

Seealsomedicalsharps
particulatematerials

defined

particulatenototherwise
regulated,1

respirableparticulate,1

totalparticulate,1

ventilationsystem,when
needed,386(c)

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Seealsofibres
patient/client/residenthandling

definedinsafe
patient/client/residenthandling,
1

Seealsoliftingandhandling
loads
pedalcyclist

protectiveheadgear,235
pedestriantrafficSeeentrances,
walkways,andstairways
pendantSeerobots
perchlorates

codeofpracticerequired,26,
Schedule1,Table1
permanent(generally)

defined,1
permanentsuspensionpoweredwork
platform,348

defined,1

certificationbyengineer,
348(1)(b)

standards,348

Seealsoelevatingplatformsand
aerialdevices
permittedexplosiveSeeexplosives(at
minesites);explosives(otherthan
atminesites)
personalfallarrestsystem(PFAS)

defined

cowstail,1

fallprotectionsystem,1

freefalldistance,1

fullbodyharness,1

horizontallifelinesystem,
1

lanyard,1

personalfallarrestsystem,
1

shockabsorber,1

swingdropdistance,1

totalfalldistance,1

Index

adjustablelanyardforwork
positioning,148
anchors

independenceof,152.3

permanent,152

temporary,152.1(2)
certification

horizontallifelinesystem,
153153.1
clearance,maximumarresting
forceandswing,151
controlzones,161
descentcontroldevice,146
equipmentcompatibility,150
equipmentinspectionand
maintenance,150.1
equipmentremovalfromservice,
150.2
fallarresters,standards,144
fullbodyharness,142
horizontallifelinesystems,153
153.1
manbaskets

chimneyhoists,77(g),79

mobilecranes,standards,
8888.1
portableladders,requirement,
137
Prusikandsimilarknots,150.3
ropeadjustmentdeviceforwork
positioning,148.1
selfretractingdevices,145
shockabsorbers,142.3
standards

connectingcomponents,
143(1)

forshockabsorbersor
shockabsorbinglanyards,
142.3(1)

fullbodyharness,142(1)

fullbodyharness,tree
care,795

sitharness,847

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swingstagescaffolds,345(4)(5)

waterdangers,157

whenrequired,139,141

workpositioningsystem,160.1

Seealsofallprotectionsystems
PersonalFlotationDevice(CGSB),3,
240(2)
personalflotationdevices,240241

defined,1

dutytouse,228

standards,240(2)

useofdevices,241

usewithfallprotectionsystem,
157

Seealsolifejackets;water
dangers
personalprotectiveclothing

compressed/liquefiedtoblow
substances,prohibition,171(8)(d)

coverallsasprotectiveclothing

dutytouse,228

useof,242243

flameresistantclothing,232

footwear,233

forrescueandevacuation
workersinemergencyresponse,
118

restrictedareas,29(4),30

Seealsodecontaminationof
workers;headprotectionand
headwear
personalprotectiveequipment(PPE),
228255

defined

fallarrestingdevice,1

personalprotective
equipment,1

conditionofequipment,228(1)(c)

conditiontoperformfunction,
228(1)(c)

correctforhazard,228(1)(a)

dutytouse,228

Index

forconfinedandrestricted
spaces,45(d)(e),48

forhottapoperations,170(3)(e)

hearingprotectiondevices

innoisemanagement
programs,221(2)(e)

standards,222(1),Schedule
3,Table2

trainingofworkers,
222(2)(a)

workercooperation,
222(2)(b),222(3)

inhierarchyofhazard
eliminationandcontrol,9(4)(5)

limbandbodyprotection,242

nosafeguardspresent,312(2)

nottoendangerworker,228(3)

skin,243

traininginuse,care,limitations
andmaintenance,228(1)(d)

workercooperation,228(1)(b),
228(2)

Seealsoeyeprotection;life
jackets;respiratoryprotective
equipment
Personalprotectiveequipmentagainst
fallsfromaheightConnectors
(CEN),3,143(1),835(a)
Personalprotectiveequipmentagainst
fallsfromaheightDescender
devices(CEN),3,146,839(a)
Personalprotectiveequipmentagainst
fallsfromaheightEnergy
absorbers(CEN),3,142.3(1)
Personalprotectiveequipmentagainst
fallsfromaheightFullbody
harnesses(CEN),3,142(1),
795(1)(e),834(b),848(a)
Personalprotectiveequipmentagainst
fallsfromaheightLanyards
(CEN),3,142.2(1),819(2)

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Personalprotectiveequipmentagainst
fallsfromaheightPart2:Guided
typefallarrestersincludinga
flexibleanchorline(CEN),3,144,
838(a)
Personalprotectiveequipmentfor
preventionoffallsfromaheight.
Sitharnesses(CEN),3,795(1)(b),
847(a)
Personalprotectiveequipmentforthe
preventionoffallsfromaheight
Lowstretchkernmantleropes
(CEN),3,147(1),817(a)
Personalprotectiveequipmentforwork
positioningandpreventionoffalls
fromaheightBeltsforwork
positioningandrestraintandwork
positioninglanyards(CEN),3,
142.1(a),148
personalvehicles

forworkpurposes,290.1
personnelbaskets

chimneyhoists,79

mobilecranes,standards,8888.1

Seealsomanbaskets
personnelhoists

standards,96

Seealsohoists
persons,lifting

definedinsafe
patient/client/residenthandling,
1(Seealsoliftingandhandling
loads)
PestControlProductsAct(Canada)

WHMISnottoapplytoproducts
governedby,395(5)(c)
PFASSeepersonalfallarrestsystem
(PFAS)
physiciansofficeSeehealthcare
pigging,215.5
piledrivingequipmentandpractices,
285290

brakebandsandclutches,288

Index

chocking,285
housekeeping,timberpiles,
289(b)

inspections,maintenance,and
certifications

brakebandsandclutches,
288

cranebooms,290

pilehoisting,286

restraininghosesand
connections,287

ridingonloads,prohibition,
286(2)

timberpiles,289

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
pilotvehicles

publichighwaytrafficcontrol,
194(7)(f)
PIP(ProcessIndustryPractices)
Standard,3
piperacks

ontrailers,765
PipeThreads,GeneralPurpose(Inch)
(ANSI),3,783(1)
PipelineAct,448(3)

includedindefinitionof
pipeline,1
pipesandpipelines

defined

bulkshipment,1

buriedfacility,1

handexposezone,1

hazardousenergy,1

highpressurepipeline,1

hottap,1

pipeline,1

buriedorconcreteembedded
facilities,excavating,447448

certificationbyengineer

isolatingpipesand
pipelines,alternatemeans,
215.4

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unrestrainedpipes,188(2)
(3)

divingoperations,lockingout,
437

hazardousenergycontrol(for
service,repair,tests,
adjustments,inspections),212
215.5

complexgroupcontrol,
215.1

groupcontrol,215

individualcontrol,214

isolatingpipingora
pipeline,215.4

isolationprocedures,212

isolationverification,213

manufacturers
specifications,212(2)

pigging,215.5

remotelycontrolled
systems,215.2

returningtooperation,
215.3

hosesorpiping,safety
precautions,188

manufacturersspecifications

unrestrainedpipes,188(2)
(3)

pigging,215.5

transferofcontrolledproducts,
402

Seealsoburiedorconcrete
embeddedfacilities;confined
andrestrictedspaces;hottaps
pitsSeeconfinedandrestrictedspaces
placards(WHMIS),401402

forcontrolledproducts,
398(4)(b)(c),401

transferofcontrolledproducts,
402

SeealsoWorkplaceHazardous
MaterialsInformationSystem
(WHMIS)

Index

platforms

buildingshafts,safeguards

mainandsecondarywork
platforms,313(1)

noplatformatdoorway,
safetystructures,313(2)

fallingobjectsprotections

cantileverhoistplatforms,
318(5)

toeboards,321

onsuspendedscaffolds,341(7)

portableladdersusedwith,
136(c)

Seealsoelevatingplatformsand
aerialdevices;scaffoldsand
temporaryworkplatforms
pneumaticenergy

indefinitionofhazardous
energy,1

Seealsohazardousenergycontrol
(forservice,repair,tests,
adjustments,inspections)
pneumoconiosisSeehealthassessments
forexposuretoasbestos,silicaor
coaldust
polishingdiscSeegrinders
portablecontainersfordecanted
controlledproducts,402(2)
PortableContainersforGasolineand
OtherPetroleumFuels(CSA),3,
163(2)(d)
Portableelevatingworkplatforms
(CSA),3,347(4)
portableladdersSeeladders
PortableLadders(CSA),3,135(a)
portablepowercablesSeeminesand
mining
portabletwowayradiobasestations
Seeradiofrequencytransmitters
andexplosives
portalSeeundergroundmines
potablewaterSeedrinkingfluids

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powerlinesandpolesSeeoverhead
powerlines
powerproducers,industrialSee
industrialpowerproducers
powerfedcircularsaws,380
poweredmobileequipment,256279

defined,1

allterrainvehicles,280282

authorizedworker,256(1)

bulkheads,268

certificationbyengineer

fallingobjectsprotective
structures,272(3),273

modificationofROPS,273

refuellingpracticesfor
motorvehiclesorwatercraft,
279(4)

rolloverprotective
structures,270(3)

clearancedistances,258(2)

dangerousmovements

bulkheadsandprotective
structures,268

clearancedistances,258(3)

duringworker
transportation,275(2)

entryrestrictions,258(3)

precautions,258(1)

documents,written

inspectionrecords,260(5)

operatorsmanualforATV
orsnowvehicle,281

proceduresforrollover
protection,270(3)

dumpingblockinmines,542

elevatedparts,261

excavations,accessandblock,
459460

exhaustgasesnottoenter
enclosedbody,275(4)

extendingbooms,ladders,128

fallingobjectsprotective
structures,272273

Index

flammable,combustibleor
explosivematerials,277279
flyingorprojectingobjects,
protections,269
forklifttrucks,283284
fueltankincab,274
guardsandscreens,269
hazardousenergycontrol(for
service,repair,tests,
adjustments,inspections),212
215.3

complexgroupcontrol,
215.1

groupcontrol,215

individualcontrol,214

isolatingpiping,215.4

isolationprocedures,212

isolationverification,213

manufacturers
specifications,212(2)

piggingandtestingof
pipelines,215.5

remotelycontrolled
systems,215.2

returningtooperation,
215.3
hazardousloads,277
housekeeping,256(3)(f),275(2)
inclementweatherprotections
duringworkertransportation,
275(3)
inspectionandmaintenance

bycompetentworker,
260(1)

elevatedparts,261

hazards,260(3)

manufacturers
specifications,260(2)

records,260(5)

reporttoemployer,260(4)

visualinspections,257,
267(2)
lights,264

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maintenance,260261,277
manufacturerscertificationsand
specifications

loadandslopelimitations
forATVsandsnowvehicles,
282
manufacturersspecifications
andrecertifications

fallingobjectsprotective
structures,273

inspections,260(2)

refuellingpracticesfor
motorvehiclesorwatercraft,
279(4)

rolloverprotective
structures,270(3),273
operatorresponsibilities,
generally,256

authorizedoperator,256(1)

fullcontrolofequipment,
256(3)(c)

housekeeping,256(3)(f)

reportonconditions,
256(3)(a)

safeoperation,256(3)(b)

seatbeltuse,256(3)(d)(e)

startingengines,262

unattendedequipment,
263

visualinspection,257
pedestriantraffic,259
refuelling,279

dispensingflammable
fuels,279

ignitionsources,distances,
279(1)(b),279(2)(b)

nosmoking,distances,
279(1)(a),279(2)(a)
ridingonloads,prohibition,276,
286(2)
rolloverprotectivestructures
(ROPS),270

Index

certificationbyengineer,
270(3)

seatbeltsandrestraint
systems,271

standards,270(2)

whenneeded,270(1)
seats,266(c)
snowvehicles,280282
standards

fallingobjectsprotective
structures,272(2)

glazingmaterials,265(2)

lightsonearthmoving
constructionmachinery,264(2)

portablefueltanks,277(1)

rolloverprotective
structures,270(2)

seatbeltsandrestraint
systemsforequipmentwith
ROPS,271(1)
startingengines,262
stopdevices,266(a),267(1)(c)
tanktrucks,278
tireservicing,193

competentworker,193(1)

manufacturersservice
manuals,availability,193(2)

tireinflationmethods,
precautions,193(3)(6)
trafficcontrolsystem,267(2)
trailerhitchsafetydevices,
266(d)
unattendedequipment,263
walkways,259
warningsystemtoworkers,
266(b),267
wheelandtireassemblies

competentworker,193(1)

manufacturersservice
manuals,availability,193(2)

tireinflationmethods,
precautions,193(3)(6)
windowsandwindshields,265

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workerintraining,256(2)
workertransportation,275
Seealsopiledrivingequipment
andpractices
ppm(partspermillion)

defined,Schedule1,Table2
PracticeforOccupationaland
EducationalEyeandFace
Protection(ANSI),3,229
prescriptioneyewear

safetyeyewear,229(2)(2.2)

Seealsoeyeprotection
primecontractors

dutytoinformemployerofwork
sitehazards,7(5)

extendedapplicationofCodeto,
2

jointprovisionoffirstaid,
178(2)(3)
primemoversSeepoweredmobile
equipment
primingofexplosives,481

Seealsoavalanchecontrol
privacyofinformationSeeconfidential
businessinformation(WHMIS);
informationaccessandprivacyfor
workers
ProceduresfortheMeasurementof
OccupationalNoiseExposure
(CSA),3,219(2)
ProcessIndustryPractices(PIP)
Standard,3
processsystems

indefinitionofhazardous
energy,1

Seealsohazardousenergycontrol
(forservice,repair,tests,
adjustments,inspections)
processingplant

defined,1

mines,buildingsafety,532

ventilationsystem,when
needed,386(c)

Index

productidentifierSeeWorkplace
HazardousMaterialsInformation
System(WHMIS)
professionalengineerSee
specifications,certificationsand
standards
propaneinstallationsinunderground
coalmines,695
protectiveclothingSeepersonal
protectiveclothing
ProtectiveClothingandEquipmentfor
WildlandFireFighting(NFPA),3,
233(5)(c),237(b)
protectiveenclosureSeesafeguards
andwarnings
ProtectiveEnsembleforStructuralFire
Fighting(NFPA),3,233(5)(b),
237(a)
ProtectiveFootwear(CSA),3,233(2),
233(4)(5)
ProtectiveFramesforWheeltype
AgriculturalTractorsTests,
ProceduresandPerformance
Requirements(OSHA),3,270(2)(e)
protectivestructures,temporarySee
temporaryprotectivestructures
prototypevehicles

inmines,575
pruningtreesSeetreecareoperations
Prusikandsimilarknots,150.3

Seealsopersonalfallarrest
system(PFAS)
PublicHealthAct,356(a)
PublicHealthAgencyofCanada

biohazardousmaterial,defined,
1
publichighwaytrafficcontrol,194(7)
pullwirefuselighters

useinavalanchecontrolblasting,
515(4)(5)
pulmonaryfunctiontechnician

defined,1

inhealthassessments,40(2)

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Seealsohealthassessmentsfor
exposuretoasbestos,silicaor
coaldust
pumpjackscaffolds

platforms,330

Seealsoscaffoldsandtemporary
workplatforms
pumptruck,concreteSeeconcrete
pumptrucks
punctureresistantfootwear

standards,233(2)(4)
purgeSeeconfinedandrestricted
spaces
pushsticks

forfeedingmachinery,319
pyrotechnicandspecialeffectsdevices

safeworkprocedures,467(1)

standards,467(2)

standardsforblastingdistances,
499(3)

Seealsoexplosives(otherthanat
minesites)

Q
quarrySeeminesandmining,
definitions
quartzSeesilicacrystalline,respirable

R
rackingpipes,772
radiation,291

defined

electromagneticradiation,
1

ionizingradiation,1

documents

safeworkpracticesand
procedures,291(a)

electricarcwelding,231

safeworkpracticesand
procedures,291(a)

WHMISnottoapply,395(5)(d)

Index

workerinvolvementinpractices
andprocedures,291(b)

workersinformedofpractices
andprocedures,291(c)
radiotowersSeeradiofrequency
transmittersandexplosives
radiotransmittersandexplosives

defined

electromagneticradiation,
1

separationdistancesbetween
explosivesandfixedradio
transmitters,Schedule11,Table1
radiofrequencytransmittersand
explosives

defined

activelytransmitting,1

radiofrequency
transmitter,1

blastingoperationsdistances,
503,Schedule10,Tables2and3

cellphoneblastingoperations
distances,503(3)(4),Schedule
10,Table3
ramps,121

strength,121(1)(a)

toeboardsandguardrails,
121(1)(d),321(2)

traction,121(2)

width,121(1)(b)(c)

Seealsoentrances,walkways,and
stairways
reactionvessel(WHMIS)

employersmaterialsafetydata
sheet,exemption,405(1)(2)

transferofcontrolledproducts,
402
RecommendedPracticeforMaintenance
andUseofDrillingandWell
ServicingStructures(API),3,
763(1)(b),764(1)(a)

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recreationalsports

defined

nonindustrialropeaccess
work,1

sportdiving,423(2)

Seealsoropeaccesswork,non
industrial(mountaineering,
caving,canyoning,sport
climbing)
redtags,scaffolds,326(1)(c)
refuellingvehicles

poweredmobileequipment,279
refuge

inundergroundcoalmines,559,
703
registerednursesSeenurse(advanced
firstaider)
Regulation,SeeOccupationalHealthand
SafetyRegulation
reinforcingsteelrod

asmakeshiftfittingsor
attachments,304(a)
remotecontrolledequipmentinmines,
706
remotecontrols

liftingdevices,72(3)
repairmachinery,isolatinghazardous
energytoSeehazardousenergy
control(forservice,repair,tests,
adjustments,inspections)
requirementsof,meetsthe

defined,1

Seealsospecifications,
certificationsandstandards
rescueandevacuationSeeemergency
response
residentialconstruction

placementofroofingmaterials,
187.1

Seealsoroofing
respirableparticulateSeeparticulate
materials

Index

respiratorydiseaseSeehealth
assessmentsforexposureto
asbestos,silicaorcoaldust
respiratoryprotectiveequipment,244
254

abrasiveblastingoperations,255

airlinerespirator

forimmediatedanger,251

fornoimmediatedanger,
252

qualityofbreathingair,
249

airpurifyingequipment,
252(a)(ii),253

codeofpractice,245

DirectorofOccupational
Hygiene

equipmentstandards,
approval,246(b)

documents

codeofpractice,245

equipmentstandards,
approval,246(b)

dutytouse,228,244(4)

emergencyequipmentin
emergencyresponseplan,116(c)

emergencyescapeequipment,
248(2),254

facialseals

cleanshavenfaces,250(2)

standardsforfittingand
testing,250(1)

inspections

ofemergencyequipment,
248(2)

ofequipment,248(1)

oilandgaswells,emergency
response,752

provisionbyemployer,244(3)

selfcontainedbreathing
apparatus

forimmediatedanger,251

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fornoimmediatedanger,
252

qualityofbreathingair,
249

standards

breathingair,249

equipment,246247

facialseals,250(1)

storage,useandinspections,248

suppliedairequipmentfor
confinedspaces,54(2)

testing

fittestforfacialseal,250(1)

traininginuseof,245(2)

whenneeded

airbornebiohazardous
material,244(1)(4)

conditionstoconsider,
244(2)

emergencyescape
equipment,254(1)

forimmediatedanger,252

lowoxygenconcentration,
244(1)(b)

noimmediatedanger,253

occupationalexposure
limitsexceeded,244(1)(a)

requirementtoprovide,
244(1)
restplatforms

fixedladderexemption,132
restrainingdevices

inpoweredmobileequipment
withROPS,271(2)
restraintsystem,travelSeetravel
restraintsystem
restrictedareasSeeasbestos;coaldust;
leadandleadcompounds;silica
crystalline,respirable
restrictedspaces

defined,1

Seealsoconfinedandrestricted
spaces

Index

restrictedworkenvelopeSeerobots
rideonlawnmowers,270271

rolloverprotectivestructures,
270

seatbeltsandrestraintsystems,
271

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
rigtankorpitenclosures,777
rigging,292309

breakingstrength

ifworkerraisedor
lowered,292(1)

othersituations,292(1)

cableclips,300,Schedule5

certificationbyengineer

breakingstrength,292(2)

electricarcdamage,308

loadratings,293(1)

makeshiftriggingand
welding,304

doublebaseclips,300(4)

doublesaddleclips,300(3)

electricarcdamage,rejection
criteria,308

ferrules,301

fistclips,300(3)

hooks,303,309

inspections,294

loadratings,293

makeshiftriggingandwelding,
304

manufacturersspecifications

cableclips,300(2)

damagedhooks,exceeds
specifications,309

endfittingsand
connectors,302(4)

loadratings,293(1)

ropewoundondrum,
299(2)

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wireropes,sheaves,spools
anddrumsasmatching
components,302(1)
matchingcomponents,302
noncompliance,prohibition,295
rejectioncriteria

damagedhooks,309

electricarcdamage,308

metalmeshslings,307

syntheticfibreslings,305

wirerope,306
riggingblocks,matching
components,302(5)
riggingprotection,296
rope

matchingcomponents,
302(2)(3)

ropewoundondrum,299
safetyfactors,292.1
safetylatchesonhooks,303
slings

metalmesh,rejection
criteria,307

standards,297

syntheticfibreslings,
297(1),298,305
spreaderbars,297(3)(4)
standards

breakingstrength,292(1)

slings,297
Uboldtypeclips,300(1)
wireropes,matching
components,302(1)(4)
wireropes,rejectioncriteria,306

damage,wearorcorrosion,
306(1)

nonrotatingwirerope,
306(4)

runningwirerope,306(2)

stationarywirerope,
306(3)
Seealsowireropes

Index

rightofway

forhighway,safedistancesfor
excavationsinsurfacemines,
535(b)

forpipeline,safedistancesfor
excavationsinsurfacemines,
535(d)

inmineplan,533(e)
rigidframedumpersSeepowered
mobileequipment
rigidhorizontallifelinesystemsSee
horizontallifelinesystems
RigidProtectiveCoversforLive
Workingona.c.Installations
(ULC),3,799(1)
rigsSeeoilandgaswells
rings,fingerSeehandprotection
rivetingSeehotwork
roads

forestrywarnings,522

surfacehaulroadsinmines,539

Seealsohighways
robots,384385

defined

emergencystopcircuit,1

endeffector,1

interlockbarrier,1

pendant,1

restrictedworkenvelope,1

robot,1

robotsystem,1

slowspeed,1

teach,1

workenvelope,1

standards,384(1)

teachingarobot,385
rollerskates

protectiveheadgear,235

Seealsoheadprotectionand
headwear
rollersandcompactorsSeepowered
mobileequipment

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rollingscaffolds,334

design,334(1)

preventingmovement,334(3)

prohibitionagainstworkeron
rollingscaffold,334(2)

Seealsoscaffoldsandtemporary
workplatforms
rolloverprotectivestructures(ROPS)
Seepoweredmobileequipment
RolloverProtectiveStructures(ROPS)
forAgricultural,Construction,
Earthmoving,Forestry,Industrial
andMiningMachinesPart1:
GeneralRequirements(CSA),3,
270(2)(a)
RolloverProtectiveStructures(ROPS)
forAgricultural,Construction,
Earthmoving,Forestry,Industrial
andMiningMachinesPart2:
TestingRequirementsforROPSon
AgriculturalTractors(CSA),3,
270(2)(a)
RolloverProtectiveStructures(ROPS)
forAgricultural,Construction,
Earthmoving,Forestry,Industrial
andMiningMachinesPart3:
TestingRequirementsforROPSon
Construction,Earthmoving,
Forestry,Industrial,andMining
Machines(CSA),3,270(2)(a)
RolloverProtectiveStructures(ROPS)
forWheeledAgriculturalTractors
(SAE),3,270(2)(c)
roofbolting

inundergroundcoalmines,739

Seealsoundergroundcoalmines
roofing

placementofroofingmaterials,
187.1

roofladder,safeuse,129

roofingbrackets,339

Seealsoroofershoists

Index

roofershoists

applicationofCode,59(2)

certificationbyengineer

notcommercially
manufactured,60,62

repairsandmodifications,
73

collisionprevention,67

containersforhoisting,74

documents

loadcharts,64(2)

gallowsframeroofershoist,
design,97(6)(7)

hoistinglines,70

identificationofcomponents,61,
62(1),73

inspections,97(3)

loadcharts,64(2)

loadweight,68

loadsoverworkareas,69

notcommerciallymanufactured,
60,62

operatorrequirements,64

ratedloadcapacity,62

remotecontrols,72(3)

repairsandmodifications,73

safeuseanddesign,97

counterweights,97(1)(2)

gallowsframeroofers
hoist,97(6)(7)

inspections,97(3)

loadlimits,nottoexceed,
97(5)

safetypinsforboltsand
pins,97(4)

verticalliftingonly,97(5)

signalsystems,64(2),71

taglines,70

unsafeliftprevention,66

Seealsohoists
rooms,changingSeechangingrooms
rooms,lunchSeelunchrooms

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rooms,washingfacilitiesinSeetoilets
andwashingfacilities
ropeaccesswork,805849

defined

cowstail,1

industrialropeaccess
work,1

nonindustrialropeaccess
work,1

occupationalropeaccess
work,1

anchoragestrength

industrialwork,828829

applicationofCode,824

arrestforce,maximum,828

ascenders,837

backupdevices,838

certificationbyengineer

removalfromservice,820

connectingcomponents,835

descenders,839

descentcontroldeviceforfall
arrestsystem,146

documentation

safeworkplan,808810

workerspersonallogbook,
827

emergencyrescue,811,821822

equipmentandtools,813814

exemptions

emergencyrescue,806

fallprotectionsystems,807

training,805

fallprotection,811

fullbodyharness,142,834

hazardassessment,811

headprotection,831833

highstretchordynamicropes,
816,818

inspectionsandmaintenance,
815

logbook,workers

contents,827(3)

Index

currency,827(4)

inspectionof,827(4)

requirement,827(1)

signatures,827(2)
manufacturersspecifications

removalfromservice,820
removalfromservice,820
ropes

cowstail,819

highstretchordynamic
ropes,816,818

lowstretchorstaticropes,
816817
safeworkplan

availability,810

conditionsfor,808

designatedcompetent
persontoprepareplan,2.2

specifications,809
safety,secondary,belay,or
backuplines,830
standards

ascenders,837

backupdevices,838

carabiners,836

connectingcomponents,
835

cowstail,819

fullbodyharness,142(1),
834

headprotection,831832

highstretchordynamic
ropes,818,819(1)

lowstretchorstaticropes,
817

safeworkpractices,823
824

workercompetency,826
trainedworkerspresent,
requirement,825
trainingofworkers,811812,822,
826
workerspersonallogbook,827

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Seealsofullbodyharness;
personalfallarrestsystem
(PFAS)
ropeaccesswork,nonindustrial
(mountaineering,caving,
canyoning,sportclimbing),840
849

defined,1

anchoragestrength,843

DirectorofInspection

safeworkpractices,
approval,840

fallfactor,842

headprotection,844846

standards

connectingcomponents,
849

fullbodyharness,848

headprotection,844846

sitharness,3,795(1)(b),847

workercompetency,841

trainingofworkers,841

Seealsoropeaccesswork
ropeadjustmentdeviceforwork
positioning,148.1

Seealsopersonalfallarrest
system(PFAS)
ropeoperatedfrictioncatheads,771
ropes

boatswainschairs,351(3)(4)

inhorizontallifelinesystems,
153153.1

inneedlebeamscaffolds,337(3)
(4)

inscaffolding,324(2)

onsawmilllogcarriages,383(2)

syntheticfibreropes,standards,
297(1)

woundondrum,299

Seealsoropeaccesswork
ROPS(rolloverprotectivestructures)
Seepoweredmobileequipment

Index

rotarydrill

dustcontrolatminesite,532,537
rotarytable

dangerzone,773
rotarytong,774
RoyalCanadianMountedPolice
(RCMP)

noticeoflossortheftof
explosives,514
rubbertired,selfpropelledmachines
inminesSeevehicles,usein
mining
runningwirerope

rejectioncriteria,306(2)
runways,121

strength,121(1)(a)

toeboardsandguardrails,
121(1)(d),321(2)

traction,121(2)

width,121(1)(b)(c)

Seealsoentrances,walkways,and
stairways
ruralelectrificationassociation

defined

ruralelectrification
association,1

utilityemployee,1

coordinatedwork,802

safeworkpractices,800

Seealsoelectricalutilitiesand
utilityworkers
RuralUtilitiesAct

indefinitionofrural
electrificationassociation,1

S
Saddles,PoleClamps(StickClamps)
andAccessoriesforLiveWorking
(ULC),3,799(1)
SAE(SocietyofAutomotiveEngineers)
SeeSocietyofAutomotive
Engineers(SAE)

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safelimitofapproachdistancesfrom
overheadpowerlines,225227,
Schedule4
safepatient/client/residenthandling

defined,1

Seealsoliftingandhandling
loads
SafePracticesforRopeAccessWork
(SocietyofProfessionalRope
AccessTechnicians),3,823(b)
safeguardsandwarnings,310322

defined,1

safeguards(guard,shield,
guardrail,fence,gate,barrier,toe
board,protectiveenclosure,
safetynet,handrail,butnot
personalprotectiveequipment),
1

alternativesafeguards,310(4)
(5),311(3)

bins,316

blastingoperations,498

buildingshafts,313

certificationbyengineer

supportingstructurefor
safetynets,320(2)

chutes,316

demolitionworksites,materials
chutewarnings,420

excavationmarkings,444

fallingobjects,protections,318

flyingparticles,safeguards,317

generally,310

guardrails,specifications,315

guardsinpoweredmobile
equipment,269

holesoropenings,314

hoppers,316

lockingoutandtagging,311(4)

openingsorholes,314

publichighwaytrafficcontrol
methods,194

safetynets,320

Index

standards

safetynets,320(1)(a)

supportingstructures

safetynets,320(2)

tamperingwithsafeguardson
machinery,311

toeboards,321

openingsandholes,
314(1)(2)

specifications,321(1),
321(5)

whenneeded,321(2)(4)

warningsigns

automaticmachinery
starts,310(6)

fallingobjects,318(3)

openbuildingshaft,313(3)

temporarycovers,314(3)

wiremesh,specifications,322

Seealsohazardousenergycontrol
(forservice,repair,tests,
adjustments,inspections);
machinery
safetybuggy

foremergencyescapefromoilor
gaswell,762(3)
SafetyCodeforMaterialHoists(CSA),
3,81
SafetyCodeforPersonnelHoists(CSA),
3,96
SafetyCodeforSuspendedElevating
Platforms(CSA),3,348
SafetyCodeonMobileCranes(CSA),3,
8888.1,92.1
SafetyCodesAct,695(1)
safetycommitteefortheworksiteSee
jointworksitehealthandsafety
committee
safetyfusesSeedetonatorsand
detonation
safetyglass

inpoweredmobileequipment,
265

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SafetyGlazingMaterialforGlazing
MotorVehiclesandMotorVehicle
EquipmentOperatingonLand
HighwaysSafetyStandard
(ANSI),3,265(2)(b)
safetyhooksonsafetynets,320(1)(b)
Safetyinwelding,cuttingandallied
processes(CSA),3,171.1(1),172(1)

indefinitionofweldingorallied
process,1
safetylatchesonhooks,303
safetynets

defined

fallprotectionsystem,1

certificationbyengineerof
supportingstructure,320(2)

specifications,320(1)

waterdangers,157

whenrequired,139
safetyprecautions,general,185195

certificationbyengineer

skeletonstructures,190

unrestrainedhosesor
piping,188(2)

designatedsignallers,191

emergencylighting,186(3)(4)

housekeeping,185

ice,workingon,195

lighting,186

manufacturersspecifications

unrestrainedhosesor
piping,188(2)

masonrywallsstabilization,192

pallets,187

securingequipmentand
materials,189

storageracks,187

tireservicing,193
Safetyrequirementsforpersonalfall
arrestsystems,subsystemsand
components(ANSI),3,142(1),
142.2(1),142.3(1),143(1),144,

Index

147(1),154(1),795(1)(d),834(c),
838(d),848(b)
safetyrope,lifeSeelifesafetyrope
SafetyStandardforBicycleHelmets
(CPSC),3,235
SafetyStandardforCableways,Cranes,
Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacksand
Slings(ASME),3,297(1)
SafetyStandardforLowLiftandHigh
LiftTrucks(ASME),3,347(8)
SafetyStandardforMaintenanceand
InspectionofOverheadCranes,
GantryCranes,Monorails,Hoists
andTrolleys(CSA),3,94
safetytoecaps,233(2)(4)

Seealsofootprotectionand
footwear
safetyengineeredmedicalsharps

defined,1

Seealsosharps
samplesSeelaboratorysamplesof
controlledproducts(WHMIS)
sandstonequarriesSeeminesand
mining
sandysoilSeesoilsandsoiltypes
sawsandsawmills,376383

bandsawwheels

certificationbyengineer,
379(1),379(3)

manufacturers
specifications,rimthickness,
379(1)

testingforcracks,379(2)

bandsaws

bladecracklimits,378,
Schedule8,Table2

retensioning,378(3)

shakebandsawblades,
cracked,378(4)

chainsaws

chainadjustments,376(2)

footwearprotection,
233(2)(4)

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specifications,376(1)
circularsaws

bladecracks,377,Schedule
8,Table1

sawmillheadrig,382

cutoffsaws,381

powerfedcircularsaws,380

sawmillheadrig,382

sawmilllogcarriage,383

ropes,rejectioncriteria,
383(2)

safetydevices,383(1),
383(4)

sawyerslever,383(3)

topsaw,sawmill,382(2)
scaffoldsandtemporarywork
platforms,323345

defined

heavydutyscaffold,1

ladderjackscaffold,1

lightdutyscaffolds,1

outriggerscaffold,1

scaffolds,1

bracketscaffolds,332

certificationbyengineer

bracketscaffolds,332(1)(a)

loads,325(3)(4)

metalscaffolding,331(a)

suspendedscaffolds,
341(2)

swingstagescaffolds,
342(1)

design,324325

doublepolescaffolds,324326,
333,Schedule6,Tables14

fixedladderon,130

freestandingscaffolds,334,422

halfhorsescaffolds,335

hoardedmasonrywalkthrough
scaffoldframes,324(4)

inspectionsandtests

plankloads,329(4)(b)

planks,329(4)(a)

Index

suspendedscaffolds,
341(4)
ladderjackscaffolds,336
ladders

accessladderson,130(6)

verticalladders,327

workingfrom,328
loads

limits,325

plankloadtests,329(4)(b)

workersinformed,325(5)
manufacturersspecifications

bracketscaffolds,332(1)(a)

laddersonladderjack
scaffolds,336(1)

metalscaffolding,331(a)

planks,329(1)

suspendedscaffolds,
341(2)

swingstagescaffolds,
342(1)
metalscaffolding,331
needlebeamscaffolds,337
outriggerscaffolds,338
planks

specifications,329

unpaintedlumber,324(3)
platforms,330
protectionfromfallingobjects

overheadsafeguards,
318(1)(2)

specifications,318(4)(5)

toeboards,321(3)

warningsignsanddevices,
318(3)
protectionfrommobile
equipmentorvehicles,324(5)
rollingscaffolds,334
roofingbrackets,339
safeguards

toeboards,321(3)
singlepolescaffolds,324326,
340,Schedule6,Tables78

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standards,323
suspendedscaffolds,341
taggingrequirements

colourcodedtags,326(1)

expiry,326(4)

informationontag,326(1),
326(5)

whenneeded,326(2)(3)

whennottousescaffold,
326(6)(7)

unpaintedlumberinwood
scaffolds,324(3)

Seealsoelevatingplatformsand
aerialdevices;platforms;
swingstagescaffolds
scalpels

definedasmedicalsharp,1

Seealsomedicalsharps
scissorliftfallrestraintsystem,156
scissorsSeesharps
scrapers,selfpropelledwheeled,270
271

rolloverprotectivestructures,
270

seatbeltsandrestraintsystems,
271

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
screens

inpoweredmobileequipment,
269

inpoweredmobileequipment
withROPS,271(2)

Seealsoeyeprotection
screwjacks

alternativestotemporary
protectivestructures,457(2)
sealSeelabels
seatbelts

forklifttrucks,284

standardsforpoweredmobile
equipmentwithROPS,271(1)

Index

useinpoweredmobile
equipment,256(3)(d)(e)

useinpoweredmobile
equipmentwithROPS,271
secondaryescaperoutes,119(4)(5)
securingequipmentandmaterials,189
seismicblastinganddrilling

seismicdrill

useinshotholedrilling,
757

useofopenflametowarm
wateron,517

Seealsodetonatorsand
detonation;explosives(other
thanatminesites)
Selection,UseandCareofRespirators
(CSA),3,247,250(1)
selfrescuers

inundergroundcoalmines,692
selfcontainedbreathingapparatus,
249252

facialseal,250

forimmediatedanger,251

fornoimmediatedanger,252

qualityofbreathingair,249

Seealsorespiratoryprotective
equipment
selfcontainedtoilets,375(2)(3)
selflockingconnectors

standardsforfallarrestsystem,
143(1)

standardsforindustrialrope
accesswork,835
SelfPropelledBoomSupported
ElevatingWorkPlatforms(CSA),
3,347(1)
SelfPropelledElevatingWork
Platforms(ANSI),3,347(3)
SelfPropelledElevatingWork
Platforms(CSA),3,347(3)
selfpropelledmechanizedfeller

distanceofworkersfrom,518(3)

Seealsoforestry

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selfpropelledwheeledscrapers,270
271

rolloverprotectivestructures,
270

seatbeltsandrestraintsystems,
271

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
selfpropelled,rubbertiredmachines
inminesSeevehicles,usein
mining
SelfRetractingDevicesforPersonal
FallArrestSystems(CSA),3,145
separationdistances(explosivesother
thanatminesites)

betweenexplosivesandfixed
radiotransmitters,Schedule11,
Table1

betweenexplosivesandfixed
radiofrequencytransmitters,
Schedule10,Table2

betweenexplosivesandmobile
radiotransmitters,Schedule11,
Table2

betweenexplosivesandmobile
radiofrequencytransmitters,
Schedule10,Table3

Seealsoexplosives(otherthanat
minesites)
servicemachinery,isolatinghazardous
energytoSeehazardousenergy
control(forservice,repair,tests,
adjustments,inspections)
servicerigtrucks,759
servicerigsSeeoilandgaswells
serviceshaftsSeebuildingshafts
sewageSeeburiedorconcrete
embeddedfacilities
shacklesonhooks

safetylatches,303

safetynets,320(1)(b)
shafthoist,undergroundSee
undergroundshafthoist

Index

shafts,buildingSeebuildingshafts
shafts,mineSeeundergroundshafts
shakebandsawblades,cracked,378(4)
sharps

defined

medicalsharp,1

parenteralcontact,1

safetyengineeredmedical
sharp,1

sharps,1

containers,526

hazardeliminationandcontrol,
525.1

medicalsharps

comingintoeffect,525.2(1)

safeworkprocedures,
525.2(4)(6)

safetyengineeredmedical
sharps,525.2(2)(3)

recappingwasteneedles,
prohibition,527

Seealsohealthcare
shavingSeefacialhair
sheaves

matchingcomponents,302
shields

inpoweredmobileequipment,
269

Seealsosafeguardsandwarnings
shockabsorbers,142.3

inpersonalfallarrestsystems,
142.3

standards,142.3(1)

Seealsopersonalfallarrest
system(PFAS)
shoesSeefootprotectionandfootwear
shoring

alternativestotemporary
protectivestructures,457

installationandremoval,458

lumberandplywoodstandards,
Schedule9

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shoringcomponentdimensions,
Schedule9

Seealsotemporaryprotective
structures;temporarysupporting
structures
shotholedrilling,757
shoulderbelts

inpoweredmobileequipment
withROPS,271(2)
showersandshowerroomsSeetoilets
andwashingfacilities
signalsystemsSeedesignated
signallers;designatedtraffic
controllers
signsSeelabels;warningsigns
SignsandSymbolsfortheWorkplace
(CSA),3,781(3)
silicacrystalline,respirable

defined

exposedworker,1

restrictedarea,1

abrasiveblastinguse,39

codeofpracticerequired,26,
Schedule1,Table1

decontaminationmethods,28(c)

healthassessmentofexposure,
40

contentsofreport,40(2)

costs,40(11),40(13)

frequencyofassessments,
40(6)(8)

informationtoworker,
40(3)

performedduringwork
hours,40(12)

privacyofinformation,
40(5)

refusalbyworker,40(9)
(10)

retentionofrecords,40(4)

housekeeping,28(b)

minimizationofrelease,28(a)

OEL,Schedule1,Table2

Index

restrictedareas

authorizedpersons,29(1),
29(2)(b)

decontaminationof
workers,29(4)(c)

emergencies,29(5)

harmfulsubstances,29(2)

noeating,drinkingor
smoking,29(2)(c)

prohibitedactivities,
29(2)(c)

protectionofworkers
streetclothing,29(4)

protectiveclothingfor
workers,29(4)

signs,29(2)(3)

signsforrestrictedarea,29(2)(3)

Seealsohealthassessmentsfor
exposuretoasbestos,silicaor
coaldust
silosSeeconfinedandrestrictedspaces
singlepolescaffolds

designandload,324325,340,
Schedule6,Tables78

Seealsoscaffoldsandtemporary
workplatforms
sitharness

indefinitionofnonindustrial
ropeaccesswork,1

standardsfornonindustrialrope
accesswork,847

standardsfortreecare
operations,795(1)(b)

Seealsoropeaccesswork,non
industrial(mountaineering,
caving,canyoning,sport
climbing)
skatesandskateboards

protectiveheadgear,235

Seealsoheadprotectionand
headwear

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skeletonstructures,190

certificationbyengineer,190(1),
190(3)

competentworker,190(4)

erectiondrawingsand
procedures,contents,190(2)

Seealsoelevatingplatformsand
aerialdevices
skidders,270271

rolloverprotectivestructures,
270

seatbeltsandrestraintsystems,
271

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
skidoosSeesnowvehicles
skin

contaminationwithflammable
orcombustibleliquids,164

inclementweatherprotections,
poweredmobileequipment,
275(3)

personalprotectiveequipment,
243

Seealsosafeguardsandwarnings
SleevesofInsulatingMaterialforLive
Working(ULC),3,799(1)
slidinghitchknots,150.3

Seealsopersonalfallarrest
system(PFAS)
slings

metalmeshslings,rejection
criteria,307

standards,297

syntheticfibreslings

labels,298(1)

notsubjectedtopulltests
beyondcapacity,298(2)

rejectioncriteria,305

standards,297(1)
slowspeedSeerobots
smallutilityvehicles

defined,1

Index

safetyhelmets,236
smoke

DirectorofInspection

noticeofnoxioussmokein
undergroundmines,544(1)(d)

ventilationsystem,when
needed,386(c)
smokingtobacco

prohibitions

explosives,466,517(2)(3)

fireandexplosionhazards
generally,162(3)

restrictedareas,29(2)(c)

surfacemines,648(3)

transportationof
explosives,621

undergroundcoalmines,
693694

whenrefuellingvehicles,
279(1)(2)

smokinghistoryinhealth
assessments,40(2)
snaphooks

standardsforfallarrestsystem,
143
SnellMemorialFoundation,3
snowvehicles,281282

defined,1

documents

operatorsmanual,281

safeworkprocedureson
slopingground,282(2)

loadandslopelimitations,282

manufacturersspecifications

loadandslopelimitations,
282(2)

operatorsmanual,281

safetyhelmets,236
snubbingunits

definition

snubbing,1

drawworks,766

exitsfromenclosures,761

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gasassistedsandcleanout,
781(6)

guylinesinselfcontainedunits,
763

inspections,758

safetychecks,760

Seealsooilandgaswells
soapforwashingSeetoiletsand
washingfacilities
SocietyofAutomotiveEngineers
(SAE),3
SocietyofProfessionalRopeAccess
Technicians,3
soft,sandyorloosesoilSeesoilsand
soiltypes
SoftwoodLumber(CSA),3

indefinitionoflumber,1
soilsandsoiltypes,442443,451

defined

hardandcompactsoil,
442(1)

likelytocrackorcrumble
soil,442(2)

soft,sandy,orloosesoil,
442(3)

alternativesforsoilstabilization,
443(2)

certificationbyengineer

alternativesforsoil
stabilization,443(2)

classification,442

cuttingbackwalls,450(1)(a),451

hardandcompactsoil,442(1),
451(a)

likelytocrackorcrumblesoil,
442(2),451(b)

morethanonesoiltype,442(4)

naturalfreezingforsoil
stabilization,prohibition,443(3)

shoringcomponentdimensions,
Schedule9

soft,sandy,orloosesoil,442(3),
451(c)

Index

soilstabilization,443

Seealsoexcavatingandtunneling
soldering

explosioncontrolin
undergroundcoalmines,746
solepenetrationprotectionin
footwear,233(2)(4)

Seealsofootprotectionand
footwear
sortinghooks,303(3)
soundlevelmeters

standards,219(3)

Seealsonoise
specialeffectsdevicesSeeexplosives
(otherthanatminesites)
SpecificationforAudiometers(ANSI),3

indefinitionofaudiometer,1
Specificationforindustrialsafety
helmets(CEN),3,831(2)(c)
SpecificationforPerformance
RequirementsforProtective
Footwear(ASTM),3,233(2),233(4)
SpecificationforPersonalNoise
Dosimeters(ANSI),3,219(3)(b)
SpecificationforProtectiveHelmetsfor
VehicleUsers(BSI),3,236(1)(b)
SpecificationforSoundLevelMeters
(ANSI),3,219(3)(a),219(3)(c)
SpecificationsforIntegrating
AveragingSoundLevelMeters
(ANSI),3
specifications,certificationsand
standards,1215

defined

approvedto,1

manufacturersrated
capacity,1

manufacturers
specifications,1

meetstherequirementsof,
1

professionalengineer,1

specifications,1

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approvedequipment,identifying
marks,15

certificationbyengineer

fitandsafeforworkers,
14(2)

inwriting,stampedand
signed,14(1)

employertofollow
specifications,12

professionalengineers
specifications(certified)

followingbyemployer,
12(b)(d)

howoftentocertify
equipment,13(2)(b)

safeproceduresand
equipment,13(2)

Seealsostandards
spectaclesSeeeyeprotection
splitSeeundergroundcoalmines
spoilpile

defined,1

loosematerialsfromexcavations,
452453
spools,matchingcomponents,302
sportclimbing

indefinitionofnonindustrial
ropeaccesswork,1

Seealsoropeaccesswork,non
industrial(mountaineering,
caving,canyoning,sport
climbing)
sportdiving,423(2)
sportheadgearSeeheadprotectionand
headwear
sprayoperations,170.1

flammablesubstances,notto
ignite,170.1(2)

nozzleguardsforairlessspray
machinery,170.1(5)(6)

outsideofspraybooths,
standardsfor,170.1(3)(4)

Index

sprayingasbestos,prohibition,
32(2)

ventilationsystems,170.1(1),
170.1(4)
spreaderbars

standards,297(3)(4)

Seealsorigging
springloadedsafetylatchhooks,
303(4)
sprucepinefir(SPF)

definedaslumber,1
stairwaysSeeentrances,walkways,and
stairways
stairwellsSeebuildingshafts
stampSeelabels
standardfirstaider

defined,1

mines,emergencyresponse
team,546

Seealsofirstaidandfirstaiders
StandardforProtectiveHeadgearfor
UseinNonMotorizedSports
(SnellMemorialFoundation),3,
235
StandardforProtectiveHeadgearfor
UsewithBicycles(SnellMemorial
Foundation),3,235
StandardfortheUseofPyrotechnics
BeforeaProximateAudience
(NFPA),3,467(2)(b),499(3)(b)
StandardGradingRulesforCanadian
Lumber(NLGA),3

indefinitionoflumber,1
StandardonFireServiceLifeSafety
RopeandSystemComponents
(NFPA),3,795(1)(a),817(b),834(a),
835(e),837(c),839(b)
StandardonLifeSafetyRopeand
EquipmentforEmergencyServices,
146,147(1),148.1

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StandardPracticeforCalibrationof
StandardsandEquipmentfor
ElectricalInsulatingMaterials
Testing(ASTM),3,799(3)
StandardSpecificationforHelmets
UsedinRecreationalBicyclingor
RollerSkating(ASTM),3,235
StandardSpecificationforReinforced
ConcreteManholeSections
(ASTM),3,131
StandardTestMethodforVapour
PressureofPetroleumProducts
(ReidMethod)(ASTM),3

indefinitionofflammableliquid,
1
standards

defined

approvedto,1

meetstherequirementsof,
1

adoptedinCode,3

approvedequipment,identifying
marks,15

previouseditionsofreferenced
standards,3.1

Seealsospecifications,
certificationsandstandards
StandardsAustralia/StandardsNew
Zealand,3
stationarywirerope

rejectioncriteria,306(3)
steelchain

standards,297(1)
steelferrules,301(1)
steeltoedbootsSeefootprotectionand
footwear
SteeringforOffRoad,RubberTired
Machines(SAE),3,590(1)
stepladdersSeeladders
stickerSeelabels
STOPsignals

fromnondesignatedsignallers,
191(7)

Index

storageSeeburiedorconcrete
embeddedfacilities;confinedand
restrictedspaces;containers;
storageracksandpallets
storagebatterylocomotivesin
undergroundcoalmines,706
storageracksandpallets,187

damageprevention,187(4)

nodangertoworkers,187(1)

reportofdamagetostoragerack,
187(3)

supportforloads,187(2)
StorageStandardsforIndustrial
Explosives(NRCan),3,470(2),
655(3)
stormsSeeweather
streetclothing

clothingbeneathflameresistant
clothing,232(2)

compressed/liquefiedgas,useto
blowsubstances,171(8)(d)

inrestrictedareas,protectionof
workersstreetclothing,29(4)
stringers

alternativestotemporary
protectivestructures,457

installationandremoval,458

lumberandplywoodstandards,
Schedule9

shoringcomponentdimensions,
Schedule9

Seealsotemporaryprotective
structures;temporarysupporting
structures
stripminingSeesurfacemines
styreneinstyreneresinfabrication

codeofpracticerequired,26,
Schedule1,Table1
subsidences

noticetoDirectorofdangerous
occurrencesinmines,544(1)(a)
substanceinteraction

defined,Schedule1,Table2

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substances,harmful

defined,1

Seealsooccupationalexposure
limit(OEL)
supervision

defined

directsupervision,1
suppliedairrespiratoryprotection
equipmentSeerespiratory
protectiveequipment
supplierlabels(WHMIS),398,401

defined

supplier,1

supplierlabels,1

controlledproductsarriving
withoutlabels,dutytoprovide
labels,398(5)(7),401

laboratorysamples,403

nottoremove,modifyoralter,
398(2)

placards,398(4)(b)(c),401,402

replacementof,398(3),401

requirement,398,401

storagewithoutlabel,conditions,
398(4),401

trainingincontent,397(1)(a)

traininginsignificance,398(4)(c)

transferofcontrolledproducts,
402

Seealsoconfidentialbusiness
information(WHMIS);
WorkplaceHazardousMaterials
InformationSystem(WHMIS)
suppliersmaterialsafetydatasheet
(WHMIS),404407

defined,1

materialsafetydatasheet,
1

supplier,1

suppliersmaterialsafety
datasheet,1

Index

disclosureexemptionfor
informationondatasheets,408
410

employersdatasheet,405

formatdifferentfromemployers
datasheet,405(3)

informationcurrent,406

requirement,404(1)

storagetimelimitwhileactively
seekingdatasheet,404(2)

trainingin,397(1)(b)

Seealsoconfidentialbusiness
information(WHMIS)
supplies,liftingSeeliftingand
handlingloads
supportingstructures,temporarySee
temporarysupportingstructures
surfacehaulroads

formines,539
surfacemines

defined,1

surfacemine,1

surfacemineblaster,1

buildingsafety,532

certificationbyengineer

electricalequipmentused
inpresenceofgas,vapouror
dust,563(1)

representativemachines,
576(2)

walls,541(1)

combinedoperations

declaration,686(1)

minemanager,686(2)(3)

dangerousoccurrencestoreport
toDirector

damordikedangers,
544(2)

electricalequipment
failures,544(1)(f)

ignitionofgasordust,
544(1)(d)

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incidentswithhoists,
sheaves,shaftsorheadframes,
544(1)(i)

outofcontrolvehicles,
544(1)(c)

outburstsandinrushes,
544(1)(h)

subsidenceorunexpected
groundfall,544(1)(a)

undergroundventilation
systemstoppages,544(1)(b)

unexpecteddangerous
events,544(1)(g)

workerwithdrawalin
emergencies,544(1)(e)
DirectorofInspection

approvalofdustcontrol
alternateprotections,537(2)

blastareasigns,approvals,
644(1)

electricalsystems,notice
andapproval,561

electricalsystems,
overheadpowerlines
approvals,567

reportsofdangerous
occurrences,544

representativemachines,
report,576(2)
documents

dangerousoccurrences
reports,544

electricalsystemsapproval
byDirector,561

inspectionrecords,534

mineplans,533

recordsofelectrical
systemsinstallationand
repairs,562(2)

testsofgroundelectrodes,
570

Index

testsofsupplysystemsfor
mobileelectricalequipment,
565
dumpingblocks,542
dustcontrol,537
electricalsystemsand
equipment,560572

authorizedworkerto
install,562(1)

Director,noticeand
approvals,561

drills,handheldelectric,
572

equipmentusedin
presenceofgas,vapouror
dust,563

grounding,570(1)

overheadpowerlines,567

recordsofinstallationand
repairs,562(2)

standards,560

supplysystemsformobile
electricalequipment,565

welding,571
emergencyescaperouteson
surfacehaulroads,539(2)
emergencyresponsestations,545
emergencyresponseteam,546
excavations,safedistances,535
explosives,644657

blastholes,645

burningexplosives,652

chargedholes,657

detonatingcord,647

drillingnearexplosives,
654

electricalcablesandwires,
650

electricalstorms,646

electromagneticradiation,
blastingin,651

ignitionprecautions,648

misfires,653

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nosmokingoropen
flames,648(3)

overheadpowerline,
blastingin,651(2)

radiofrequency
transmittersorfields,blasting
in,651(3)

safetyfuses,649

signs,644(1)

storageboxes,655

sufficientexplosives,
655(1)

unauthorizedequipment,
vehiclesandworkers,644(2)

warningsandsigns,656
657
flammablegasmonitors,543
inspectionsandtests

groundelectrodes,570

supplysystemsformobile
electricalequipment,565
manufacturersspecifications

electricalequipmentused
inpresenceofgas,vapouror
dust,563(1)
mineplans,533
prototypemachines,575
representativemachines,576
stockpiles,536
surfacehaulroads,539
testsandinspections

ofelectricalsystems,562

recordretentionperiod,
534
walls

certifiedbyengineer,
541(1)

specifications,541(2)
warningsystems

explosives,656657
Seealsoconveyorsinmines;
explosives(atminesites);mines

Index

andmining;vehicles,usein
mining
surveyorinundergroundcoalmines,
682,747(6)(7)
suspendedelevatingplatforms

standards,348

Seealsoelevatingplatformsand
aerialdevices
suspendedloadsoverworkareas,69
suspendedoutriggerscaffolds

designandspecifications,338

Seealsoscaffoldsandtemporary
workplatforms
suspendedscaffolds,341

defined,1

dailyinspections,341(4)

designandspecifications,341

Seealsoscaffoldsandtemporary
workplatforms
swingdropdistance

defined,1

Seealsofallprotectionsystems;
personalfallarrestsystem
(PFAS)
swingstagescaffolds,342345

certificationbyengineer,
342(1)(a)

designandspecifications,342
343

escapedevice,344(3)(4)

hoistingequipment,344(1)(2)

inspections,345(1)

manuallyoperatedsecondary
mechanism,344(3)(4)

manufacturersspecifications,
342(1)(a)

personalfallarrestsystems,
345(4)(5)

safetyproceduresanddevices,
344345

suspensionrope,344(4)(5)

useforlightduty,343(1)

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Seealsoscaffoldsandtemporary
workplatforms
syntheticfibreropes

boatswainschairs,351(3)

standards,297(1)

Seealsoropes
syntheticfibreslings

labels

manufacturers
information,298(1)(a)(b)

safeworkingload,
298(1)(c)

typeandmaterialof
construction,298(1)(d)

notsubjectedtopulltests
beyondcapacity,298(2)

rejectioncriteria,305

standards,297(1)

T
taglinesonloads,70
tagsSeelabels;scaffoldsandtemporary
workplatforms
tampingpolesforloadingexplosives,
491
tankcarsandtrucks

hazardousloads,278

transferofcontrolledproducts,
402
tanksSeecontainers
TechnicalHandbookforProfessional
MountainGuides(Associationof
CanadianMountainGuides),3,
841(a)
telephonelinesSeeburiedorconcrete
embeddedfacilities
telephonesystem

connectionwithunderground
coalminessystem,699(1)

Seealsocommunicationsystems
telephones,cellularSeecellular
telephones

Index

telescopicaerialdevices

onmotorvehicle,standards,
347(5)

Seealsoelevatingplatformsand
aerialdevices
televisiontowersSeeradiofrequency
transmittersandexplosives
temporary(generally)

defined,1
temporaryprotectivestructures

defined,1

alternativesforsoilstabilization,
443(3)

certificationbyengineer

tunnelexcavations,464

excavatingandtunneling

alternativestructures,457

asprotectionmethod,
450(1)(b)(c)

specificationsof
professionalengineer,456

trenches,standardsfor
shoring,stringersandbracing,
Schedule9

undergroundshafts,
461(1)(2)

temporarycovers,314(2)

tunnelexcavations,464

Seealsoexcavatingandtunneling
temporarystairs,122(3)
temporarysupportingstructures,352

defined,1

certificationbyengineer,352(3)
(4)

masonrywallsstabilization,192

standards,352(1)(2)
temporaryworkplatformsSee
scaffoldsandtemporarywork
platforms
temporaryworksites

toiletsandwashingfacilities,
356(b)

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testmachinery,isolatinghazardous
energytoSeehazardousenergy
control(forservice,repair,tests,
adjustments,inspections)
thermalenergy

indefinitionofhazardous
energy,1

Seealsohazardousenergycontrol
(forservice,repair,tests,
adjustments,inspections)
threatsSeeviolence,workplace
threewheeledallterrainvehicles

prohibition,280
ticketSeelabels;supplierlabels
(WHMIS);worksitelabels
(WHMIS)
timberSeeforestry
timberpiles,289

Seealsopiledrivingequipment
andpractices
tireservicing,193

competentworker,193(1)

manufacturersservicemanuals,
availability,193(2)

tireinflationmethods,
precautions,193(3)(6)
titanium

inlightmetalalloys,538

Seealsominesandmining
tobacco

WHMISnottoapplyto,395(3)(b)

Seealsosmokingtobacco
toeboards,321

openingsandholes,314

specifications,321(1),321(5)

whenneeded,321(2)(4)
toecaps,233(2)(4)

Seealsofootprotectionand
footwear
toiletsandwashingfacilities,354361

femininehygieneproducts
disposal,360(c)

Index

foodestablishments,exceptions,
356(a)
handcleaningfacilities,359360

circularwashfountains,
359(3)

cleanandoperational,
361(1)

handdrying,360(b)

handsoap,360(b)

numberrequired,359
mobileortemporaryworksites,
356(b)
nounreasonablerestrictions,354
requirementsatworksite,357,
Schedule7
showersandshowerrooms

cleanandoperational,
361(1)

emergencywashing
equipment,23

storageofothermaterials,
361(2)
storageofothermaterials,361(2)
toiletpaper,360(a)
toilets,357

accessibility,357(5)

cleanandoperational,
361(1)

drainage,358(1)(2)

maintenanceofself
containedunits,358(3)

onefacilityforbothsexes,
357(2)

separatefacilitiesbysex,
357(1),Schedule7

urinals,357(3)(4)
wastereceptacles,360
Seealsodecontaminationof
workers;drinkingfluids

tools

defined

actuatedfasteningtool,1

handtool,1

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actuatedfasteningtool,374
contactbyclothing,jewelleryor
hair,362

grinders,375

nonsparkingtoolsinmines,608
torsoprotection

personalprotectiveequipment,
242
totalfalldistanceSeepersonalfall
arrestsystem(PFAS)
totalparticulateSeeparticulate
materials
towerandbuildingshafthoists,9899

defined

hoist,1

towerhoist,1

certificationbyengineer,boom,
99

design,99

protectiveenclosure,98

safeguards,318(7)(8)

Seealsohoists
towercranes,100107

defined,1

certificationbyengineer

changingcomponents,103

operatorscab,103(2)

structuraltestingand
examination,105

windandtemperature
limitations,106

changingcomponents,103

documents

loadcharts,63(2)

logbooks,65

limitdevices,101102

heightlimitdevice,
101(1)(c)

overloaddevice,101(1)(a)

travellimitdevice,
101(1)(b)

trolleytravellimitdevice,
101(1)(d)

Index

verification,102
loadcharts,63(2)
logbooks,65
manufacturersspecifications,
101,103,106

multiplecranes,107

operation,102

operatorscab,103(2)

standards,100

structuraltestingand
examination

certificationbyengineer,
105

howoftentotest,105(2)

nondestructivetesting,
105(1)

testweights,104

windandtemperature
limitations,106

Seealsocranes
trackedcrawler,270271

rolloverprotectivestructures,
270

seatbeltsandrestraintsystems,
271

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
tractors,270271

rolloverprotectivestructures,
270

seatbeltsandrestraintsystems,
271

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
tradenameSeeWorkplaceHazardous
MaterialsInformationSystem
(WHMIS)
tradeunionsorworkerassociations

jointworksitehealthandsafety
committee,electionofmembers,
199(2)
trafficcontrolSeevehicletrafficcontrol
TrafficSafetyAct,573(2)(c)

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trailbike,motorized

safetyhelmetstandards,236

Seealsoheadprotectionand
headwear
trailerhitchesinpoweredmobile
equipment,266(d)
trailerpiperacks,765
TransportationAssociationofCanada,
3

ManualofUniformTrafficControl
DevicesforCanada,194(7)(i)
transportationofinjuredorillworkers
tohealthcarefacilities,180

accompanimentbyfirstaider,
180(5)(6)

ambulanceservices,180

availabilityundernormal
conditions,180(1)(2)

communicationsystemsto
summon,180(4)

communicationsystems
withhealthcarefacility,
180(3)(c)

licensedservices,180(2)
(4)

whennotavailable,180(3)
travelrestraintsystem

defined

fallprotectionsystem,1

horizontallifelinesystem,
1

travelrestraintsystem,1

anchors

permanent,152

temporary,152.1(1)

controlzones,161

horizontallifelinesystems,153
153.1

inplaceofguardrails,139(5)(6)

proceduresinplaceof,159

scissorlift,requirement,156

waterdangers,157

whenrequired,139,141

Index

Seealsofallprotectionsystems
travellingblocks,drillingorservice
rigs,769770
treecareoperations,792796

applicationofCode,792

fallprotection,794

harnessstandards,795

knotexemption,796

safeworkpracticesand
procedures,793

emergencyrescue,
793(1)(e)

hazardassessment,
793(1)(a)

toolsandequipment,
793(1)(c)

training,793(1)(b)

workpositioningandfall
protection,793(1)(d)
trenchers,270271

rolloverprotectivestructures,
270

seatbeltsandrestraintsystems,
271

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
trenchesSeeexcavatingandtunneling
tricyclist

protectiveheadgear,235

Seealsoheadprotectionand
headwear
tridymiteSeesilicacrystalline,
respirable
tripoliSeesilicacrystalline,respirable
trolleylocomotivesinunderground
coalmines,706
trucksSeeboomsandboomtrucks;
concretepumptrucks;forklift
trucks;loggingtrucks;servicerig
trucks;tankcarsandtrucks
tuggers,oilandgaswells,770
tunnelsSeeconfinedandrestricted
spaces;excavatingandtunneling

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Index

turnoutsforloggingindustryvehicles,
525(3)
twowayradiosSeeradiofrequency
transmittersandexplosives

U
Uboltclipsforwirerope,300(1)

Seealsocableclips
U.S.A.FederalMotorVehicleSafety
Standard,3
UIAA(UnionInternationaledes
AssociationsdAlpinisme),3

defined,1
ULC(UnderwritersLaboratoriesof
Canada),3

defined,1
undergroundcoalmines,680749

defined

gob,1

mineofficial,1

undergroundcoalmine
electricalsuperintendent,1

undergroundcoalmine
foreman,1

undergroundcoalmine
manager,1

adjoiningunderground
properties,747

buildingsafety,532

bulkfuelstorage,696,713

certificationbyengineer

annualmineplan,681

compressedair,675

degassingprocedures,733

explosionbarriers,745

explosives,659(2)

extractions,708(1)

geotechnicalanalysisfor
supportsystem,707(1)

hoistingequipment,749.1

mineopenings,701(2.1)

pillarwidth,747(3)

portals,700(2)

removalofground
supports,710(4)

roofandsidesupport
systems,707(2)(3)

sealedoffareas,716(4),736

shaftaccess,749.1

shockblasting,676

surveyplans,682(3)

undergroundfuelstation,
704(1)

ventilationsystem,711(1)
(2),712(4)

walls,541(1)

waterorgascloseto
workingface,749(2)
chutes,717
coalcuttingmachineswith
combustiblegasdetectors,738,
740
combinedoperations

declaration,686(1)

minemanager,686(2)(3)
communicationsystems

openings,701(2)(3)
communicationsystems,voice,
697699

alarmsystems,699(2)

backuppowersupply,
697(3)

interconnectedstations,
697(1)(2)

locations,698(1)(2)

permanentlyattended
stations,699

publictelephonesystem,
699(1)
conveyors

clearances,550

fireprecautions,548(4)

fireproofingof,549
crosscuts,728
dangerousoccurrencestoreport
toDirector

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damordikedangers,
544(2)

electricalequipment
failures,544(1)(f)

ignitionofgasordust,
544(1)(d)

incidentswithhoists,
sheaves,shaftsorheadframes,
544(1)(i)

outofcontrolvehicles,
544(1)(c)

outburstsandinrushes,
544(1)(h)

subsidenceorunexpected
groundfall,544(1)(a)

undergroundventilation
systemstoppages,544(1)(b)

unexpecteddangerous
events,544(1)(g)

workerwithdrawalin
emergencies,544(1)(e)
dieselfuel,704705
dieselpoweredmachines,597,
731(4)
dieselvehicleroads,732
DirectorofInspection

annualmineplan,
approval,681

approvalofdustcontrol
alternateprotections,537(2)

batterychargingstation,
approvals,566(1)

combinedoperations,
declaration,686

combustiblegasdetector
location,approval,738(3)

combustiblegasdetectors,
approvals,737(d)

communicationsystem
location,order,698(2)

crosscuts,exemption,
728(3)

Index

dangerousoccurrences,
notice,544

dieselfuelstorageperiod,
approval,705(1)

dieselpoweredmachine,
approval,597

drillholes,miningcloseto,
approval,748

electricalsystems,
approval,561

electricalsystems,
overheadpowerlines,
approval,567

explosionbarriers,
approvals,745(1)

explosives,electric
conveyance,approval,660

explosives,nonpermitted,
approval,Schedule11,Table3

explosives,shockblasting,
approval,676

explosives,unclassified,
approval,659

explosives,underground
transport,approval,662(2)

firedetectionsystems,
installationatspecificlocation,
order,551(2)

flammablegasondiesel
vehicleroads,732(1)

hoistingequipment,
approval,749.1

hotworksafeprocedures,
approval,746(2)(2.1)

minemanager
appointment,notice,685(1)

propanefurnace,approval,
695(6)

refugestation,exemption,
559(4)

sealedoffareas,approvals,
716(1)(2)

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shaftaccess,approval,
749.1

vehicleswithautomatic
firesuppressionsystem,
approval,548(7)

ventilationsystemair
velocity,approval,712(4)

ventilationsystem
unplannedstoppage,report,
726

waterorgas
accumulations,approval,749
documents

codeofpractice,fan
operatingprocedures,725(3)

dangerousoccurrences
reports,544

degassingprocedures,733

dieselfuel,705(5)

electricalsystemsapproval
byDirector,561

electricalsystems
installationandrepairrecords,
562(2)

evacuationproceduresand
mockexercises,553

firefightingequipment
inspections,554(3)

firefightingtraining
records,547(2)

flammablegasondiesel
vehicleroads,report,732(4)
(5)

gasinspectionreport,
730(3)(5)

groundsupportcodeof
practice,709(2)

hazardassessment,688(3)

inspectionrecords,534,
538(3),725(2),730(3)(5)

mineplans,533,556,681

refugestations,postingof
numberofworkers,559

Index

selfrescuers,training,
692(e)

shiftreport,690691

testsofgroundelectrodes,
570

testsofsupplysystemsfor
mobileelectricalequipment,
565

unsafeconditions,688(4)

ventilatingpressures,
719(2)

ventilationfanstoppages,
726(2)

ventilationmonitoring,
727(7)

ventilationsystem
operatingprocedures,711(2)
drillholes,748
dumpingblocks,542
dustcontrol,537
electricalsystems,560572

authorizedworkerto
install,562(1)

batteries,566

Director,noticeand
approvals,561

drills,handheldelectric,
572

electricalsuperintendent
operationandapproval,564

flammablegaslevels,
731(2)

groundfaultprotection,
568

grounding,570

overheadpowerlines,567

recordsofinstallationand
repairs,562(2)

standards,560

supplysystemsformobile
electricalequipment,565

switchgear,569(2)

welding,571

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emergencyescaperouteson
surfacehaulroads,539(2)
emergencyresponsestations,545
emergencyresponseteam,546
emergencywarningsystems,
552553,699
entrances,exits,portalsand
outlets,700703

escapewaysand
manholes,702703

housekeeping,702(1),
703(3)

outlets,certifications,
701(2.1)

outlets,communication
systems,701(2)(3)

outlets,minimumnumber,
701(1),701(3)

outlets,oneonly,
maximumnumberofworkers,
701(4)

portals,700

signsanddirectional
devices,702(1)
evacuation

flammablegaslevels,
731(1)

proceduresandreports,
553
explosionbarriers,745
explosiondoorsorweakwalls,
721(2)
explosives,658679

beforefiringprocedures,
664(4)

blastingcable,665

coaldust,664(2)

compressedair,675

delaydetonator,666

drillingdistances,663

firinginthesameround,
671

flammablegas,664(1)(3)

Index

flammablegaslevels,
731(3)

mineshaftconveyance,661

misfiredetonation,673

misfirereport,674(2)

misfires,672

misfires,leaving,674

nonpermittedexplosives,
applicationtouse,Schedule11,
Table3

permanentfiringstation,
678

permittedexplosives,659

samemanufacturer,667

secondaryblasting,679

seriesconnection,668

shockblasting,676

stemming,670

surfaceshots,677

transportunderground,
660,662

transportationbyelectric
conveyance,prohibition,660

undergroundmineblaster,
generalduties,664

waitingperiodafter
detonation,665(5)

warningsignsformisfires,
674

waterstemming,670(2)

waterresistantexplosives,
669
firedetectionsystems,551,605
fireextinguishers,555
firefightingequipment,554,704
firefightingprecautions,548

dustsuppressiondevices,
548(3)

firealarmsonunattended
conveyorbelttransferpoints,
548(4)

fireproofcontainers,
548(1)(c)

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fireproofingroadways,549

flammableconstruction
materials,548(1)(d)

flammableliquidstorage,
548(1)(a)

nonflammablematerial
uses,548(2)

propaneuse,prohibitions,
548(1)(f)

tarredorotherbuilding
papers,548(1)(e)
firefightingtraining,547
firefightingwatersupply,557
558
fireresistantmaterials,uses,548

boosterfaninstallations,
538(2)(c)

coatingsonroadway
combustiblematerials,549(2)

hydraulicfluids,
standards,548(5)(6)

mainfaninstallations,
548(2)(b)

materialaccumulations,
548(1)(b)

stoppings,regulatorsand
doors,548(2)(e)

undergroundportals,
548(2)(a)

vehiclecomponents,
exclusions,548(6)(7)

ventilationaircrossings,
548(2)(d)
flammablegasmonitors,543
fuelstations,underground,704
gas,749
gascontrol,730741

bleedersystems,731(5)

combustiblegasdetectors,
738740

combustiblegasdetectors,
portable,739

Index

combustiblegasdetectors,
standards,737,739(3)

degassingprocedures,733

dieselvehicleroads,732

flammablegaslevels,731

gasremoval,734

inspections,730

roofbolters,useof,741

sealedoffareas,736

unusedareas,735
hotworkexplosioncontrol,746
ignitionmeans,prohibitionsand
warnings,693694
inspectionsandtests

emergencywarning
systems,552(b)

firefightingequipment,
554(3)

flammablegasondiesel
vehicleroads,732

gascontrol,730

groundelectrodes,570

propaneinstallations,
695(3)(4)

shiftreport,690691

supplysystemsformobile
electricalequipment,565
lightmetalalloys,538
manholes,703
manufacturersspecifications

propaneinstallations,
695(1)
mineplans

annualplan,681

certificationbyengineer,
681

contents,533

designatedcompetent
persontoprepare,2.2

explosionbarriers,745

locationoffirefighting
equipment,556

surveyor,682

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toDirector,681

updates,556(2)
nosmokingorcarryingignition
means,693694
pillars,747
propaneinstallations,695696
refugeplacesandmanholes,703
refugestations,559

evacuationprocedures,553
roofandsidesupport,707710

codeofpracticeforground
supports,709

extractions,708

geotechnicalanalysisby
engineer,707(1)

removalofground
supports,710

supportsystem,707
sealedoffareas,716,736
selfrescuers,692
shiftreport,690691

foremanrequirement,
690(1)

mineinspection,690(3)

posting,690(4)(5)

readandinitial,690(2)
standards

auxiliaryfans,723(4)

combustiblegasdetectors,
737,739(3)

fireresistanthydraulic
fluids,548(5)(6)

internationalstandards,
694.1

propaneinstallations,
695(1)
stockpiles,536
surfacehaulroads,539
surveyor,682,747(6)(7)
testsandinspections

ofelectricalsystems,562

recordretentionperiod,
534

Index

trainingofselfrescuers,692
unsafeconditions

fencedoffareas,689

hazardassessment,688(3)

noticetoofficials,688(2)

records,688(4)

types,688(1)

withdrawalofworkers,
688(3)
vehicles,704706

controlofequipment,706

dieselfuel,705

dustcontrolonroadways,
742(3),743

undergroundfuelstations,
704
ventilationsystems,711729

airflownottoimpedefire
fighting,554(2)

airvelocity,712

auxiliaryfans,723,725

batteries,566

bleedersystems,731(5)

boosterfans,538,548(2)(c),
722,725

brattice,724

certificationbyengineer,
711(1)

chutes,717

codeofpractice,fan
operatingprocedures,725(3)

crosscuts,728

doors,714

explosiondoorsandweak
walls,721(2)

fanoperatingprocedures,
725

fans,538,719,742(5)

flammablegaslevels,731

gasinspections,730

lightmetalalloys,538

monitoringofventilation,
727

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noticetoDirectorof
unplannedstoppages,
544(1)(b),726(2)

postingofcodeofpractice,
fanoperatingprocedures,
725(3)

postingofreportoffan
stopping,726(2)

postingofventilation
monitoring,727(7)

recordoffanstoppages,
726(2)

recordofventilating
pressures,719(2)

recordofventilation
monitoring,727(7)

returnairway,713

reverseflows,720

seals,716,727(2)(e)

splits,718,729

stoppings,715,726

surfacefans,721

venttubes,724
walls

certifiedbyengineer,
541(1)

specifications,541(2)
warningsystems

boosterfans,722

combustiblegasdetectors,
738(5)

emergencywarning
systems,552553,699(2)

firealarms,551

flammablegasmonitors,
543

propaneleaks,695(5)
water,749
watersupplyforfirefighting,
557558
welding,cuttingandsoldering,
746
workers,683694

Index

foreman,683684

manager,683685

qualificationsrequired,684

shiftchange,689

shiftreport,690691

smokingprohibitions,693
694

supervision,683

workingalone,393394,
687
Seealsocoaldust;conveyorsin
mines;minesandmining;mines
andmining,definitions;vehicles,
useinmining

undergroundshafthoist,108111

defined,1

certificationbyengineer

unguidedsuspendedcage,
111

codeforcommunicationsystems,
108(4)

communicationsystems,108(2)
(4),111(1)

hoistcage,110

operatorresponsibilities,109

safeguardsonunderground
shaftcages,318(7)(8)

safetyrequirements,108

speedlimit,109(2)

unguidedsuspendedcage,111

Seealsohoists
undergroundshafts,461462

defined,1

excavation,notan,1

spoilpile,1

undergroundshaft,1

certificationbyengineer

temporaryprotective
structures,461(2),462(2)

demolitions,422

drilledorboredunderground
shafts,462463

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entrancesandexits,446
fallingmaterialsindrilledor
boredshafts,462(3)(4)

fencesandgatesforfall
prevention,461(3)(4)

flammablesubstances,
precautions,163(2)

safeguardsaroundsurface
openings,specifications,318(6)

shoringcomponentdimensions,
Schedule9

soilstabilization,443

temporaryprotectivestructures,
461(1)(2),462(1)(2),463

wateraccumulations,prevention
of,461(5)

workeraccess,446
undergroundutilityvaultsSee
confinedandrestrictedspaces
undergroundmines

defined

portal,1

undergroundmine,1

undergroundmineblaster,
1

undergroundshaft,1

buildingsafety,532

certificationbyengineer

compressedair,675

shockblasting,676

walls,541(1)

combinedoperations

declaration,686(1)

minemanager,686(2)(3)

dangerousoccurrencestoreport
toDirector

damordikedangers,
544(2)

electricalequipment
failures,544(1)(f)

ignitionofgasordust,
544(1)(d)

Index

incidentswithhoists,
sheaves,shaftsorheadframes,
544(1)(i)

outofcontrolvehicles,
544(1)(c)

outburstsandinrushes,
544(1)(h)

subsidenceorunexpected
groundfall,544(1)(a)

undergroundventilation
systemstoppages,544(1)(b)

unexpecteddangerous
events,544(1)(g)

workerwithdrawalin
emergencies,544(1)(e)
dieselpoweredmachines,597
DirectorofInspection

approvalofdustcontrol
alternateprotections,537(2)

batterychargingstation,
approvals,566(1)

combinedoperations,
declaration,686

electricalsystems
approvals,561

electricalsystems,
overheadpowerlines
approvals,567

explosives,electric
conveyance,approval,660

explosives,shockblasting,
approval,676

explosives,underground
transport,approval,662(2)

noticeofdangerous
occurrences,544
documents

dangerousoccurrences
reports,544

electricalsystemsapproval
byDirector,561

evacuationproceduresand
training,553

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inspectionrecords,534

mineplans,533

recordsofelectrical
systemsinstallationand
repairs,562(2)

testsofgroundelectrodes,
570

testsofsupplysystemsfor
mobileelectricalequipment,
565
dumpingblocks,542
dustcontrol,537
electricalsystems,560572

authorizedworkerto
install,562(1)

batteries,566(1)

Director,noticeand
approvals,561

drills,handheldelectric,
572

grounding,570

overheadpowerlines,567

recordsofinstallationand
repairs,562(2)

standards,560

supplysystemsformobile
electricalequipment,565

switchgear,569

welding,571
emergencyescaperouteson
surfacehaulroads,539(2)
emergencyresponsestations,545
emergencyresponseteam,546
evacuationprocedures,553
explosives

beforefiringprocedures,
664(4)

blastingcable,665

coaldust,664(2)

compressedair,675

delaydetonator,666

drillingdistances,663

Index

electricconveyance,
prohibition,660

firinginthesameround,
671

flammablegas,664(1)(3)

mineshaftconveyance,661

misfiredetonation,673

misfirereport,674(2)

misfires,672

misfires,leaving,674

permanentfiringstation,
678

samemanufacturer,667

secondaryblasting,679

seriesconnection,668

shockblasting,676

stemming,670

surfaceshots,677

transportunderground,
660,662

undergroundmineblaster,
generalduties,664

waitingperiodafter
detonation,665(5)

warningsignsformisfires,
674

waterstemming,670(2)

waterresistantexplosives,
669
firefightingwatersupply,557
558
flammablegasmonitors,543
inspectionsandtests

groundelectrodes,570

supplysystemsformobile
electricalequipment,565
lightmetalalloys,538
mineplans,533
stockpiles,536
surfacehaulroads,539
testsandinspections

ofelectricalsystems,562

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recordretentionperiod,
534

ventilationsystems

batteries,566

walls

certifiedbyengineer,
541(1)

specifications,541(2)

warningsystem

evacuation,553

watersupplyforfirefighting,
557558

Seealsoconveyorsinmines;
minesandmining;vehicles,use
inmining
UnderwritersLaboratoriesofCanada
(ULC),3

defined,1
UnionInternationaledesAssociations
dAlpinisme(UIAA),3
unionorworkerassociationsSeetrade
unionsorworkerassociations
uprights

shoringcomponentdimensions,
Schedule9
urinalsSeetoiletsandwashingfacilities
UseofElectricityinMines(CSA),3,
560,642(1)(a),723(4)

indefinitionofportablepower
cables,1
utilitydisconnectionfordemolition,
419

requirement,419(a)

writtenconfirmation,419(b)
utilityemployee

defined,1

Seealsoelectricalutilitiesand
utilityworkers
utilityvehicles,smallSeesmallutility
vehicles

Index

V
valvesSeeburiedorconcrete
embeddedfacilities
vehicles

defined

GVW,1

machinery,includes
vehicles,1

vehicle,1

fallprotection,155

formovingworkers,364

headwearinvehicleswith
rolloverprotectivestructures
andrestrainingdevices,236(3)

personalvehiclesforwork
purposes,290.1

refuelling,279

transportingexplosives,473

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment;vehicles,usein
mining;weldingoralliedprocess
vehicles,useinmining

auxiliarysteering,588590

brakingsystems,577587

airbrakes,577,581

auxiliaryairreservoirs,582

dualbrakes,579

emergencybrakes,580,582

frontwheelbrakecontrol,
surfacemines,583

hydraulicbrakes,578

parkingbrakes,surface
minesoroperations,584

testsandrecords,585587

warningdevices,579

certificationbyengineer

prototypevehicles,575(5)

representativemachines,
576(2)

clearview,593

clearancesinundergroundcoal
mines,595

DirectorofInspection

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braketestsbyrequestfrom
Director,585(1)(2)

excessiveweightand
loads,approvals,573

exemptions,clearances,
595(2)

representativevehicles,
576(2)

undergroundmine
vehicles,standardsexemption,
574(2)

vehicleoutofcontrol,
notice,544(1)(c)
documents

braketestsandrecords,
586587

excessiveweightand
loads,573

maintenancerecords,587

prototypevehicles,575

representativemachines,
testreport,576
enginestartingwhen
transmissionengaged,
prevention,591(1)(c)
excessiveweightandloads,573
explosives,transportationof,
622,626,660
fireprecautions,548
haulagetruckswithreardump
boxes,591(2)
hazardassessment

excessiveweightand
loads,573
lights

clearancelights,592

headlightalignment,
594(2)

typesrequired,594(1)
locomotives,controlof,706
maintenancerecords,587
manufacturersspecifications

Index

representativemachines,
576(2)

prototypemachines,575

remotecontrolledequipment,
706

representativemachines,576

shockabsorbingseats,591(1)(a)

standards

airbrakes,581

auxiliarysteering,590(1)

clearancelights,592(1)(b)

hydraulicbrakes,578

prototypemachines,575

representativemachines,
576

undergroundmine
vehicles,574

unattendedmachinesin
undergroundmines,596

unintentionalmovement
prevention,591(1)(b)

warningsystems

airbrakessystemfailures,
581(e)

auxiliarysteeringsystem
failures,590(2)

dualbrakesystemfailures,
579

wheelsincontactwithground,
591(2)(3)
vehiclehoists,112113

safeuse,113

standards,112

Seealsohoists
vehicletransportingequipment,
bulkheads,268

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
VehicleMountedAerialDevices(CSA),
3,347(5),799(1)
VehicleMountedBridgeInspectionand
MaintenanceDevices(ANSI),3,
347(7)

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vehiclemountedbridgeinspectionand
maintenanceelevatingwork
platform

standards,347(7)
vehiclemountedwinchlines,114
vehicletrafficcontrol

automaticorremotecontrolled
systems,194(7)(g)

designatedtrafficcontroller,
194(4)(6),194(7)(h)

handheldsignallights,194(6)

loggingindustryvehicles,525

pilotvehicles,194(7)(f)

publichighwaytrafficcontrol
methods,194(7)

specialclothing

fordesignatedtraffic
controller,194(4)(5)

forworkeronfoot,194(2)
(3)

standardsforpublichighway
trafficcontrol,194(7)(i)

whenneeded,194(1)
ventilationductsSeeconfinedand
restrictedspaces;ventilation
systems
ventilationshaftsSeebuildingshafts
ventilationstoppingSeeminesand
mining,definitions
ventilationsystems,386388

defined

combinedventilation
system,1

ventilationstopping,1

designandspecifications,387

flammablesubstances,
precautions,163(2)

inconfinedspaces,53

insprayoperations,170.1(1),
170.1(4)

maintenanceandoperation,
387(1)

mines

Index

applicationtoDirectorto
useunclassifiedexplosive,
Schedule11,Table3

lightmetalalloys,538

noticetoDirectorof
unplannedstoppages,
544(1)(b)

training,388(2)

warningofsystemfailure,388(1)

whenneeded,386

airbornecontaminants,
386(a)

atmospherelevelsof
oxygen,toohighortoolow,
386(e)

biologicalcontaminants,
386(b)

flammables,386(d)

particulates,386(c)

Seealsoundergroundcoalmines
verticalladdersonscaffolds,327
verticaltowers

onmotorvehicle,standards,
347(5)

Seealsoelevatingplatformsand
aerialdevices
vesselsSeeconfinedandrestricted
spaces;hottaps
vests

dutytouse,228

useof,242243

Seealsopersonalprotective
clothing
vinylchloride(chloroethylene)

codeofpracticerequired,26,
Schedule1,Table1
violence,workplace,389392

defined,1

documents

hazardassessment,389

policiesandprocedures,
390

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reportsandinvestigations,
391(d),392(2)
hazardassessment,389
responsetoincidents,392
training,391
Seealsohazardassessment,
eliminationandcontrol

W
walkwaysSeeentrances,walkways,
andstairways
walls

masonrywallsstabilization,192
warningdevicesandalarms

excavationmarkings,444

fallingobjects,318(3)

flags

excavationmarkings,444

forwarningoftreestobe
felled,522(b)

flares

hazardouslocations,safe
distances,167

publichighwaytraffic
control,194(7)(e)

flashinglightsandbeacons

fallingobjectswarnings,
318(3)

publichighwaytraffic
control,194(7)(d)

inemergencyresponseplans,
116(g)

mines,flammablegasmonitor
alarms,543

mobilecraneswarningdevices,
91,267

poweredmobileequipment,
266(b),267

publichighwaytrafficcontrol,
194(7)(a)

startingmachinery,alarm
systems,365

vehicles,useinmining

Index

auxiliarysteering,590(2)

ventilationsystemfailure,388
warningsigns

automaticmachinerystarts,
310(6)

explosives

blastinginsurfacemines,
656657

communityprotection,498

loadedholes,507

misfires,511,674

fallingobjects,318(3)

hazardouslocations,165(4)

materialschuteatdemolition
site,420(2)

noiseexposurelimitsexceeded,
221(2)(c)

openbuildingshaft,313(3)

signs,310(6)

temporarycoversforopeningsor
holes,314(3)

treefellingnearroads,522

vehicletrafficcontrol

loggingindustry,525

publichighways,194(7)

Seealsosafeguardsandwarnings
washbasinsSeetoiletsandwashing
facilities
washingandcleaningoperations

fireandexplosionhazards,
162(5)
washroomsSeetoiletsandwashing
facilities
waste

defined

hazardouswaste,1

cleanworksite,185

discardfrommines,540

femininehygieneproducts
disposal,360(c)

hazardouswaste,controlled
products,395(3)(c),396

removalfromblastingarea,513

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sharpsreceptacles,526
wastereceptaclesfortoiletsand
handwashing,360

Seealsoasbestos
watch,wrist

contactwithequipmentand
machinery,safetyprecautions,
362
waterdangers

defined

lifejackets,1

personalflotationdevices,
1

confinedandrestrictedspaces,
49

DirectorofInspection

dangerousoccurrences
withdamsordikes,report,
544(2)

dutytousepersonalprotective
equipment,228

excavatingandtunneling,445,
464(2)

fallprotectionsystems,157

inundergroundcoalmines,749

inundergroundshafts,461(5)

lifejacketsandflotationdevices

standards,240

uses,241

withfallprotection
systems,157

workingonice,195
waterfordrinkingSeedrinkingfluids
waterforfirefighting

inundergroundmines,557558
waterforwashingSeetoiletsand
washingfacilities
watercraftrefuelling,279
weather

explosives

electricalorduststorms
(notatminesite),prohibition,
484

Index

electricalstorms,surface
mineblasting,646

transportationatminesite,
623

poweredmobileequipment,
protectionsforworkers,275(3)

soilstabilization,prohibitionon
freezingfor,443(3)

towercranes,windand
temperaturelimitations,106

Seealsoavalanchecontrol
weldingoralliedprocess,171.1174

definitions

weldingoralliedprocess,
1

alliedprocess,171.2

applicationofCode,465(2)

certificationbyengineer

repairstoriggingsand
fittings,304(b)

storagecompartmentsin
vehicles,173(3)

compressed/liquefiedgasvalve
shutoffwhennotinuse,
171(8)(b)

DirectorofInspection

inundergroundcoalmine,
approval,746(2)(2.1)

electricarcwelding

damagetorigging,308

electricweldingmachines,
171.1(5)

eyeandfaceprotectioninelectric
arcwelding,231

gaswelding,171.2

inmines

electricwelding,571

inundergroundcoal
mines,746

makeshiftriggingandwelding,
304

manufacturersspecifications

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weldingandallied
equipment,171.1(2)

precautions

electricsupplycable,
171.1(6)

fallinghazards,171.1(4)

preparationofsafearea,
171.1(3)

unattendedelectric
weldingmachine,removalof
electrode,171.1(5)

servicesfromvehicles,172174

handlingcylinders,174

horizontalcylinder
storage,173

storagecompartments,172

vehiclenotinservice,
174(3)(4)

standards

general,171.1(1)

storagecompartmentsin
vehicles,172(1)

Seealsocompressed/liquefied
gas;explosives(otherthanat
minesites);fireandexplosion
hazards;hotwork
wellsSeeconfinedandrestricted
spaces;oilandgaswells
wheelandtireassemblies,193

competentworker,193(1)

manufacturersservicemanuals,
availability,193(2)

tireinflationmethods,
precautions,193(3)(6)

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
wheeledbulldozers,270271

rolloverprotectivestructures,
270

seatbeltsandrestraintsystems,
271

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment

Index

wheeledscrapers,selfpropelled,270
271

rolloverprotectivestructures,
270

seatbeltsandrestraintsystems,
271

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
wheeledtrenchers,270271

rolloverprotectivestructures,
270

seatbeltsandrestraintsystems,
271

Seealsopoweredmobile
equipment
WHMISSeeWorkplaceHazardous
MaterialsInformationSystem
(WHMIS)
winchingoperations,114
windowsandwindshields

inpoweredmobileequipment,
265
windshieldwipers

inpoweredmobileequipment,
265(4)
wiremesh

insafeguards,specifications,322
wireropesling

asanchor,152.4

Seealsoanchors
wireropes

inboatswainschairs,351(4)

inhorizontallifelinesystems,
153153.1

inscaffolding,324(2)

onsawmilllogcarriages,383(2)

Seealsolifelines;rigging
wirewheelSeegrinders
womenSeefemales
woodorwoodproducts

WHMISnottoapply,395(3)(a)
woodpoleclimbing,149
workareaSeeworkers

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workenvelopeSeerobots
workplatformsSeeelevatingplatforms
andaerialdevices;platforms
workplatforms,temporarySee
scaffoldsandtemporarywork
platforms
workpositioningsystem

defined,1

adjustablelanyard,148

fallarrestsystemwith,160.1

ropeadjustmentdevice,148.1

treecareoperations

harnessstandards,795

safeworkpractices,
793(1)(d),794
workprocesses,hazardsSeefireand
explosionhazards;hazard
assessment,eliminationand
control
workshoesSeefootprotectionand
footwear
worksitehazardsSeefireand
explosionhazards;hazard
assessment,eliminationand
control
worksitehealthandsafetycommittee
Seejointworksitehealthand
safetycommittee
worksitelabels(WHMIS),398,401

defined

worksitelabel,1

controlledproductsarriving
withoutlabels,dutytoprovide
labels,398(5)(7),401

decantedproducts,400401

laboratorysamples,403

nottoremove,modifyoralter,
398(2)

placards,398(4)(b)(c),401,402

productionormanufactureof
controlledproducts,399,401

replacementof,398(3),401

requirement,398(1),401

Index

storagewithoutlabel,conditions,
398(4),401

trainingincontent,397(1)(a)

traininginsignificance,398(4)(c),
405(1)(a)

transferofcontrolledproducts,
402

Seealsoconfidentialbusiness
information(WHMIS);
WorkplaceHazardousMaterials
InformationSystem(WHMIS)
worksites,closeanddistantSeefirst
aidandfirstaiders
worksites,firstaidat

defined

closeworksite,1

distantworksite,1

isolatedworksite,1

firstaidrequirementsforclose,
distantandisolatedsites,
Schedule2,Tables57

Seealsofirstaidandfirstaiders
worksites,temporarySeetemporary
worksites
workers

defined

competent,1

consultation,1

directsupervision,1

exposedworker,1

workarea,1

contactwithmachineryby
clothing,jewelleryorhair,362,
773(4)(f)

dutytoreportillness,182

dutytousefallprotection
system,139(7)

dutytouseprotective
equipment,228,229(2),234,
244(4)

informationaccessandprivacy

asbestos,silicaorcoaldust
exposurerecords,40(5)

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audiometrictesting
records,223

availabilityofCodeto,2.1

firstaidrecords,184

healthinformationin
emergencies,413414

noiseexposureassessment
records,223

involvementinemergency
responseplans,115(2)

machineryorequipmentfor
moving,364

participationinhazard
assessment,8

personalvehiclesforwork
purposes,290.1

transportationinpowered
mobileequipment,275

vehicles,personal,usedfor
work,290.1

workingalone,393394

Seealsodecontaminationof
workers;occupationalexposure
limit(OEL);personalprotective
clothing;violence,workplace;
workingalone
workerassociationsortradeunions

jointworksitehealthandsafety
committee,electionofmembers,
199(2)
workermemberSeejointworksite
healthandsafetycommittee
workersclothing

clothingbeneathflameresistant
clothing,232(2)

compressed/liquefiedgas,useto
blowsubstances,171(8)(d)

contactwithequipmentand
machinery,safetyprecautions,
362

contaminationwithflammable
orcombustibleliquids,164

designatedsignaller,191(2)(3)

Index

inrestrictedareas,protectionof
workersstreetclothing,29(4)

vehicletrafficcontrolclothing

fordesignatedtraffic
controller,194(4)(5)

forworkeronfoot,194(2)
(3)

Seealsodecontaminationof
workers
workingalone,393394

applicationofCode,393(1)

communicationsystems,394

hazardassessment,393(2)

oilandgaswells,752(2)

undergroundcoalmines,687
workingfaceSeeminesandmining,
definitions
workingsSeeexcavatingandtunneling
WorkplaceHazardousMaterials
InformationSystem(WHMIS),
395414

defined

bulkshipment,1

claimfordisclosure
exemption,1

controlledproducts,1

fugitiveemission,1

hazardinformation,1

hazardouswaste,1

laboratorysample,1

materialsafetydatasheet,
1

productidentifier,1

supplier,1

supplierlabel,1

suppliersmaterialsafety
datasheet,1

worksitelabel,1

applicationofCode,395

confidentialbusiness
information,408414

dutytodisclose
information,411

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filingaclaimwith
HazardousMaterials
InformationReview
Commission,408

informationconfidential,
412414

interimproceduresbefore
notice,409

proceduresafternoticeof
exemption,410

termofexemption,409(3),
410(3)
decantedproducts,400401
hazardouswaste,controlled
products,396
jointworksitehealthandsafety
committee,role,397(2)
labelrequired,398
laboratorysamples,403

emergencytelephone
numbers,403(3)

exemptions,403(1),403(4)
(6)

labelinformation,403(2)
manufacturersofcontrolled
products,399

dutytodisclose
information,411

safemanufacturing
procedures,397(1)

WHMISnottoapply,
conditions,395(3)(d)

worksitelabels,399,401
materialsafetydatasheets,404
407

availability,407

employersdatasheet,405,
406

informationcurrent,406

suppliersdatasheet,404,
405(3),406

trainingin,397(1)(b)
placards,398(4)(b)(c),401,402

Index

productionormanufactureof
controlledproducts

dutytodisclose
information,411

labelrequirement,399

training,397

emergencies,397(1)(f),
397(1)(g),398(4)(c)(iii)

fugitiveemissions,
397(1)(f),398(4)(c)(ii)

identificationmethodsfor
transferofcontrolledproducts,
397(1)(e),402

labelling,397(1)(a)

materialsafetydatasheets,
397(1)(b)

safemanufacturing,
397(1)(d)

safestorage,useand
handling,397(1)(c)

supplierlabels,397(1)(a)

worksitelabels,397(1)(a)

transferofcontrolledproducts,
402

Seealsoemployersmaterial
safetydatasheets(WHMIS);
supplierlabels(WHMIS);
suppliersmaterialsafetydata
sheet(WHMIS);worksitelabels
(WHMIS)
workplaceviolenceSeeviolence,
workplace
wrapperSeelabels
wristwatch

contactwithequipmentand
machinery,safetyprecautions,
362

X
xraysSeeradiation

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Index

Y
yellowtags,scaffolds,326(1)(b)

Z
zincchromate

codeofpracticerequired,26,
Schedule1,Table1

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