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B.C. Reg. 296/97
Workers' Compensation Board
Deposited September 8, 1997
effective April 15, 1998
This consolidation is current to June 4, 2024.
See the Cumulative B.C. Regulations Bulletin 2023
for amendments effective after June 4, 2024.
Link to consolidated regulation (PDF)
Link to Point in Time

Workers Compensation Act

Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

[Last amended January 1, 2024 by B.C. Reg. 204/2023]

Contents
Part 1 — Definitions
1.1Definitions
Part 2 — Application
2.1Scope of application
2.2General duty
2.3Conflict with a code or standard
2.4Compliance
2.5Inspection reports
2.6Notification of compliance
2.7Notice to workers
2.8Contravention
Part 3 — Rights and Responsibilities
Occupational Health and Safety Programs
3.1When program required
3.2Small operations
3.3Contents of program
3.4Repealed
Workplace Inspections
3.5General requirement
3.6Repealed
3.7Special inspections
3.8Committee participation
Correction of Unsafe Conditions
3.9Remedy without delay
3.10Reporting unsafe conditions
3.11Emergency circumstances
Refusal of Unsafe Work
3.12Procedure for refusal
3.12.1Reassignment of refused work
3.13No prohibited action
Occupational First Aid
3.14Definitions
3.15First aid attendant qualifications
3.16Basic requirements
3.17First aid procedures
3.17.1Air transportation
3.18Communication and availability
3.19First aid records
3.20Multiple employer workplaces
3.21First aid attendant responsibilities
Young or New Workers
3.22Definitions
3.23Young or new worker orientation and training
3.24Additional orientation and training
3.25Documentation
Joint Health and Safety Committees
3.26Evaluation of joint committees
3.27Minimum training requirements for new joint committee members or worker health and safety representatives
Participation in Investigations
3.28Participation by employer or representative of employer and worker representative
Schedule 3-A
Part 4 — General Conditions
Buildings, Structures and Equipment
4.1Safe workplace
4.1.1Avalanche risk assessment and safety plan
4.1.2Avalanche risk assessment and safety plan exception
4.2Safe buildings and structures
4.3Safe machinery and equipment
4.4Conformity to standards
4.5Manuals and information
4.6Reassembly
4.7Information on rated capacity
4.8Rated capacity
4.9Inspection and maintenance records
4.10Authorization
4.11Startup
4.12Circumvention of safeguards
Emergency Preparedness and Response
4.13Risk assessment
4.14Emergency procedures
4.15Repealed
4.16Training
4.17Notification of fire departments
4.18Notification of utility service providers
Impairment
4.19Physical or mental impairment
4.20Impairment by alcohol, drug or other substance
Working Alone or in Isolation
4.20.1Definition
4.20.2Hazard identification, elimination and control
4.21Procedures for checking well-being of worker
4.22Training
4.22.1Late night retail safety procedures and requirements
4.22.2Mandatory prepayment for fuel
4.23Annual review of procedures
Workplace Conduct
4.24Definition
4.25Prohibition
4.26Investigation
Violence in the Workplace
4.27Definition
4.28Risk assessment
4.29Procedures and policies
4.30Instruction of workers
4.31Advice to consult physician
Work Area Requirements
4.32Access to work areas
4.33Arrangement of work areas
4.34Restricted entry
4.35Door installations
4.36Glass
4.37Restricted visibility
4.38Extreme temperatures
4.39Slipping and tripping hazards
4.40Wet floors
4.41Waste material
4.42Cleaning with compressed air
Storing and Handling Materials
4.43Stacking materials
4.43.1Storage racks
4.44Entrapment
4.45Falling materials
Ergonomics (MSI) Requirements
4.46Definition
4.47Risk identification
4.48Risk assessment
4.49Risk factors
4.50Risk control
4.51Education and training
4.52Evaluation
4.53Consultation
Work Area Guards and Handrails
4.54Definitions
4.55Guardrail locations
4.56Exceptions
4.57Elevated workers
4.58Specifications for guards and guardrails
4.58.1Temporary removal of guardrails
4.59Floor and roof openings
4.60Toeboards
4.61Walkways
4.62Handrails on stairways
4.63Vehicle travel areas
Illumination
4.64Definitions
4.65Illumination levels
4.66Means of illumination
4.67Brightness, reflectance and glare
4.68Illumination measurement
4.69Emergency lighting
Indoor Air Quality
4.70Application
4.71Submitting plans
4.72Design and operation
4.73Building modifications
4.74Distribution
4.75Balancing
4.76Ventilation openings
4.77Discharged air
4.78Preventive maintenance
4.79Investigation
4.80Temperature and humidity
Environmental Tobacco Smoke and E-Cigarette Vapour
4.80.1Definitions
4.81Controlling exposure
4.82Exceptions
4.83Repealed
Occupational Environment Requirements
4.84Eating areas
4.85Washroom facilities
4.86Change areas
4.87Unsafe water
4.88-
4.106
Repealed
Schedule 4-A
Part 5 — Chemical Agents and Biological Agents
5.1Definitions
5.1.1Designation as hazardous substances
5.2General information requirement
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
5.3Application
5.4Prohibition
5.5WHMIS program
5.6Worker education
5.7Worker training
5.8Supplier label
5.9Workplace label for employer-produced products
5.10Workplace label for decanted products
5.11Piping systems and vessels
5.12Placard identifiers
5.13Laboratory label
5.14Supplier SDS
5.15Employer SDS
5.16Availability of an SDS
5.16.1Availability of toxicological data
5.17Deletions from an SDS
5.18Confidential business information and claims for exemption under the HMIRA
5.19Repealed
Containers and Storage
5.20Condition of containers
5.21Material integrity
5.22Covers
5.23Permitted quantities
5.24Incompatible substances
5.25Storage practices
5.26Storage area
Flammable and Combustible Substances
5.27Ignition sources
5.28Bonding or grounding of containers
5.29Electrostatic charge
5.30Dispensing
5.31Flammable gas or vapour
5.32Manual cleaning
5.33Permitted quantities
5.34Combustible materials
5.35Cabinet vent
Substances Under Pressure
5.36Containers
5.37Pressure testing
5.38Handling and securing cylinders
5.39Cylinder markings
5.40Cylinder valves
5.41Fittings
5.42Repealed
5.43Empty cylinders
5.44Acetylene cylinders
5.45Restriction on use of copper
5.46Restriction on use of oxygen
5.47Cleanliness
Controlling Exposure
5.48Exposure limits
5.49Excursion limits
5.50Extended work periods
5.51Additive effects
5.52Skin designation
5.53Workplace monitoring
5.54Exposure control plan
5.55Type of controls
5.56Oxygen deficiency
5.57Designated substances
5.58Protective policy
5.59Investigating symptoms
Ventilation
5.60Application
5.61Engineering principles
5.62Submitting plans
5.63Building modifications
5.64Controlling air contaminants
5.65Worker location
5.66Ventilation openings
5.67Effectiveness
5.68Failure warning
5.69Makeup air
5.70Discharged air
5.71Flammable air contaminants
Internal Combustion Engines
5.72Venting outdoors
5.73Indoor operation
5.74Emission controls
5.75Mobile equipment emission controls
Hazardous Wastes and Emissions
5.76Label
5.77Placard
5.78SDS
5.79Sale or disposal
5.80Sharp-edged waste
5.81Combustible dust
Personal Hygiene
5.82Employer's responsibility
5.83Worker's responsibility
5.84Prohibition
Emergency Washing Facilities
5.85Where required
5.86Water supply
5.87Access
5.88Risk assessment
5.89Equipment required
5.90Transient worksites
5.91Remote worksites
5.92Signs
5.93Testing
5.94Training
5.95Protection from freezing
5.96Valve operation
Emergency Procedures
5.97Emergency plan
5.98Inventory
5.99Risk assessment
5.100Procedures for evacuation
5.101Procedures for spill cleanup and re-entry
5.102Training and drills
Part 6 — Substance Specific Requirements
Asbestos
6.1Definitions
6.2Application
Asbestos Certification and Licensing
6.2.1Asbestos certificate required
6.2.2Employer to ensure competence, certification and compliance
6.2.3Duty of owner and prime contractor
General Requirements
6.3Exposure control plan
6.4Inventory
6.5Identification
6.6Assessment and classification
6.7Control of asbestos fibre
6.8Procedures
6.9Prohibitions
6.10Substitution
6.11Instruction and training
6.12Monitoring
Designated Work Areas and Containments
6.13Designated area
6.14Permanent enclosure design
6.15Glove bags
6.16High risk work
Ventilation
6.17Containment ventilation
6.18Local exhaust ventilation
6.19Filter testing
Other Means of Controlling Exposure to Asbestos
6.20Protecting work surfaces
6.21Preventing spread
6.22Wetting material
6.23Repairing damaged material
6.24Friction materials
Waste Handling and Disposal
6.25Sealed containers
6.26Cleaning containers and equipment
6.27Waste removal
6.28Waste disposal
Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment
6.29Respiratory protection
6.30Protective clothing
6.31Information to laundry workers
Documentation
6.32Retention of records
Biological Agents
6.33Definitions
6.34Exposure control plan
6.35Repealed
6.36Controls
6.37Labels and identification
6.38Repealed
6.39Vaccination
6.40Medical evaluation
6.41Repealed
Hazardous Drugs
6.42Definitions
6.43Application
6.44Identifying hazardous drugs
6.45Risk assessment
6.46Exposure control plan
6.46.1Work procedures
6.47Reproductive toxins
6.48Eliminating or controlling exposure
6.49Contaminated personal protective equipment
6.50Preparation and administration of certain hazardous drugs
6.51Instruction and training
6.52Supervision
6.53Spill kits
6.54Storing and labelling hazardous drugs
6.55Transporting hazardous drugs
6.56Handling and disposing of waste
6.57Controlling cross-contamination
6.58Records
Lead
6.58.1Definitions
6.59Application
6.59.1Risk assessment
6.60Exposure control plan
6.60.1Elimination or control of exposure
6.61Air monitoring for lead
6.61.1Exceptions to air monitoring requirement
6.62Warning signs
6.63Personal hygiene
6.64Housekeeping
6.65Prohibited cleaning methods
6.66Instruction and training
6.67Health protection
6.68Records
6.69Primary lead smelters
Pesticides
6.70Definitions
6.71Application
General Requirements
6.72Pesticide labels
6.73Placards or signs for treated materials
6.74Pesticide use
6.75SDS
6.76Informing workers
Mixing, Loading and Applying Pesticides
6.77Qualifications
6.78Procedures
6.79Health protection
6.80Rescue
Equipment
6.81General requirements
6.82Fixed stations
6.83Mobile equipment
Pesticide Application
6.84Safe application practice
6.85Posting warning signs
6.86Design of warning signs
6.87Warning signs for non-fumigants
6.88Warning signs for fumigants
6.89Restricted entry intervals
6.90Authorization to enter before restricted entry interval expires
6.90.1Record of entry before restricted entry interval expires
6.91Exemptions
6.92Cleanup of residues
6.93Pesticide drift
6.94Records
Personal Hygiene
6.95Wash and shower facilities
6.96Worker cleanup
6.97Personal protective clothing and equipment
Avicides, Predicides, Rodenticides and Insecticidal Baits
6.98Exemption
6.99Preventive measures
Storage
6.100Location
6.101Storage facilities
6.102Retail displays
Antisapstain Applications
6.103Substitution
6.104Ventilation
6.105Cleaning equipment
6.106Excess chemical
6.107Protective clothing
6.108Records
6.109Exemption
Respirable Crystalline Silica and Rock Dust
6.110Definitions
6.111Application
6.112Risk assessment
6.112.1Exposure control plan
6.112.2Elimination or control of exposure
6.112.3Air monitoring for RCS dust
6.112.4Exceptions to monitoring requirement
6.112.5Blasting enclosures
6.112.6Housekeeping
6.112.7Instruction and training
6.113Rock drills
6.114Crushing plants
6.115Asphalt mixing plants
6.115.1Application of RCS dust provisions
Toxic Process Gases
6.116Definitions
6.117Application
6.118Risk assessment
6.119Exposure control plan
6.120Procedures
6.121Education and training
6.122Enclosure
6.123Testing
6.124Ventilation
6.125Emergency ventilation
6.126Shut-down device
6.127Personal protective equipment
6.128Monitors and alarms
6.129Pressure relief alarm systems
6.130Identification of controls
6.131Piping systems
6.132Maintenance
Part 7 — Noise, Vibration, Radiation and Temperature
Division 1 — Noise Exposure
7.1Definition
7.2Noise exposure limits
7.3Noise measurement required
7.4Exemption
7.5Noise control and hearing conservation program
7.6Engineered noise control
7.7Hearing protection and warning signs
7.8Hearing tests
7.9Records to be kept
Division 2 — Vibration Exposure
7.10Definitions
7.11Vibration exposure limits
7.12Evaluation of vibration
7.13Vibration exposure control obligations
7.14Information about vibration hazards
7.15Labels
7.16Exposure to cold and hand-arm vibration
Division 3 — Radiation Exposure
7.17Definitions
7.18Application
7.19Exposure limits
7.20Exposure control plan
7.21Reproductive hazards
7.22Monitoring exposure
7.23Standards for use of equipment
7.24Radiation surveys
7.25Records
Division 4 — Thermal Exposure
7.26Definitions
7.27Application
7.28Exposure limits
7.29Heat stress assessment and exposure control plan
7.30Heat stress controls
7.31Provision of water
7.32Removal from and treatment for heat exposure
7.33Application
7.34Cold stress assessment and exposure control plan
7.35Cold stress controls
7.36Heated shelters
7.37Clothing and personal protective equipment
7.38Removal and treatment
Part 8 — Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment
8.1Definitions
General Requirements
8.2Responsibility to provide
8.3Selection, use and maintenance
8.4Workplace evaluation
8.5Program
8.6Annual review
8.7Instruction
8.8Supervisor's responsibilities
8.9Worker's responsibilities
8.10Personal clothing and accessories
Safety Headgear
8.11General requirement
8.12Use with all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles and motorcycles
8.13Use with bicycles and skates
Eye and Face Protection
8.14Eye protection
8.15Glass lenses
8.16Side protection
8.17Face protection
8.18Repealed
Limb and Body Protection
8.19General requirement
8.20Cleaning or replacement
8.21Leg protection
Footwear
8.22General requirement
8.23Slippery surfaces
High Visibility and Distinguishing Apparel
8.24High visibility apparel
8.25Distinguishing apparel
Buoyancy Equipment
8.26When required
8.27Compliance with standards
8.28Working alone
8.29Record of inspection and maintenance
8.30Retroreflective material
Flame Resistant Clothing
8.31When required
Respirators
8.32When respirator required
8.33Selection
8.34Maximum use concentration
8.35IDLH or oxygen deficient atmosphere
8.36Emergency escape respirators
8.37Respirable air quality
8.38Corrective eyewear
8.39Face seal
8.40Fit tests
8.41User seal check
8.42Medical assessment
8.43Optional use
8.44Records
8.45Maintenance and inspections
Schedule 8-A
Part 9 — Confined Spaces
9.1Definitions
General Requirements
9.2Initial determination
9.3Prohibited entry
9.4Control of hazards
9.5Confined space entry program
Responsibilities
9.6Administration
9.7Supervision
9.8Instruction
Hazard Assessment and Work Procedures
9.9Hazard assessment
9.10Procedures
9.11Qualifications
Identification and Entry Permits
9.12Identification
9.13When permits required
9.14Contents of permit
9.15Updating the information
9.16Record of permit
Lockout and Control of Harmful Substances
9.17Lockout
9.18Control of harmful substance in adjacent piping
9.18.1Repealed
9.19Isolation points
9.20Blanks and blinds
9.21Double block and bleed
9.22Alternative measures of control or isolation of adjacent piping
9.23Discharge area
Verification and Testing
9.24Verifying all precautions
9.25Testing the atmosphere
9.26Procedures and equipment
Cleaning, Purging, Venting and Inerting
9.27Cleaning, purging and venting
9.28Risk control
9.29Inerting
Ventilation
9.30Continuous ventilation
9.31Low hazard atmospheres
9.32Mechanical ventilation
9.33Natural ventilation
Standby Persons
9.34Low hazard atmosphere
9.35Moderate hazard atmosphere
9.36High hazard atmosphere, engulfment or entrapment
Rescue
9.37Provision of rescue services
9.38Equipment and training
9.39Notification
9.40Summoning rescue
9.41Rescue procedures
Lifelines, Harnesses and Lifting Equipment
9.42When required
9.43Standards
9.44Line entanglement
9.45Additional workers
Personal Protective Equipment and Other Precautions
9.46Repealed
9.47Emergency escape respirator
9.48Compressed gas cylinders
9.49Torches and hoses
9.50Electrical equipment
9.51Non-sparking tools
Part 10 — De-energization and Lockout
10.1Definitions
10.2General requirement
10.3When lockout required
10.4Lockout procedures
10.5Access to energy isolating devices
10.6Checking locked out equipment
10.7Worker responsibilities
10.8Removal of locks
10.9Group lockout procedure
10.10Alternative procedures
10.11Locks not required
10.12Work on energized equipment
Part 11 — Fall Protection
11.1Definitions
11.2Obligation to use fall protection
11.3Fall protection plan
11.4Selection of harness or belt
11.5Equipment standards
11.6Anchors
11.7Temporary horizontal lifelines
11.8Certification by engineer
11.9Inspection and maintenance
11.10Removal from service
11.11-
11.40
Repealed
Part 12 — Tools, Machinery and Equipment
12.1Definitions
General Requirements
12.2Safeguarding requirement
12.3Standards
12.4Effectiveness of safeguards
12.5Fixed guards
12.6Lubrication
12.7Repealed
12.8Repealed
12.9Repealed
12.10Identifying unsafe equipment
12.11Operating controls
12.12Machinery location
12.13Marking physical hazards
12.14Identification of piping
12.15Restraining devices
Guarding Mechanical Power Transmission Parts
12.16Rotating hazards
12.17Gears and sprockets
12.17.1Safeguards for objects or materials
12.18Reciprocating machinery
12.19Drive belts
12.20Reaching up
12.21Flywheels and pulleys
Conveyors
12.22Standards
12.23Belt-type conveyors
12.24Screw-type conveyors
12.25Feed points
12.26Repealed
12.27Falling materials
12.28Emergency stopping devices
Power Presses, Brake Presses and Shears
12.29Standards
12.30Point of operation safeguarding
12.31Exception for custom work
12.32Supervisory control
12.33Repealed
Feed-rolls and Metal-forming Rolls
12.34Feed-rolls
12.35Guard design
12.36Metal-forming rolls
Machine Tools
12.37Splash guards and shields
12.38Lathe chucks
12.39Restriction on hand polishing
12.40Stock projection
12.41Shapers/planers
12.42Carriage travel
12.43Vertical boring mills
Abrasive Equipment
12.44Standards
12.45Protective hood
12.46Speed of abrasive wheels
12.47Grinding prohibitions
12.48Work rests
12.49Dust control
12.50Repealed
Powder Actuated Tools
12.51Standards
12.52Tool selection
12.53Tool design
12.54Markings
12.55Storage
12.56Tool use
12.57Limitations on use
Woodworking Tools and Equipment
12.58Hand feeding
12.59Removing guards
12.60Kickback fingers, splitters and spreaders
12.61Radial arm saw travel limits
12.62Jointers
12.63Sanding machines
12.64Tenoning machines
12.65Hand-held circular saws
12.66Cutting heads
12.67Band saws
Mobile Chippers
12.68Hand-fed chippers
12.69Self-feeding chippers
12.70Driven-feed chippers
12.71Vertically fed chippers
Chain Saws
12.72Standards
12.73Stopping chain movement
Automotive Lifts and Other Vehicle Supports
12.74Standards
12.75Assembly and installation
12.76Operation
12.77Records
12.78Inspection and testing
12.79Rated capacity
12.80Controls
12.80.1Vehicle restraint
12.80.2Swing-arm restraint
Miscellaneous Equipment
12.81Tumblers
12.82Pneumatic nailing and stapling tools
12.83Industrial robots
12.83.1Chassis dynamometers — motor vehicle testing
Drilling Rock or Similar Materials
12.84General requirement
12.85Drilling equipment
12.86Control location
12.87Boom hazard
12.88Drill jumbos
12.89Drilling procedures
12.90Rod handling
12.91Self-propelled rock drills
12.92Cleaning drilled holes
Breaking and Melting Metal
12.93Breaking metal
12.94Inspection of linings
12.95Preventing eruptions
12.96Inspection of materials
Abrasive Blasting and High Pressure Washing
12.97Definitions
12.98Risk assessment
12.99Work procedures outside a cabinet
12.100Substitution
12.101Reuse prohibition
12.102Cleanup
12.103Engineering controls
12.104Exhaust ventilation
12.105Restricted work zones
12.106Operating controls
12.107Repealed
12.108Jetting gun
12.109Holding work
12.110Hose restraint
12.111Personal protective equipment
Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes
12.112Standards
12.113Repealed
12.114Ventilation
12.115Coatings on metals
12.116Flammable and explosive substances
12.117Silver solder
12.118Correct equipment
12.119Equipment inspection
12.120Flashback prevention
12.121Receptacles for stubs
12.122Radiation protection
12.123Protective clothing and equipment
12.124Respiratory protection
12.125Marking hot work
12.126Fire extinguishers
Painting, Coating and Work with Plastics and Resins
12.127Application
12.128Substitution
12.129Restrictions
12.130Warning signs
12.131Enclosure
12.132Air flow
12.133Control of ignition sources
12.134Arrester filters
12.135Respiratory protection
12.136Disposal of isocyanate containers
12.137Repealed
12.138Airless spray equipment
12.139Design for high pressure
12.140Heating plastics
12.141Resin foams
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Activities
12.142Definitions
Dry Cleaning
12.143Open cleaning prohibited
12.144Systems and equipment
12.145Equipment labels
12.146Solvent handling
12.147Bulk storage
12.148Machine ventilation
12.149General ventilation
12.150Inspection and repair
12.151Open flame heaters
12.152Combustion air supply
12.153Vents
12.154Servicing and maintenance
12.155Emergency ventilation
12.156Spotting chemicals
12.157Supplier responsibility
12.158Operator responsibility
Laundry Equipment
12.159Flatwork ironers
12.160Roller-type ironers
12.161Press-type ironers
12.162Interlocks
12.163Centrifugal extractors
12.164Laundry chutes
12.165Laundry carts
12.166Spillage
Rail Car Movement
12.167Application
12.168General requirements
12.169Clearance
12.170Riding restriction
12.171Brakes
12.172Tracks
Pressure Vessels
12.173Pressure relief device — when required
12.174Pressure relief device — installation
Roll-on/Roll-off Containers
12.175Definitions
12.176Container safety standard
12.177Protection against specified hazards
12.178Visual inspection before loading container onto vehicle
12.179Withdrawal from service
12.180Inspection following repair
12.181Periodic inspection
12.182Records of inspection
12.183Withdrawal from service following inspection
Part 13 — Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms
Division 1 — General
13.1Definitions
13.2Standards
13.3Inspections
Division 2 — Ladders
13.4Manufactured ladders
13.5Position and stability
13.6Use restrictions
Division 3 — Work Platforms
13.7Access
13.8General requirements
13.9Lines supporting work platforms
13.10Hooks and clamps
13.11Engineering required
13.12Removal from service
Division 4 — Scaffolds
13.13Responsibilities
13.14Scaffold platforms
13.15Manufactured components
13.16Lumber for structural components
13.17Scaffold stability
13.18Connections
13.19Electrical hazards
Division 5 — Movable Work Platforms
13.20Marking of the equipment
13.21Manuals
13.22Maintenance of records
13.23Testing
13.24Work platforms on wheels
13.25Warning devices on elevating work platforms
13.26Controls on elevating work platforms
13.27Cranes and hoists used to suspend work platforms
13.28Two-blocking
13.29Hoisting and lowering work platforms
13.30Lift truck mounted work platforms
13.31Powered platforms
13.32Work in high risk situations
13.33Fall protection
Part 14 — Cranes and Hoists
14.1Definitions
14.1.1Application
General Requirements
14.2Standards
14.3Identification
14.4Repealed
14.5Rated capacity indication
14.6Repealed
14.7Boom angle indicator
14.8Boom extension and load radius indicators
14.9Logging exemption
14.10Reeved-in devices
14.11Support structure
14.12Manual and instructions
14.13Inspection, maintenance and repair
14.14Inspection and maintenance records
14.15Modifications
14.16Certification required
14.16.1Certification following misadventure
14.17Access and egress
14.18Audible warning
14.19Drop stops
14.20Rail end stops
14.21Fenders
14.22Securing pins
14.23Boom stops
14.24Molten metal
14.25Repealed
14.26Sheave guards
14.27Ungrounded supply
14.28Controls
14.29Operator protection
14.30Cab windows
14.31Operator's seat
14.32Storage
14.33Fire extinguisher
Equipment Operation
14.34Operator qualifications
14.34.1Operator certification
14.35Pre-use inspection
14.36Load weight
14.37Calibration
14.37.1Operator's duties
14.38Safe lifting
14.39Repealed
14.40Swing and shear hazards
14.41Position of equipment
14.42Tandem lift
14.42.1Critical lift
14.43Travelling with a load
14.44Loads over work areas
14.45Unattended loads
14.46Vertical load line
14.47Signals
14.48Alternative to hand signals
14.49Dedicated radio system
14.49.1Communication between equipment operators
14.50Unhooking loads
14.51Riding hook or load
14.52Induced voltage
14.52.1Work near high voltage
14.53Repealed
Bridge, Gantry and Overhead Travelling Cranes
14.54Operational and running tests
14.54.1Detailed inspection
14.55Uptravel limit
14.56Electrical conductors
14.57Power shutoff
14.58Direction markings
Pneumatically Powered Hoists and Winches
14.59Pneumatically powered hoists
14.60Repealed
Manually Powered Hoists
14.61Brakes
14.62Crank handles
Mobile Cranes, Boom Trucks and Sign Trucks
14.63Repealed
14.64Load weight indicators
14.65Repealed
14.66Level turntable
14.67Outriggers and stabilizers
14.68Tires
14.69Supporting surface
14.70Travelling with a load
14.71Annual inspection
14.72Boom inspection
14.73Sign trucks
Tower Cranes
14.73.1Definition
14.73.2Tower crane erection
14.74Tower crane support
14.75Before use
14.76Identification
14.77Structural inspection
14.78Structures kept clean
14.79Manual and records
14.80Counterweights and ballasts
14.81Limit devices
14.82Test blocks
14.83Operator's cab
14.84Monitoring jib swing
14.84.1Overlapping operating zones
14.85Clearance and freedom to slew
14.86Repealed
14.87Repealed
14.88Access
14.89-
14.90
Repealed
14.91Hoisting ropes
14.92Wind limitations
14.93Temperature limitations
14.94-
14.95
Repealed
Construction Material Hoists
14.96Certifications and instructions
14.97Rider restriction
14.98Notices
14.99-
14.115
Repealed
Chimney Hoists
14.116Permission to use
14.117Certification
14.118Support structures
14.119Load rating
14.120-
14.132
Repealed
Schedule 14-A
Part 15 — Rigging
15.1Definitions
General Requirements
15.2Qualified riggers
15.3Detaching loads
15.4Use of rigging
15.5Component identification
15.6Design factors
15.7Wire rope on mobile cranes
15.8Natural fibre rope
15.9Wedge socket connections
15.10Open hook restriction
15.11Securing pins
15.12Replacing pins
15.13Repealed
15.14Securing ropes to drums
15.15Wraps required
15.16Reeving lines
15.17Sheaves
15.18Guylines
15.19Spooling rope
15.20Hand signals
15.21Termination efficiencies
15.22Wire rope clips
15.23Wire rope splices
15.24Restriction on fold back eyes
15.25Wire rope rejection criteria
15.26Nonrotating wire rope
15.27Contact with electric arc
15.28Welding
15.29Hook rejection criteria
Slings
15.30Standards
15.31Inspection before use
15.32Makeshift fitting prohibition
15.33WLL of slings
15.34Sling angles
15.35Repealed
15.36Proof-testing slings
15.37Storage
15.38Knots
15.39Sharp edges
15.40Slinging loads
15.41Multiple piece lifts
Wire Rope Slings
15.42Sling identification
15.43Rejection criteria
15.44Prohibited slings
15.45Temperature restrictions
Alloy Steel Chain Slings
15.46Sling identification
15.47Chain for hoisting
15.48Chain removal criteria
15.49Chain wear
15.50Periodic inspection
15.51Temperature restriction
Synthetic Web Slings
15.52Sling identification
15.53Temperature restriction
15.54Synthetic web sling rejection criteria
Metal Mesh Slings
15.55Sling identification
15.56Rejection criteria
Below-the-hook Lifting Devices
15.57Standards
15.58WLL
15.59Identification
15.60Part of lifted load
Part 16 — Mobile Equipment
16.1Definitions
16.2Application
Division 1 — General Operating Requirements
16.3Pre-operational inspection and monitoring
16.4Secure objects and clean surfaces
16.5Seat belt use
16.6Obstructed views and pedestrians
16.7Boarding or leaving
16.8Rider restrictions
16.9Unattended mobile equipment
16.10Clearance of swinging loads or parts
16.11Loads elevated over cabs
16.12Securing loads
16.13Securing elevated parts
16.14Air brake competency
16.15Control on grades or slopes
16.16Tire servicing
16.17Maintenance and records
16.18High voltage contact
Division 2 — General Machine Requirements
16.19Non-slip floors and controls
16.20Seats
16.21Seat belts
16.22Starter engagement
16.23Steering wheel knobs
16.24Alternative means of escape from a cab
16.25Fuel tank fill point or vent
16.26Mirrors
16.27Lights
16.28Warning signal device — extended component
16.29Brakes
16.30Load handling attachments
16.31Load ratings
16.32Safeguards for moving parts
16.33Safeguards against objects, materials and tipovers
16.34Rollover protective structure (ROPS)
16.35ROPS standards
16.36ROPS certification
16.37ROPS identification
16.38Rollover or tipover and fire
Division 3 — Additional Requirements for Specific Prime Movers
16.39All-terrain cycles
16.40ATVs
16.41UTVs
16.42Earth-movers
16.43Lift trucks
Schedule 16-A
Schedule 16-B
Schedule 16-C
Part 17 — Transportation of Workers
General Requirements
17.01Definitions
17.1Application
17.1.1General responsibilities
17.1.2Provision for seating and seat belt assemblies
17.2Employer's responsibility
17.2.1Operator responsibility
17.2.2General operation requirements
17.2.3Provision for seat belts
17.3Repealed
17.4Riding restrictions
17.5Securing equipment
17.5.1Gross vehicle weight rating
17.6Hazardous materials
17.7Carrying animals
17.8Passenger compartments
17.9Boarding and leaving
Worker Transportation Vehicles Not Designed for Use on Highways
17.10Vehicle design
17.11Repealed
17.12Seating design
17.13Seating capacity
17.14Aisles
Marine Craft
17.15Repealed
17.16Repealed
17.17Safety standards
17.18Operation
17.19-
17.21
Repealed
17.22Communication
17.23Vessel preparation
17.24Maintenance and inspection
17.25Anti-skid covering
17.26Lighting
Aircraft
17.27Repealed
Part 18 — Traffic Control
General Requirements
18.1Definitions
18.2Employer responsibility
18.3Standards for traffic control
18.3.1Risk assessment
18.3.2Traffic control plan
18.3.3Order of control measures
18.4Supervision
18.5Placement of temporary traffic control devices
Traffic Control Persons
18.6Prohibitions
18.6.1Emergency management
18.6.2Traffic control person training
18.6.3Traffic assistant training
18.7Traffic control person to remain on duty
18.8Location of traffic control persons
Equipment for Traffic Control Persons
18.9Operations during daytime
18.10Operations during darkness or poor visibility
18.11Equipment maintenance
Directions and Signals by Traffic Control Persons
18.12Precise motions
18.13Communication between traffic control persons
18.14Repealed
Other Requirements
18.15Dust control
18.16-
18.17
Repealed
Part 19 — Electrical Safety
19.1Definitions
General Electrical Requirements
19.2Repealed
19.3Poles and structures
19.4Obstructions on poles
19.5Informing workers
19.6Service rooms
19.7Space around equipment
19.8Testing equipment
19.9Insulated elevating work platform
Working on Low Voltage Electrical Equipment
19.10Disconnection and lockout
19.11Warning signs
19.12Working close to energized equipment
19.13Identification of controls
19.14Grounding portable equipment
19.15Ground fault circuit interrupters
Working on High Voltage Electrical Equipment
19.16Isolation and lockout
19.17Warning signs
Working on De-energized High Voltage Power Systems
19.18Isolation and lockout
19.19Person in charge
19.20Switching sequences
19.21Isolating devices
19.22Grounding and blocking
19.23Multiple authorities
Minimum Separation Distance to be Maintained from Energized High Voltage Electrical Equipment and Conductors
19.24Informing workers about high voltage electrical equipment and conductors
19.24.1Minimum approach distance when working close to exposed electrical equipment and conductors
19.24.2Minimum clearance distance when passing under exposed electrical equipment and conductors
19.25Assurance in writing
19.26Assurance not practicable
19.27Specially trained
19.28Emergency work
19.29Authorization by owner
Tree Pruning and Falling near Energized Conductors
19.30Preliminary inspection
19.31Work in a hazardous area
19.32Qualifications
19.33Site crew requirements
19.34Limits of approach
19.34.1Crossing the neutral conductor
19.35Tree pruning and falling equipment
Control Systems
19.36General requirements
19.37Programmable control systems
19.38Automatic control systems
19.39Remote control systems
19.40Wireless remote control
Electrofishing
19.41General requirements
19.42Repealed
19.43Manufacturer's instructions
Part 20 — Construction, Excavation and Demolition
20.1Definitions
General Requirements
20.1AQualified contractor
20.2Notice of project
20.2.1Notice of project — hazardous substances
20.3Coordination of multiple employer workplaces
Safe Work Areas and Safe Access
20.4Safe access
20.5Temporary floors
20.6Design loads
20.7Repealed
20.8Repealed
20.9Protection from falling materials
20.10Chutes
20.11Repealed
20.12Glass panels
20.13Thrust-out crane landing platforms
20.14Temporary support
20.14.1Fills
20.14.2Stockpiles
20.14.3Unstable face of a stockpile
Bridges and Similar Structures
20.15Drawings and special procedures
20.16Walkways
Concrete Falsework and Formwork
20.16.1Definitions
20.16.2Application
20.17Worksite-specific plans required for specified formwork
20.18Certification of worksite-specific plans by professional engineer
20.19Continuity of engineering
20.20Information for worksite-specific plans
20.21Application drawings and supplementary instructions for flyforms
20.22Flyform handling
20.23Supervision
20.24Equipment requirements
20.25Concrete placing hazards
20.26Inspections
Concrete Pumping
20.26.1Definition
20.26.2Application of regulation
20.26.3Standards
20.26.4Duty to ensure operator's competence
20.26.5Certification authority
20.26.6Operator certification
20.27Equipment identification
20.28Manufacturer's, supplier's or integrator's manual
20.29Inspection and maintenance records
20.30Pre-use inspection
20.30.1Design and construction
20.31Controls
20.32Hydraulic cylinders
20.33Marking weight
20.34Lifting a pump
20.35Securing a pump
20.36Repealed
20.37Agitator guarding
20.38Engine exhaust
20.39Housekeeping
20.40Outriggers
20.41Repealed
20.42Pipe diameter and thickness
20.43Pipe clamps
20.44Delivery pipe
20.45Restraining devices
20.46Concrete pump lines
20.47Equipment inspection
20.48Repair and modification
20.48.1Installation of mast
20.49Boom and mast weight
20.50-
20.52
Repealed
20.53Repealed
20.54Hopper signal device
Tilt-up Building Construction
20.55Specifications and plans
20.56Design requirements
20.57Panel handling
20.58Inspections
20.59Brace removal
Concrete Pre-stressing and Post-tensioning
20.60General requirements
20.61Signalling devices and restricted areas
20.62Strand measuring
20.63Guarding during pre-stressing operations
20.64Deflecting devices
20.65Detensioning and strand cutting procedures
20.66Strand vises and hydraulic devices
20.67Hydraulic equipment
20.68Platform width
20.69Blowouts
20.70Tendon handling
20.71Securing jacks
Open Web Joists and Trusses
20.72Erection instructions
Roof Work
20.73Repealed
20.74Crawl boards and ladders
20.75Steep roof requirements
20.76Chutes and hoists
20.77Mechanical equipment
Excavations
20.78Work standards
20.79Underground utility services
20.80Removing nearby hazards
20.81Sloping and shoring requirements
20.82Timber shoring and grades
20.83Safe shoring procedures
20.84Repealed
20.85Trench support structures
20.86Spoil piles
20.87Entry and exit
20.88Guarding
20.89Excavation crossings
20.90Excavated materials
20.91Use of skips or buckets
20.92Scaling and trimming
20.93Height limitations
20.94Positioning equipment
20.95Water accumulation
Scaling Operations
20.96Definitions
20.97Work from top down
20.98Rappelling and work positioning systems
20.99Rappelling ropes
20.100Anchors and other hardware
20.101Harnesses
Marine Construction, Pile Driving and Dredging
20.102Suspended work platforms
20.103Hoisting piles
20.104Operator protection
20.105Exhaust discharge
20.106Chocking the hammer
20.107Pile heads
20.108Cracked hammer
20.109Splicing
20.110Walkway on discharge line
Demolition
20.111Structural integrity
20.112Hazardous materials
20.113Disconnecting utility services
20.114Glass removal
20.115Repealed
20.116Protection from falling materials
20.117Throwing material
20.118Stabilizing walls
20.119Dismantling buildings
20.120Housekeeping
20.121Stairways
Work in Compressed Air
20.122Medical fitness
20.123Compliance with standards
Part 21 — Blasting Operations
21.1Definitions
Division 1 — General Requirements
21.2Employer's responsibility
21.2.1Planning and conducting blasting operations
21.3Dangerous incident reports
21.4Blasting log
21.5Authority to blast
21.6Repealed
21.6.1General — explosives and blasting accessories
21.6.2Technical data sheets and manufacturer's instructions
21.7Training
Division 2 — Certification of Blasters
21.8Qualifications
21.8.1Continuing professional development — blasters
21.9Misrepresentation
21.10Examination
21.11Recording certificates
21.12Custody of certificates
21.13Suspension of duties
21.14Submitting reports
21.15Suspension of certificates
Division 3 — Storage
21.16Detonators
21.17Worksite storage
21.18Communication
21.19Magazine condition
21.20Repealed
21.21Separate handling
Division 4 — Transportation
21.22Vehicle operation
21.23Flammable materials
21.24Transportation of explosives
21.25Mobile drilling rigs
21.26Repealed
21.27Repealed
21.28Emergency procedures
21.29Safe operation
21.30Repealed
21.31Firefighting equipment
21.32Trailer transportation
21.33Railroad and highway crossings
21.34Repealed
21.35Overnight parking
Division 5 — Handling Explosives
21.36Repealed
21.37Defective explosives
21.38Cold temperatures
21.39Disposal of explosives
21.40Ignition sources prohibited
21.41Containers
Division 6 — Drilling
21.42Predrilling requirements
21.43Drilling prohibitions
21.44Drill hole size
21.44.1Anomalous drill hole
Division 7 — Loading
21.45Priming
21.46Carrying
21.47Cartridges
21.48Loading tools
21.49Electrical storms
21.50Guarding loaded holes
21.51Vehicles
21.52Springing holes
21.53Connecting detonating cord
21.54Shock tubes
21.55Pneumatic loading
Division 8 — Safety Fuse Assembly Initiation
21.56Safety fuse assemblies
21.57Lighting safety fuse assembly
Division 9 — Electrical Initiation
21.58Stray currents
21.59Extraneous currents
21.60Static electricity
21.61Radio frequency precautions
21.62Mobile transmitters
21.63Testing electric blasting circuits
21.63.1Confirming electronic detonator integrity
21.64Capacity of blasting machines
21.65Firing from power lines
Division 10 — Firing
21.66Responsibilities of blasters and employers
21.67Firing lines
21.68Firing all holes
21.69Blasting signals
21.70Posting warning procedures
Division 11 — After the Blast
21.71After the blast
21.72Electrical blasting
Division 12 — Misfire Procedures
21.73Misfires
21.74Blast site examination
21.74.1Misfire marking
21.74.2Extracting explosives
21.75Cutoffs and unexploded explosives
21.76Excavating and scaling
21.76.1Drilling for refiring
21.77Repealed
21.78Safety fuse assembly reblast
21.79No relighting
21.80-
21.81
Repealed
Division 13 — Specialized Blasting Operations
21.82Underwater blasting
21.83Special effects blasting
21.84Seismic blasting
21.85Avalanche control
Division 14 — Close Proximity Blasting
21.86Definitions
21.87Application of Division
21.88Notice of project
21.89Emergency notice
21.90Notice to occupants of proximate structures
21.91Written plan
21.92Suspension of blasting
21.93General requirements
Part 22 — Underground Workings
22.1Definitions
General Requirements
22.2Application
22.3Work methods
22.4New or unusual situations
22.5Preconstruction meeting
22.6Notice of project
22.7Underground record
22.8Hours of work
22.9Additional first aid
22.10Retroreflective devices
22.11Self-rescuers
Supervision of Workers
22.12Appointment of underground working supervisor
22.12.1Role of underground working supervisor
22.13Underground worker health and safety representative
22.14Impaired persons
Working Requirements
22.15Responsibility for ventilation
22.16Prior approval
22.17Qualified person
22.18Mechanical ventilation
22.19Air flow
22.20Portal fan
22.21Auxiliary fan
22.22Modifications
22.23Malfunction
22.24Unventilated areas
22.25Duct air testing
22.26Welding fumes
22.27Heating underground air
22.28Heating equipment
22.29Other heating devices
22.30Atmospheric testing
22.31Testing during construction
22.32Additional tests
22.33Radioactivity survey
22.34Electrical installations
22.35Communications
22.36Illumination
22.37Cap lamps
22.38Maintenance
22.39Auxiliary lighting
22.40Battery charging stations
22.41Pipelines
22.42Water control
22.43Dams
22.44Transportation of workers
22.45Transportation of workers by rail
22.46Shaft conveyances
Emergency Requirements
22.47Procedures
22.48Coordination
22.49Evacuation procedure
22.50Refuge stations
22.51Rescue workers
22.52Self-contained breathing apparatus
22.53Dangerous conditions
22.54Fire prevention and control
22.55Flammable gas restriction
22.56Equipment fire extinguishers
22.57Accounting for workers
Entrance to Underground Working
22.58General requirement
22.59Structures at the entrance
22.60Projecting support system
22.61Spill control
Ground Control
22.62General requirement
22.63During excavation
22.64Shotcrete
22.65Operator protection
Drilling
22.66Probe holes
22.67Connecting to existing workings
22.68Blasting at adjacent sites
22.69Inspection before abandonment
Underground Use of Explosives
22.70Transport of explosives
22.71Mechanical haulage
22.72Transport by track haulage
22.73Underground storage of explosives
22.74Restriction on ignition sources
22.75Fume class
22.76Blasting line
22.77Remote initiation
22.78Water spray
22.79Return to blasting site
22.80Work restriction
22.80.1No safety fuse assembly in underground working
Mechanical Excavation
22.81Dust control
22.82Work clearance
22.83Elevated work
Fixed and Mobile Equipment in Underground Working
22.84Logs
22.85Internal combustion engines
22.86Fire suppression
22.87Hoses carrying flammable liquid
22.88Operating requirements
Underground Haulage
22.89Traffic control
22.90Clearance for mechanical haulage
22.91Track haulage and mucking equipment
22.92Equipment hazard area
22.93Switching
22.94Derailed equipment
22.95Track haulage operations
22.96Rail tracks and switches
Trackless Loading and Hauling
22.97Automated and remote control systems
22.98Clearance lights
22.99Road maintenance
Waste Dumps and Spoil Areas
22.100General requirement
22.101Dumping procedures
22.102Reversing when dumping
22.103Dump worker
22.104Track waste dump
22.105Electrical trolley systems
Raises
22.106General requirement
22.107Guarding the bottom of the raise
22.108Explosives
22.109Suspended drill platforms
22.110Raise climbers
22.111Identification plate
22.112General brake requirements
22.113Electrically powered raise climbers
22.114Brake components
22.115Guarding
22.116Controls
22.117Electric equipment
22.118Work platforms
22.119Prohibition
22.120Safety factor
22.121Bolts
22.122Racks and pinions
22.123Repealed
22.124Communication
22.125Inspection before use
22.126Limits and travel stops
22.127Equipment maintenance
22.128Operator's duties
22.129Reporting defects
22.130Repair requirements
22.131Emergency procedures
22.132Maximum load
22.133Riding restriction
22.134After blast monitoring
22.135Transporting material
22.136Electrical shut off
22.137Cleaning
Hoists and Shafts
22.138General requirement
22.139Shaft openings
22.140Access ways
22.141Repealed
Large Diameter Holes
22.142General requirement
22.143Vertical holes
22.144Limiting descent
22.145Water in the hole
22.146Horizontal holes
Gassy Underground Workings
22.147Written notice
22.148Worker instruction
22.149Atmospheric testing
22.150Automatic alarm
22.151Ventilation
22.152Ventilation malfunction
22.153Air velocity
22.154No smoking
22.155Welding and burning
22.156Prohibited metals
22.157Flame arresters
22.158Mechanical excavators
22.159Fire resistant fluids
22.160Combustible dusts
Part 23 — Oil and Gas
23.1Definitions
General Requirements
23.2Application
23.3Repealed
23.4Coordination of multi-employer workplaces
23.5Safe work procedures
23.6Control of static electricity
23.7Fire hazards
23.8Control of ignition sources
23.9Flare pits and flare lines
23.10Fire extinguishers
23.11Air operating systems
23.12Pipelines, fittings and valves
23.13Hose connections
23.14Pumps
23.15-
23.16
Repealed
23.17Pipe racks
23.18Handling pipe
23.19Kelly hose and safety lines
23.20Catheads
23.21Rigging up and tearing out
23.22Driver training
23.23Steep slopes
23.24Roads
23.25Transporting liquids
23.26Gauging
23.26.1Liquefied gas used for purging or gauging operations or well stimulation
Geophysical Operations
23.27Power line and upset hazards
23.28Seismic drills
23.29Communications on vehicles
23.30Repealed
Drilling and Servicing Rigs
23.31Size of work area
23.32Inspection and repair
23.33Rig moves
23.34List of weights
23.35Prohibited work areas
23.36SCBA
23.37Blowout preventers
23.38Spudding in
23.39.1Emergency escape systems
23.39.2Emergency escape system 1
23.39.3Emergency escape system 2
23.40Draw works controls
23.41Stabbing boards
23.42Derrick enclosures
23.43Ventilation openings
23.44Pits and tanks
23.45Ladder platforms
23.46Derrick floor access stairways
23.47Guardrails
23.48Hoisting lines
23.49Travelling blocks
23.50Hand guards
23.51Riding hoisting equipment
23.52Guards
23.53Crown blocks
23.54Securing fingers
23.55Counterweight safety lines
23.56Weight indicators
23.57Brakes
23.58Drill pipes, collars and tubing
23.59Mud cans
23.60Rotary tongs
23.61Rotary table
23.62Fuel storage
23.63Guylines
Drill Stem Testing, Swabbing, Cementing, Well Servicing and Stimulation
23.64General requirements
23.64.1Snubbing operations
23.65Swabbing at night
23.66Gauging
23.67Disposal of fluids
23.68Air intake and exhaust
23.69Flow piping systems — integrity assurance program
23.69.1Flow piping systems — selection, installation and operation
23.69.2Flow piping systems — restraint systems
23.69.3Flow piping systems — other requirements
23.70Piping, hoses and valves
23.71High risk fluids
23.72Pressure testing requirements
23.73Hot oiling
23.74Bonding and grounding
Production and Plant Operations
23.75Preventing ignition
23.76Blanking of lines
23.77Retaining walls and diked areas
23.78Truck loading and unloading
23.79Pressure relief
23.80Venting of trucks
23.81Wrenches
Cleaning and Repairing Tanks or Vessels
23.82Inerting
23.83Safety harnesses
23.84Welding precautions
23.85Openings
23.86Electrical equipment
23.87Repealed
Gas Sample Containers
23.88Standards
23.89Safe practices
Part 24 — Diving, Fishing and Other Marine Operations
24.1Definitions
Wharves, Docks and Mooring Floats
24.2Ladders
24.3Lifesaving equipment
24.4Curbs, bullrails, guardrails and barriers
24.5Markings
24.6Rescue boat
Diving Operations
General Requirements
24.7Application
24.8Repealed
24.9Notice of project
24.10Medical certification
24.11Diver's fitness
24.12Training
24.13Evidence of competency
24.14Diving logs
24.15Dive site equipment
24.16Lifelines
24.17Safe diving procedures
24.18Diving supervisor's worksite duties
24.19Crew briefing
24.20Diver's responsibilities
24.21Diving tables
24.22Decompression procedures
24.23Diver care and transportation
24.24Medical alert tag
24.25Hyperbaric chambers
24.26Breathing mediums
24.27Breathing apparatus
24.28Compressor intake
24.29Gauges and meters
24.30Warning devices
24.31Rescue boat
24.32Hoists
24.33Standby diver
24.34Incident investigation reports
Scuba Diving
24.35Communication
24.36Minimum crew
24.37Restrictions on scuba
24.38Equipment
24.39Testing cylinders
Surface Supply Diving
24.40Minimum crew
24.41Diver's tender
24.42Diver's equipment
24.43Compressors
24.44Volume tanks
24.45Breathing air filters
24.46Manifolds and fittings
24.47Breathing gas lines
Deep Diving
24.48General requirements
24.49Hyperbaric chamber
24.50Transportation to the underwater worksite
24.51Rest periods
Submersible Compression Chambers (SCC) and Lock-Out Submersibles (LOS)
24.52Standards
24.53General equipment requirements
24.54Design
24.55Lifting gear
24.56Secondary lifting equipment
24.57Diving system procedures
Atmospheric Diving Systems (ADS)
24.58Registration
24.59General equipment requirements
24.60Secondary means of surfacing
24.61Secondary lifting equipment
Altitude Diving
24.62General procedures
Specific Diving Hazards
24.63Hazardous mechanisms
24.64Intakes, pipes and tunnels
24.65Exceptional hazards
24.66Contaminated environments
Live Boating
24.67General requirements
24.68Procedures
Fishing Operations
General Requirements
24.69Application
24.70Compliance with standards
24.71Owner and master responsibilities
24.72Documentation
24.73Instruction
24.74Emergency procedures
24.75Crewmember responsibility
24.76Vessel preparation
24.77Reporting injuries
24.78Unsafe conditions
24.79Repealed
24.80Slipping and tripping hazards
24.81Guarding of equipment
24.82Inspection of rigging
24.83Access and egress
24.84Protection from falling
24.85Deck openings
24.86De-energization
24.87Equipment control devices
24.88Braking devices
24.89Illumination
24.90Ventilation
24.91Propane installations
24.92Galley requirements
24.93Requirements for sensors and alarms
24.94-
24.95
Repealed
24.96Protection against cold
24.96.1When crewmember must wear a personal flotation device (PFD) or lifejacket
24.96.2Crewmember working alone
24.96.3Record of inspection and maintenance
24.97Crewmember overboard
24.98Davits
24.99Communication
24.100Ozone generators
24.101Loading and offloading
24.102Work areas and operations
24.103Proper lifting
Requirements for Specific Fishing Operations
Gillnetting
Salmon
24.104Drums
24.105Pin rollers
Herring
24.106Work areas and safeguarding
24.107Fouled propellers
24.108Hauling net anchors
24.109Brailers
24.110Towing skiffs
Handlining
24.111Gloves
Longlining
24.112Setting procedures
24.113Knives
24.114Guarding
24.115Hoisting device
Seining
General Requirements
24.116Hairpins and ringstrippers
24.117Spooling gear
24.118Lifting the bag
24.119Drum operation
24.120Brailing
24.121Purse rings
24.122Pumps
24.123Drying up
24.124Power blocks
Seine Skiffs
24.125Communication
24.126Skiff design
24.127Equipment stowage
24.128Repealed
24.129Engine exhaust
24.130Capsize protection
Beachline Operations
24.131Instruction
24.132Tie-up sites
24.133Personal protective equipment
24.134Night operations
Trap Fishing
24.135Master's responsibility
24.136Securing traps
24.137Lifelines
Trawling
24.138Safe work procedures
24.139Securing areas and equipment
24.140Splitting straps
Trolling
24.141Trolling poles
24.142Gurdy brakes
24.143Cockpit covers
Part 25 — Camps
Part 26 — Forestry Operations and Similar Activities
26.1Definitions
General Requirements
26.1.1Prime contractor requirements for forestry operations
26.1.2Multiple-employer workplace
26.2Planning and conducting a forestry operation
26.2.1Planning and conducting activities involving trees other than a forestry operation or tree-climbing activities
26.3Training
26.3.1Forestry operation fire fighting
26.4Notice of project
26.5Initial safety meeting
26.6Repealed
26.7Highly visible clothing
26.7.1Climbing equipment
26.7.2Weather conditions
26.8Cutting cables
26.9Repealed
26.10Metal in saw logs
26.11Dangerous trees
26.12Repealed
Tree-Climbing Activities
26.12.0.1Application
26.12.0.2Requirements respecting tree-climbing activities
26.12.0.3Tree-climbing plan
26.12.0.4Tree-climbing procedures
26.12.0.5Rescue
26.12.0.6Tree-climbing equipment
Equipment Operation
26.12.1Equipment capabilities
26.12.2Radio controlled equipment
26.13Non-slip floors and controls
26.13.1Equipment operator protections
26.13.2Maintaining operator vision
26.13.3Mobile yarders
26.13.4Saw chain shot
26.14Repealed
26.14.1Hazard area of logging equipment
26.14.2Designated safe work area
26.14.3Traffic control
26.15Repealed
26.16Slope limitations
26.17Repealed
26.17.1Brakes
26.18Landslides
26.19-
26.20
Repealed
Manual Falling and Bucking
26.20.1Application
26.21Faller qualifications
26.22Forestry operation faller training
26.22.1Falling supervisors for forestry operations
26.23Procedures for falling and bucking
26.24Responsibility for falling and bucking
26.25Dangerous trees and logs
26.26Falling dangerous trees
26.27Location of fallers
26.28Summoning assistance
26.29Entry to falling area
Mechanical Falling
26.29.1Application
26.29.2Limits on use of mechanical harvester
26.29.3Incomplete falling cuts
26.29.4Hazard area
26.29.5No additional hazards
Traffic Control for Falling Operations
26.30Traffic control
Yarding
26.31Repealed
26.32-
26.33
Repealed
26.33.1Application
26.34Signalling
26.35-
26.37
Repealed
26.38Riding on rigging
26.39Safe location
26.39.1Removal of potential hazards to rigging
26.40Anchors
26.41Guylines
26.42Rigging
26.43Supporting blocks
26.44Winches
26.45Prohibition of knots
26.46Skyline anchors
26.47Skyline extensions
26.48Skyline spars
26.49Skyline rigging
26.50Backspar guylines
26.51Lift trees
26.52Repealed
Skidding
26.53Ground skidding operations
26.54Repealed
26.54.1Damaged sweep arm
26.55Mainline release
Forestry Work Areas
26.56Work area arrangement
26.57-
26.58
Repealed
26.59Suspended logs
26.60Repealed
26.61Vehicle movements
26.62Repealed
26.63Unauthorized persons
Hauling
26.64Bunk and stake assemblies
26.65Cab guard
26.66Bunks and stakes
26.67Loading logs
26.68Securing log loads — general
26.68.1Securing log loads — highways and mixed transportation routes
26.68.2Securing log loads — entirely off-highway transportation routes
26.69Removing wrappers and tiedowns and releasing stakes
26.70-
26.71
Repealed
26.71.1Operating procedures
26.71.2Daily log
26.72Warning devices
26.73-
26.75
Repealed
26.76Securing trailers
26.77Repealed
26.78Transporting workers
Roads and Road Maintenance
26.79Haul road standards
26.80Creating additional hazards
26.81Bull rails
26.82Roadside hazards
26.83Traffic control systems
26.83.1Radio traffic control
26.84Weigh scales
Water Operations
26.85Condition of boats
26.86Boat equipment
26.87Boat size
26.88Overloading
26.89Presence of operator
26.90Wind and sea conditions
26.91Hand signals
26.92Repealed
26.93General requirements for booming
26.94Rigging
26.95Winches
26.96Manual boom stripping
26.97Repealed
26.98Dumping log bundles
26.99Repealed
Part 27 — Wood Products Manufacturing
27.1Application
General Requirements
27.2Protection from flying debris
27.3Kickback and kickout protection
27.4Pressure rolls
27.5Crossing green chains and decks
27.6Lumber package rollcase access
27.7Mechanical handlers
27.8Veneer clippers
27.9Kilns
27.10Personnel hoists
27.11Hidden hazards
27.12Communication
27.13Water operations
Saws and Knives
27.14Unattended machinery
27.15Sharpening saws and knives
27.16Babbitt melting
27.17Sharp-edged tools
27.18Circular saw guarding
27.19Band saw guarding
27.20Slasher and trim saws
27.21Circular cutoff saws
27.22Splitters
27.23Chop, trim and swing cutoff saws
27.24Circular saw guides
27.25Cutoff saw interlocks
27.26Saw operator location
27.27Repealed
27.28Saw maintenance
27.29Cracks in circular saws
27.30Cracks in band saws
27.31Band saw wheel wear limits
Log Handling
27.32Log-haul walkways
27.33Log hauling equipment
27.34Rolling logs
27.35Barker feed restraints
27.36Bundle breaking
Headrigs
27.37Buffer stops
27.38Locking control levers
27.39Carriage track barriers
27.40Preventing contact
Chippers, Hogs and Planers
27.41Hog and chipper chutes
27.42Hogs, chippers and cutting heads
Materials Handling
27.43Height of chip and sawdust piles
27.44Wood products storage
Shake and Shingle Mills
27.45Shake splitters and cubers
27.46Block size and pile height
27.47Shingle saws
27.48Shake resaw arm guards
27.49Clipper saw guards
27.50Clipper saw brakes
27.51Treadle controls
27.52Set works and reciprocating parts
27.53Carriage speed
27.54Saw diameter
27.55Unattended machines
Part 28 — Agriculture
28.1Definitions
28.2Application
Division 1 — General Conditions
28.3Cold storage rooms
28.4Bridges and culverts
28.5Barriers for manure pits
28.6Instruction of seasonal, temporary and other workers
28.6.1Rollover risk
28.7Animal handling
28.8Indoor air quality exception
28.9Control of environmental tobacco smoke and e-cigarette vapour exception
28.10Drinking water
Division 2 — Hazardous Substances
28.11Personal hygiene
28.12Repealed
28.13Anhydrous ammonia
28.14Ventilation of buildings near manure tanks
Division 3 — Personal Protective Equipment
28.15Horseback riding exception
Division 4 — Equipment
28.16Warning signs for power take-off devices
28.17Signs and procedures for equipment guarding
28.18Hay balers
28.19Round balers
28.20Post-hole diggers
28.21Post drivers
28.22Chain saws exception
28.23Hand winch for auger conveyors
28.24Alternative means of evaluation for automotive lifts and vehicle supports
28.25Orchard ladders exception
28.26Orchard ladders design
28.27Orchard ladders instructions and use
28.28Previously installed fixed ladders exception
28.29Small cranes and hoists exception
28.30Altered application dates for cranes and hoists
28.31Alternative requirements for rigging identification
28.32Evaluation of a rigging device
28.33-
28.42
Repealed
28.43General requirements for mobile elevating work platforms
28.44Mobile elevating work platform design standards
28.45Identification on mobile elevating work platforms
28.46Fall protection exception
28.47Annual inspection and certification exception
28.48Operational devices exception
28.49Repealed
28.50Transportation of workers
Part 29 — Aircraft Operations
29.1Repealed
General Requirements
29.2Application
29.3Pre-job planning and training
29.4Repealed
29.5Communications
29.6-
29.8
Repealed
29.9Airlifted loads
29.10Traffic control
29.11Rotorwash
29.12Unstable materials
29.13-
29.15
Repealed
Forestry Operations
29.16Notification
29.17Site supervision
29.18-
29.19
Repealed
29.20Log loading areas
Pesticide Application
29.21-
29.22
Repealed
29.23Flagpersons
Part 30 — Laboratories
30.1Definition
30.1.1Application
General Requirements
30.2Equipment operation
30.3Repealed
30.4Plumbing
30.5Fire protection
30.6Guarding
30.7Equipment ventilation
30.7.1Definitions
30.8Fume hoods
30.9Airflow and containment monitoring
30.10Ducting
30.11Exhaust discharge
30.12Biological safety cabinets
30.13Centrifuges
30.14Procedures
30.15Permitted quantities
30.16Transport of containers
30.17Personal protection
30.18Spills and other emergencies
30.19Waste disposal
Specific Substances and Procedures
30.20Explosive and highly reactive materials
30.21Perchloric acid
30.22Picric acid
30.23Peroxide-forming compounds
30.24Cryogenic liquids
30.25Sharps
30.26Biological agents and human pathogens
30.27Animal handling
30.28Microtomes
30.29Electrophoresis
Part 31 — Firefighting
31.1Definitions
31.2Application
General Requirements
31.3Health and safety committee
31.4Instruction and direction
31.5Procedures
31.6Rest and rehabilitation
31.7Impounding equipment
31.8Equipment defects
31.9Test records
Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment
31.10General requirement
31.11Maintenance
31.12Firefighter responsibility
31.13Safety headgear
31.14Protective coats, pants and hoods
31.15Stationwear and personal garments
31.16Working gloves
31.17Fall protection
31.18Personal alert safety system
Respiratory Protection
31.19General
31.20Fitness to use SCBA
31.21Operation of SCBA
31.22Sealing and fit testing
31.23Entry into buildings
31.24Air quality and sampling
31.25Spare equipment
31.26Maintenance and records
Transportation
31.27Seating
31.28Communication
31.29Enclosed crew cabs
31.30-
31.31
Repealed
31.32Vehicle exhaust in firehalls
Aerial Devices and Ground Ladders
31.33General
31.34Inspection and testing
31.35Controls
31.36Operator location
31.37Ground ladders
Other Equipment
31.38Flashlights and hand lanterns
31.39Plaster hooks and pike poles
Part 32 — Evacuation and Rescue
32.1Repealed
32.2Training
32.3Equipment
32.4Ropes
32.5Inspection of equipment
32.6Maintenance records
32.7First aid
32.8Communications
32.9Work areas over water
Part 33
33.1-
33.52
Repealed
Part 34 — Rope Access
34.1Definitions
34.2Scope of application
34.3Rope access plan
34.4Training and certification
34.5Safe work practices
34.6Two-rope system
34.7Personal log
34.8Rescue
34.9Equipment
34.10Inspection and maintenance
34.11Anchors and anchorages
34.12Permanent anchors
34.13Temporary anchors
34.14Safety headgear
34.15Maximum arrest force, clearance
34.16Removal from service
Schedule 34-A
Schedules 1 to 7