ALBERTA Occupational Health and Safety Code 2009

2009, Government of Alberta

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE

2009

Occupational Health and Safety Code 2009

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Table of Contents

Core Requirements Applicable to All Industries TPart 1 T UDefinitions and General ApplicationT .............................................................1-1

TPart 2 T UHazard Assessment, Elimination and Control T ..............................................2-1

TPart 3 T USpecifications and Certifications T...................................................................3-1

Requirements Applicable to All Industries UPart 4 Chemical Hazards, Biological Hazards and Harmful Substances ................4-1

UGeneral Requirements ...........................................................................4-1

UPart 5 Confined Spaces ..........................................................................................5-1

UPart 6 Cranes, Hoists and Lifting Devices...............................................................6-1

UGeneral Requirements ...........................................................................6-1 UCantilever Hoists ....................................................................................6-7 UChimney Hoists ......................................................................................6-7 UHand-Operated Hoists............................................................................6-8 UMaterial Hoists........................................................................................6-8 UMobile Cranes and Boom Trucks .........................................................6-10 UOverhead Cranes .................................................................................6-12 UPersonnel Hoists ..................................................................................6-12 URoofers Hoists .....................................................................................6-13 UTower and Building Shaft Hoists ..........................................................6-14 UTower Cranes .......................................................................................6-14 UUnderground Shaft Hoists ....................................................................6-17 UVehicle Hoists.......................................................................................6-19 UWinching Operations ............................................................................6-19

UPart 7 Emergency Preparedness and Response....................................................7-1

UPart 8 Entrances, Walkways, Stairways and Ladders.............................................8-1

UEntrances, Walkways, Stairways............................................................8-1 ULadders General ................................................................................8-3 UCrawl Board or Roof Ladder...................................................................8-4 UFixed Ladders.........................................................................................8-4 UPortable Ladders ....................................................................................8-5

UPart 9 Fall Protection ..............................................................................................9-1


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UPart 10 Fire and Explosion Hazards .......................................................................10-1 UGeneral Protection and Prevention ......................................................10-1 UWelding Services From Vehicles........................................................10-11 UIsolating Pipes and Pipelines..............................................................10-13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UPart 18 Personal Protective Equipment ..................................................................18-1

UEye Protection ......................................................................................18-1 UFlame Resistant Clothing .....................................................................18-3 UFoot Protection .....................................................................................18-3 UHead Protection....................................................................................18-4 ULife Jackets and Personal Flotation Devices........................................18-7 ULimb and Body Protection ....................................................................18-7 URespiratory Protective Equipment ........................................................18-8

UPart 19 Powered Mobile Equipment .......................................................................19-1

UAll-Terrain Vehicles and Snow Vehicles.............................................19-10 UForklift Trucks .....................................................................................19-11 UPile Driving Equipment and Practices ................................................19-11

UPart 20 Radiation Exposure ....................................................................................20-1

UPart 21 Rigging .......................................................................................................21-1

URejection Criteria ..................................................................................21-5 UPart 22 Safeguards .................................................................................................22-1

UPart 23 Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms..................................................23-1

Scaffolds 23-1 UElevating Platforms and Aerial Devices..............................................23-13


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

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

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

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

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

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

Requirements Applicable to Specific Industries and Activities UPart 30 Demolition ..................................................................................................30-1

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

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

UPart 33 Explosives ..................................................................................................33-1

UHandling Explosives .............................................................................33-2 UDrilling ...............................................................................................33-5 ULoading ...............................................................................................33-6 UFiring ...............................................................................................33-8 UDestroying Explosives ........................................................................33-10 USpecific Blasting Activities ..................................................................33-12

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

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

UPart 36 Mining.........................................................................................................36-1

UDivision 1: : General ...............................................................................36-1 UFire Prevention and Emergency Response .....................................36-5 UElectrical Systems..........................................................................36-12 URubber-Tired, Self-Propelled Machines .........................................36-15 UDiesel Power ..................................................................................36-23 UConveyors ......................................................................................36-23

UDivision 2: U Explosives.........................................................................36-26 UTransportation ................................................................................36-30 UOperational Procedures .................................................................36-32 UUndetonated or Abandoned Explosives.........................................36-34


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UBlasting Machines and Circuits ......................................................36-35 USurface Mines ................................................................................36-37 UUnderground Mines and Tunnels...................................................36-41

UDivision 3: :Underground Coal Mines...................................................36-47 UMine Workers .................................................................................36-48 UMine Equipment .............................................................................36-53 UVehicles..........................................................................................36-57 URoof and Side Support...................................................................36-58 UVentilation System .........................................................................36-60 UGas and Dust Control.....................................................................36-67 UExplosion Control ...........................................................................36-73

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

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

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

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

UPart 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 ....................................................................................... S2-1 Table 2 High hazard work ..................................................................................... S2-1 Table 3 First aid equipment and supplies ............................................................. S2-2 Table 4 First aid room requirements ..................................................................... S2-4 Table 5 First aid requirements for low hazard work .............................................. S2-5 Table 6 First aid requirements for medium hazard work........................................ S2-6 Table 7 First aid requirements for high hazard work ............................................. 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 S4-1


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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................... S6-1 Table 2 Light duty double-pole scaffolds 6 metres or more in height..................... S6-1 Table 3 Heavy duty double-pole scaffolds less than 6 metres in height ................ S6-1 Table 4 Heavy duty double-pole scaffolds 6 metres or more in height ................. S6-1 Table 5 Half-horse scaffolds less than 3 metres in height .................................... S6-2 Table 6 Half-horse scaffolds 3 metres to 5 metres in height ................................. S6-2 Table 7 Single-pole scaffolds less than 6 metres in height ................................... S6-2 Table 8 Single-pole scaffolds 6 metres to 9 metres in height ............................... 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

Occupational Health and Safety Code 2009 Part 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 1 InthisCode,

A abatemeanstoencapsulate,encloseorremoveasbestoscontainingmaterial; abnormalaudiogrammeansanaudiogramthatindicates

(a) thethresholdineitherearismorethan25dBat500,1000or2000Hz,(b) thethresholdineitherearismorethan60dBat3000,4000or6000Hz,

or(c) thereisonesidedhearinglosswiththedifferenceinhearingthreshold

levelbetweenthebetterandthepoorerearexceedingtheaverageof30dBat3000,4000and6000Hz;

abnormal shift means a threshold shift, in either ear, of 15 dB at twoconsecutive test frequencies from 1000Hzup to and including 6000Hzwhencomparedtothebaselinetest;

acceptancemeansanacceptanceissuedundersection34oftheAct; ActmeanstheOccupationalHealthandSafetyAct;

actively transmitting with respect to radiofrequency transmitters includesbeingsettoonorstandbymode;

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

acute illness or injury means a physical injury or sudden occurrence of anillnessthatresultsintheneedforimmediatecare;


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advanced first aider means an Emergency Medical Responder, EmergencyMedicalTechnician,nurseorotherpersonwhoholdsacertificate inadvancedfirstaidfromanapprovedtrainingagency;

aerialdevicemeans a telescopingor articulatingunitused forpositioning apersonnelbasket,bucket,platformorotherdeviceatanelevatedworklocation;allterrain vehicle means a wheeled or tracked motor vehicle designedprimarily for travel on unprepared surfaces such as open country andmarshland, but does not include a snow vehicle, or farming, ranching orconstructionmachinery;

anchor means an engineered component for coupling a fall arrest or travelrestraintsystemtoananchorage;

anchoragemeansa structure,orpartofa structure, that is capableof safelywithstandinganypotentialforcesappliedbyafallprotectionsystem;

ANSImeansAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute; APImeansAmericanPetroleumInstitute;

approvedtomeansthattheproductbearstheapprovalorcertificationmarkofa nationally accredited thirdparty testing organization, certifying that theproductcomplieswiththereferencedstandard;approved trainingagencymeansapersonororganization thatenters intoanagreementwiththeDirectorofMedicalServicesundersection177;asbestoswastemeansmaterialthat isdiscardedbecausethere isareasonablechance thatasbestosmightbe released from itandbecomeairborne, includingprotectiveclothingthatiscontaminatedwithasbestos;

ASMEmeansAmericanSocietyofMechanicalEngineers;

ASSEmeansAmericanSocietyofSafetyEngineers;

ASTMmeansAmericanSocietyforTestingandMaterials;

audiometer means a device meeting the specifications of an audiometerdescribedinANSIStandardS3.62004,SpecificationforAudiometers;


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audiometric technician means a person who has passed an audiometrictechnician course approved by the Director of Medical Services, or has beenapproved by the Director of Medical Services as having the equivalent of anapproved audiometric technician course andwho, in either case,haspassed arequalificationexaminationwhenrequestedtodosobytheDirectorofMedicalServices;

authorized worker in sections 562 to 569 means a competent workerauthorizedbytheemployertoinstall,changeorrepairelectricalequipment;

AWGmeans,withrespecttoelectricalconductors,AmericanWireGauge;

B

biohazardousmaterialmeansapathogenicorganism, includingabloodbornepathogen, that, because of its known or reasonably believed ability to causediseaseinhumans,wouldbeclassifiedasRiskGroup2,3or4asdefinedbythePublicHealthAgency ofCanada, or anymaterial contaminatedwith such anorganism;blastermeansaworkerwhoholdsavalidblasterspermit issuedunder theOccupationalHealthandSafetyRegulation;

blastingareameansthelocationatwhichexplosivesarebeingprepared,firedordestroyed or inwhich armed charges are known or believed to exist, and,exceptataminesite,extendsatleast50metresinalldirectionsfromthelocation;

blastingmachinemeansaportabledeviceusedtoinitiatedetonation;

blastingmatmeansaheavymatmadeofwovenrope,steelwireorchain,orimprovisedfromothermaterial,placedoverloadedholestopreventearth,rockanddebrisfrombeingthrownintheairbythedetonatedexplosive;

boatswainschairmeansaseatthatissuspendedfromropes,fromwhichonepersonworksonthesideofabuilding;

body belt means a body support consisting of a strap with a means forsecuringitaboutthewaistandattachingittoothercomponents;

boommeansthepartofastructurethatisattachedtoacraneorliftingdevicesuperstructureandusedtosupporttheupperendofthehoistingtackle;


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

(a) ismountedonaturretthatissecuredtoatruck,(b) issupportedtoprovidestability,and(c) isequippedwithaboomthat

(i) istelescopingorarticulating,and(ii) canswingorhoistorraiseandloweritsload;

bootlegmeansthatportionofadrillholeorboreholethat

(a) isnotdestroyedafteranexplosivechargeisdetonatedinit,and(b) mayormaynotcontainexplosives;

BSImeansBritishStandardsInstitute;building shaftmeansanenclosedverticalopening inabuildingor structureextending to two ormore floors or levels, including an elevator, a ventilationshaft,astairwelloraserviceshaft;

bulkshipmentwithrespect toacontrolledproductmeansashipmentof thecontrolledproductthatiscontained,withoutintermediatepackaging,in

(a) avesselwithawatervolumeofmorethan454litres,(b) afreightcontainer,aroadvehicle,arailwayvehicle,aportabletank,a

freightcontainercarriedonaroadorrailwayvehicle,shiporaircraftora portable tank carried on a road vehicle or railway vehicle, ship oraircraft,

(c) theholdofaship,or(d) apipeline;

buried facility means anything buried or constructed below ground levelrespecting electricity, communications, water, sewage, oil, gas or othersubstancesincluding,butnotlimitedto,thepipes,conduits,ducts,cables,wires,valves,manholes,catchbasinsandattachmentstothem;

C

Canadian Electrical Code means CSA Standard C22.106, Canadian ElectricalCode,Part1,SafetyStandardforElectricalInstallations;

CANMETmeanstheCanadianExplosivesAtmospheresLaboratory,CanadianCentreforMineralandEnergyTechnology,NaturalResourcesCanada;

cantileverhoistmeansahoistinwhichthecartravelsonrailsthatmaybeanintegralpartofaverticalmastandonaverticalplaneoutboardfromthemast;


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carabinermeansaconnectingcomponentthat(a) generallyconsistsofatrapezoidalorovalbodywithaselflockinggate

that requires at least two consecutive, deliberate actions to open topermit 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 aprofessionalengineerasdescribedinsection14;

CGSBmeansCanadianGeneralStandardsBoard;

chimney hoist means a hoist used to lift workers, materials or equipmentduringtheconstructionofachimney;

claimfordisclosureexemptionmeansaclaimfiledundersection408;

climbable structure means an engineered or architectural work where theprimarymethodofaccessingthestructure isbyclimbingthestructurewiththeprinciplemeansofsupportbeingtheclimbershandsandfeet;

closeworksitemeansaworksitethatisnotmorethan20minutestraveltimefromahealthcarefacility,undernormaltravelconditionsusingavailablemeansoftransportation;

combustibledustmeansadustthatcancreateanexplosiveatmospherewhenitissuspendedinairinignitableconcentrations;combustibleliquidmeansaliquidthathasaflashpointatorabove37.8OC,asdeterminedbyusingthemethodsdescribedintheAlbertaFireCode(1997);

combined operation in Part 36 means surface and underground miningactivityatthesameminesite,whetherornottheminematerialisbeingextractedfromoneormoreconnectedorunconnectedseams;

combinedventilationsysteminPart36meansacombinationofanexhaustingandaforcingventilationsystemusedinheadingstomaximizeturbulenceattheface;


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competentinrelationtoaperson,meansadequatelyqualified,suitablytrainedandwith sufficient experience to safely performworkwithout supervision orwithonlyaminimaldegreeofsupervision;

concrete pump truck in Part 19 means powered mobile equipment that iscomprisedofaconcretepump,adistributionboomormast,deliverypipesandtheequipmentonwhichtheyaremounted;confined spacemeans a restricted spacewhichmay becomehazardous to aworkerenteringitbecauseof

(a) an atmosphere that is or may be injurious by reason of oxygendeficiencyorenrichment,flammability,explosivity,ortoxicity,

(b) a condition or changing set of circumstances within the space thatpresentsapotentialforinjuryorillness,or

(c) the potential or inherent characteristics of an activity which canproduceadverseorharmfulconsequenceswithinthespace;

consultationmeansdirectandmeaningfulinvolvement;

containermeansabag,barrel,bottle,box,can,cylinder,drum,storagetankorsimilarpackageorreceptacle;contaminant means a chemical, biological or radiological material in aconcentration thatwill likelyendanger thehealthandsafetyofaworker if it isinhaled,ingestedorabsorbed;

contaminated means affected by the presence of a harmful substance onworkersorattheworksiteinaquantitysufficienttoposearisktohealth;

contaminatedenvironmentmeansaworksite thatcontainsormaycontainacontaminant;

control system isolating device means a device that physically preventsactivationofasystemusedforremotelycontrollingtheoperationofequipment;

controlzonemeanstheareawithin2metresofanunguardededgeofalevel,elevatedworksurfacethathasaslopeofnomorethan4degrees;

controlled productmeans a product,material or substance specified by theregulations 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 theHazardousProductsAct(Canada);


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cows tail inPart 41means a short strap, lanyard or sling connected to themainattachmentpointofaharness;

CPSCmeansConsumerProductsSafetyCommission;

cranemeansequipment that isdesigned to lift loads, lower loads,andmoveloadshorizontallywhentheyarelifted;

CSAmeansCanadianStandardsAssociation;

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

dBA means a measure of sound level in decibels using a reference soundpressureof 20micropascalswhenmeasuredon theAweightingnetworkof asoundlevelmeter;

demolitionmeansthetearingdown,destruction,breakinguporrazingofthewholeorpartofabuildingorstructure;

designatedsignallermeansapersondesignatedtogivesignals inaccordancewithsection191;

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

detonatorlegwiremeansanelectricwireattachedtoadetonator;

detonating cordmeansa cord containing explosivesof sufficient strength todetonateotherexplosives;Director in Part 36 means the Director of Inspection whose duties includemines;

directsupervisionmeansthatacompetentworker

(a) is personally and visually supervising the worker who is notcompetent,and

(b) isabletocommunicatereadilyandclearlywiththeworkerwhoisnotcompetent;


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discard means solid or liquid material that is removed or rejected duringminingorprocessingoperationsbecauseithasnocurrentuse,butthatmaybeoffutureuse;distantworksitemeansaworksitethatismorethan20minutesbutlessthan40minutestraveltimefromahealthcarefacility,undernormaltravelconditionsusingavailablemeansoftransportation;

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electric blasting detonator means a shell containing a charge of detonatingcompounddesignedtobefiredbyanelectriccurrent;

electricutilityhasthemeaningassignedtoitbytheElectricUtilitiesAct;

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

emergency first aidermeans a personwho holds a certificate in emergencyfirstaidfromanapprovedtrainingagency;

Emergency Medical Responder means an Emergency Medical ResponderundertheEmergencyMedicalTechniciansRegulation(AR48/93);Emergency Medical Technician means an Emergency Medical TechnicianundertheEmergencyMedicalTechniciansRegulation(AR48/93);

Emergency Medical TechnicianParamedic (EMTP) means an EmergencyMedical TechnicianParamedic under the Emergency Medical TechniciansRegulation(AR48/93);

emergencyresponseplanmeanstheemergencyresponseplanrequiredunderPart7;


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employermembermeansapersonappointed toa jointworksitehealthandsafetycommitteeundersection197;equipmentmeansa thingused toequipworkersataworksiteand includestools,supplies,machinery,instrumentsandsanitaryfacilities;

excavation inPart32meansadugoutareaofgroundbutdoesnot includeatunnel,undergroundshaftoropenpitmine;

excessnoisemeansnoisethatexceedsthelimitsspecifiedinsection218;

explosivemeansachemicalcompoundormixturethatbyfire,friction,impact,percussion or detonation may cause a sudden release of gases at a pressurecapable of producing destructive effects to adjacent objects or of killing orinjuringaperson;

explosiveatmospheremeansanatmospherethat

(a) containsasubstanceinamixturewithair,underatmosphericconditionsandataconcentrationbetweenthesubstanceslowerexplosivelimitandupperexplosivelimit,and

(b) iscapableofproducingdestructiveeffectstoadjacentobjectsorofkillingorinjuringaperson;

exposedworkermeansaworkerwhomayreasonablybeexpectedtoworkinarestrictedareaatleast30workdaysina12monthperiod:

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fallarrestingdevicemeansapartofaworkerspersonalprotectiveequipmentthatstopstheworkersfallanddoesnotallowtheworkertofallfarther;

fallprotectionsystemmeans

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


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fallrestrictequipmentmeansacomponentofafallrestrictsystemthat,whencombinedwithothersubcomponentsandelements,allowstheclimberofawoodpole to remain at his or her work position with both hands free, and thatperformsalimitedfallarrestfunctionwhentheclimberlosescontactbetweenhisorherspursandthepole;fallrestrictsystemmeansacombinationofaworkpositioningsystemandfallrestrictequipment;

fibremeansaparticulatematerialwith

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

firstaidmeans the immediateand temporary caregiven toan injuredor illpersonataworksiteusingavailableequipment,supplies, facilitiesorservices,includingtreatmenttosustainlife,topreventaconditionfrombecomingworseortopromoterecovery;first aidermeans an emergency first aider, standard first aider or advancedfirstaiderdesignatedbyanemployer toprovide firstaid toworkersataworksite;

fixed ladder means a ladder that is permanently fixed to a supportingstructure inaverticalpositionoratanangleofnotmore than15degrees fromverticalandthatdoesnotleanback;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 forVapourPressureofPetroleumProducts(ReidMethod);

flammablesubstancemeans

(a) aflammablegasorliquid,(b) thevapourofaflammableorcombustibleliquid,(c) dustthatcancreateanexplosiveatmospherewhensuspendedinairin

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flashpointmeanstheminimum temperatureatwhicha liquid inacontainergivesoffvapourinsufficientconcentrationtoformanignitablemixturewithairnearthesurfaceoftheliquid,asdeterminedbyusingthemethodsdescribedintheAlbertaFireCode(1997);

fly form deck panel means a temporary supporting structure used as amodular falsework that is intended to be, and capable of being,moved fromfloortofloorandreusedduringaconstructionproject;free falldistancemeans theverticaldistancebetween thepoint fromwhichaworkerfallstothepointatwhichdecelerationbeginsbecauseoftheactionofapersonalfallarrestsystem;fugitive emission means a substance that leaks or escapes from processequipment,acontainer,emissioncontrolequipmentoraproduct;

full body harness means a body support consisting of connected strapsdesigned to distribute force over at least the thighs, shoulders and pelvis, towhichalanyardorlifelineorconnectingcomponentcanbeattached;

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gobmeansanareaofaminefromwhichcoalhasbeenextractedandtheroofallowedtocavein;grinderaccessorymeansanabrasivewheel,cuttingdisc,wirewheel,buffingorpolishingdisc,orothersimilarproduct;

GVWmeansthemanufacturersratedgrossvehicleweight;

H handexposezonemeansthestripofland

(a) 1metrewideoneachsideofthelocatemarksforaburiedfacilityotherthanahighpressurepipeline,or

(b) 5 metres wide on each side of the locate marks for a high pressurepipeline;

hand tool means handheld equipment that depends on the energy of theworkerforitsdirecteffectanddoesnothaveapneumatic,hydraulic,electricalorchemicalenergysourceforitsoperation;


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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,includingachemicalorbiologicalhazard,tothehealthandsafetyofaworkerexposedtoit;hazardmeans a situation, condition or thing thatmay be dangerous to thesafetyorhealthofworkers;

hazardassessmentmeansanassessmentmade inaccordancewithsections7or21;

hazard informationmeans information on the correct and safe use, storage,handling and manufacture of a controlled product, including informationrelatingtoitstoxicologicalproperties;hazardous energy in Part 15 means electrical, mechanical, hydraulic,pneumatic,chemical,nuclear,thermal,gravitational,oranyotherformofenergythat could cause injurydue to theunintendedmotion, energizing, startup orrelease of such stored or residual energy in machinery, equipment, piping,pipelinesorprocesssystems;

hazardous location inPart10meansaplacewhere fireorexplosionhazardsmayexistduetoflammablegasesorvapours,flammableorcombustibleliquids,combustible dust or ignitable fibres or flyings, as described in the CanadianElectricalCode;

hazardouswastemeansacontrolledproductthatisintendedfordisposal,orissoldforrecyclingorrecovery;

health care facilitymeansahospital,medical clinicorphysiciansoffice thatcandispenseemergencymedical treatmentduring the time theworkersareattheworksite;

heavydutyscaffoldmeansascaffoldthat

(a) isdesigned tosupport theequivalentofanevenlydistributed loadofmore than 122 kilograms per square metre but not more than367kilogramspersquaremetre,and

(b) hasplankswithaspanofnotmorethan2.3metres; highhazardworkmeansworkdescribedinSchedule2,Table2;


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high pressure pipeline means a pipeline operating at a pressure of700kilopascalsorgreater;

hoistmeansequipmentthatisdesignedtoliftandlowerloads;

horizontal lifeline system means a system composed of a synthetic or wirerope,securedhorizontallybetween2ormoreanchorpoints,towhichaworkerattachesapersonalfallarrestsystemortravelrestraintsystem;

hottapmeansaprocessofpenetratingthroughthepressurecontainingbarrierofapipeline, line,pipingsystem,tank,vessel,pumpcasing,compressorcasingorsimilar facility thathasnotbeen totally isolated,depressurized,purgedandcleaned;

hotworkmeanswork inwhicha flame isusedorsparksorothersourcesofignitionmaybeproduced,including

(a) cutting,welding,burning,airgouging,riveting,drilling,grindingandchipping,

(b) usingelectricalequipmentnotclassifiedforuseinahazardouslocation,and

(c) introducingacombustionenginetoaworkprocess;

hoursofdarknessmeanstheperiodfrom30minutesaftersunsetto30minutesbefore sunrise,orany timewhen,becauseof insufficient lightorunfavourableatmospheric conditions, persons or vehicles cannot be seen at a distance of150metres;

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IECmeansInternationalElectrotechnicalCommission;

immediately dangerous to life or health means circumstances in which theatmosphereisdeficientinoxygenortheconcentrationofaharmfulsubstanceintheatmosphere

(a) isanimmediatethreattolife,(b) mayaffecthealthirreversibly,(c) mayhavefutureadverseeffectsonhealth,or(d) may interfere with a workers ability to escape from a dangerous

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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;

industrialpowerproducerinPart40meansanemployerauthorizedinAlbertatogenerateelectricalenergyasanindependentpowerproducerorsolelyforitsownuseinmanufacturingorinthehandlingofmaterial;industrialropeaccesswork inPart41meansworkactivitiesatheightwhichincorporateaworkingline,safetylineandfullbodyharnessincombinationwithotherdevicesthatallowaworkertoascend,descendandtraversetoandfromaworkareaunderhisorherowncontrol;

inertingmeans to intentionally flood theatmosphere insideaconfinedspacewithaninertgastoeliminatethehazardofignitingflammablevapours;

ionizingradiationinsection288meanshighenergyelectromagneticradiationthatiscapableofdisruptingthestructureofatomsormolecules;ISOmeansInternationalOrganizationforStandardization;isolated means to have separated, disconnected, deenergized ordepressurized;isolatedwork sitemeansawork site that is 40minutesormore travel timefromtheworksitetoahealthcarefacilityundernormaltravelconditionsusingavailablemeansoftransportation;

J

jibmeansanextension toaboom that isattached to theboom tip toprovideadditionalboomlength;

JointFirstAidTraining StandardsBoardmeans the JointFirstAidTrainingStandardsBoardestablishedundertheOccupationalHealthandSafetyRegulation;

jointworksitehealthandsafetycommitteemeansajointworksitehealthandsafetycommittee, ifany,establishedataworksitepursuant toanorderundersection31oftheAct;


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L LexmeansthelevelofaworkerstotalexposuretonoiseindBA,averagedovertheentireworkdayandadjustedtoanequivalent8hourexposuremeasured inaccordancewithsection216andbasedona3decibelexchangerate;

labelincludesamark,sign,device,stamp,seal,sticker,ticket,tagorwrapper;

laboratory samplemeans a sample of a controlled product that is intendedsolely tobe tested ina laboratory,butdoesnot includea sample that is tobeused

(a) bythelaboratoryfortestingotherproducts,materialsorsubstances,or(b) foreducationalordemonstrationpurposes;

ladderjackscaffoldmeansascaffolderectedbyattachingabrackettoaladdertosupportthescaffoldplanks;

lanyardmeansaflexiblelineofwebbingorsyntheticorwireropethatisusedtosecureafullbodyharnessorsafetybelttoalifelineoranchorpoint;

leadingedgemeanstheedgeofafloor,roof,orformworkforafloororotherwalking/working surface which changes location as additional floor, roof,decking,orformworksectionsareplaced,formedorconstructed;life jacket means personal protective equipment capable of supporting apersonwiththeheadabovewaterinafaceuppositionwithoutthedirecteffortofthepersonwearingtheequipment;

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

lightdutyscaffoldmeansascaffoldthat

(a) isdesigned tosupport theequivalentofanevenlydistributed loadofnotmorethan122kilogramspersquaremetre,and

(b) hasplankswithaspanofnotmorethan3metres;lowerexplosivelimitmeansthelowervalueoftherangeofconcentrationsofasubstance,inamixturewithair,atwhichthesubstancemayignite;

lowhazardworkmeansworkdescribedinSchedule2,Table1;


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lumber means wood that is sprucepinefir (SPF) or better, of Number 2gradeorbetterand,ifreferredtobydimensions,meetstherequirementsofCSAStandardCAN/CSAO14105,SoftwoodLumber,ortherequirementsoftheNLGAStandard,StandardGradingRulesforCanadianLumber(2003);

M

machinerymeansacombinationofmechanicalparts that transmits fromoneparttoanother,orotherwisemodifies,force,motionorenergythatcomesfromhydraulic,pneumatic,chemicalorelectricalreactionsorfromothersources,andincludesvehicles;

magazinewithrespecttoexplosivesmeansabuilding,storehouse,structureorplaceinwhichanexplosiveiskeptorstored,butdoesnotinclude

(a) avehicle inwhichanexplosive iskept for thepurposeofmoving theexplosivefromplacetoplace,or,

(b) a place at which the blending or assembling of the nonexplosivecomponentpartsofanexplosiveisallowed;

manufacturers rated capacity means the maximum capacity, speed, load,depthofoperationorworkingpressure,as the casemaybe, recommendedbythespecificationsofthemanufactureroftheequipmentfortheoperationoftheequipmentunderthecircumstancesprevailingatthetimeitisoperated;

manufacturersspecificationsmeansthewrittenspecifications, instructionsorrecommendations, if any, of the manufacturer of equipment or supplies, thatdescribeshowtheequipmentorsuppliesaretobeerected,installed,assembled,started, operated, handled, stored, stopped, calibrated, adjusted, maintained,repaired or dismantled, including a manufacturers instructions, operating ormaintenancemanualordrawingsfortheequipment;

materialhoistmeansahoistthatisnotdesignedtoliftpeople;

material safety data sheet means a document disclosing the informationreferredtoinparagraph13(a)oftheHazardousProductsAct(Canada);

medicalsharp inPart35meansaneedledevice,scalpel, lancet,oranyothermedicaldevice that can reasonably be expected topenetrate the skin or otherpartofthebody;mediumhazardworkmeanswork that isneither lowhazardworknorhighhazardwork;


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meets the requirements of means a manufacturers selfdeclaration that theproductcomplieswiththereferencedstandardisacceptable;

minemeans aworking, other than adrill hole,madewhile exploring for amineral, from which coal, precious or semiprecious minerals, industrialminerals,oilsandsoranyothermaterialisbeingextracted;mineblastermeansasurfacemineblasteroranundergroundmineblaster;mineentrancemeansa surfaceentrance toamineat thepointabovewhereexcavationbeganorwillbeginbutdoesnot includeaminedoutarea thathasbeenreclaimed;minelevelinPart36meansahorizontalexcavationinthegroundorinstrataofanundergroundminethatisusable

(a) fordrainageorventilation,or(b) asanentranceorexitforworkersorminematerialstoorfromamine

orpartofamine;

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

mineofficialmeansanundergroundcoalminemanagerorundergroundcoalmineforeman;mineplanmeansamap, includingaprofileorsection,ofamineorpartofamine,certifiedascorrectbytheminesurveyor;mineshaftinPart36meansanexcavationatanangleof45degreesorgreaterfromthehorizontalthatisusable


orpartofamine;

mine site means a location at which a facility for extracting a mineral byunderground,strip,openpitorquarryoperationsexistsor is tobedeveloped,andincludes

(a) amineralprocessingplant, storage facilityordiscarddisposal facilitythatexistsoristobedevelopedinconnectionwithamine,and

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minetunnelinPart36meansanexcavationatanangleoflessthan45degreesfromthehorizontal,includinginclinesanddeclines,thatisusable


orpartofamine;

minewallmeans the exposed face of an excavation in a surfacemine fromgroundleveltotheworkinglevel;

misfiremeansadrillhole,boreholeordevicecontaininganexplosivechargethatdidnotexplodewhendetonationwasattempted;

mobilecranemeansacrane,otherthanaboomtruck,that

(a) incorporates apowerdrivendrum and cableor rope to lift, lowerormoveloads,

(b) isequippedwithalatticeortelescopingboomcapableofmovingintheverticalplane,and

(c) ismountedonabaseorchassis,eithercrawlerorwheelmounted, toprovidemobility;

mobileequipmentmeansequipmentthatis

(a) capableofmovingunder itsownpowerorofbeingpulledorcarried,and

(b) notintendedtobesecuredtolandorastructure;

musculoskeletal injurymeansan injury toaworkerof themuscles, tendons,ligaments, joints,nerves,bloodvesselsorrelatedsoft tissues thatarecausedoraggravatedbywork,includingoverexertioninjuriesandoveruseinjuries;

N NFPAmeansNationalFireProtectionAssociation; NIOSHmeansNationalInstituteforOccupationalSafetyandHealth; NLGAmeansNationalLumberGradesAuthority; noisemeanssoundenergyataworksite;


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nonindustrial rope accesswork inPart 41meanswork activitiesperformedwithina recreationalor sportcontext that incorporateaworking lineanda sitharnessorfullbodyharnessincombinationwithotherdevicesduring

(a) mountaineering, caving and canyoning activities requiring the use ofropeaccesstechniques,or

(b) climbingonartificial structuresdesignedandbuilt for thepurposeofsportclimbing;

nurse means a registered nurse who is a member of the College andAssociation of Registered Nurses of Alberta established under the HealthProfessionsActandwhoisanadvancedfirstaider;

O

occupational exposure limit (OEL) with respect to a substance, means theoccupationalexposurelimitestablishedinSchedule1,Table2forthatsubstance;occupationalropeaccessinPart41isatermthatincludesbothindustrialandnonindustrialropeaccesswork;

operatewith respect tomachineryor equipment includesusingorhandlingthemachineryorequipment;OSHAmeansOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration;outlet inPart 36means a shaft, slope, incline,decline, adit, tunnel, level orothermeansofentrytoorexitfromanundergroundmine;

outrigger scaffold means a supported scaffold that consists of a platformrestingonoutriggerbeams(thrustouts)projectingbeyondthewallorfaceofthebuildingorstructure,withinboardendssecuredinsidethebuildingorstructure;

P parenteralcontactmeanspiercingmucousmembranesortheskin;particulatenototherwise regulatedmeans insolubleparticulate composedofsubstancesthatdonothaveanoccupationalexposurelimit;

permanentwhen referring to a structure,process or action,means that it isintendedtolastindefinitely;


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permanentsuspensionpoweredworkplatformmeansasuspensionpoweredworkplatformthatisapermanentpartofabuildingorstructure;

permitted explosive means an explosive that is listed as such by the ChiefInspectorofExplosives,NaturalResourcesCanada;

personalfallarrestsystemmeanspersonalprotectiveequipmentthatwillstopaworkersfallbeforetheworkerhitsasurfacebelowtheworker;

personal flotation device means personal protective equipment capable ofsupportingapersonwiththeheadabovewater,withoutthedirecteffortofthepersonwearingtheequipment;

personalprotectiveequipmentmeansequipmentorclothingwornbyapersonforprotectionfromhealthorsafetyhazardsassociatedwithconditionsataworksite;

PIPmeansProcessIndustryPractices; pipelinehasthemeaningassignedtoitbythePipelineAct; portableladdermeansanyladderthatisnotafixedladder;

portablepowercablesinPart36meansportabletrailingcablesasspecifiedinthe applicable sections of CSA Standard CAN/CSAM42100 (R2007), Use ofElectricityinMines;

portalmeansa structureat theentrance toanundergroundmine, includinganyatthesurfaceandanyforadistanceundergroundof30metres,

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

poweredmobileequipmentmeansaselfpropelledmachineorcombinationofmachines, includingaprimemoveroramotorvehicle,designed tomanipulateormovematerialortoprovideapoweredaerialdeviceforworkers;primewith respect to explosivesmeans to attach a safety fuse assembly ordetonator;

processingplant insection532meansa facilitywherecoal,mineralsorotherproductsofaminearecleaned,sizedorpreparedforsaleoruse;


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

professional engineer means a professional engineer under the Engineering,GeologicalandGeophysicalProfessionsAct;pulmonaryfunctiontechnicianmeansapersonwho

(a) haspassed,orhasbeenapprovedbyaDirectorofMedicalServicesashaving done the equivalent of passing, a pulmonary functiontechniciancourseapprovedbyaDirectorofMedicalServices,and

(b) if so required by a Director of Medical Services, has passed a requalificationexaminationapprovedbysuchaDirector;

purgemeanstoremoveasubstancebydisplacingitwithanothersubstance;

Q

quarrymeansanoperationinvolvedintheminingoflimestone,sandstoneoranotherindustrialmineral;

R

radiofrequency transmitters means transmitters that include radio towers,television towers,portable twoway radiobase stationsand repeaters,portabletwowayradiosandcellulartelephones;

respirableparticulatemeansairborneparticulatecollectedandanalyzedusingNIOSHMethod0600(ParticulatesNotOtherwiseRegulated,Respirable);restrictedareameansanareaofaworksitewherethereisareasonablechancethat theairborne concentrationof asbestos, silica, coaldustor lead exceedsormayexceedtheoccupationalexposurelimitforoneormoreofthesubstances;restrictedspacemeansanenclosedorpartiallyenclosedspace,notdesignedorintended for continuous human occupancy, that has a restricted, limited orimpededmeansofentryorexitbecauseofitsconstruction;ruralelectrificationassociationinPart40meansanassociationundertheRuralUtilitiesActwhosepurposeistosupplyelectricitytoitsmembers;


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S SAEmeansSocietyofAutomotiveEngineers;

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

safepatient/client/residenthandling inPart14means lifting, transferring,orrepositioning by the use of engineering controls, lifting and transfer aids, orassistivedevices,by lift teamsorother trained staff rather thanby soleuseofworkerbodystrength;safetyengineered medical sharp in Part 35 means a medical sharp that isdesignedto,orhasabuiltinsafetyfeatureormechanismthatwill,eliminateorminimizetheriskofaccidentalparenteralcontactwhileorafterthesharpisused;

safetyfusemeansatrainofblackpowderthat(a) is tightlywrappedandenclosed inaseriesof textilesandwaterproof

materials,and(b) canbeconnectedtoadetonator,and(c) burnsinternallyatacontinuousanduniformratewhenignited;

safetyfuseassemblymeansasafetyfusetowhichadetonatorisattached;

scaffoldmeansa temporaryworkplatformand itssupportingstructureusedfor supportingworkers ormaterials or both, but does not include suspendedcages, permanent suspension powered work platforms, boatswains chairs,elevating platforms, aerial devices, forkmounted work platforms, temporarysupportingstructuresandflyformdeckpanels;secure in Part 15means ensuring that an energyisolating device cannot bereleasedoractivated;

sharpsmeansneedles,knives, scalpels,blades, scissors and other items thatcan cut or puncture a person, that may also be contaminated with abiohazardousmaterial;

shockabsorbermeansadeviceintendedtoreducetheforceonaworkerwhenapersonalfallarrestsystemisoperating;


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smallutilityvehicle inPart18meansasmallvehicledesignated foroffroaduse, equipped with a benchtype seat and a steering wheel, and designed totransportmorethanoneperson;snow vehicle means a motor vehicle designated or intended to be drivenexclusivelyorchieflyonsnoworice;snubbinginPart37meanstheactofmovingtubularsintooroutofawellborewhenpressureiscontainedinthewellthroughtheuseofstrippingcomponentsorclosedblowoutpreventers(BOPs),andmechanicalforce isrequiredtomovethetubinginordertoovercomethehydraulicforceexertedonthetubularinthewellbore;specifications other than manufacturers specifications, includes the writteninstructions,procedures,drawingsorotherdocumentsofaprofessionalengineeroremployerrelatingtoequipment,suppliesandaworkprocessoroperation;

splitinPart36meansaseparatefreshairventilationcircuitinwhichtheintakeaircomesdirectlyfromthemainintakeairwayandthereturnairgoesdirectlytothemainreturnairway;

spoil pile means waste material excavated from an excavation, tunnel orundergroundshaft;standardfirstaidermeansafirstaiderwhoholdsacertificateinstandardfirstaidfromanapprovedtrainingagency;

supplierwithrespecttoacontrolledproduct,meansamanufacturer,processororpackagerofthecontrolledproductorapersonwho,inthecourseofbusiness,importsorsellscontrolledproducts;supplierlabelmeansthelabelprovidedbythesupplierofacontrolledproductundertheHazardousProductsAct(Canada);

suppliers material safety data sheet means the material safety data sheetprovidedby the supplierofa controlledproductunder theHazardousProductsAct(Canada);

surfaceminemeansamineworkedbystripmining,openpitminingorothersurfacemethod,includingaugermining;

surfacemineblastermeansaworkerwhoholdsavalidsurfacemineblasterscertificateissuedundertheOccupationalHealthandSafetyRegulation;


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suspendedscaffoldmeansaworkplatformsuspendedfromabovebywiresorropes;

swingdropdistancemeans,inafallarrestingaction,theverticaldropfromtheonsetoftheswingingmotiontothepointofinitialcontactwithastructure;

T

temporarywith respect toastructure,processoraction,means that it isnotintendedtolastindefinitely;

temporary protective structure means a structure or device designed toprovideprotection toworkers, in an excavation, tunnelorunderground shaft,from cave ins, collapses or sliding or rolling materials and includes shoring,bracing,piles,plankingorcages;

temporary supporting structures means falsework, forms, fly form deckpanels,shoring,bracesorcablesthatareusedtosupportastructuretemporarilyor to stabilize materials or earthworks until they are selfsupporting or theirinstability is otherwise overcome, and includes a thrustout materials landingplatform;

totalfalldistancemeanstheverticaldistancefromthepointatwhichaworkerfalls to the point where the fall stops after all personal fall arrest systemcomponentshaveextended;

total particulate means airborne particulate collected and analyzed usingNIOSHMethod0500(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, includingguardrailsorsimilarbarriers,thatpreventsaworkerfromtravellingtotheedgeofastructureortoaworkpositionfromwhichtheworkercouldfall;trenchmeans a longnarrowdug out area ofground that isdeeper than itswidthatthebottom;tunnel inPart36meansanundergroundpassagewithan inclineof lessthan45degreesfromthehorizontal;

U UIAAmeansUnionInternationaledesAssociationsdAlpinisme; ULCmeansUnderwritersLaboratoriesofCanada;

undergroundcoalmineelectricalsuperintendentmeansaworkerwhoholdsavalidundergroundcoalmineelectricalsuperintendentscertificateissuedundertheOccupationalHealthandSafetyRegulation;

underground coal mine foreman means a worker who holds a validundergroundcoalmineforemanscertificateissuedundertheOccupationalHealthandSafetyRegulation;

underground coal mine manager means a worker who holds a validunderground coal mine managers certificate issued under the OccupationalHealthandSafetyRegulation;

undergroundminemeansamineotherthanasurfacemine;

undergroundmineblastermeans aworkerwhoholds avalidundergroundmine blasters certificate issued under the Occupational Health and SafetyRegulation;underground shaft means an underground passage with an incline of45 degrees or more from the horizontal, including a drilled or bored pile orcaisson,thatisusedprimarilyforthetransportationofworkersormaterials;

undergroundshafthoistmeansahoistused inanundergroundshaft togainentrytoandexitfromatunnelorundergroundspace,andincludesadeviceforconveyingminematerial;


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utilityemployeeinPart40meansaworkerengagedintheworkofanelectricutility,industrialpowerproducerorruralelectrificationassociation;

V

vehicle means a device in, on or by which a person or thing may betransportedordrawn,andincludesacombinationofvehicles;

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

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

W

weldingoralliedprocessinPart10meansanyspecifictypeofelectricoroxyfuel gas welding or cutting process, including those processes referred to inAppendix A of CSA Standard W117.206, Safety in welding, cutting and alliedprocesses;

workareameansaplaceataworksitewhereaworkeris,ormaybe,duringworkorduringaworkbreak;

worksitelabelwithrespecttoacontrolledproductmeansalabelthatdiscloses

(a) aproductidentifierthatisidenticaltothatfoundonthematerialsafetydatasheetfortheproduct,

(b) informationforthesafehandlingofthecontrolledproduct,and(c) referencetothematerialsafetydatasheetforthecontrolledproduct;

workpositioningsystemmeansasystemofcomponentsattachedtoaverticalsafetylineandincludingafullbodyharness,descentcontrollersandpositioninglanyardsusedtosupportorsuspendaworkerintensionataworkposition;workermembermeansapersonelectedtoa jointworksitehealthandsafetycommitteeundersection199;

workingfacemeansthesurfacefromwhichmineablematerial,overburdenorwastematerialisbeingremoved;

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Extended application of Code 2(1) IfarequirementofthisCodeimposesadutyonanemployerwithrespect

to the design, construction, erection or installation of equipment, and theequipmentiserectedorinstalledbyoronbehalfofaprimecontractor,theprimecontractormustcomplywiththerequirementasiftherequirementweredirectlyimposedontheprimecontractor.

(2) Subsection (1) does not relieve the employer or prime contractor from

fulfillingotherresponsibilitiesunderthisCode.

Availability of legislation 2.1 Anemployermustensurethatacurrentpaperorelectroniccopyofeachof

theOccupationalHealth and SafetyAct, theOccupationalHealth and SafetyRegulationand theOccupationalHealth andSafetyCode is readilyavailableforreferencebyworkers.

Designated person to prepare plan 2.2 IfarequirementofthisCodeimposesadutyonanemployerwithrespect

to thedevelopment or preparation of a plan, the employermust ensurethat the plan is developed or prepared by a designated person who iscompetentintheprinciplesandpracticesoftheworkdescribedintheplan.

Adoption of standards 3 ThefollowingareadoptedforthepurposesofthisCode:

AlbertaEnergy

ElectricUtilitiesAct(2003)

AlbertaHealthandWellnessAmbulanceServicesAct(2000)

AlbertaMunicipalAffairsCodeforElectricalInstallationsatOilandGasFacilities(2006)AlbertaElectricalandCommunicationUtilityCode(2002)AlbertaFireCode(1997)


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ANSIStandardsA10.111989(R1998),ConstructionandDemolitionOperationsPersonnelandDebrisNetsA10.322004,FallProtectionSystemsAmericanNationalStandardforConstructionandDemolitionOperationsA14.12007, American National Standard for Ladders Wood SafetyRequirementsA14.22007,AmericanNationalStandardforLaddersPortableMetalSafetyRequirementsA14.52007,AmericanNationalStandardforLaddersPortableReinforcedPlasticSafetyRequirementsA92.32006,ManuallyPropelledElevatingAerialPlatformsA92.52006,BoomSupportedElevatingWorkPlatformsA92.62006,SelfPropelledElevatingWorkPlatformsA92.81993 (R1998), VehicleMounted Bridge Inspection and MaintenanceDevicesA92.91993,MastClimbingWorkPlatformsALCTV2006, American National Standard for Automotive Lifts SafetyRequirementsforConstruction,TestingandValidationALOIM2000, Automotive Lifts Safety Requirements for Operation,InspectionandMaintenanceB1.20.11983(R2006),PipeThreads,GeneralPurpose(Inch)S1.251991(R2002),SpecificationforPersonalNoiseDosimetersS1.41983(R2006),SpecificationforSoundLevelMetersS1.431997 (R2002), Specifications for IntegratingAveraging Sound LevelMetersS3.62004,SpecificationforAudiometersZ26.1(1996),SafetyGlazingMaterialforGlazingMotorVehiclesandMotorVehicleEquipmentOperatingonLandHighwaysSafetyStandardZ87.12003,OccupationalandEducationalPersonalEyeandFaceProtectionDevicesZ87.11989,PracticeforOccupationalandEducationalEyeandFaceProtectionZ89.12003,AmericanNationalStandardforIndustrialHeadProtectionZ359.12007,Safety requirements for personal fall arrest systems, subsystemsandcomponents

APIRecommendedPractice

RP4G,RecommendedPractice forMaintenanceandUseofDrillingandWellServicingStructures(2004)


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ASMEStandardB30.92006,SafetyStandardforCableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,JacksandSlingsB30.202006,BelowtheHookLiftingDevices

B56.12000,SafetyStandardforLowLiftandHighLiftTrucks AssociationofCanadianMountainGuides ClimbingGymInstructorTechnicalManual(2003) TechnicalHandbookforProfessionalMountainGuides(1999) ASTMStandards

C47807,StandardSpecificationforReinforcedConcreteManholeSectionsD32306,StandardTestMethodforVapourPressureofPetroleumProducts(ReidMethod)D286506,StandardPracticeforCalibrationofStandardsandEquipmentforElectricalInsulatingMaterialsTestingF144706StandardSpecificationforHelmetsUsedinRecreationalBicyclingorRollerSkatingF241305,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 DescenderdevicesEN3532:2002,PersonalprotectiveequipmentagainstfallsfromaheightPart2:GuidedtypefallarrestersincludingaflexibleanchorlineEN 354: 2002, Personal protective equipment against falls from a heightLanyardsEN 355: 2002, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height Energyabsorbers


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EN 358: 2000, Personal protective equipment for work positioning andpreventionoffallsfromaheightBeltsforworkpositioningandrestraintandworkpositioninglanyardsEN361:2007,PersonalprotectiveequipmentagainstfallsfromaheightFullbodyharnessesEN 362: 2004, Personal protective equipment against falls from heightConnectorsEN397:2006,SpecificationforindustrialsafetyhelmetsEN 567: 1997, Mountaineering equipment Rope clamps SafetyrequirementsandtestmethodsEN 813: 1997, Personal protective equipment for prevention of falls from aheightSitharnessesEN892:2004,Mountaineering equipmentDynamicmountaineering ropesSafetyrequirementsandtestmethodsEN1891:1998,PersonalprotectiveequipmentforthepreventionoffallsfromaheightLowstretchkernmantelropesEN 12275: 1998, Mountaineering equipment Connectors SafetyrequirementsandtestmethodsEN12277:1998,MountaineeringequipmentHarnessesSafetyrequirementsandtestmethodsEN 12492: 2000,Mountaineering equipment Helmets for mountaineers SafetyrequirementsandtestmethodsEN 16771: 2000, Components for slings Part 1: Forged steel componentsgrade8

CGSBStandardsCAN/CGSB3.1699AMEND,MiningDieselFuelCAN/CGSB65.7M88AMEND,Lifejackets,InherentlyBuoyantTypeCAN/CGSB65.11M88AMEND,PersonalFlotationDevices

CSAStandards

CAN/CSAB16796(R2007),SafetyStandardforMaintenanceandInspectionofOverheadCranes,GantryCranes,Monorails,HoistsandTrolleysB352.095 (R2006), Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) for Agricultural,Construction,Earthmoving,Forestry,IndustrialandMiningMachinesPart1:GeneralRequirementsB352.195 (R2006), Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) for Agricultural,Construction,Earthmoving,Forestry,IndustrialandMiningMachinesPart2:TestingRequirementsforROPSonAgriculturalTractorsB352.295 (R2006), Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) for Agricultural,Construction,Earthmoving,Forestry,IndustrialandMiningMachinesPart3: Testing Requirements for ROPS on Construction, Earthmoving, Forestry,IndustrialandMiningMachines


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CAN/CSAB354.104,PortableelevatingworkplatformsCAN/CSAB354.201(R2006),SelfPropelledElevatingWorkPlatformsCAN/CSAB354.402, SelfPropelled BoomSupported Elevating WorkPlatformsB376M1980 (R2008),PortableContainers forGasoline andOtherPetroleumFuelsC22.106,CanadianElectricalCode,Part1,SafetyStandardforElectricalInstallationsC22.2No. 33M1984 (R2004),Construction andTest ofElectricCranes andHoistsCAN/CSAC22500(R2005),VehicleMountedAerialDevicesCAN/CSAD113.2M89(R2004),CyclingHelmetsCAN/CSAM42100(R2007),UseofElectricityinMinesCAN/CSAM422M87(R2007),FirePerformanceandAntistaticRequirementsforVentilationMaterialsCAN/CSAM423M87(R2007),FireResistantHydraulicFluidsCAN/CSAM424.188(R2007),FlameproofNonRailBound,DieselPoweredMachinesforUseinGassyUndergroundCoalMinesCAN/CSAM424.2M90(R2007),NonRailBoundDieselPoweredMachinesforUseinNonGassyUndergroundMinesCAN/CSAM424.3M90(R2007),BrakingPerformanceRubberTired,SelfPropelledUndergroundMiningMachinesO12108,DouglasFirPlywoodCAN/CSAO14105,SoftwoodLumberO15104,CanadianSoftwoodPlywoodS269.11975(R2003),FalseworkforConstructionPurposesCAN/CSAS269.2M87(R2003),AccessScaffoldingforConstructionPurposesW117.206,Safetyinwelding,cuttingandalliedprocessesCAN3Z11M81(R2005),PortableLaddersCAN/CSAZ94.105,IndustrialProtectiveHeadwearZ94.202,HearingProtectionDevicesPerformance,Selection,Care,andUseZ94.307,EyeandFaceProtectorsZ94.302,EyeandFaceProtectorsZ94.399,IndustrialEyeandFaceProtectorsZ94.402,Selection,UseandCareofRespiratorsZ107.5606,ProceduresfortheMeasurementofOccupationalNoiseExposureCAN/CSAZ15098(R2004),SafetyCodeonMobileCranesZ180.100(R2005),CompressedBreathingAirandSystems

CAN/CSAZ185M87(R2006),SafetyCodeforPersonnelHoistsZ19502,ProtectiveFootwearZ24804,CodeforTowerCranes

CAN/CSAZ256M87(R2006),SafetyCodeforMaterialHoists


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CAN/CSAZ259.105,Bodybeltsand saddles forworkpositioningand travelrestraint

CAN/CSAZ259.2.198(R2004),FallArresters,VerticalLifelines,andRailsCAN/CSAZ259.2.298 (R2004), SelfRetracting Devices for Personal FallArrestSystems

CAN/CSAZ259.2.399(R2004),DescentControlDevices Z259.3M1978(R2004),LinemansBodyBeltandLinemansSafetyStrap CAN/CSAZ259.1006,FullBodyHarnesses

Z259.1105,EnergyabsorbersandlanyardsZ259.1201(R2006),ConnectingComponentsforPersonalFallArrestSystems(PFAS)

Z259.1304,FlexibleHorizontalLifelineSystems Z259.1401,FallRestrictEquipmentforWoodPoleClimbing

Z259.1604,DesignofActiveFallProtectionSystemsCAN/CSAZ27198(R2004),SafetyCodeforSuspendedElevatingPlatformsCAN/CSAZ275.105,HyperbaricFacilitiesCAN/CSAZ275.204,OccupationalSafetyCodeforDivingOperationsCAN/CSAZ275.402,CompetencyStandardforDivingOperationsCAN/CSAZ32196(R2006),SignsandSymbolsfortheWorkplace

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

CPSCStandard

Title 16Code ofU.S. FederalRegulations Part 1203, Safety Standard forBicycleHelmets

IECStandards616721(2002),ElectroacousticsSoundLevelMetersPart1:Specifications616722(2003),ElectroacousticsSoundLevelMetersPart2:Patternevaluationtests

InternationalRopeAccessTradeAssociation

Generalrequirementsforcertificationofpersonnelengagedinindustrialropeaccessmethods(2005)Internationalguidelinesontheuseofropeaccessmethodsforindustrialpurposes(2001)

ISOStandards3450:1996,EarthmovingmachineryBrakingsystemsofrubbertyredmachinesSystemsandperformancerequirementsandtestprocedures3471:2000,EarthmovingmachineryRollover,protectivestructuresLaboratorytestsandperformancerequirements6165:2006,EarthmovingmachineryBasictypesVocabulary


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NLGAStandard

StandardGradingRulesforCanadianLumber(2003)

NaturalResourcesCanadaBlasting Explosives and Detonators Storage, Possession, Transportation,DestructionandSale(M828/1983),Revised1993StorageStandardsforIndustrialExplosives(M817/2001E)

NFPAStandards30,FlammableandCombustibleLiquidsCode,2008Edition1123,CodeforFireworksDisplay,2006Edition1126,Standard fortheUseofPyrotechnicsBeforeaProximateAudience,2006Edition1971,ProtectiveEnsembleforStructuralFireFighting,2007Edition1977, Protective Clothing and Equipment forWildland Fire Fighting, 2005Edition1983,StandardonFireServiceLifeSafetyRopeandSystemComponents,2006Edition

OSHAStandard1928.52, Protective Frames for Wheeltype Agricultural Tractors Tests,ProceduresandPerformanceRequirements

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

ConstructionIndustryInstitute

SAEStandards,RecommendedPracticesandReportsJ167 (2002),OverheadProtection forAgriculturalTractorsTestProceduresandPerformanceRequirementsJ209(2003),InstrumentFaceDesignandLocationforConstructionandIndustrialEquipmentJ209JAN87,InstrumentFaceDesignandLocationforConstructionandIndustrialEquipmentJ386(2006),OperatorRestraintSystemforOffRoadWorkMachines,

J1029(2007),LightingandMarkingofConstruction,EarthmovingMachinery J1042(2003),OperatorProtectionforGeneralPurposeIndustrialMachines

J1084APR80 (R2002),OperatorProtectiveStructurePerformanceCriteria forCertainForestryEquipmentJ1194 (1999),RolloverProtectiveStructures (ROPS) forWheeledAgriculturalTractorsJ1511FEB94/ISO5010,SteeringforOffRoad,RubberTiredMachines


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J2042(2003),Clearance,Sidemarker,andIdentificationLampsforUseonMotorVehicles2032mmorMoreinOverallWidthJ2042 July1996, Clearance, Sidemarker, and Identification Lamps forUse onMotorVehicles2032mmorMoreinOverallWidthJ2292 (2006), Combination Pelvic/Upper Torso (Type 2) Operator RestraintSystemsforOffRoadWorkMachinesJ/ISO 3449 (2005), Earthmoving Machinery FallingObject ProtectiveStructuresLaboratoryTestsandPerformanceRequirements

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, InstallingPoles (Insulating Sticks) andUniversalToolAttachment(Fittings)forLiveWorkingCAN/ULCD6085500,LiveWorkingInsulatingFoamFilledTubesandSolidRodsforLiveWorkingCAN/ULC6089504,LiveWorkingConductiveClothingforUseatNominalVoltageUpto800kVA.C.and+/600kVD.C.CAN/ULC6090099,HandToolsforLiveWorkingupto1000Va.c.and1500Vd.c.CAN/ULC6090304,LiveWorkingGlovesofInsulatingMaterialsCAN/ULCD6098400,SleevesofInsulatingMaterialforLiveWorkingCAN/ULCD6111201,BlanketsofInsulatingMaterialforElectricalPurposes


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CAN/ULCD6122900, Rigid Protective Covers for Live Working on a.c.InstallationsCAN/ULC6123699,Saddles,PoleClamps(StickClamps)andAccessoriesforLiveWorking

U.S.A.FederalMotorVehicleSafetyStandard FMVSS218MotorcycleHelmets1993OCT

Previous editions of referenced standards 3.1 IfastandardreferencedinthisCodeappliestoequipmentmanufacturedorinstalled on or after a specified effective date, an employer must ensure thatequipmentmanufacturedor installedprior to thatdatewasapproved toor,asapplicable,met therequirementsof, theeditionof thereferencedstandard thatwasineffectatthetimetheequipmentwasmanufacturedorinstalled.

Transitional 4 Repealed

Repeal 5 Repealed

Coming into force 6 ThisCodecomesintoforceonJuly1,2009.


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Part 2 Hazard Assessment, Elimination and Control

Hazard assessment 7(1) Anemployermustassessaworksiteandidentifyexistingandpotential

hazardsbeforeworkbeginsattheworksiteorpriortotheconstructionofanewworksite.

7(2) Anemployermustprepareareportoftheresultsofahazardassessmentandthemethodsusedtocontroloreliminatethehazardsidentified.7(3) Anemployermustensurethatthedateonwhichthehazardassessmentispreparedorrevisedisrecordedonit.

7(4) Anemployermustensurethatthehazardassessmentisrepeated

(a) at reasonably practicable intervals to prevent the development ofunsafeandunhealthyworkingconditions,

(b) whenanewworkprocessisintroduced,(c) whenaworkprocessoroperationchanges,or(d) before the construction of significant additions or alterations to a

worksite.7(5) Aprimecontractormustensurethatanyemployeronaworksiteismade

awareofanyexistingorpotentialworksitehazardsthatmayaffectthatemployersworkers.

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

andinthecontroloreliminationofthehazardsidentified. 8(2) Anemployermustensurethatworkersaffectedbythehazardsidentified

inahazardassessmentreportare informedof thehazardsandof themethodsusedtocontroloreliminatethehazards.

Hazard elimination and control 9(1) Ifanexistingorpotentialhazardtoworkersisidentifiedduringahazard

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


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9(2) Ifreasonablypracticable,anemployermusteliminateorcontrolahazardthroughtheuseofengineeringcontrols.

9(3) Ifahazardcannotbeeliminatedorcontrolledundersubsection (2), the

employermustuseadministrativecontrols thatcontrol thehazard toa levelaslowasreasonablyachievable.

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

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 greaterlevelofworkersafetybecauseacombinationisused.

Emergency control of hazard 10(1) If emergency action is required to controlor eliminate ahazard that is

dangeroustothesafetyorhealthofworkers,(a) only those workers competent in correcting the condition, and the

minimumnumbernecessarytocorrectthecondition,maybeexposedtothehazard,and

(b) everyreasonableeffortmustbemadetocontrolthehazardwhiletheconditionisbeingcorrected.

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 ahealth and safetyplan that includes thepolicies,procedures andplanstopreventworksiteincidentsandoccupationaldiseasesattheworksite.


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Part 3 Specifications and Certifications

Following specifications 12 Anemployermustensurethat

(a) equipment is of sufficient size, strength and design and made ofsuitablematerials towithstand thestresses imposedon itduring itsoperationandtoperformthefunctionforwhichitisintendedorwasdesigned,

(b) the rated capacity or other limitations on the operation of theequipment,or anypartof it,oron the supplies asdescribed in themanufacturers specifications or specifications certified by aprofessionalengineer,arenotexceeded,

(c) modifications toequipment thatmayaffect itsstructural integrityorstability are performed in accordance with the manufacturersspecifications 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 themanufacturers specifications or the specifications certified by aprofessionalengineer.

Manufacturers and professional engineers specifications 13(1) If this Code requires anything to be done in accordance with amanufacturers specifications, an employer may, instead of complying strictlywith the manufacturers specifications, comply with modified specificationscertifiedbyaprofessionalengineer.

13(2) If this Code requires anything to be done in accordance withmanufacturers specifications and they are not available or do not exist, anemployermust

(a) develop and comply with procedures that are certified by aprofessionalengineerasdesignedtoensurethethingisdoneinasafemanner,or

(b) have the equipment certified as safe to operate by a professionalengineeratleastevery12calendarmonths.


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Certification by a professional engineer 14(1) If thisCode requires thatprocedures or specificationsbe certifiedby aprofessionalengineer,thecertificationmust

(a) beinwriting,and(b) bestampedandsignedbytheprofessionalengineer.

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

Approved equipment 15 IfthisCoderequiresequipmenttobeapprovedbyanamedorganization,anemployermustusebesteffortstoensurethattheseal,stamp,logoorsimilaridentifyingmarkofthatorganizationisontheequipmentandlegible.


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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) AnemployermustensurethataworkersexposuretoanysubstancelistedinSchedule1,Table2iskeptaslowasreasonablyachievable.

16(2) An employer must ensure that a workers exposure to any substancelisted in Schedule 1, Table 2 does not exceed its occupational exposure limitslistedinSchedule1,Table2.

16(2.1)The amended occupational exposure limit for coal dust as shown inSchedule1,Table2comesintoeffectonJuly1,2010.16(3) Ifnooccupationalexposure limit isestablished foraharmfulsubstancepresentataworksite,anemployermustensurethataworkersexposuretothatsubstanceiskeptaslowasreasonablyachievable.16(3.1)AworkermaynotbeexposedtoasubstancelistedinSchedule1,Table2ataconcentrationexceedingitsceilinglimitatanytime.16(4) If no 15minute occupational exposure limit or ceiling occupationalexposurelimitislistedforasubstanceinSchedule1,Table2,theemployermust

(a) complywiththeeighthouroccupationalexposurelimit,and(b) ensurethataworkersexposuretothatsubstancedoesnotexceed

(i) threetimestheeighthouroccupationalexposurelimitformorethanatotalof30minutesduringacontinuous24hourperiod,andfivetimestheeighthouroccupationalexposurelimit,or

(ii) theconcentrationthatisimmediatelydangeroustolifeandhealth,

whicheverislower.


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Exposure to multiple substances 17 Anemployermusttakeallreasonablypracticablestepstoensurethat,ifaworker is exposed to more than one substance listed in Schedule 1, Table 2duringa singlework shift,and the toxicological effectshave similarmodesoftoxicaction,thevalueofDintheformula

n

n

TC

TC

TCD +++= K

2

2

1

1

doesnotexceed1,whereC1,C2,Cnrefertotheairborneconcentrationsduringexposure to contaminants 1, 2,n, and T1, T2,Tn are their respectiveoccupationalexposurelimitvaluesexpressedinthesameunitsasCn.

Exposure during shifts longer than 8 hours 18(1) Subjecttosubsection(3),ifaworkerisexposedtoasubstancelistedinSchedule1,Table2duringasingleworkshiftthatislongerthaneighthours,theemployermustensurethatequivalentprotectionfromadversehealtheffectsisachievedbyadjustingtheeighthourexposurelimitusingthefollowingformulas:

adjustedexposurelimit=eighthouroccupationalexposurelimitxdailyreductionfactor

wherethedailyreductionfactor

=

16248 hx

h,and

h=hoursworkedperday.

18(2) Subsection (1)doesnotapply toa substance forwhich thenumber3appearsintheSubstanceInteractioncolumnofSchedule1,Table2.18(3) An employer may adjust the eighthour exposure limit by anothermethod that uses recognized scientific principles and that is approved by aDirectorofOccupationalHygiene.

Review of exposure limits 19(1) Apersonmayapply toaDirectorofOccupationalHygiene torequesta

reviewoftheoccupationalexposurelimitofasubstance.

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


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19(3) Onreceiptofarequestforareviewofanoccupationalexposure limit,aDirectorofOccupationalHygienemayreviewtheoccupationalexposurelimit.

Airborne concentration measurements 20(1) Ifapersonmeasures theairborne concentrationofaharmful substance

forthepurposesofcomplyingwiththeoccupationalexposurelimitsasrequiredby thisCode, thepersonmustmake themeasurement inaccordancewithanyoneof

(a) theNIOSHManualofAnalyticalMethods,4thEdition(August1994),published by the United States Department of Health and HumanServices, as amended up to and including the 2nd supplement(January15,1998),

(b) SamplingandAnalyticalMethodspublishedbytheU.S.OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration,

(c) Methods for the Determination of Hazardous Substances guidancepublishedbytheHealthandSafetyExecutiveofGreatBritain,

(d) EPATestMethods published by theU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),

(e) Workplace Air Contamination Sampling Guide published by theInstitutde recherchRobertSauvensantetenscuritdu travail(IRRSST),

(f) ISOStandardsandGuidesofAirQualitypublishedbyISOTechnicalCommitteeTC146,

(g) Analyses of hazardous substances in air/DFG DeutscheForschngsgemeinschaftCommissionfortheInvestigationofHealthHazardsofChemicalCompoundsintheWorkArea,or

(h) methods or procedures that are approved by a Director ofOccupationalHygiene.

20(2) If there is no analytical method or procedure that complies with

subsection (1), an employer may use a continuous reading directreadinginstrument tomeasure airborne concentrationsofaharmful substance for thepurposesofcomplyingwiththeoccupationalexposurelimitsasrequiredbythisCodeprovidedthattheinstrumentisused,calibratedandmaintainedaccordingtothemanufacturersspecifications.

20(2.1) An employer must ensure that the person undertaking airbornemeasurementsiscompetenttodoso.20(3) If theperson is counting fibres, thepersonmustapplyNIOSHMethod7400,andonlytoparticlesthatmeetthesizecriteriaforfibres.


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20(4) Anemployermustrecordtheresultsofthemeasurementsandkeepthemfor3yearsfromthedateonwhichthemeasurementsweretaken.

Potential worker exposure 21(1) If aworkermay be exposed to aharmful substance at awork site, an

employer must identify the health hazards associated with the exposure andassesstheworkersexposure.

21(2) The employer must ensure that a worker who may be exposed to a

harmfulsubstanceataworksite(a) is informed of the health hazards associatedwith exposure to that

substance,(b) is informed of measurements made of airborne concentrations of

harmfulsubstancesattheworksite,and(c) is trained inproceduresdevelopedby theemployer tominimize the

workers exposure to harmful substances, and understands theprocedures.

21(3) Aworkerwho isprovidedwith trainingundersubsection (2)mustuse

theproceduresappropriatelyandapplythetraining.

Worker overexposure 22(1) If aworkermay be exposed to an airborne concentration that ismore

thantheoccupationalexposurelimitofasubstance,theemployermustconductmeasurementsoftheconcentrationsofthatsubstanceattheworksite.

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 theoccupationalexposurelimit,and

(d) explaintotheworkerthenatureandextentoftheoverexposure. 22(3) As soon as reasonably practicable, an employer must inform the joint

worksitehealthandsafetycommittee, if there isone, inwriting, thataworkerhasbeenexposed tomore than theoccupationalexposure limitofasubstance,andofthestepstakentocontroltheoverexposure.


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Worker decontamination 23 Ifaworkermaybecontaminatedbyaharmfulsubstanceataworksite,

theemployermust(a) providethefacilities,includingshowers,theworkerneedstoremove

thecontaminationbeforetheworkerleavestheworksite,and(b) ensure thatonly thosearticlesandclothing thathavebeenproperly

decontaminated or cleaned are taken from the work site by theworker.

Emergency baths, showers, eye wash equipment 24 Ifaworkerispresentataworksitewherechemicalsharmfultotheeyes

orskinareused,theemployermustensurethattheworkerhasimm

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