OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY CODE DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGES

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1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY CODE DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGES May 1, 2008 Alberta Employment & Immigration

2 Occupational Health and Safety Code Draft Recommended Changes Part 1 Definitions and General Application abnormal audiogram means an audiogram that abnormal audiogram means an indicates audiogram that indicates (a) the threshold in either ear is more than 25 db at (a) the threshold in either ear is more than 500, 1000 and 2000 Hz, 25 db at 500, 1000 or 2000 Hz, (b). (b). (c).; (c).; anchorage means a structure, or part of a structure, that is capable of safely withstanding any forces applied by a fall protection system; anchorage connector means a component for coupling a fall protection system to an anchorage anchor point or anchor plate means a point or plate to which equipment may be securely attached; DELETED audiometer means a device meeting the specifications of an audiometer described in ANSI Standard S , Specification for Audiometers; biohazardous material means a pathogenic organism, including a bloodborne pathogen, that, because of its known or reasonably believed ability to cause disease in humans, would be classified as Risk Group 2, 3 or 4 as defined by the Medical Research Council of Canada, or any material contaminated with such an organism; audiometer means a device meeting the specifications of an audiometer described in ANSI Standard S , Specification for Audiometers; biohazardous material means a pathogenic organism, including a bloodborne pathogen, that, because of its known or reasonably believed ability to cause disease in humans, would be classified as Risk Group 2, 3 or 4 as defined by the Public Health Agency of Canada, or any material contaminated with such an organism; safety belt means a body support consisting of a strap with a means for securing it about the waist and attaching it to other components; body belt means a body support consisting of a strap with a means for securing it about the waist and attaching it Page 1 of 92

3 to other components; climbable structure means an engineered or architectural work where the primary method of accessing the structure involves a worker climbing the structure with the principle means of support being the worker s hands and feet: control zone means the area within 2 metres of an unguarded edge of a level, elevated work surface; shock absorber means a device intended to reduce the force on a worker when a personal fall arrest system is operating; control zone means the area within 2 metres of an unguarded edge of elevated work surface that has a slope of no more than 4 degrees; energy absorber means a device intended to reduce the force on a worker when a personal fall arrest system is operating; equipment means a thing used to equip workers at a work site and includes tools, supplies, machinery and sanitary facilities; equipment means a thing used to equip workers at a work site and includes tools, supplies, machinery, instruments and sanitary facilities; fall height in Part 38 means the height of a fall as measured from the roof deck surface at the eave to the surface directly below the point at which the fall could occur; DELETED fall protection system means (a) a personal fall arrest system, (b) a travel restraint system, (c) a safety net, (d) a control zone, or (e) another system approved by a Director of Inspection; misfire means a drill hole, borehole or device fall protection system means (a) a personal fall arrest system, (b) a travel restraint system, (c) fabric or netting panels intended for leading-edge protection; (d) a safety net, (e) a control zone, (f) use of safe procedures, or (e) another system approved by a Director of Inspection; misfire means a drill hole, borehole or Page 2 of 92

4 containing an explosive charge that did not explode when detonated; device containing an explosive charge that did not explode when detonation was attempted; portable power cables in sections 561 to 573 means portable trailing cables as specified in the applied sections of CSA Standard CAN/CSA-M42100, Use of Electricity in Mines; residential construction means construction work at fall heights of not more than 6 metres using the construction materials, methods, and procedures that are essentially those used for typical single and multiple family dwellings portable power cables in Part 36 means portable trailing cables as specified in the applicable sections of CSA Standard CAN/CSAM42100, Use of Electricity in Mines; swing drop distance means, in a fallarresting action, the vertical drop from the onset of the swinging motion to the point of initial contact with a structure; DELETED secure in Part 15 means ensuring that an energyisolating device cannot be released or activated by (a) removing any activating device, (b) attaching a lock to the energyisolating device that is operated by a key or similar device, or secure in Part 15 means ensuring that an energy-isolating device cannot be released or activated; (a) DELETED (b) DELETED (c) attaching to the energyisolating device a mechanism other than a lock which is designed to withstand inadvertent opening without the use of excessive force, unusual measures, or destructive techniques; (c) DELETED slide guard means a device constructed of roof brackets and planks that are not less than 50 millimetres thick and are made of lumber, or a material that possesses equal or greater properties than those of lumber; DELETED work positioning system means a system used to support a worker so that the worker s hands are free work positioning system means a system of components including a full-body Page 3 of 92

5 when he or she reaches the work position; harness, descent controllers, and positioning lanyards used to support or suspend a worker in tension at a working point; 2.2 If a requirement of this Code imposes a duty on an employer with respect to the development or preparation of a plan, the employer must ensure that the plan is developed or prepared by a designated person who is competent in the principles and practices of the work described in the plan. Part 2 Hazard Assessment, Elimination and Control Hazard assessment 7(1) An employer must assess a work site and identify existing and potential hazards before work begins at the work site or prior to the construction of a new work site. (2). (3). (4) An employer must ensure that the hazard assessment is repeated (a) at reasonably practicable intervals to prevent the development of unsafe and unhealthy working conditions, (b) when a new work process is introduced, (c) when a work process or operation changes, or (d) before the construction of significant additions or alterations to a work site. (5) An employer must provide a copy of the most current relevant hazard assessment to other employers that work on the site. 8(1) If reasonably practicable, an employer must involve affected workers in the hazard assessment and in the control or elimination of the hazards identified. (1) An employer must involve affected workers in the hazard assessment and in the control or elimination of the hazards identified. Part 3 Specifications and Certifications NO CHANGES RECOMMENDED Part 4 Chemical Hazards, Biological Hazards and Harmful Substances Page 4 of 92

6 Worker exposure to harmful substances 16(1) An employer must ensure that a worker s exposure to any substance listed in Schedule 1, Table 2 is kept as low as reasonably practicable, and does not exceed its occupational exposure limit. (1) An employer must ensure that a worker s exposure to any substance listed in Schedule 1, Table 2 is kept as low as reasonably achievable. (2) An employer must ensure that a worker s exposure to any substance listed in Schedule 1, Table 2 does not exceed its occupational exposure limits listed in Schedule 1, Table 2. (2) If no occupational exposure limit is established for a harmful substance present at a work site, an employer must ensure that all reasonably practicable steps are taken to keep each worker s exposure to that harmful substance as low as reasonably practicable. Airborne concentration measurements 20(1) If a person measures the airborne concentration of a harmful substance for the purposes of complying with the occupational exposure limits as required by this Code, the person must make the measurement (a) in accordance with the NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, 4th Edition (August 1994), published by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, as amended up to and including the 2 nd supplement (January 15, 1998),or (3) If no occupational exposure limit is established for a harmful substance present at a work site, an employer must ensure that a worker s exposure to that substance is kept as low as reasonably achievable. 20(1) If a person measures the airborne concentration of a harmful substance for the purposes of complying with the occupational exposure limits as required by this Code, the person must make the measurement in accordance with (a) the NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, 4th Edition (August 1994), published by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, as amended up to and including the 2 nd supplement (January 15, 1998), (b) OSHA Sampling and Analytical Method, (c) HSE Methods for the Determination of Hazardous Substances, Health and Safety Laboratory, (d) EPA Test Methods, (e) IRSST Workplace Air Contaminant Sampling Guide, (f) ISO Standards and/or Guides of Air Quality TC 146, (g) DFG Analyses of Hazardous Page 5 of 92

7 (b) using methods or procedures that are approved by a Director of Occupational Hygiene. (2) Despite subsection (1), an employer may use a continuous reading direct reading instrument to measure hydrogen sulphide concentration in air if the instrument is used, calibrated and maintained according to the manufacturer s specifications. (3). Worker decontamination 23 If a worker may be contaminated by a harmful substance at a work site, the employer must provide the facilities, including showers, the worker needs to remove the contamination before the worker leaves the work site. Health assessments for workers exposed to asbestos, silica or coal dust 40 (4) The physician must ensure that the records of the health assessment are kept for not less than 30 years Substances in Air, or (h) methods or procedures that are approved by a Director of Occupational Hygiene (2) Despite subsection (1), an employer may use a continuous reading direct reading instrument to measure airborne concentrations as a screening tool only, provided that the instrument is used, calibrated and maintained according to the manufacturer s specifications. (2.1) An employer must ensure that the person undertaking airborne measurements is competent to do so. (3). If a worker may be contaminated by a harmful substance at a work site, the employer must (a) provide the facilities, including showers, the worker needs to remove the contamination before the worker leaves the work site; and (b) ensure the worker leaves all contaminated articles and clothing at the work site. 40(4) The physician must ensure that the records of the health assessment are kept for not less than 30 years in a Provincial registery designated for that purpose. Medical monitoring for lead 43(1) An employer must ensure blood lead level testing is available to a worker if the worker at a work site could reasonably be expected to have an elevated body burden of lead. Page 6 of 92

8 (2) (3) (4) (5) An employer must not coerce, threaten or force a worker into refusing part or all of the test. Part 5 Confined Spaces confined space means an enclosed or partially enclosed space that is not designed or intended for continuous human occupancy with a restricted means of entry or exit and may become hazardous to a worker entering it because (a) of its design, construction, location or atmosphere, (b) of the work activities, materials or substances in it, (c) the provision of first aid, evacuation, rescue or other emergency response service is compromised, or (d) of other hazards relating to it; (6) Where the worker has a blood lead level that indicates lead poisoning, an Officer, under the direction of a Director of Medical Services, may require the employer to remove the worker from further lead exposure. confined space in Part 5 means a space that is not a restricted space and is an enclosed or partially enclosed space that is not designed or intended for continuous human occupancy with a restricted means of entry or exit and may become hazardous to a worker entering it because (a) of its design, construction, location or atmosphere, (b) of the work activities, materials or substances in it, (c) the provision of first aid, evacuation, rescue or other emergency response service is compromised, or (d) of other hazards relating to it; restricted space in Part 5 means a tank, vat, vessel, duct, vault, boiler or other space from which the egress of a worker is restricted, limited or impeded because of the construction 43.1 Before a worker enters a restricted space, an employer must ensure that (a) The worker is informed of and familiar with the characteristics of the restricted space which restrict, limit or impede egress and is instructed in the procedures for entering, working in and exiting from the restricted space; (b) There are procedures and measures Page 7 of 92

9 in place for the removal of the worker from the restricted space in the event of an emergency; (c) At least one other worker is stationed outside the restricted space and in proximity to it and is readily available and capable of implementing emergency procedures and measures for the removal of the worker from the restricted space; and (d) Any hazardous energy in the restricted space is controlled in accord with Part 15. Part 6 Cranes, Hoists and Lifting Devices Application 59(1) This Part applies to lifting devices, including cranes and hoists, with a rated load capacity of 2000 kilograms or more. (2) Only a hoist that complies with this Part may be used for vertical lifting or lowering. critical lift in Part 6 means (a) a lift by a single crane or hoist that exceeds 90% of the rated capacity, (b) a lift utilizing more than one crane or hoist and the load share may exceed 75% of one or both chart ratings for the maximum radius that will be experienced, (c) the lifting of a worker in a work platform suspended from or attached to a crane or hoist, or (d) the lifting of a load over or between energized high voltage electrical conductors serious lift in Part 6 means (a) a lift by a single crane or hoist that exceeds 70% of the rated capacity, or (b) a lift where the load or any part of the crane or hoist could come within the approach limits of power lines or transformers. Page 8 of 92

10 Lift plan 64.1(1)An employer must ensure that a lift plan is developed for all lifts greater than 5 tonnes in weight and designated as serious lifts. (2) An employer must ensure that an engineered lift plan is developed by a professional engineer for all lifts greater than 5 tonnes in weight and designated as critical lifts. (3) A lift plan must include (a) a site hazard and obstruction assessment,, (b) a description of the item(s) to be lifted including weight, center-of-gravity, and points of attachment, (c) a list of each piece of hoisting equipment, rigging, and accessory that will be used, and including type and rated capacity, (d) hoisting equipment placement, set-up, and lifting configuration, and (e) a Lifting & Rigging Diagram showing i load path and height ii lift points iii methods of attachment iv load dimensions v rigging configuration including sling angles and calculated forces on all rigging vi direction of any rolling, turning, or flipping activities vii other relevant information that would assist the hoist operator (4) The employer must ensure that the lift plan is available at the work site before the lift begins. The employer must ensure that the following details are entered into the log book: Page 9 of 92

11 (a) the date and time when any work was performed on the lifting device; (b) length of time in lifting service (i) recorded as hours of service if the lifting device is equipped by the manufacturer with an hour meter, or (ii) if required by the manufacturer s specifications; (c) all defects or deficiencies and when they were detected; (d) inspections, including examinations, checks and tests, that are performed, including those specified in the manufacturer s specifications; (d) inspections, other than routine daily pre-use inspections, including examinations, checks and tests, that are performed, including those specified in the manufacturer s specifications Tag and hoisting lines 70(1) If workers are in danger because of the movement of a load being lifted, lowered or moved by a lifting device, an employer must ensure that (a) a worker uses a tag line of sufficient length to control the load, and (b) the tag line is used in a way that prevents the load from striking the worker controlling the tag line. Controls 72(1) An employer must ensure that controls on a lifting device are of a constant manual pressure type. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a drawwork hoist incorporated into a drilling or servicing rig. Worker in lifting device 79 An employer must ensure that a worker who is lifted or lowered by a chimney hoist uses a man basket. Safety code for mobile cranes 88 A mobile crane must meet the requirements of CSA (c) a tag line is used when it provides riggers with separation from the load. (2) An employer must ensure that tag lines are not used in situations where their use could increase the danger to workers. (1) An employer must ensure that controls on a lifting device are of a constant manual pressure type. (2) REPEALED An employer must ensure that a worker who is lifted or lowered by a chimney hoist uses a personnel basket. Mobile cranes and boom trucks (1)A mobile crane must meet the Page 10 of 92

12 Standard CAN/CSAZ150-98, Safety Code on Mobile Cranes. 350(1) An employer must ensure that (a) a commercially manufactured suspended man basket is erected, used, operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s specifications or specifications certified by a professional engineer, or (b) a suspended man basket that is not commercially manufactured is designed and certified by a professional engineer. requirements of CSA Standard CAN/CSA Z150-98, Safety Code on Mobile Cranes. 88(2)An employer must ensure that (a) personnel baskets on mobile cranes are designed, constructed, maintained and utilized in accordance with CSA Standard CAN/CSA Z150-98, Safety Code on Mobile Cranes, Section 5.4.7, or (b) a suspended personnel basket that is not commercially manufactured is designed and certified by a professional engineer. Crane stability 88.1 Where reasonably practicable, an operator must ensure that a mobile crane is used in its quadrant of greatest stability. Cold weather operation 88.2(1) An employer must ensure that a mobile crane or boom truck is not operated when the ambient temperature is below the limit specified by the manufacturer or, if there are no manufacturer s specifications, in specifications certified by a professional engineer. 88.1(2) Subsection (1) applies to all mobile cranes and boom trucks acquired after September 1, Load blocks 92.1 An employer must ensure that the load blocks of a mobile crane are maintained and repaired in accordance with manufacturer s specifications or if there are no manufacturer s specifications, in accordance with CSA Z150-98, Section Outriggers 92.2 An employer must ensure that mobile Page 11 of 92

13 cranes equipped with outriggers are set up with the outriggers on load bearing floats or pads of adequate size, strength and rigidity. Part 7 Emergency Preparedness and Response Emergency response plan 115(1) An employer must establish an emergency response plan for responding to an emergency that may require rescue or evacuation. (2) An employer must consult with affected workers in establishing the emergency response plan. (2) An employer must involve affected workers in establishing the emergency response plan. Part 8 Entrances, Walkways, Stairways and Ladders Fixed Ladders Design criteria 130(2) Despite the material and process standards referenced in PIP Standard STF05501, an employer may use applicable Canadian material and process standards if the employer ensures that the fixed ladder is designed and installed in accordance with established engineering principles. (2) Despite standards referenced in PIP Standard STF05501, an employer may (a) use applicable Canadian material and process standards if the employer ensures that the fixed ladder is designed and installed in accordance with established engineering principles; and (b)allow the inside diameter of a cage hoop to be as great as 760 millimetres (3). (4). (5) Subsection (4) does not apply at landings. (6) Section 327 applies to a fixed ladder on a scaffold (6) Section 327 applies to an access ladder attached to a scaffold Part 9 Fall Protection Page 12 of 92

14 General protection 139(1) An employer must ensure that workers use a fall protection system at a temporary or permanent work area if (a) a worker may fall 3 metres or more, or (b) there is an unusual possibility of injury if a worker falls less than 3 metres. (2). (1) An employer must ensure that workers use a fall protection system at a temporary or permanent work area if a worker may fall (a) a vertical distance of 3 metres or more, or (b) a vertical distance of less than 3 metres where there is an unusual possibility of injury, or (c) into operating machinery or moving parts of the machinery, or (d) into water or another liquid, or (e) into or onto a hazardous substance or object, or through an opening on a work surface. (2).. (3) To meet obligations under subsection (1), an employer must erect an engineering control such as a guardrail. (4) If it is not reasonably practicable to comply with the requirements of subsection (3), the employer must provide and ensure a worker uses a travel restraint system that meets the requirements of this Part. (5) Despite subsection (4) if use of a travel restraint system is not reasonably practicable, the employer must provide and ensure that a worker uses a fall arrest system that meets the requirements of this Part. (6) Despite subsection (5), if use of a fall arrest system is not reasonably practicable, the employer must ensure that a worker uses an equally effective means, approved by a Director of Page 13 of 92

15 (6) A worker must use or wear the fall protection system the employer requires the worker to use or wear in compliance with this Code. (3) An employer must ensure that a worker at a permanent work area is protected from falling by a guardrail if the worker may fall a vertical distance of more than 1.2 metres and less than 3 metres. (4) Despite subsection (3), if the use of a guardrail is not reasonably practicable, an employer must ensure that a worker uses a travel restraint system. (5) Despite subsection (4), if the use of a travel restraint system is not reasonably practicable, an employer must ensure that a worker uses an equally effective means that protects the worker from falling Fall protection plan 143(1) An employer must develop procedures in a fall protection plan for a work site if a worker at the work site may fall 3 metres or more and workers are not protected by guardrails. (2) A fall protection plan must specify (a) the fall hazards at the work site, (b) the fall protection system to be used at the work site, Inspection, that protects the worker from falling. (7) a worker must use or wear the fall protection system the employer requires the worker to use or wear in compliance with this Code. (8) An employer must ensure that a worker at a permanent work area is protected from falling by a guardrail if the worker may fall a vertical distance of more than 1.2 metres and less than 3 metres. (9) Despite subsection (8) if the use of a guardrail is not reasonably practicable, the employer must ensure a worker uses a travel restraint system. (10) Despite subsection (9), if the use of a travel restraint system is not reasonably practicable, an employer must ensure that a worker uses an equally effective means that protects the worker from falling 140 An employer must develop procedures that comply with this Part in a fall protection plan for a work site if a worker at the work site may fall 3 metres or more and workers are not protected by guardrails. (2) A fall protection plan must specify (a) the fall hazards at the work site, (b) the fall protection system to be used at the work site, (b.1) the anchorages to be used during the work, (b.2) that clearance distances below the work area, if applicable, have been confirmed as sufficient to prevent a worker from striking the ground or an object or Page 14 of 92

16 (c) the procedures used to assemble, maintain, inspect, use and disassemble the fall protection system, and (d) the rescue procedures to be used if a worker falls, is suspended by a personal fall arrest system or safety net and needs to be rescued. (3) The employer must ensure that the fall protection plan is available at the work site before work with a risk of falling begins. Elevated work platforms, aerial devices, manbaskets 141(1) An employer must ensure that a worker on a boom-supported elevating work platform, boomsupported aerial device, or telescopic forklift truck work platform uses a personal fall arrest system (a) connected to (i) an anchor point specified by the manufacturer of the work platform, aerial device or telescopic forklift truck, or (ii). Instruction of workers 144 An employer must ensure that a worker is trained in the fall protection plan and the safe use of the fall protection system before allowing the worker to work in an area where a fall protection system must be used. level below the work area, (c) the procedures used to assemble, maintain, inspect, use and disassemble the fall protection system, where applicable, and (d) the rescue procedures to be used if a worker falls, is suspended by a personal fall arrest system or safety net and needs to be rescued. (3) The employer must ensure that the fall protection plan is available at the work site before work with a risk of falling begins. (4) The employer must ensure that the plan is updated when conditions affecting fall protection change. Elevated work platforms, aerial devices, personnel baskets (1) An employer must ensure that a worker on a boom-supported elevating work platform, boom-supported aerial device, or forklift truck work platform uses a personal fall arrest system (a) connected to (i) an anchor point specified by the manufacturer of the work platform, aerial device or forklift truck, or (ii). 142 An employer must ensure that a worker is trained in the fall protection plan and the safe use of the fall protection system before allowing the worker to work in an area where a fall protection system must be used. (2)The training referred to in section (1) must include the following: (a) review of current Alberta Page 15 of 92

17 . occupational health and safety legislation pertaining to fall protection; (b) fall protection control methods; (c) identifying fall hazards; (d) assessing and selecting fall protection anchors; (e) the correct use of connecting hardware; (f) selecting and using harnesses; (g) the effect of a fall on the human body, including i. maximum arresting force, ii. energy absorbers, iii. swing fall, iv. free fall ; (h) minimum clearance distance; (i) pre-use inspection; (j) rescue methods; and (k) practice in inspecting, fitting, adjusting and connecting fall protection components. (3)In addition to the training described in section (2), an employer must ensure that a worker is made aware of the fall hazards particular to that work site, and the steps being taken to eliminate or control those hazards. CSA standards 145(1) An employer must ensure that a full body harness is approved to CSA Standard CAN/CSA Z259.10M90 (R1998), Full Body Harnesses. Components 143(1) An employer must ensure that (a)a full body harness is approved to i CSA Standard CAN/CSA Z M90 (R1998), Full Body Harnesses, ii CSA Standard CAN/CSA Z , Full Body Harnesses iii ANSI Standard Z , Safety requirements for personal fall arrest systems, subsystems and components, or iv CEN Standard EN 361: 2007, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height Full Page 16 of 92

18 149(1) An employer must ensure that a worker who is using a personal fall arrest system wears and uses a full body harness. (2) A worker using a personal fall arrest system must wear and use a full body harness. body harnesses (b) a worker who is using a personal fall arrest system wears and uses a full body harness. (2) A worker using a personal fall arrest system must wear and use a full body harness. 145(2) An employer must ensure that a safety belt is approved to CSA Standard CAN/CSAZ (R1999), Safety Belts and Lanyards. (3) An employer must ensure that (a) a body belt is approved to i CSA Standard CAN/CSA Z (R1999), Safety Belts and Lanyards. ii CSA Standard Z Body belts and saddles for work positioning and travel restraint; iii ANSI/ASSE Standard A , Fall Protection Systems American National Standard for Construction and Demolition Operations, or iv CEN Standard EN 358: 2000, Personal protective equipment for work positioning and prevention of falls from a height Belts for work positioning and restraint and work positioning lanyards. 147(2) An employer must ensure that a worker uses a safety belt only as part of a travel restraint system or as part of a fall restrict system. (b) a worker uses a body belt only as part of a travel restraint system or as part of a fall restrict system. 145(3) An employer must ensure that a lanyard is approved to CSA Standard CAN/CSA (R1999), Safety Belts and Lanyards. (4) An employer must ensure that (a) a lanyard is approved to (i) CSA Standard CAN/CSA (R1999), Safety Belts and Lanyards. (ii) CSA Standard Z Energy absorbers and lanyards, (iii) ANSI Standard Z Safety requirements for personal Page 17 of 92

19 147(1) An employer must ensure that a lanyard or safety strap used by a worker is made of wire rope or other material appropriate to the hazard if a tool or corrosive agent that could sever, abrade or burn a lanyard or safety strap is used in the work area. 147 (3) Despite subsection (1), if a worker works near an energized conductor or in a work area where a lanyard made of conductive material cannot be used safely, the employer must ensure that the worker uses another effective means of fall protection. fall arrest systems, subsystems and components, or (iv) CEN Standard EN 354: 2002 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height Lanyards, and (b) a lanyard or safety strap used by a worker is made of wire rope or other material appropriate to the hazard if a tool or corrosive agent that could sever, abrade or burn a lanyard or safety strap is used in the work area; (c) despite subsection (b), if a worker works near an energized conductor or in a work area where a lanyard made of conductive material cannot be used safely, the worker uses another effective means of fall protection. 148(1) An employer must ensure that a personal fall arrest system consists of a full body harness and a lanyard equipped with a shock absorber or similar device. 145(4) An employer must ensure that, if a shock absorber or shock absorbing lanyard is used as part of a personal fall arrest system, it is approved to CSA Standard CAN/CSAZ259.11M92 (R1998), Shock Absorbers for Personal FallArrest Systems. (5) An employer must ensure that, (a) a personal fall arrest system consists of a full body harness and a lanyard equipped with an energy absorber or similar device; (b) an energy absorber used as part of a personal fall arrest system is approved to (i) CSA Standard AN/CSAZ259.11M92 (R1998), Shock Absorbers for Personal Fall-Arrest Systems. (ii) CSA Standard Z , Energy absorbers and lanyards, (iii) ANSI Standard Z , Safety requirements for personal fall arrest systems, subsystems and components, or (iv) CEN Standard EN 355: 2002, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height Energy absorbers. Page 18 of 92

20 148(1.1) Despite subsection (1), a shock absorber or similar device is not required if the personal fall arrest system is used in accordance with section 150. (6) Despite subsection (5), an energy absorber or similar device is not required if the personal fall arrest system is used in accordance with section (2) Despite subsection (1), a shock absorber is required with a fixed ladder fall arrest system only if it is required by the manufacturer of the system. (7) Despite subsection (5), an energy absorber is required with a fixed ladder fall arrest system only if it is required by the manufacturer of the system. 145(5) An employer must ensure that connecting components of a fall arrest system consisting of carabiners, D-rings, O-rings, oval rings, self-locking connectors and snap hooks meet the requirements of CSA Standard Z , Connecting Components for Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS). (8) An employer must ensure that (a) connecting components of a fall arrest system consisting of carabiners, D-rings, O-rings, oval rings, self-locking connectors and snap hooks meet the requirements of (i) CSA Standard Z , Connecting Components for Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS), (ii)ansi Standard Z , Safety requirements for personal fall arrest systems, subsystems and components, (iii)cen Standard EN 362: 1993, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height Connectors, or (iv)cen Standard 12275: 1993, Mountaineering equipment Connectors Safety requirements and test methods. (b) A carabiner or snap hook (i) is self-closing and self-locking, (ii) may only be opened by at least two consecutive deliberate manual actions, and (iii) is marked with its breaking strength in the major axis, and the Page 19 of 92

21 145(6) An employer must ensure that (a) fall arresting devices, such as rope grabs, meet the requirements of CSA Standard Z , Fall Arresters, Vertical Lifelines, and Rails, name or trademark of the manufacturer. (9) An employer must ensure that (a) fall arresting devices, such as rope grabs, meet the requirements of (i) CSA Standard Z , Fall Arresters, Vertical Lifelines, and Rails (ii) ANSI Standard Z , Safety requirements for personal fall arrest systems, subsystems and components, or (iii)cen Standard EN 353-2: 2002, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height Part 2: Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor (b) self-retracting devices used with personal fall arrest systems are approved to CSA Standard Z , Self-Retracting Devices for Personal FallArrest Systems, and (c) automatic and manual descent control devices used with personal fall arrest systems meet the requirements of CSA Standard Z ,Descent Control Devices. (b) self-retracting devices used with personal fall arrest systems are (i) approved to CSA Standard Z , Self-Retracting Devices for Personal Fall-Arrest Systems, and (ii) are anchored above the worker s head unless the manufacturer s specifications alowl the use of a different anchor location. (c) automatic and manual descent control devices used with personal fall arrest systems meet the requirements of (i) CSA Standard Z (R2004), Descent Control Devices, or (ii) CEN Standard EN341:1993 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height Descender devices, or (iii) NFPA Standard 1983:2001, Page 20 of 92

22 145(7) An employer must ensure that a vertical lifeline used in a fall protection system meets the requirements of CSA Standard CAN/CSA Z , Fall Arresters, Vertical Lifelines, and Rails. 155 (3) An employer must ensure that a vertical lifeline extends downward to within 1.2 metres of ground level or another safe lower surface. (4) An employer must ensure that a vertical lifeline is free of knots or splices except for a stopper knot at its lower end. (6) (a) is effectively protected to prevent abrasion by sharp or rough edges,and (b) is made of wire rope or other material appropriate to the hazard if a tool or chemical agent is used that could sever, abrade or burn the vertical line. Standard on Fire Service Life Safety Rope, Harness and Hardware (10) An employer must ensure that a vertical life safety rope used in a fall protection system (a) meets the requirements of (i) CSA Standard CAN/CSA Z , Fall Arresters, Vertical Lifelines, and Rails, (ii) NFPA Standard 1983 Standard on Fire Service Life Safety Rope and System Components, 2001 Edition, as light-use or general-use life safety rope; (iii)nfpa Standard 1983 Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services, 2006 edition, as light-use or general-use life safety rope; (iv) ANSI Standard Z , Safety requirements for personal fall arrest systems, subsystems and components,, or (v) CEN Standard EN 1891: 1998, Personal protective equipment for the prevention of falls from a height Low stretch kernmantle ropes, as Type A rope (b) extends downward to within 1.2 metres of ground level or another safe lower surface. (c) is free of knots or splices except for a stopper knot at its lower end, (d) is effectively protected to prevent abrasion by sharp or rough edges, (e) is made of material appropriate to the hazard and able to withstand adverse effects, and Page 21 of 92

23 155(8) An employer must ensure that a vertical lifeline is installed and used in a manner that minimizes the hazards of swinging if a worker falls. 155(5) An employer must ensure that only one worker is attached to a vertical lifeline at any one time unless (a) the vertical lifeline is part of the fall arrest system of a fixed ladder, or (b) the manufacturer s specifications or specifications certified by a professional engineer allow for the attachment of more than one worker to the same vertical lifeline 146(1) An employer must ensure that a worker working on or from a wood pole uses fall restrict equipment that is approved to CSA Standard Z , Fall Restrict Equipment for Wood Pole Climbing, in combination with (a) a lineman s body belt that is approved to CSA Standard Z259.3-M1978 (R2001), Lineman s Body Belt and Lineman s Safety Strap, or (b) a full body harness that is approved to CSA Standard CAN/CSAZ M90 (R1998), Full Body Harnesses. (f) is installed and used in a manner that minimizes the hazards of swinging and limits the swing drop distance to 1.2 metres if a worker falls. (11) A worker must use a vertical life safety rope in a manner that minimizes the hazards of swinging and limits the swing drop distance to 1.2 metres. (12) An employer must ensure that only one worker is attached to a life safety rope at any one time unless the manufacturer s specifications or specifications certified by a professional engineer allow for the attachment of more than one worker. (13) An employer must ensure that a worker working on or from a wood pole uses fall restrict equipment that is approved to CSA Standard Z , Fall Restrict Equipment for Wood Pole Climbing, in combination with (a) a lineman s body belt that is approved to (i) CSA Standard Z259.3-M1978 (R2001), Lineman s Body Belt and Lineman s Safety Strap, or (ii) CSA Standard Z , Body belts and saddles for work positioning and travel restraint; or (b) a full body harness that is approved to (i) CSA Standard CAN/CSAZ M90 (R1998), Full Body Harnesses, (ii CSA Standard CAN/CSA Z , Full Body Harnesses, (iii) ANSI Standard Z , Safety Page 22 of 92

24 146(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to fall restrict equipment or a lineman s body belt in use before April 30, (8) An employer must ensure that fall restrict equipment used by a worker when the worker works on or from a wood pole is approved to CSA Standard Z , Fall Restrict Equipment for Wood Pole Climbing. 145(9) An employer must ensure that a lineman s body belt is approved to CSA Standard Z259.3M1978 (R2001), Lineman s Body Belt and Lineman s Safety Strap. 145(10) Subsections (8) and (9) do not apply to fall restrict equipment or a lineman s body belt in use before April 30, Clearance and maximum arresting force 150(1) An employer must ensure that a personal fall arrest system is arranged so that a worker cannot hit the ground or an object or level below the work area. requirements for personal fall arrest systems, subsystems and components, or (iv)cen Standard EN 361: 2007, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height Full body harnesses. (14) Subsection (13) does not apply to fall restrict equipment or a lineman s body belt in use before April 30, REPEALED REPEALED REPEALED Compatible components 144 An employer must ensure that all components of a fall protection system are compatible with one another and the environment in which they are used. Clearance, maximum arresting force and swing 145(1) An employer must ensure that a personal fall arrest system is arranged so that a worker cannot hit the ground, an object which poses an unusual possibility of injury, or level below the work area. (2) Repealed (3) An employer must ensure that a personal fall (2) An employer must ensure that a personal fall arrest system without a shock absorber limits a worker s free fall distance to 1.2 metres. (3) An employer must ensure that a Page 23 of 92

25 arrest system limits the maximum arresting force on a worker to 8 kilonewtons. 147(4) A worker must limit the vertical distance of a fall by (a) selecting the shortest length lanyard that will still permit unimpeded performance of the worker s duties, personal fall arrest system limits the maximum arresting force on a worker to 6 kilonewtons unless the worker is using an E6 energy absorber in accord with the manufacturer s specifications in which case the maximum arresting force must not exceed 8 kilonewtons. (4) A worker must limit the vertical distance of a fall by (a) selecting the shortest length lanyard that will still permit unimpeded performance of the worker s duties, and (b) using only a single lanyard between the worker and the anchor point, except as required by subsection (3), and (b) REPEALED (c) securing the lanyard to an anchor point no lower than the worker s shoulder height. (5) If a shoulder height anchor point required by subsection (4)(c) is not available, a worker must secure the lanyard to an anchor point that is a high as reasonably practicable. 159 An employer must ensure that the equipment used as part of a fall protection system is (a) inspected by the worker as required by the manufacturer before it is used on each work shift, (b) kept free from substances and conditions that could contribute to deterioration of the equipment, and (c) securing the lanyard to an anchor point no lower than the worker s shoulder height. (5) If a shoulder height anchorage connector required by subsection (4)(c) is not available, a worker must secure the lanyard to an anchorage connector that is a high as reasonably practicable. (6) If it is not reasonably practicable to attach a lanyard to an anchorage connector above the level of a worker s feet, the worker must secure the lanyard to an anchorage connector that is high enough to ensure that the requirements of subsections (1) and (2) are met. 146 An employer must ensure that the equipment used as part of a fall protection system is (a) inspected by the worker as required by the manufacturer before it is used on each work shift, (b) kept free from substances and conditions that could contribute to Page 24 of 92

26 (c) re-certified as specified by the manufacturer. 160(1) An employer must ensure that equipment used as part of a fall protection system is removed from service and either returned to the manufacturer or destroyed if it is defective. (2) An employer must ensure that, after a personal fall arrest system has stopped a fall, the system is removed from service. (3) An employer must ensure that a personal fall arrest system that is removed from service is not returned to service unless a professional engineer or the manufacturer certifies that the system is safe to use. Prusik and similar knots 156 An employer must ensure that a Prusik or similar knot is used in place of a rope grab only during emergency situations or during training for emergency situations and only by a competent worker. Fall arrest anchors 154(1) An employer must ensure that anchor points to which a personal fall arrest system is attached have an ultimate load capacity of at least 22.2 kilonewtons per worker attached, in any direction in which the load may be applied. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to anchor points installed before April 30, (3) Subsection (1) does not apply to the anchor points of horizontal lifeline systems that must meet the deterioration of the equipment, and (c) re-certified as specified by the manufacturer. 147(1) An employer must ensure that equipment used as part of a fall protection system is removed from service and either returned to the manufacturer or destroyed if it is defective. (2) An employer must ensure that, after a personal fall arrest system has stopped a fall, the system is removed from service. (3) An employer must ensure that a personal fall arrest system that is removed from service is not returned to service unless a professional engineer or the manufacturer certifies that the system is safe to use. Prusik and similar sliding hitch knots 148 An employer must ensure that a Prusik or similar sliding hitch knot is used in place of a rope grab only during emergency situations or during training for emergency situations and only by a competent worker. Anchorage strength 149(1) An employer must ensure that an anchorage is capable of safely withstanding the impact forces applied by a personal fall arrest system and has a minimum breaking strength per attached worker of 16 kilonewtons or 2 times the maximum arresting force in any direction in which the load may be applied. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to anchorages installed before September 1, (3) Subsection (1) does not apply to the anchorages of horizontal lifeline systems Page 25 of 92

27 requirements of subsection 157(1). (4) If the structure to which the anchor point is attached is not capable of withstanding a 22.2 kilonewtons force without damage, the employer may use an anchor point designed, installed and used as part of a fall protection system that is capable of withstanding twice the maximum arresting force that the anchor point is subjected to. (5) The employer must ensure that the anchor point described in subsection (4) is designed, installed and used (a) in accordance with the manufacturer s specifications, or (b) specifications certified by a professional engineer. that must meet the requirements of subsection 155.1(1). REPEALED (5) The employer must ensure that an anchorage rated at 2 times the maximum arresting force is designed, installed and used in accordance with (a) the manufacturer s specifications, or (b) specifications certified by a professional engineer. Owner to provide or designate anchorage 150(1) If a worker will be working at height, and unless the worker is already protected from falling by some other permanent means, an owner must ensure that permanent anchorages meeting the requirements of section 149 are installed or designated on (a) all structures constructed after September 1, 2008, or (b) existing structures that after September 1, 2008 undergo significant physical alterations, renovations or repairs. (2) An owner must ensure that a sufficient number of anchorage connectors for the number of workers performing the work are installed or designated (a) to eliminate swing falls wherever it is reasonably practical to do so, or (b) where it is not reasonably practical to prevent swing falls, the swing drop distance does not exceed 1.2m. Duty to use anchorage Page 26 of 92

28 140 If a worker uses a personal fall arrest system or a travel restraint system, the worker must ensure that it is safely secured to an anchor point or plate that meets the requirements of this Part. 154(6) Subject to section 151, an employer must ensure that anchor points to which a personal fall arrest system is attached are not part of an anchor used to support or suspend a platform. Travel restraint anchors temporary 151(1) If a worker uses a personal fall arrest system or a travel restraint system, the worker must ensure that it is safely secured to an anchorage that meets the requirements of this Part. (2) An employer must ensure that a worker visually inspects the anchorage prior to attaching a fall protection system. (3) An employer must ensure that a worker does not use a damaged anchorage until the anchorage is repaired, replaced, or recertified by the manufacturer or a professional engineer. (4) An employer must ensure that a worker uses the anchorage connector appropriate to the work. (5) A worker must use the anchorage connector appropriate to the work. (6) Despite the presence of permanent anchorages as required by section (2), a worker may use another anchorage if the nature of the work requires it or the use of the permanent anchorages provided does not allow the worker to safely perform his or her work. Independence of anchorage connectors 152 An employer must ensure that anchorage connectors to which a personal fall arrest system is attached are not part of an anchorage connector used to support or suspend a platform. Wire rope sling as anchorage connector 153 An employer must ensure that a wire rope sling used as an anchorage connector is terminated at both ends with Flemish eye splices rated to at least 90 percent of the wire rope s minimum breaking strength. Travel restraint anchorage temporary Page 27 of 92