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Safety Code for the construction industry CQLR S-2.1, r. 4
753 sections · updated to 15 avril 2026 · official source ↗
DIVISION I DEFINITIONS1
- 1.1In this Code, unless otherwise indicated, (1) “blasting accessory” means any explosive su…
§ 2.4. — General obligations4
- 2.4.1(1) The principal contractor must notify the Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la sa…
- 2.4.2The employer shall ensure that: (a) all necessary steps are taken to ensure public safety…
- 2.4.3(Revoked).(repealed)
- 2.4.4On a construction site, traffic control, use of public ways, temporary electrical install…
§ 2.8. — Traffic control on a construction site5
- 2.8.1General responsibilities of the principal contractor: Traffic of self-propelled vehicles …
- 2.8.2Traffic plan: A traffic plan must indicate the safety measures taken to restrict backup m…
- 2.8.3Training of site signal persons: Site signal persons direct operators of self-propelled v…
- 2.8.4Site signal persons: Where site signal persons perform their duties, they must meet the f…
- 2.8.5Backup maneuver: Where it is necessary for a self-propelled vehicle referred to in subsec…
§ 2.9. — Fall protection10
- 2.9.1Installation of guardrails: Whether or not workers are present, guardrails must be placed…
- 2.9.2Exception: Despite the foregoing, where a guardrail is installed and a portion thereof mu…
- 2.9.3Safety net: Where a safety net is installed, it must: (1) be installed in accordance with…
- 2.9.4(Revoked).(repealed)
- 2.9.4.0Despite section 2.9.1, a warning line complying with section 2.9.4.1 may be installed, du…
- 2.9.4.1Warning line: A warning line must be (1) continuous and installed on all sides of the wor…
- 2.9.5Any worker who, after a fall, is suspended in a safety harness or retained in a safety ne…
- 2.9.5.1Before the start of the work referred to in the second paragraph of section 2.9.5, a trai…
- 2.9.5.2The principal contractor must ensure the availability on the construction site of the equ…
- 2.9.5.3Where the rescue is performed on ropes, the equipment must comply with standards NFPA 250…
§ 2.10. — Personal protective equipment24
- 2.10.1(Revoked).(repealed)
- 2.10.2In areas where there is danger of contact with moving parts: (a) clothes shall fit well a…
- 2.10.3Protection of head: Any person on a construction site shall wear a safety hat designed an…
- 2.10.4(Revoked).(repealed)
- 2.10.5Protection of eyes and face: Every worker must wear protective equipment that complies wi…
- 2.10.6Foot protection: Subject to section 2.1.1, every person on a construction site must wear …
- 2.10.7.1(Revoked).(repealed)
- 2.10.7.2(Revoked).(repealed)
- 2.10.7.3(Revoked).(repealed)
- 2.10.7.4(Revoked).(repealed)
- 2.10.7.5(Revoked).(repealed)
- 2.10.7.6(Revoked).(repealed)
- 2.10.7.7(Revoked).(repealed)
- 2.10.7.8(Revoked).(repealed)
- 2.10.7.9(Revoked).(repealed)
- 2.10.8Protection of respiratory passages: The contaminants in the air of a work environment sha…
- 2.10.9(Revoked).(repealed)
- 2.10.10Protection of hands: (1) Mittens or gloves shall be worn in the handling of sharp-edged o…
- 2.10.11Protection of the other parts of the body: (1) A worker exposed to molten metal splashing…
- 2.10.12Safety harness: (1) A safety harness must comply with CSA Standard Z259.10 Full Body Harn…
- 2.10.13Personal floatation device and life jacket: (1) Any worker working above or near water mu…
- 2.10.14Safety belt: Where a worker is equipped with a safety belt, it can be used only to limit …
- 2.10.15Anchorage system: The fall arrest connecting device of a safety harness must be secured t…
- 2.10.16Travel restraint system: A travel restraint system must include: (1) a safety harness com…
§ 2.11. — Electricity11
- 2.11.1An electrical appliance, electric tool or conductor shall be used only for the purposes f…
- 2.11.2An electrical appliance or electric tool shall be bonded or have double insulation. R.R.Q…
- 2.11.3Electrical extension cords shall (1) have a bonding conductor; (2) be designed for outdoo…
- 2.11.4Where an extension cord is suspended, the suspension height shall allow free passage. In …
- 2.11.5Where an extension cord passes on a floor, it shall be protected to avoid any damage or r…
- 2.11.6An extension cord not in use shall be disconnected and stored. In addition, an extension …
- 2.11.7Except where an energy control method provided for in subdivision 2.20 is applied, the co…
- 2.11.8Subject to the provisions relating to alarm systems and fire pumps or any other provision…
- 2.11.9A 15A or 20A circuit at 125 V supplying an appliance or a cord tool shall be protected by…
- 2.11.10A temporary electrical installation shall not be interconnected to the circuit of a perma…
- 2.11.11The distribution panel of a connection of a temporary outdoor electrical installation sha…
§ 2.12. — Precautions during construction or demolition5
§ 2.13. — Shoring parts4
- 2.13.1Telescopic steel jacks: (1) On request, the employer shall provide the inspector with a c…
- 2.13.2Timber shores: (1) Rectangular shores shall be at least 89 mm × 89 mm on each side. (2) C…
- 2.13.3Scaffold shoring: The resistance of the materials making up the scaffold shorings and the…
- 2.13.3.1All the extensible parts of a scaffold shoring, including adjustment screws, shall comply…
§ 2.14. — Damaged buildings1
- 2.14.1Where a building or structure has been damaged in such a way that it might collapse, tota…
§ 2.15. — Hoisting apparatus29
- 2.15.0.1Definitions: In this Subdivision, “experienced person” means a person who has acquired kn…
- 2.15.1General conditions: (1) A hoisting apparatus and its accessories must (a) be of safe cons…
- 2.15.2Posting of the rated load: The rated load shall be posted in a conspicuous place on a hoi…
- 2.15.3The employer shall ensure that the hoisting apparatus is not: (a) loaded beyond the rated…
- 2.15.4Boom: The boom of a hoisting apparatus not covered by CSA Standard Z150-1974 Safety Code …
- 2.15.5Load-rating plate: A load-rating plate showing the nominal capacity of the tower crane, m…
- 2.15.6Handling of loads: (1) Before ordering the hoisting of a load, the signalman shall ensure…
- 2.15.7.1(Revoked).(repealed)
- 2.15.7.2A mobile crane shall conform to CSA Standard Z150-1974 Safety Code for Mobile Cranes and …
- 2.15.7.2.1Two-blocking situation protection device: (1) Any mobile crane with a telescopic boom sha…
- 2.15.7.2.2Overload protection device: (1) Any mobile crane used for hoisting loads must be equipped…
- 2.15.7.3A mobile crane with a luffing boom transformed and used for purposes other than the hoist…
- 2.15.7.4A tower crane shall conform to CSA Standard Z248-1975 Code for Tower Cranes. A tower cran…
- 2.15.7.5A general purpose top running electric overhead travelling crane, except a single girder …
- 2.15.7.6A lift truck shall conform to CSA Standard B335.1-1977 Low Lift and High Lift Trucks. R.R…
- 2.15.7.7(Revoked).(repealed)
- 2.15.8(1) The rated capacity of a lifting jack shall be indicated in a legible and indelible ma…
- 2.15.9Hoisting apparatus shall be assembled, maintained and dismantled under the supervision of…
- 2.15.10Minimum age: No work performed by means of a motorized hoisting apparatus may be performe…
- 2.15.11Material hoist: (1) A material hoist manufactured before 1987 must comply with CSA Standa…
- 2.15.12Personnel hoisting apparatus: (1) A personnel hoisting apparatus must be equipped with “d…
- 2.15.13Vehicle-mounted aerial device: (1) A vehicle-mounted aerial device must meet one of the f…
- 2.15.14Job-site elevator: Every job-site elevator must be designed and manufactured in accordanc…
- 2.15.15Digger derrick: (1) A digger derrick manufactured after 1 January 1987 must be designed a…
- 2.15.16Mobile elevating work platform: (1) A mobile elevating work platform must be manufactured…
- 2.15.17Mobile elevating work platform operator training: A mobile elevating work platform may be…
- 2.15.18Mast-climbing transport platform: A mast-climbing transport platform must be designed and…
- 2.15.19Mast-climbing transport platform maintenance and use: A mast-climbing transport platform …
- 2.15.20Mast-climbing transport platform operator training: A mast-climbing transport platform ma…
§ 2.16. — Piles, sheet-piling4
- 2.16.1Handling: Piles and sheet-piling shall at all times be firmly held up with a device other…
- 2.16.2Handling area: No worker who is not assigned to the handling of piles and sheet-piling sh…
- 2.16.3Pile hammer: When not in use, any pile hammer shall not be kept in a raised position. R.R…
- 2.16.4Pile heads: Any pile head, before being driven in, shall be: (a) cut at right angle; and …
§ 2.17. — (Revoked)1
- 2.17.1(Revoked).(repealed)
§ 2.18. — Transportation of workers7
- 2.18.1Any motor vehicle used for the transportation of workers must conform to any provision of…
- 2.18.2Vehicle driver: The employer shall make sure that the driver of the vehicle used for the …
- 2.18.3The employer shall ensure that any transported worker: (a) is seated on seats or benches …
- 2.18.4Vehicle arrangement: (1) Any motor vehicle primarily or regularly used for the transporta…
- 2.18.5Special provisions: (1) Flat-bed trucks and pickups, occasionally used for the transporta…
- 2.18.6Prohibited transportation: Transportation of persons is forbidden in trailers and semi-tr…
- 2.18.7Simultaneous transportation of workers and materials: (1) Vehicles used for the transport…
§ 2.19. — Prohibited work method and technique3
§ 2.20. — Lockout and other energy control methods14
- 2.20.1In this subdivision, “danger zone” means any zone situated inside or around a machine and…
- 2.20.2Before undertaking any work in the danger zone of a machine, such as erecting, installing…
- 2.20.3Lockout must be carried out by every person having access to the danger zone of a machine…
- 2.20.4Where the principal contractor intends to apply an energy control method other than locko…
- 2.20.5The principal contractor must, for every machine situated on the construction site, ensur…
- 2.20.6A procedure describing the energy control method must include the following: (1) identifi…
- 2.20.7Where lockout is the method applied, the steps required to control energy for the purpose…
- 2.20.8Before applying an energy control method, the principal contractor must ensure that the p…
- 2.20.9An employer or a self-employed worker must obtain written authorization from the principa…
- 2.20.10Where one or more employers or self-employed workers carry out work in the danger zone of…
- 2.20.11The principal contractor must provide lockout material including individually keyed locks…
- 2.20.12Where a lock is forgotten or a key is lost, the principal contractor may, with the agreem…
- 2.20.13Where, for setting, maintenance, inspection or other work on a machine, a guard has to be…
- 2.20.14This subdivision applies, with the necessary modifications, to any work on an electrical …
§ 2.21. — Noise14
- 2.21.1This subdivision sets noise exposure limits, means for evaluating the daily noise exposur…
- 2.21.2The noise exposure limits are as follows: (1) daily noise exposure level: 85 dBA, as defi…
- 2.21.3When purchasing or replacing a tool, vehicle, piece of machinery, machine or piece of equ…
- 2.21.4When planning and performing work, the employer must identify workplace situations that m…
- 2.21.5The employer must reduce the workers’ daily exposure to noise, in accordance with section…
- 2.21.6To determine the reduction in the workers’ daily exposure to noise, the employer must (1)…
- 2.21.7The wearing of hearing protectors is mandatory when (1) the noise level to which a worker…
- 2.21.8The measurement of the daily noise exposure level and peak sound pressure level must be m…
- 2.21.9The measurement of the daily noise exposure level and peak sound pressure level must be m…
- 2.21.10The employer must provide hearing protectors that meet the performance and selection requ…
- 2.21.11The hearing protectors provided for a worker must attenuate noise in such a way that the …
- 2.21.12The employer must provide workers with theoretical and practical training on hearing prot…
- 2.21.13The employer must post or disseminate in another way any report of a measurement made pur…
- 2.21.14The employer must include and update in the prevention program, or if none in a register,…
§ 3.1. — Access to construction site1
- 3.1.1Access to the construction site shall be at all times limited to personnel authorized by …
§ 3.2. — Housekeeping of site18
- 3.2.1Any construction site, including all means of access or egress, shall be kept in a tidy c…
- 3.2.2Waste material: (1) Waste material shall never be thrown from one level to another. (2) W…
- 3.2.3Protruding nails and other protruding parts: (1) Nails protruding from a piece of wood or…
- 3.2.4Maintenance and arrangement of the work site: Traffic lanes, passages and any work site i…
- 3.2.5Hazard signs: A danger zone shall be marked off by hazard signs: (a) below an outrigger s…
- 3.2.6Drinking water: (1) The employer shall supply his workers with drinking water by putting …
- 3.2.7Toilets: As of the first day of work, a toilet must be placed at the disposal of workers.…
- 3.2.7.1Toilets must be located at a distance not exceeding 150 m (500 ft.) from the work area an…
- 3.2.7.2A toilet must be (1) within easy access; (2) free from any obstacle or obstruction that c…
- 3.2.8Sinks: The employer shall provide the workers who handle corrosive or toxic materials wit…
- 3.2.8.1Flushing toilet accessories: A sink containing clean and temperate water must be placed a…
- 3.2.9Lunch room: On any work site where there are 10 or more workers and where the work lasts …
- 3.2.10Changing room: The employer must provide a changing room to workers working in an undergr…
- 3.2.11Changing room features: The changing room referred to in section 3.2.10 must be in an are…
- 3.2.12Double changing room: The employer must provide workers with a changing room for street c…
- 3.2.13Layout of the facilities: The facilities referred to in section 3.2.12 must be contiguous…
- 3.2.14Showers: The employer must provide showers to workers working in an underground work site…
- 3.2.15Shower features: The showers referred to in section 3.2.14 must be installed separately f…
§ 3.3. — Temporary structures5
- 3.3.1Ramps, platforms, runways, scaffolding, and other temporary structures shall be designed …
- 3.3.2Any temporary structure shall be sufficiently braced in order to withstand all loads that…
- 3.3.3Any temporary structure constructed to support part of a permanent structure until this s…
- 3.3.4No change which might affect the structure of a building shall be undertaken before ensur…
- 3.3.5(Revoked).(repealed)
§ 3.4. — Fire protection6
- 3.4.1Fire hoses equipped with nozzles, portable fire extinguishers, automatic sprinkler valves…
- 3.4.2Where a standpipe system with valves equipped with hoses and nozzles, an automatic water …
- 3.4.3Portable fire extinguishers: Portable fire extinguishers shall be placed: (a) in any work…
- 3.4.4In addition to the standards prescribed in section 3.4.1, portable fire extinguishers sha…
- 3.4.5(Revoked).(repealed)
- 3.4.6If the building is provided with a water supply system of at least 300 litres per minute …
§ 3.5. — Ladders and step-ladders10
- 3.5.1When there are no stairways, ramps, passages, scaffolding, elevators or mast-climbing tra…
- 3.5.2A ladder shall: (a) be designed, built, maintained and used so as not to endanger the saf…
- 3.5.3Commercial ladders: The employer shall ensure that any commercially manufactured ladder t…
- 3.5.4Site-fabricated ladders: (1) Any site-fabricated ladder shall have: (a) a maximum length …
- 3.5.5The maximum length of an extension ladder having 2 or more sections shall be 15 m, measur…
- 3.5.6Ladder utilization: Any ladder shall: (a) rest on a firm footing and the top shall be pro…
- 3.5.6.1Notwithstanding section 3.6.1, a ladder may be used in an elevator shaft or hoistway to t…
- 3.5.7Step-ladder: If the worker uses a step-ladder the employer shall make sure: (a) that it c…
- 3.5.8As long as the permanent or temporary stairways are not finished or ready to be used, lad…
- 3.5.9Ladders shall: (a) be set aside until repaired, when one of their parts is broken or defe…
§ 3.6. — Stairs4
- 3.6.1Any building under construction shall be provided with 2 means of egress by means of perm…
- 3.6.2Construction: (1) Stairs and landings shall be designed and constructed to safely support…
- 3.6.3Steel frame stairs: In addition to the requirements of section 3.6.2, skeleton steel stai…
- 3.6.4Temporary stairs: (1) Outside of buildings, temporary stairs shall have: (a) steps with a…
§ 3.7. — Temporary ramps, runways and platforms3
§ 3.8. — Guardrails5
- 3.8.1(Revoked).(repealed)
- 3.8.2Resistance: (1) A guardrail shall be designed to: (a) resist a concentrated horizontal fo…
- 3.8.3Construction: (1) Any guardrail shall be between 1 m and 1.2 m above the surface on which…
- 3.8.4Metal guardrails: Metal guardrails shall be designed, constructed, installed and maintain…
- 3.8.5When wire mesh is required on a guardrail, it shall: (a) be of gauge No. 16 or larger; (b…
§ 3.9. — Scaffoldings26
- 3.9.1Generality: Scaffoldings constructed in accordance with this subdivision shall be require…
- 3.9.2Construction: Scaffoldings shall: (a) be designed, constructed, braced, windbraced and ma…
- 3.9.3Materials: (1) Materials used for scaffolding shall be free from any defects which might …
- 3.9.4Erection and dismantling: (1) The erection and dismantling of scaffoldings shall be perfo…
- 3.9.5Uprights: (1) Scaffolding uprights shall rest on the ground or on foundations capable of …
- 3.9.6Stringers: (1) Two stringers located at the same level can only be joined at right angles…
- 3.9.7Putlogs: Putlogs supporting the platform shall: (a) be fixed in a greater vertical dimens…
- 3.9.8Platforms: The components of the platforms shall be laid in such a way as to prevent any …
- 3.9.9Scaffolding assemblies: Scaffolding assemblies shall be performed in the following manner…
- 3.9.10Mooring: (1) Scaffoldings whose height is greater than 3 times the shortest side dimensio…
- 3.9.11Means of access: Scaffoldings more than 1.5 m from the ground, or from any other fixed su…
- 3.9.12Inspection: Scaffoldings shall be inspected by a qualified person: (a) at least once ever…
- 3.9.13Hoisting cables for scaffoldings: (1) Any hoisting cable for scaffoldings shall: (a) be d…
- 3.9.14Utilization: (1) The employer shall see that no one works on a scaffolding: (a) which doe…
- 3.9.15Outrigger scaffolding: The outrigger beams for an outrigger scaffolding shall: (a) have t…
- 3.9.16Suspended scaffolding: (1) Any suspended scaffolding shall: (a) be off-limits to persons …
- 3.9.17Boatswain’s chair: (1) Any boatswain’s chair shall: (a) be prohibited to persons under 18…
- 3.9.18The use of a ladder jack scaffolding shall be prohibited. R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.1, r. 6, s…
- 3.9.19Mobile scaffolding: Any mobile scaffolding shall: (a) be equipped with a braking device w…
- 3.9.20Metal scaffolding: (1) The use of a metal scaffolding shall conform to the instructions o…
- 3.9.21Suspended scaffolding used by bricklayers: Any suspended scaffolding for the use of brick…
- 3.9.22Mast-climbing work platform: Every mast-climbing work platform shall: (1) be designed in …
- 3.9.23Pump jack scaffold: In addition to the standards prescribed in section 3.9.22, every pump…
- 3.9.24Winch scaffolding: In addition to the standards prescribed in section 3.9.22, every winch…
- 3.9.25Motorized scaffolding: In addition to the standards prescribed in section 3.9.22, every m…
- 3.9.26Bracket scaffolding: Every bracket scaffolding must: (1) be designed in conformity with p…
§ 3.10. — Construction equipment26
- 3.10.1Any self-propelled vehicle or equipment used on a construction site shall: (a) be maintai…
- 3.10.2Self-propelled vehicles: (1) Any self-propelled vehicle shall be: (a) provided with effic…
- 3.10.2.1All-terrain vehicles The use of all-terrain vehicles on a construction site is permitted …
- 3.10.3Heavy equipment: (1) The heavy equipment referred to in subparagraph a or b must have a r…
- 3.10.3.1A loader manufactured after 23 April 1980 shall be designed and installed so that persons…
- 3.10.3.2Loader used for handling purposes Subject to section 3.10.3.3, the use of a loader to han…
- 3.10.3.3Earth-moving machinery used for lifting purposes The use of a hydraulic shovel, backhoe l…
- 3.10.3.3.1Hydraulic shovel used for assembly on the ground during electric power line installation …
- 3.10.3.4Earth-moving machinery used for installing posts The use of a hydraulic shovel or of a ba…
- 3.10.4Utilization: (1) All construction equipment must be used by an experienced person or unde…
- 3.10.5Workers acting as signal persons: (1) (subsection revoked); (2) If the operator of a cran…
- 3.10.6Access to construction equipments: (1) No unauthorized persons shall be allowed to climb …
- 3.10.7Lifting of workers: (1) (paragraph revoked); (2) The lifting of a worker with an apparatu…
- 3.10.8(Revoked).(repealed)
- 3.10.9Material hoisting apparatus: (1) Any material hoisting apparatus used at a construction s…
- 3.10.9.1(Revoked).(repealed)
- 3.10.10Cabin: (1) If the operator of a self-propelled vehicle runs the risks of being injured by…
- 3.10.11Lighting: When a self-propelled vehicle is in operation after nightfall or whenever circu…
- 3.10.12Warning devices: (1) Any self-propelled vehicle shall be equipped with a warning device t…
- 3.10.13Safety and protective devices: (1) Moving parts of machines shall be protected by safety …
- 3.10.14Abrasive wheels: Any abrasive wheel: (a) 50 mm or more in diameter, shall be equipped wit…
- 3.10.15Saws: (1) Bandwheels on bandsaws and the return portion of the blades shall be placed in …
- 3.10.16(Revoked).(repealed)
- 3.10.17Internal combustion motor: (1) No internal combustion motor shall be used near sites wher…
- 3.10.18Repairs: Before beginning repairs, all raised parts shall be well blocked. R.R.Q., 1981, …
- 3.10.19Long loads: When a load extends more than 900 mm from the rear of a truck, the end of the…
§ 3.11. — Temporary heating9
- 3.11.1Any equipment providing a temporary heating supply system shall be safely installed and o…
- 3.11.2It is prohibited to use a heating system which burns gasoline or naphtha. R.R.Q., 1981, c…
- 3.11.3Any oil or fuel or gas heating system with the exception of those where the flame is in d…
- 3.11.4Any fuel-fired heating system shall be: (a) so located, protected and used that there is …
- 3.11.5An electric air-heater must be certified in accordance with CAN/CSA Standard C22.2 No. 46…
- 3.11.6Oil heating equipments shall be installed in accordance with CSA Standard B139 — 1971 Ins…
- 3.11.7Any radiator, device or equipment operated with natural gas and used on a construction si…
- 3.11.8The installation of solid fuel heating equipment, including the mounting, clearances and …
- 3.11.9Hot air and air retake ducts shall be constructed with non-flammable material and be suff…
§ 3.12. — Steam supply5
- 3.12.1Supplying of steam shall be done by means of equipments safely installed and put into ope…
- 3.12.2Steam supply lines shall be clearly identified. R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.1, r. 6, s. 3.12.2.
- 3.12.3No one shall disconnect or repair a section of a steam line under pressure before ensurin…
- 3.12.4Any steamhose of a pile driving engine shall be held back by a steel cable or chain to av…
- 3.12.5Any steam supply system shall be insulated or protected so that no worker comes into cont…
§ 3.13. — Supply of gas under pressure10
- 3.13.1The piping through which compressed air or gas circulates shall be protected against any …
- 3.13.2Before disconnecting or repairing a connection or a section of piping through which gas u…
- 3.13.3Air piping: Connections for flexible piping sections through which compressed air circula…
- 3.13.4It is prohibited to store oxygen cylinders less than 6 m from a flammable gas cylinder or…
- 3.13.5Any gas under pressure cylinder shall: (a) comply with the Act respecting pressure vessel…
- 3.13.6A gas under pressure cylinder shall be used only under the following conditions: (a) it s…
- 3.13.7When a gas under pressure cylinder is not in use, (a) it shall be held in place upright, …
- 3.13.8Gas under pressure cylinders connected in series by a manifold shall be supported and mai…
- 3.13.9It is prohibited to lift gas under pressure cylinders by the collar or the protective cap…
- 3.13.10Any propane gas cylinder that is not connected for use, shall be stored outside and prote…
§ 3.14. — Welding and cutting8
- 3.14.1Welding and cutting operations are prohibited close to combustible materials or in places…
- 3.14.2Any electric or gas welding or cutting operation and the installation, handling and maint…
- 3.14.3No cutting, welding or other work requiring an open flame shall be performed on a vessel,…
- 3.14.4Protective screens against radiation shall be installed where electric arc welding or cut…
- 3.14.5A welding torch using oxygen and a combustible gas shall be equipped with a gas-check val…
- 3.14.6The chassis or hood of a welding machine supplied by a public power utility shall be grou…
- 3.14.7A portable welding machine supplied by an internal combustion engine shall be grounded if…
- 3.14.8It is prohibited to use electrical conductors or a pipeline containing flammable gases or…
§ 3.15. — Diggings, excavations and trenches10
- 3.15.1Public services: (1) Before digging, the employer shall verify whether there is undergrou…
- 3.15.2Adjoining structure: Where there is any danger that the proposed digging might affect the…
- 3.15.3(1) The employer shall ensure that the banks of an excavation or trench are shored solidl…
- 3.15.4Means of access and supervision: The employer shall ensure that ladders are placed in tre…
- 3.15.5Barriers, barricades or warning line: (1) Continuous barriers or barricades of a minimum …
- 3.15.6Drainage: Any excavation or trench shall be kept reasonably clear of water. R.R.Q., 1981,…
- 3.15.7Caissons: (1) No worker shall enter a caisson unless: (a) he is protected by a steel shor…
- 3.15.8Shafts: (1) The banks of shafts shall be shored in compliance with section 3.15.3. (2) Du…
- 3.15.9Boring: A drilling machine shall be equipped with: (a) pipes supplying water in holes dur…
- 3.15.10Minimum age: No worker under 18 years of age is allowed to work in excavations or trenche…
§ 3.16. — Handling and storage of materials10
- 3.16.1Generalities: (1) All construction site materials shall be used, displaced or transported…
- 3.16.2Piling of materials: (1) Piling of materials shall be done so that piles do not disturb: …
- 3.16.3Building lumber: Reserves of building lumber shall be neatly piled. These piles shall be:…
- 3.16.4Masonry materials: Masonry units shall be stacked: (a) on planks, a platform or other lev…
- 3.16.5Pipes: Pipes shall be stacked: (a) on racks or solid shelves; (b) on wooden blocks provid…
- 3.16.6Bagged materials: Bagged materials shall: (a) be stacked by cross-piling the bags to form…
- 3.16.7Bound objects: (1) When drums or barrels are stacked: (a) full, standing upright, the hei…
- 3.16.8Hand lifting and carrying: (1) Mechanical apparatus shall be provided and used for carryi…
- 3.16.9Conveyors: (1) The resistance of a structural element of a conveyor shall be calculated s…
- 3.16.10Handling, storage and use of hazardous products (1) The storage and handling of hazardous…
§ 3.18. — Demolition6
- 3.18.1Requirements prior to demolition: (1) The principal contractor must send to the Commissio…
- 3.18.2Requirements during demolition: (1) During demolition, the following precautions shall be…
- 3.18.3Mechanical method of demolition: Demolition by smashing walls or floors with a swinging w…
- 3.18.4(Revoked).(repealed)
- 3.18.5Requirements following demolition: The following measures shall be taken after demolition…
- 3.18.6Sections 3.18.1, 3.18.2 and 3.18.5 apply to all types of demolition. R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2…
§ 3.19. — Work on stilts1
- 3.19.1Work carried out on stilts or other similar apparatus is forbidden at all times. R.R.Q., …
§ 3.20. — Sandblasting6
- 3.20.1The wearing of an air-supplied hood, gloves and clothing designed to ensure protection fr…
- 3.20.2(Revoked).(repealed)
- 3.20.3Air flow: The air flow supplying the hood must be sufficient to prevent the admission of …
- 3.20.4Maintenance of equipment: The employer must maintain the equipment as recommended by the …
- 3.20.5Ventilation: Where work with sandblasting is performed indoors, the area must be isolated…
- 3.20.6Abrasive blasting - Changing room and shower: For abrasive blasting, the employer must pr…
§ 3.21. — Work in confined space6
- 3.21.1Before work begins in a confined space, the principal contractor, together with the emplo…
- 3.21.2In confined spaces, the employer must take the contaminant concentration readings mention…
- 3.21.3Concentration readings: The employer must ensure that the concentration readings prescrib…
- 3.21.4The employer must install a ventilation system powerful enough to ensure compliance with …
- 3.21.5The employer must ensure that measures are taken to prevent workmen who are not assigned …
- 3.21.6Emergency: Where the environment is unhealthy and the situation endangers the life or saf…
§ 3.22. — Work in isolated locations1
- 3.22.1Where a workman works alone in an isolated location where it is impossible for him to cal…
§ 3.23. — Work liable to produce asbestos dust emissions25
- 3.23.0.1For the purposes of this subdivision, any material and product contains asbestos where th…
- 3.23.1This subdivision applies to any construction site where work liable to produce asbestos d…
- 3.23.1.1For the purposes of this subdivision, “protective clothing” means clothing that: (a) resi…
- 3.23.2For the purposes of this subdivision, the following categories of sites are established: …
- 3.23.3The employer shall determine the types of asbestos present in the materials before undert…
- 3.23.3.1The use of crocidolite or amosite or of a product containing either of those materials is…
- 3.23.3.2Before demolition work is undertaken, materials liable to generate asbestos dust shall be…
- 3.23.4The spray application of a mixture of friable materials containing asbestos and the insta…
- 3.23.5The use of compressed air is prohibited in a work area covered by this subdivision, excep…
- 3.23.6Smoking, eating, drinking or chewing any substance in a work area covered by this subdivi…
- 3.23.7Before undertaking work liable to emit asbestos dust, the employer must train the worker …
- 3.23.8Before undertaking in a building work covered by this subdivision: (1) all furniture shal…
- 3.23.9For the duration of work carried out inside a building, friable materials that contain as…
- 3.23.9.1Before moving kilns, boilers or similar devices made entirely or partly of refractory mat…
- 3.23.10During work inside a building, debris of materials containing asbestos shall be placed in…
- 3.23.11Upon completion of work where airtight drop sheets were used to protect the work area, dr…
- 3.23.12Upon completion of work covered by this subdivision, the work area and the area around it…
- 3.23.12.1The outside of containers for the debris of materials containing asbestos, the tools and …
- 3.23.13A label must be affixed to any receptacle containing asbestos materials, whether new or u…
- 3.23.14Any worker working in a work area covered by this subdivision must wear protective footwe…
- 3.23.14.1On a construction site where low-risk work is being carried out, except for the work refe…
- 3.23.15On a construction site where moderate-risk work is being carried out, an employer, in add…
- 3.23.15.1On a construction site where moderate-risk work is being carried out, workers must, befor…
- 3.23.16On a construction site where high-risk work is being carried out, other than the work men…
- 3.23.16.1An employer handling or removing friable materials containing asbestos whose volume of de…
§ 3.24. — Steel structure erection or dismantling work7
- 3.24.1Scope: This subdivision applies to work for the erection or dismantling of a steel struct…
- 3.24.2Telecommunications system: A telecommunications system used by a worker who guides a mane…
- 3.24.3Means of access: The means of access provided for in Subdivisions 3.5. and 3.6 must be in…
- 3.24.4(Revoked).(repealed)
- 3.24.5Presence of a first-aider: Despite section 7 of the First-aid Minimum Standards Regulatio…
- 3.24.6Protruding parts: Where studs or other protruding parts constitute a danger for workers o…
- 3.24.7Plans and procedures: The plans and procedures provided for in this subdivision must be k…
Erection of a steel structure13
- 3.24.8Preparation of the work area: Before the beginning of the steel structure erection work, …
- 3.24.9Erection plans: Work must be carried out according to the steel structure manufacturer’s …
- 3.24.10Erection procedure: In addition to being carried out in accordance with the erection plan…
- 3.24.11Anchor rods: Column anchor rods must be installed according to an anchoring plan provided…
- 3.24.12Prior certification: Before the beginning of the work, the principal contractor must obta…
- 3.24.13Anchor rod modification or repair: During the work, the principal contractor must obtain …
- 3.24.14Stacks of shims: Each column that stands on concrete foundations must rest on at least 2 …
- 3.24.15Hoisting procedure: A hoisting procedure must be developed when a load is handled (1) by …
- 3.24.16Component weight: Information about the weight of each component of a steel structure to …
- 3.24.17Hoist hooks: Every hook used to hoist a load must present one of the following characteri…
- 3.24.18Beam-column connection of a multi-span steel structure: During beam-column connection wor…
- 3.24.19Erection of an open web steel joist: Erection work of an open web steel joint must be car…
- 3.24.20Space between girts: If the provisions set out in section 3.10.7 may not be applied to th…
§ 3.25. — Work liable to produce crystalline silica dust emissions11
- 3.25.1Scope: This subdivision applies to any construction site where work involving materials p…
- 3.25.2Materials presumed to contain crystalline silica: For the application of this subdivision…
- 3.25.3Absence of crystalline silica: This subdivision does not apply where the employer has a s…
- 3.25.4Measures to control exposure to crystalline silica: Where work involving a material presu…
- 3.25.5Closed operation cabin: Where the worker is isolated from the source of the emission of d…
- 3.25.6Respiratory protection: When work involving a material presumed to contain or containing …
- 3.25.7Training: Before undertaking work referred to in this subdivision, the employer must trai…
- 3.25.8Delimitation of the work area: When the work provided for in section 3.25.6 is carried ou…
- 3.25.9Cleaning of work clothes: Before leaving the work area referred to in section 3.25.8, the…
- 3.25.10Cleaning: When the work area and equipment are being cleaned, it is prohibited to use wor…
- 3.25.11Debris of materials: Where work is carried out in a building, the debris of materials pre…
§ 4.1. — General provisions11
- 4.1.1No explosive shall be used on a construction site if the following information is not cle…
- 4.1.2Explosives shall be: (a) protected against impacts, frictions, fire, flames and sparks; (…
- 4.1.3Explosives bearing the oldest manufacture date shall be used first. R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.…
- 4.1.4Deteriorated explosives shall be handled with utmost care and shall be destroyed without …
- 4.1.5It is prohibited to use an explosive that has reached its freezing point, unless the manu…
- 4.1.6No explosive shall be left lying about. R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.1, r. 6, s. 4.1.6; O.C. 57-2…
- 4.1.7An employer must ensure that no one smokes, brings a flame, a substance or material likel…
- 4.1.8An employer must ensure that (a) explosives are handled and used in accordance with the m…
- 4.1.9When there is a risk of accidental blasting by electric induction, caused notably by a ra…
- 4.1.10Fireworks, igniter cords, military devices and safety fuses may not be used on a construc…
- 4.1.11Nothing in this Regulation exempts a person from the obligation to comply with the requir…
§ 4.2. — Shot-firer’s certificate12
- 4.2.1Shot-firer: A person who carries out blasting must hold a shot-firer’s certificate issued…
- 4.2.1.1A shot-firer must be in possession of the original of his or her certificate during blast…
- 4.2.2A shot-firer may not receive assistance from more than 2 workers who are not certificate …
- 4.2.3In addition to holding a general permit, a candidate for a shot-firer’s certificate must …
- 4.2.4(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.2.5(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.2.6(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.2.7(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.2.8(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.2.9The Commission may suspend or revoke a certificate if the shot-firer (a) has been the sub…
- 4.2.10The Commission must revoke a certificate if the shot-firer is found guilty of an offence …
- 4.2.11An employer must ensure that a worker who acts as shot-firer holds a certificate. O.C. 57…
§ 4.3. — Transportation of explosives15
- 4.3.1An employer must make sure that a vehicle transporting explosives is in good working orde…
- 4.3.1.1An employer must subject the vehicle referred to in section 4.3.1 to a mechanical inspect…
- 4.3.1.2An employer must ensure that objects other than explosives are not transported with the e…
- 4.3.2During loading and unloading, the employer must ensure that the driver is accompanied by …
- 4.3.3Where detonators are transported with explosives, the employer must make sure that they a…
- 4.3.4(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.3.5Every vehicle transporting explosives must be equipped with 2 portable fire extinguishers…
- 4.3.6(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.3.7Loading and unloading: During the loading or unloading of explosives in a vehicle, the em…
- 4.3.8The driver of a vehicle transporting explosives must no make unnecessary stops. When the …
- 4.3.9Only the driver and the persons engaged in the handling of explosives may ride in a vehic…
- 4.3.10Vehicle equipped with a radio transmitter: When detonators are not in their original pack…
- 4.3.11(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.3.12(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.3.13Where explosives are transported outside motor roads using a means other than a vehicle r…
§ 4.4. — Storage of explosives13
- 4.4.1On a construction site, the employer must make sure that an explosive depot meets the fol…
- 4.4.1.1A construction site chest used as an explosive depot may not contain more than 227 kg of …
- 4.4.1.2Where a truck is used to temporarily store the explosives required for a workday, the emp…
- 4.4.1.3During working hours, if it is impossible to conform to the distances provided for in par…
- 4.4.2In off-duty hours, the explosives, detonators and other accessories must be sent back to …
- 4.4.3Dangerous substances: Any flammable substance and any product likely to cause a fire or e…
- 4.4.4Every detonator must be stored in a depot separate from the explosive depot. No dike is r…
- 4.4.5(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.4.6(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.4.7In a depot, explosives and their packages must be stored safely, in particular by (a) lim…
- 4.4.8(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.4.9At the end of a workday, empty containers that were used to pack explosives must be destr…
- 4.4.10An explosive depot must be farther from a 44 kV or more overhead electric power line than…
§ 4.5. — Drilling6
- 4.5.1No drilling may be done closer than (a) 1.5 m from a misfire or blowout. If necessary, ho…
- 4.5.2The diameter of the explosive used must be smaller than the diameter of the borehole thro…
- 4.5.3Before being loaded, all holes must be examined and corrected where necessary. R.R.Q., 19…
- 4.5.4Drilling and loading of explosives may not be carried out simultaneously less than 8 m fr…
- 4.5.5Before drilling any surface of a digging where blasting was performed, all bottoms of bla…
- 4.5.6It is prohibited to deepen holes remaining intact after blasting. O.C. 57-2015, s. 35.
§ 4.6. — Loading of blastholes21
- 4.6.1(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.6.1.1A loading area must be delimited by means of ribbons, trestles or a warning line provided…
- 4.6.2The primer cartridge of a blasthole shall be prepared only when priming the hole. R.R.Q.,…
- 4.6.3(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.6.4(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.6.5(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.6.6(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.6.7(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.6.8Tamping rod and punch: For loading, only a tamping rod and punch made of non-ferrous mate…
- 4.6.9(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.6.9.1Conditions for untamping and repriming a blasthole or misfire: Prior to the untamping or …
- 4.6.10(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.6.11At the first signs of a thunderstorm, the employer must stop all loading and detonator co…
- 4.6.12Electric blasting operations: (a) For electritc blasting operations, the entire length of…
- 4.6.13During the final connection of lead wires and the various electric blasting caps, the ent…
- 4.6.14Blasting machine: (1) The blasting machine shall be stored in a cool, dry place. (2) It s…
- 4.6.15Detonating fuse: When the lead wires are composed of detonating fuses, the employer must …
- 4.6.16Blending of ANFO: The blending of ammonium nitrate and fuel oil or of other nitrocarbonit…
- 4.6.17When explosives in bulk are loaded, a semiconductor loading hose must be used and the loa…
- 4.6.18Unloading and refiring: It is prohibited to unload or clean out a blasthole or a misfire.…
- 4.6.19(Revoked).(repealed)
§ 4.7. — Firing11
- 4.7.1All loaded holes must be primed and fired in the same round. When firing cannot be done a…
- 4.7.2(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.7.3Lead wires must be connected to the blasting machine after the signal indicating that bla…
- 4.7.4Firing may be done from a power line or from a portable generator, provided that: (a) vol…
- 4.7.5When blasting is done in the vicinity of a structure such as a building, railway or road,…
- 4.7.5.1During blasting, projections must stay within the blasting area. To that end, the employe…
- 4.7.6The firing procedures are as follows: (a) before proceeding with the firing, the shot-fir…
- 4.7.7(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.7.8(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.7.9(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.7.10Blasting logbook: The blasting logbook must at least contain the information provided for…
§ 4.8. — Work after blasting4
- 4.8.1After blasting, the shot-firer must be the first to enter the blasting area to make sure …
- 4.8.2When the shot-firer considers that the blasting area is safe, the shot-firer informs the …
- 4.8.3(Revoked).(repealed)
- 4.8.4When it is found that a defect in the electrical circuit has prevented the charges from d…
§ 5.2. — Interdictions4
- 5.2.1The employer shall ensure that no one performs work liable to bring any part, load, scaff…
- 5.2.2The employer who wishes to carry out work liable to bring any part, load, scaffolding, ma…
- 5.2.3The employer who carries out work less than 30 m away from an electrical line with a volt…
- 5.2.4Before carrying out work near an electrical line held at each supporting point otherwise …
§ 5.3. — Warning sign1
- 5.3.1The employer shall ensure that the owner or lessee of any piece of machinery used to lift…
§ 6.1. — Shoring drawing3
§ 6.2. — Concreting work1
- 6.2.1Before commencing concreting work, the employer shall: (a) obtain from an engineer: i. a …
§ 6.3. — Exception1
- 6.3.1In the case of the construction of slabs and beams that are uniform and horizontal, Subdi…
§ 6.5. — Bearing surface7
- 6.5.1The bearing surface shall be level and firm. R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.1, r. 6, s. 6.5.1.
- 6.5.2The size of the sills shall be determined by taking into account the bearing capacity of …
- 6.5.3A sill shall be installed between the posts and the soil surface. To ensure continuity of…
- 6.5.4If the shores rest on concrete slabs, the loads due to the shoring of the upper floors sh…
- 6.5.5The bearing surface of shores shall be so designed as not to damage the concrete. R.R.Q.,…
- 6.5.6During the freezing and thawing period of the soil, the ice and snow shall be removed and…
- 6.5.7The construction of embankments or earth fills on which sills rest shall be carried out b…
§ 6.7. — Bracing4
- 6.7.1Horizontal bracing: (1) A horizontal bracing shall be placed horizontally in 2 directions…
- 6.7.2Diagonal bracing: At every 4 rows of telescopic jacks, a diagonal bracing placed at a 45º…
- 6.7.3Especially solid bracing shall be provided for scaffold shoring and for structures when t…
- 6.7.4Only one telescopic jack shall be used for each level of shoring. R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.1,…
§ 6.8. — Shoring of multistory structures1
- 6.8.1Concrete slabs resting on the ground or on foundation piles and which cannot be shored sh…
§ 7.0. — General8
- 7.0.1For the purposes of this Division, “portable tool” means a tool whose weight is supported…
- 7.0.2A portable tool shall not compromise the safety of workers. To that end, it shall (1) be …
- 7.0.3A portable tool shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. It shal…
- 7.0.4Unless the manufacturer’s instructions so allow, a portable tool shall not be in operatio…
- 7.0.5Subject to section 7.1.1.3, a portable tool shall not be modified unless the manufacturer…
- 7.0.6A portable tool powered by an internal combustion engine shall be used in accordance with…
- 7.0.7A portable tool powered by an electrical source shall be used in accordance with subdivis…
- 7.0.8Subject to a special provision in this Division, the personal protective equipment provid…
§§ 7.1.1. — Explosive actuated tool16
- 7.1.1.1Only a low velocity explosive actuated tool may be used. 483-2021O.C. 483-2021, s. 91.
- 7.1.1.2A low velocity explosive actuated tool shall (1) be unloaded when not in use; and (2) nev…
- 7.1.1.3Only the manufacturer may modify a low velocity explosive actuated tool. 483-2021O.C. 483…
- 7.1.1.4A low velocity explosive actuated tool may only be operated by a worker having received t…
- 7.1.1.5No work may be performed by a low velocity explosive actuated tool operator who is less t…
- 7.1.1.6An operator may not use a low velocity explosive actuated tool to drive (1) fasteners int…
- 7.1.1.7Before firing, the operator shall ensure (1) that the low velocity explosive actuated too…
- 7.1.1.8Firing incident: Where a firing incident or a misfire occurs, the low velocity explosive …
- 7.1.1.9The employer shall prohibit the use of a low velocity explosive actuated tool in shops or…
- 7.1.1.10The employer shall ensure (1) that a low velocity explosive actuated tool is (a) checked …
- 7.1.1.11Only spare parts recommended by the manufacturer shall be used. 483-2021O.C. 483-2021, s.…
- 7.1.1.12No low velocity explosive actuated tool may be used where any of its parts or accessories…
- 7.1.1.13When it is not in use, a low velocity explosive actuated tool shall be placed in a case d…
- 7.1.1.14The case provided for in section 7.1.1.13 and the boxes containing the fasteners and cart…
- 7.1.1.15The operator shall (1) pick up, as work progresses, the cartridge cases that exploded; (2…
- 7.1.1.16The following notices shall be affixed permanently and shall be clearly legible: (1) on e…
§§ 7.1.2. — Nailing gun4
- 7.1.2.1Definitions: For the purposes of this subdivision, “nailing gun” means a device held by h…
- 7.1.2.2A nailing gun used for framing work shall (1) be equipped with a trigger and a nose conta…
- 7.1.2.3A nailing gun shall be used (1) in a stable position; (2) while wearing the protective gl…
- 7.1.2.4A nailing gun shall be disconnected from its energy source before its maintenance or unbl…
§§§ 7.1.3.1. — Circular saws1
- 7.1.3.1.1A circular saw, except a cut-off machine, shall comply with paragraph 2 of section 3.10.1…
§§§ 7.1.3.2. — Chainsaws6
- 7.1.3.2.1A chainsaw shall comply with CSA Standard Z62.1-15, Chainsaws, for Classes 1A and 2A. 483…
- 7.1.3.2.2A chainsaw shall not be used to cut materials other than wood, unless such use is specifi…
- 7.1.3.2.3The user of a chainsaw shall wear protective footwear from among the following: (1) footw…
- 7.1.3.2.4The user of a chainsaw shall wear pants or chaps complying with Class A, C or D of ASTM S…
- 7.1.3.2.5The user of a chainsaw shall wear gloves that allow a grip on the chainsaw’s handles. 483…
- 7.1.3.2.6The user of a chainsaw shall (1) start the chainsaw by firmly maintaining the front handl…
§ 7.6. — (Replaced)1
- 7.6.1(Replaced).(repealed)
§ 8.1. — Fire prevention and protection7
- 8.1.1A temporary building built on the surface less than 12 m away from an opening giving acce…
- 8.1.2In addition to complying with the provisions of NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids…
- 8.1.3Waste timber, scrap paper, rags and other combustible waste materials shall daily: (a) be…
- 8.1.4No gasoline or liquid petroleum gases shall be lowered into, stored or used in an undergr…
- 8.1.5Oil and grease shall be stored underground in hermetically sealed containers: (a) placed …
- 8.1.6Every self-propelled vehicle shall be equipped with a portable fire estinguisher complyin…
- 8.1.7Temporary building: A temporary building for an underground work site shall not be instal…
§ 8.2. — Ground stability10
- 8.2.1The employer shall ensure that experienced workers scale or shore up the earth liable of …
- 8.2.2The employer shall ensure that experienced workers continually check and examine the vaul…
- 8.2.3Overhanging masses and materials liable to fall off from the banks during the work shall …
- 8.2.4Scaling bars shall be: (a) of an appropriate length so as to work safely and efficiently;…
- 8.2.5Workers who check or scale earth liable of falling shall: (a) proceed by starting from so…
- 8.2.6Equipment placed at the disposal of workers for scaling shall be designed so as not to en…
- 8.2.7Pieces of timber or steel, shotcrete or other supports necessary for shoring shall be put…
- 8.2.8Damaged or dislocated supports shall be repaired or replaced without delay and new suppor…
- 8.2.9Shoring, if necessary, shall follow shaft-sinking in order to prevent the fall of rocks f…
- 8.2.10During rock bolting, the required bolts shall be: (a) put into place as soon as a zone ha…
§ 8.3. — Ventilation and air quality13
- 8.3.1The concentration of impurities in the air shall be kept at less than the permissible val…
- 8.3.2The test samples of the fresh air supply for concentration of carbon monoxide, nitrogen d…
- 8.3.3Ventilators shall: (a) operate at all times when workers are in the underground work site…
- 8.3.4The employer shall ensure that the fresh air supply for the ventilation system is without…
- 8.3.5The access to abandoned zones and any non-ventilated sector of the work site shall be dec…
- 8.3.5.1Traffic lanes used by vehicles shall be free from any obstruction. R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.1…
- 8.3.6Self-propelled vehicles used for performing work in underground work sites shall: (a) if …
- 8.3.7On an underground construction site, any motor vehicle with a gasoline-powered engine and…
- 8.3.8When a vehicle used for the surveillance of underground work is immobilized, the engine s…
- 8.3.9The standard grades of distilled diesel fuel shall have: (a) a flash point of a minimum o…
- 8.3.10A warning system shall be set up to warn operators to stop the motor of the self-propelle…
- 8.3.11When the concentration of vapours or flammable gases is greater than 25% of the lowest ex…
- 8.3.12The scrubber system or the oxy-catalyst exhaust purifier system shall be: (a) checked at …
§ 8.4. — Explosives9
- 8.4.1The provisions of Division IV of the Code that are consistent with this subdivision apply…
- 8.4.2Only explosives or a combination of explosives developing Class I blasting fumes as estab…
- 8.4.3Explosives and detonators must be transported directly to the site where they will be use…
- 8.4.4If explosives are transported in a shaft: (a) explosives and detonators shall not be tran…
- 8.4.5When explosives or blasting accessories are hauled by a locomotive: (a) explosives and bl…
- 8.4.6If explosives are stored in an underground job-site, the employer must establish the supp…
- 8.4.7Storage: (1) Explosives and detonators may be stored in an underground job site only if t…
- 8.4.8(Replaced).(repealed)
- 8.4.9(Replaced).(repealed)
§ 8.5. — Drilling8
- 8.5.1Workers who use or work near drilling machines shall be positioned so as not to be hit or…
- 8.5.2Workers shall not hold the steel drill-bit with their hands. R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.1, r. 6…
- 8.5.3The supply of compressed air in the hose shall be cut off and drained before the displace…
- 8.5.4The platforms of jumbos shall be equipped: (a) on their sides with fixed or removable gua…
- 8.5.5Jumbos shall be solidly fixed in positions to avoid accidental displacement. R.R.Q., 1981…
- 8.5.6Drill-bits and their accessories shall be placed on the jumbos in boxes, and placed on su…
- 8.5.7Unless equipped with a threaded coupling, compressed air hoses of 50 mm or more in interi…
- 8.5.8Any air line installed underground shall be: (a) if metallic, placed so that it is protec…
§ 8.7. — Traffic9
- 8.7.1The employer shall prepare a compartment reserved exclusively for the circulation of work…
- 8.7.2The compartment for ladders or stairs in a shaft shall be separated from the compartment …
- 8.7.3Shafts and raises inclined more than 30º with respect to the horizontal shall be equipped…
- 8.7.4The minimum open space required for movement on a ladder shall be 600 mm × 600 mm. R.R.Q.…
- 8.7.5A clearance space shall be ensured along the length of travelways. R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.1…
- 8.7.6Hazards which may result due to an abrupt change in the clearance space shall be clearly …
- 8.7.7A flexible ladder may be used if the use of a rigid ladder is impossible and on condition…
- 8.7.8Any travelway in an underground work site shall be provided with shelter spaces: (a) if t…
- 8.7.9The shelter spaces shall: (a) have a free space of 750 mm and have a height of 1.8 m or b…
§ 8.8. — Loading and transportation8
- 8.8.1Pneumatic equipment shall be equipped with a valve which cuts the air supply to the machi…
- 8.8.2If shelter spaces are required, self-propelled vehicles shall reduce speed to walking spe…
- 8.8.3Any locomotive shall be equipped with: (a) alarm signals; (b) lights which can light up t…
- 8.8.4Railroads shall be: (a) kept in good condition; (b) constructed so as to prevent derailme…
- 8.8.5A stop block shall be provided for a convoy or a car stationed on a plane with an incline…
- 8.8.6Passenger wagons: (1) If wagons are used to transport workers to their work areas, they s…
- 8.8.7Workers who use passenger wagons shall: (a) remain seated; and (b) not board or leave the…
- 8.8.8Only those self-propelled vehicles directly involved in an underground work site may be s…
§ 8.10. — Lighting4
- 8.10.1Any worker shall carry a miner’s lamp unless a fixed system of lighting is available in t…
- 8.10.2If a fixed lighting system exists, the lighting intensity shall be appropriate to the nat…
- 8.10.3Stairs and ladders in shafts shall be lighted from top to bottom and landings shall also …
- 8.10.4If workers do not have miner’s lamps or portable lamps, an emergency lighting system with…
§ 8.11. — Communication and standard signals9
- 8.11.1During the sinking of a shaft, a temporary communications system must be provided. R.R.Q.…
- 8.11.2At the end of all shaft sinking operations and before tunnelling operations, each shaft u…
- 8.11.3Hoisting signals shall be adopted and used at each hoisting shaft in conformity with Sche…
- 8.11.4Standardized signals may be established which correspond with local conditions, provided …
- 8.11.5A legible copy of standard signals and of standardized signals if need be, shall be poste…
- 8.11.6No worker shall be taken into a shaft as long as the appropriate signals have not been pr…
- 8.11.7The devices for transmitting signals shall be kept within easy reach at the bottom of the…
- 8.11.8When tunnels cover a distance of more than 150 m from the base of a shaft, a telephone sy…
- 8.11.9The beginning of any fire, explosion or other emergency shall be signalled by 9 intermitt…
§ 8.12. — Emergency measures3
§ 8.13. — Minimum age1
- 8.13.1No person below 18 years of age shall be employed underground, at the face of an open pit…
§ 10.1. — Definitions1
- 10.1.1In this subdivision: “public highway” means a public highway within the meaning of the Hi…
§ 10.4. — Other precautions7
- 10.4.1High-visibility safety apparel: Subject to paragraph 1 of section 2.8.4 and to paragraph …
- 10.4.2Electric lighting: Electric lighting used in work areas must be positioned in such a mann…
- 10.4.3Protection of manholes: (1) A portable guardrail made of steel or wood must be used to pr…
- 10.4.4(Replaced).(repealed)
- 10.4.4.1(Replaced).(repealed)
- 10.4.5(Replaced).(repealed)
- 10.4.6(Replaced).(repealed)
DIVISION XI WORK ABOVE OR NEAR WATER6
- 11.1On a site where work will be carried out above or near water, the principal contractor mu…
- 11.2The principal contractor or the person designated by the principal contractor to prepare …
- 11.3The equipment required by a rescue plan referred to in subparagraph 4 of the first paragr…
- 11.4Where a rescue plan includes the use of a boat, the boat must, in addition to the require…
- 11.5During work above or near water, life buoys with an outside diameter of 762 mm must be pl…
- 11.6A sound alarm system intended to start rescue operations must be present on the work site…