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Construction Projects O. Reg. 213/91

460 sections · current to 2026-04-20 · official source ↗

• O. Reg. 213/91 — Construction Projects460

  • 1(1) In this Regulation “adequate”, in relation to a procedure, plan, material, device, ob…
  • 1.1In this Regulation, a requirement that something be done in accordance with good engineer…
  • 1.2In this Regulation, a requirement that a design, drawing, instruction, report, specificat…
  • 2This Part applies with respect to all projects. Alternative Methods and Materials
  • 3An employer, owner or constructor may vary a procedure required by this Regulation or the…
  • 4A Director may designate in writing a part of a project as a project and the designated p…
  • 5(1) Before beginning work at a project, each constructor and employer engaged in construc…
  • 6(1) This section applies with respect to a project if (a) the total cost of labour and ma…
  • 7If section 6 does not apply to a project but the project includes work on a trench more t…
  • 7.1(1) This section applies with respect to a project at which a suspended work platform sys…
  • 8.-12Revoked:(repealed)
  • 13(1) A constructor shall post in a conspicuous place at a project and keep posted while wo…
  • 14(1) A constructor shall appoint a supervisor for every project at which five or more work…
  • 15(1) An employer of five or more workers on a project shall appoint a supervisor for the w…
  • 16At a project, no person younger than 16 years of age shall (a) be employed in or about th…
  • 17(1) A constructor shall establish for a project written procedures to be followed in the …
  • 18The constructor shall ensure that every worker at the project has ready access to a telep…
  • 19If, under this Regulation, a record is required to be kept available for inspection at a …
  • 20This Part applies with respect to all projects. Protective Clothing, Equipment and Devices
  • 21(1) A worker shall wear such protective clothing and use such personal protective equipme…
  • 22(1) Every worker shall wear protective headwear at all times when on a project. (2) Prote…
  • 23(1) Every worker shall wear protective footwear at all times when on a project. (2) Prote…
  • 24A worker shall use protection appropriate in the circumstances when there is a risk of ey…
  • 25A worker shall use protection appropriate in the circumstances when there is a risk of in…
  • 26Sections 26.1 to 26.9 apply where a worker may be exposed to any of the following hazards…
  • 26.1(1) A worker shall be adequately protected by a guardrail system that meets the requireme…
  • 26.2(1) An employer shall ensure that a worker who may use a fall protection system is adequa…
  • 26.3(1) Despite paragraph 1 of section 26, a guardrail system that meets the requirements of …
  • 26.4(1) A travel restraint system shall consist of a full body harness with adequate attachme…
  • 26.5(1) A fall restricting system that is not designed for use in wood pole climbing shall co…
  • 26.6(1) A fall arrest system shall consist of a full body harness with adequate attachment po…
  • 26.7(1) A permanent anchor system shall be used as the fixed support in a fall arrest system,…
  • 26.8(1) A safety net shall be designed, tested and installed in accordance with ANSI/ASSE Sta…
  • 26.9(1) This section applies to a lanyard or lifeline that is part of a travel restraint syst…
  • 26.10, 26.11Revoked:(repealed)
  • 27(1) Despite subsections 26.1 (1) and (2), if the following conditions are met, a worker s…
  • 27.1(1) Where twenty or more workers are regularly employed at a project, the constructor sha…
  • 28(1) A reasonable supply of potable drinking water shall be kept readily accessible at a p…
  • 28.1(1) Where twenty or more workers are regularly employed at a project, the constructor sha…
  • 29(1) In this section “facilities” means toilet, urinal and clean-up facilities; (“installa…
  • 29.1(0.1) In this section “non-sewered flush toilet facilities” means water flush toilets or …
  • 29.2(1) Subject to subsection (1.0.1), each single-toilet facility shall be provided with its…
  • 30Workers who handle or use corrosive, poisonous or other substances likely to endanger the…
  • 31(1) Every part of a project, including a temporary structure (a) shall be designed and co…
  • 32(1) During the construction of a building, temporary or permanent flooring shall be insta…
  • 33(1) Subject to subsection (2), work on a building shall not be carried out at a distance …
  • 34(1) If material may fall on a worker, overhead protection shall be provided (a) at every …
  • 35(1) Waste material and debris shall be removed to a disposal area and reusable material s…
  • 36If a formwork tie, reinforcing steel, a nail or another object protruding from concrete o…
  • 37(1) Material or equipment at a project shall be stored and moved in a manner that does no…
  • 38Blocking, support chains, metal bands, wire rope and rigging components shall be removed …
  • 39Material and equipment at a project shall be piled or stacked in a manner that prevents i…
  • 40(1) No material shall be stored, stacked or piled closer than 1.8 metres to (a) an openin…
  • 41A combustible, corrosive or toxic substance shall be stored in a suitable container.
  • 42(1) A storage cylinder for compressed gas shall be secured in an upright position. (2) Th…
  • 43(1) A flammable liquid or gas shall be stored in a building or storage tank that is suita…
  • 44(1) Signs meeting the requirements of subsection (2) shall be posted in prominent locatio…
  • 45(1) The areas in which a worker is present and the means of access to and egress from tho…
  • 46(1) A project shall be adequately ventilated by natural or mechanical means (a) if a work…
  • 47(1) This section does not apply to an internal combustion engine operated in a tunnel. (2…
  • 48(1) When a drum, tank, pipeline or other container is to be repaired or altered (a) its i…
  • 49(1) A fuel-fired heating device shall be located, protected and used in such a way that t…
  • 50All fuel supply lines shall be constructed, guarded or placed in such a way as to be prot…
  • 51(1) Temporary steam-piping shall be installed and supported so as not to endanger a worke…
  • 52(1) Fire extinguishing equipment shall be provided at readily accessible and adequately m…
  • 53(1) Fire extinguishing equipment shall be of a suitable type and size to permit the evacu…
  • 54(1) Fire extinguishing equipment shall be protected from physical damage and from freezin…
  • 55Every fire extinguisher shall be inspected for defects or deterioration at least once a m…
  • 56No work shall be carried out at a height of 84 metres or more in a building unless the bu…
  • 57(1) As construction proceeds in a building with two or more storeys, a permanent or tempo…
  • 58No flammable liquid shall be transferred from one container to another by the direct appl…
  • 59If the dissemination of dust is a hazard to a worker, the dust shall be adequately contro…
  • 60.-63Revoked:(repealed)
  • 64(1) No work shall be carried out on a building or structure located 4.5 metres or less fr…
  • 65If work on a project may endanger a person using a public way, a sturdy fence at least 1.…
  • 66Machinery, equipment and material that is being used, left or stored where it may be a ha…
  • 67(1) In this section “barricade” means a device that provides a visual indicator of the pa…
  • 68The following requirements apply with respect to a sign used by a worker to direct vehicu…
  • 69(1) This section applies with respect to directing vehicular traffic that may be a hazard…
  • 69.1(1) A worker who may be endangered by vehicular traffic shall wear a garment that covers …
  • 70(1) Access to and egress from a work area located above or below ground level shall be by…
  • 71Adequate means of egress shall be provided from a work area to permit the evacuation of w…
  • 72A work area, a route to and from a work area and a scaffold platform on which work is bei…
  • 73(1) Runways, ramps and platforms other than scaffold platforms shall meet the requirement…
  • 74(1) A ramp shall have (a) a slope not exceeding a gradient of 1 in 3; and (b) if its slop…
  • 75(1) No work shall be performed in a building or structure unless stairs are installed in …
  • 76(1) Temporary stairs and landings shall be designed, constructed and maintained to suppor…
  • 77(1) No work shall be performed in a building or structure with stairs unless the stairs m…
  • 78In sections 78 to 84 “extension trestle ladder” means a self-supporting portable ladder t…
  • 79A ladder shall be designed, constructed and maintained so as not to endanger a worker and…
  • 80(1) A portable ladder at a project shall be manufactured and shall meet the design, perfo…
  • 81(1) A portable ladder (a) shall be free from defective or loose rungs (b) shall be placed…
  • 82(1) This section applies if a portable ladder is used as a means of access and egress bet…
  • 83(1) When a step-ladder is being used, its legs shall be fully spread open and its spreade…
  • 84(1) Subject to subsection (2), an access ladder fixed in position (a) shall be vertical (…
  • 85., 86Revoked:(repealed)
  • 87(1) Formwork, falsework and re-shoring shall be designed, constructed, supported and brac…
  • 88Formwork and falsework shall not be removed unless (a) the concrete is strong enough to s…
  • 89(1) This section applies with respect to formwork, falsework and re-shoring that includes…
  • 90Re-shoring shall be designed by an engineer in accordance with good engineering practice …
  • 91Falsework and re-shoring (a) shall have sound and rigid footings capable of carrying the …
  • 92(1) Design drawings by an engineer for the formwork, falsework or re-shoring (a) if a man…
  • 93(1) All vehicles, machinery, tools and equipment shall be maintained in a condition that …
  • 94(1) All mechanically-powered vehicles, machines, tools and equipment rated at greater tha…
  • 95(1) Every replacement part for a vehicle, machine, tool or equipment shall have at least …
  • 96(1) No worker shall operate a vehicle or powered machine, tool or equipment at a project …
  • 97(1) Every vehicle other than a trailer shall be equipped with brakes and a seat or other …
  • 98The means of access to any operator’s station in a vehicle, machine or equipment shall no…
  • 99A cab or screen shall be provided to protect a worker who is exposed to an overhead hazar…
  • 100(1) No vehicle, machine or equipment shall be drawn or towed by another vehicle on a proj…
  • 101(1) No worker shall remain on or in a vehicle, machine or equipment while it is being loa…
  • 102No operator shall leave unattended the controls of (a) a front-end loader, backhoe or oth…
  • 103(1) No worker shall operate a shovel, backhoe or similar excavating machine in such a way…
  • 103.1(1) In this section “move” includes raise and lower; (“déplacer”) “multi-tiered load” mea…
  • 104(1) Every project shall be planned and organized so that vehicles, machines and equipment…
  • 105A dump truck shall be equipped with an automatic audible alarm that signals when the truc…
  • 106(1) A signaller shall be a competent worker and shall not perform other work while acting…
  • 107No worker shall use as a work place a platform, bucket, basket, load, hook or sling that …
  • 108Blocking shall be installed to prevent the collapse or movement of part or all of a piece…
  • 109Every gear, pulley, belt, chain, shaft, flywheel, saw and other mechanically-operated par…
  • 110(1) Safety chains, cages or other protection against blown-off side or lock rings shall b…
  • 111(1) A lifting jack shall have its rated capacity legibly cast or stamped on it in a place…
  • 112(1) Every chain-saw shall have a chain that minimizes kickback and a device to stop the c…
  • 113No object or material shall be placed, left or stored in a location or manner that may en…
  • 114A hose that may whip shall be attached to a rope or chain in order to prevent whipping.
  • 115No barrel, box or other loose object shall be used as a work place or as a support for a …
  • 116(1) No stilts shall be present at or used on a project except in accordance with this sec…
  • 117(1) No worker shall use an explosive actuated fastening tool unless he or she has been ad…
  • 118A worker using an explosive actuated fastening tool shall inspect it before using it to e…
  • 119(1) No worker shall use an explosive actuated fastening tool unless it has a suitable pro…
  • 120(1) Every explosive actuated fastening tool shall be stored in a locked container when no…
  • 121(1) Every explosive load for an explosive actuated fastening tool (a) shall be marked or …
  • 122(1) Cylinders, piping and fittings used in welding and cutting shall be protected against…
  • 123Precautions to prevent a fire shall be taken when using a blow torch or welding or cuttin…
  • 124(1) No arc welding electrode or ground lead shall be hung over a compressed gas cylinder.…
  • 125(1) Where work cannot be done on or from the ground or from a building or other permanent…
  • 126(1) Every scaffold shall be designed and constructed to support or resist (a) two times t…
  • 127(1) The failure load of a scaffold which consists of structural components whose capacity…
  • 128(1) Every scaffold (a) shall have uprights braced diagonally in the horizontal and vertic…
  • 129(1) A scaffold mounted on castors or wheels (a) shall be equipped with a suitable braking…
  • 130(1) A scaffold shall be designed by an engineer and shall be erected in accordance with t…
  • 131Only a competent worker shall supervise the erection, alteration and dismantling of a sca…
  • 132(1) An engineer shall inspect and give a written opinion as to the structural adequacy of…
  • 133(1) This section applies with respect to a worker who is installing reinforcing steel on …
  • 134(1) Every scaffold platform and other work platform shall be designed, constructed and ma…
  • 135(1) A scaffold platform or other work platform (a) shall be at least 460 millimetres wide…
  • 136(1) Cubes of masonry units on a scaffold platform shall be placed directly over the scaff…
  • 136.0.1(1) The distance between the platform of an outrigger scaffold and the wall beyond which …
  • 136.1In sections 137 to 142.06 “allowable suspended load” means the combined weight of a suspe…
  • 136.2Sections 137 to 142.06 do not apply to multi-point suspended work platforms. general requ…
  • 137(1) Every suspended work platform system or powered boatswain’s chair, including all comp…
  • 137.1(1) In addition to the requirements set out in section 137, a suspended work platform sha…
  • 137.2Design drawings for a work platform shall (a) set out the size and specifications of all …
  • 137.3(1) A work platform shall not be used unless the requirements of this section have been s…
  • 138(1) An employer shall ensure that a worker successfully completes a training program that…
  • 138.1(1) An employer shall designate a competent worker to be responsible for the installation…
  • 139(1) An employer shall ensure that, prior to the first use of a suspended work platform sy…
  • 139.1(1) Every supplier of and every employer who owns or uses a work platform shall ensure th…
  • 140(1) An employer who uses a suspended work platform system shall ensure that there are per…
  • 141(1) The supplier of or employer who owns a suspended work platform system shall ensure th…
  • 141.1(1) Every fixed support shall be designed by an engineer in accordance with the requireme…
  • 141.2(1) Every owner of a building or structure where a suspended work platform system or boat…
  • 141.3(1) If the roof plan required under section 141.2 indicates that the fixed supports on th…
  • 141.4(1) The owner of a building or structure shall ensure that all fixed supports identified …
  • 141.5(1) Before a suspended work platform system or boatswain’s chair is put into service for …
  • 141.6(1) Only a designated competent worker who has successfully completed the training progra…
  • 141.7(1) This section applies if a generic installation drawing is used under clause 141.6 (2)…
  • 141.8(1) This section applies if a site-specific installation drawing is used under clause 141…
  • 142The employer shall ensure that the rated platform capacity of a suspended work platform, …
  • 142.01(1) A suspended work platform system or boatswain’s chair and the suspension lines of the…
  • 142.02(1) All wire rope terminations of the suspension line of a suspended work platform system…
  • 142.03(1) The suspension line of a boatswain’s chair shall be made of wire rope unless the boat…
  • 142.04(1) Before a suspended work platform system or boatswain’s chair is used for the first ti…
  • 142.05(1) An employer shall ensure that a competent worker performs a functional test of a work…
  • 142.06(1) A worker who is on or is getting on or off a suspended work platform or boatswain’s c…
  • 142.1Sections 142.2 to 142.8 apply to every multi-point suspended work platform.
  • 142.2(1) A multi-point suspended work platform and all its components shall be designed by an …
  • 142.3(1) Before erecting or dismantling a multi-point suspended work platform, the constructor…
  • 142.4The constructor shall keep at the project a copy of (a) the written report under subsecti…
  • 142.5(1) A multi-point suspended work platform shall be erected, dismantled, traversed or othe…
  • 142.6(1) A multi-point suspended work platform shall not be loaded in excess of the specified …
  • 142.7(1) A worker who is on a multi-point suspended work platform while it is being erected, d…
  • 142.8(1) The constructor of a project where a multi-point suspended work platform is used shal…
  • 143(1) Subject to subsection (2), every elevating work platform, including elevating rolling…
  • 144(1) An elevating work platform shall be designed by an engineer in accordance with good e…
  • 145(1) The owner of an elevating work platform shall maintain it such that the safety factor…
  • 146A maintenance and inspection record tag (a) shall be provided and attached to the elevati…
  • 147(1) A worker who operates an elevating work platform shall, before using it for the first…
  • 148(1) An elevating work platform (a) shall not be loaded in excess of its rated working loa…
  • 149An operator’s manual for an elevating work platform shall be kept with it while it is on …
  • 149.1In sections 150 to 164 “CSA Standard Z248-17” means CSA Standard Z248-17, Code for Tower …
  • 150(1) Subject to subsection (2), no worker shall operate a crane or similar hoisting device…
  • 151(1) No crane or similar hoisting device shall be subjected to a load greater than its rat…
  • 152(1) The owner of a crane or similar hoisting device shall keep an owner’s crane log consi…
  • 153(1) No worker shall use as a workplace a platform, bucket, basket, load, hook, sling or s…
  • 154(1) A crane or similar hoisting device shall be set up, assembled, climbed, erected, exte…
  • 155Unless otherwise specified by its manufacturer, a crane or similar hoisting device (a) sh…
  • 156An outrigger or stabilizing device used on a crane or other hoisting device (a) shall be …
  • 156.1(1) Before the start of any drilling operation on a project with a rotary foundation dril…
  • 156.2(1) Before a drilling operation begins, the employer responsible for it shall (a) develop…
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