NORTHWEST TERRITORIES & NUNAVUT CODES OF PRACTICE In accordance with the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Safety Acts; and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations Personal Protective Equipment FOOT PROTECTION
Code of Practice Personal Protective Equipment FOOT PROTECTION NORTHWEST TERRITORIES wscc.nt.ca Yellowknife Box 8888, 5022 49th Street Centre Square Mall, 5th Floor Yellowknife, NT X1A 2R3 Telephone: 867-920-3888 Toll Free: 1-800-661-0792 Fax: 867-873-4596 Toll Free Fax: 1-866-277-3677 Inuvik Box 1188 Blackstone Building, Unit 87 85 Kingmingya Road Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0 Toll Free: 1-866-678-2301 Telephone: 867-678-2301 Fax: 867-678-2302 NUNAVUT wscc.nu.ca Iqaluit Box 669, 2 nd Floor Qamutiq Building Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0 Telephone: 867-979-8500 Toll Free: 1-877-404-4407 Fax: 867-979-8501 Toll Free Fax: 1-866-979-8501 Prevention Services Industrial Safety: 867-669-4418 Mine Safety: 867-669-4412 If you would like this code of practice in another language, please contact us.
FOREWORD The Workers Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) produced this industry Code of Practice in accordance with subsections 18(3) and 18(4) of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Safety Acts. The WSCC gratefully acknowledges the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) for information used in the Personal Protective Equipment Foot Protection Code of Practice. The Code of Practice applies to all workplaces covered by the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Safety Acts and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. The PPE Foot Protection Code relates to section 4 and 5 of the Safety Act and Sections 13, 16, 23, 26, 74, 88, 89, 90 and 100 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. This code is in effect as published in the in the Northwest Territories Gazette and Nunavut Gazette, in accordance with the Safety Acts and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulations. IN EFFECT DATES: Northwest Territories: June 1, 2015 Nunavut: May 31, 2016 Copies of this code are available online from the WSCC at: wscc.nt.ca or wscc.nu.ca Acting Chief Safety Officer, WSCC Disclaimer This publication refers to obligations under the workers compensation and occupational health and safety legislation as administered by the Workers Safety and Compensation Commission. To ensure compliance with legal obligations always refer to the most recent legislation. This publication may refer to legislation that has been amended or repealed. Check for information on the latest legislation at wscc.nt.ca or wscc.nu.ca, or contact WSCC at 1-800-661-0792. Copyright WSCC
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS... 5 WHAT IS A CODE OF PRACTICE?... 6 INTRODUCTION... 7 PPE AND HAZARD CONTROL... 8 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS... 9 CSA STANDARD...10 SELECTION...11 APPENDIX A OHS REGULATIONS...14 APPENDIX B OHS REGULATION WRITTEN PLANS, RECORDS, AND LOGS...17 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS...18 5 Code of Practice PPE Foot Protection
WHAT IS A CODE OF PRACTICE? WSCC codes of practice provide practical guidance to achieve the safety requirements of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Safety Acts and related Regulations. As per subsection 18(3) of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Safety Acts, For the purpose of providing practical guidance with respect to the requirements of any provision of this Act or the regulations, the Chief Safety Officer may approve and issue such codes of practice as he or she considers are suitable for that purpose. WSCC codes of practice apply to workplaces in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. The Chief Safety Officer approves codes of practice for use by all occupational health and safety (OHS) stakeholders. Codes of practice come into effect in each territory on the day they are published in the Northwest Territories Gazette and Nunavut Gazette. Codes of practice do not have the same legal force as the Safety Acts and related regulations. A person or employer cannot face prosecution for failing to comply with a code of practice. However, in legal proceedings under the Safety Acts and related Regulations, failure to observe a code of practice may be a consideration when determining whether a worker or employer complies with the Safety Acts and related Regulations. Employers and workers should follow WSCC codes of practice unless there is an alternative course of action that achieves the same or better occupational health and safety outcomes. Provides practical guidelines. Adapts to individual work sites. May serve as evidence. Should be followed unless there s a better way. 6 Code of Practice PPE Foot Protection
INTRODUCTION This Foot Protection code of practice provides basic guidelines to ensure worker safety in the workplace through the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If workers are at risk of foot injury in the workplace, they must wear the appropriate footwear to protect from hazards. Definition Personal Protective Equipment means any clothing, device or other article that is intended to be worn or used by a worker to prevent injury or to facilitate rescue. PPE is equipment worn by workers to minimize exposure to specific occupational hazards. The foot is the most valuable part of the body subjected to injury in industry. There are many instances where the foot is at risk from heavy falling and rolling objects, cuts or punctures. PPE cannot eliminate a hazard, but can reduce the risk of injury. Steel toe boots and shoes protect feet, help prevent injuries, and reduce the severity of injuries. This code provides clarity on regulatory requirements and general information. 7 Code of Practice PPE Foot Protection
PPE AND HAZARD CONTROL Decisions about PPE form part of the hazard assessment process, the standard work site approach to dealing with potential hazards. There are five basic ways to control hazards. These controls form a hierarchy. Elimination is always the first control to consider. After that, proceed down the hierarchy until the control of last resort, PPE. 1. Elimination (remove the hazard from the work site) 2. Substitution (use a less harmful chemical) 3. Engineering (isolate equipment/set guards) 4. Administration (provide training/maintenance) 5. Personal Protective Equipment (provide gloves/goggles) The use of PPE does not prevent accidents or eliminate hazards. Make every effort to control all hazards at the source. Training is also important. PPE cannot achieve its full-protection potential without worker knowledge and cooperation. Several controls may have to be put in place. Certain hazards may require multiple PPE solutions. For example, working with chlorine requires respiratory and eye protection because chlorine irritates both the respiratory system and the mucous membranes of the eyes. Wearing PPE should not add to the hazard or create a new hazard. For instance, proper glove selection can prevent skin damage, but gloves worn while working with moving equipment can create an entanglement hazard. Using different types of protection at the same time i.e. hard hat, ear muffs and goggles, should not increase the risk to the worker. PPE design criteria cannot cover all eventualities. Do not use PPE when its usage creates hazards greater than those for which it is designed. Take uncertainties into account when evaluating potential hazards. FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE THE PPE CODES OF PRACTICE AND THE HAZARD ASSESSMENT CODE OF PRACTICE AT WSCC.NT.CA 8 Code of Practice PPE Foot Protection
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS Occupational Health and Safety Regulations Northwest Territories and Nunavut Part 3 GENERAL DUTIES General Duties of Workers 13. A worker shall, in respect of a work site, (a) use safeguards, safety equipment and personal protective equipment required by these regulations; and (b) follow safe work practices and procedures required by or developed under these regulations. Supervision of Work 16.(1) An employer shall ensure that, at a work site, (b) supervisors have sufficient knowledge of the following: (iii) the need for, and safe use of, personal protective equipment, For more information see the PPE BASICS codes of practice at wscc.nt.ca on suitable and adequate equipment requirements. Part 7 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Footwear 100. (1) An employer shall require that (a) a worker uses footwear suitable to minimize any risks associated with the work site and the worker s work; and (b) a worker who could be at risk from a heavy or falling object or who could tread on a sharp object uses approved protective footwear. (2) An employer shall provide to a worker (a) outer foot guards if there is substantial risk of a crushing injury to the foot of the worker; and (b) approved protective footwear if the feet of the worker could be endangered by hot, corrosive or toxic substances. PPE usage is specific to every work site and job hazard assessment. REFER TO CSA STANDARDS: Z195-14, PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR Z195.1-02, GUIDELINE ON SELECTION, CARE, AND USE OF PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR 9 Code of Practice PPE Foot Protection
CSA STANDARD The Canadian Standards Association develops standards to address needs such as enhancing health and safety. To view CSA standards online see https://ohsviewaccess.csa.ca Identifying Mark of Approved Equipment 23.(1) This section applies in respect of equipment and personal protective equipment that is required by these regulations to be approved by an agency. (2) An employer or supplier shall ensure that the approval of equipment and personal protective equipment by an agency is evidenced by a seal, stamp, logo or similar identifying mark of the agency indicating such approval, affixed on (a) the equipment or personal protective equipment; or (b) the packaging accompanying the equipment or personal protective equipment. CSA Group test and certify products to Canadian standards and issue the CSA Mark for qualified products. CAN/CSA Z195-M Stands for Canada and the Canadian Standards Association. Lettering between CAN/CSA and the last two digits represent the internal CSA coding of the relevant standard. In this case the coding refers to the standard on Protective Footwear. -92 The last two digits indicate the year issued. Technological and research developments result in regular updates to standards. The end of the CSA reference changes to the year of the update. The current standard for Protective Footwear is CAN/CSA-Z195-14. This shows that it was amended in 2009. This becomes the standard that applies to the regulation. The standard for Guideline on Selection, Care, and Use of Protective Footwear is CAN/CSA-Z195.1-02. 10 Code of Practice PPE Foot Protection
SELECTION Footwear must be chosen based on the hazards that are present. Assess the workplace and work activities for: Materials handled or used by the worker. Risk of objects falling onto or striking the feet. Any material or equipment that might roll over the feet. Any sharp or pointed objects that might cut the top of the feet. Objects that may penetrate the bottom or side of the foot. Possible exposure to corrosive or irritating substances. Possible explosive atmospheres including the risk of static electrical discharges. Risk of damage to sensitive electronic components or equipment due to the discharge of static electricity. Risk of coming into contact with energized conductors of low to moderate voltage (e.g., 220 volts or less). Also, evaluate the risk: to ankles from uneven walking surfaces or rough terrain. of foot injury due to exposure to extreme hot or cold. of slips and falls on slippery walking surfaces. of exposure to water or other liquids that may penetrate the footwear causing damage to the foot and the footwear. of exposure to rotating or abrasive machinery (e.g., chainsaws or grinders). Source: Footwear, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/prevention/ppe/footwear.html. Reproduced with permission of CCOHS, 2013. 11 Code of Practice PPE Foot Protection
Selection of Safety Footwear Marking Criteria Use Green triangle footwear has sole puncture protection with a Grade 1 protective toe (withstand impact up to 125 joules). Yellow triangle footwear has sole puncture protection and Grade 2 protective toe (withstand impact up to 90 joules) White rectangle with orange Greek letter "omega" footwear has soles that provide electric shock resistance. Yellow Rectangle with green letters "SD" and grounding symbol footwear has soles that are static dissipative. Red rectangle with black letter "C" and grounding symbol footwear has soles that are electrically conductive. White label with green fir tree symbol footwear provides protection when using chainsaws. Blue rectangle footwear provides Grade 1 protective toe with no protective sole Grey rectangle footwear provides Grade 2 protective toe with no Any industrial or heavy work environment, including construction, where sharp objects are present (such as nails). Light industrial work environments that need both puncture and toe protection. Any industrial environment where accidental contact with live electrical conductors can occur. REMEMBER: Electric shock resistance is greatly reduced by wet conditions and with wear. Also know that conductive footwear as listed in CSA Z195-09 relates to an electrical discharge that might ignite volatile, flammable materials that are close to the wearer. Live electrical work should follow recommendations for an electrically conductive clothing ensemble (as specified under CAN/ULC-60895). Any industrial environment where a static discharge can be a hazard for workers or equipment. For any industrial environment where low-power electrical charges can be a hazard for workers or equipment. For forestry workers and others who work with or around hand-held chainsaws and other cutting tools. For industrial work that does not require puncture protection. For institutional and non-industrial work that does not require puncture protection. 12 Code of Practice PPE Foot Protection
An internal protection code is permanently marked on the outside or inside of at least one shoe/boot. Protection Code Position: 1 2 3 4 5 Mark: 1 P M E X Position: 1 -- level of toe protection (1 for Grade 1, 2 for Grade 2, 0 if not) 2 -- presence of puncture-resistant sole (P if present, 0 if not) 3 -- presence of metatarsal protection (M if present, 0 if not) 4 -- type of electrical protection (E if shock resistant, S if static dissipative, C if conductive, 0 if no protection) 5 -- chainsaw protection (X if present, 0 if not) The preceding information has been reproduced with the permission of CSA from CSA Group Certifies Footwear for North America, which is copyrighted by CSA. While use of this material has been authorized, CSA shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof. CSA UPDATES STANDARDS REGULARLY. MAKE SURE YOU USE THE MOST UP-TO-DATE STANDARD. 13 Code of Practice PPE Foot Protection
APPENDIX A OHS REGULATIONS The New Occupational Health and Safety Regulations are in effect in the Northwest Territories as of June 1, 2015 and March 29, 2016 in Nunavut. The Regulations PDF document is streamlined to make it easier to find information relating to specific workplace topics. TABLE OF CONTENTS The Table of Contents available at wscc.nt.ca under OHS Regulations Table of Contents gives an overview of the regulations. The OHS Regulations start with preliminary matters of interpretation and applications. They are organized into Parts to relating to types of requirements, for example, Part 2: REPORTING, and specific workplace topics, for example, PART 18: CONFINED SPACE ENTRY. 14 Code of Practice PPE Foot Protection
A collapsed view of the table of contents shows the Parts and the numbered regulations sections that fall under each part. PART SECTION INTERPRETATION 1 APPLICATION 2 PART 1 PRELIMINARY MATTERS 3-6 PART 2 REPORTING 7-11 PART 3 GENERAL DUTIES 12-36 PART 4 COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE 37-53 PART 5 FIRST AID 54-67 PART 6 GENERAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 68-88 PART 7 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 89-110 PART 8 NOISE CONTROL AND HEARING CONSERVATION 11-117 PART 9 SAFEGUARDS, STORAGE, WARNING SIGNS AND SIGNALS 118-139 PART 10 MACHINE SAFETY 140-160 PART 11 POWERED MOBILE EQUIPMENT 161-176 PART 12 SCAFFOLDS, AERIAL DEVICES, ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS 177-204 AND TEMPORARY SUPPORTING STRUCTURES PART 13 HOISTS, CRANES AND LIFTING DEVICES 205-232 Part 14 RIGGING 233-245 PART 15 ROBOTICS 246-253 PART 16 ENTRANCES, EXITS AND LADDERS 254-262 PART 17 EXCAVATIONS, TRENCHES, TUNNELS AND EXCAVATED 263-272 SHAFTS PART 18 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY 273-282 PART 19 WORK IN COMPRESSED OR RAREFIED AIR 283-289 PART 20 DIVING OPERATIONS 290-308 PART 21 CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCES 309-321 PART 22 CONTROLLED PRODUCTS AND WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS 322-338 MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM PART 23 RADIATION 339-363 PART 24 ASBESTOS 364-379 PART 25 SILICA PROCESSES AND ABRASIVE BLASTING 380-392 PART 26 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS 393-408 PART 27 EXPLOSIVES 410-414 PART 28 DEMOLITION WORK 415-423 PART 29 FORESTRY AND MILL OPERATIONS 424-444 PART 30 ADDITIONAL PROTECTION FOR ELECTRICAL WORKERS 445-462 PART 31 ADDITIONAL PROTECTION FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS 463-475 PART 32 ADDITIONAL PROTECTION FOR FIREFIGHTERS 476-488 PART 33 REPEAL AND COMMENCEMENT 489-490 SCHEDULES 15 Code of Practice PPE Foot Protection
Reading the OHS Regulations The OHS Regulations are available for download at wscc.nt.ca. The PDF has a searchable function that allows users to enter a topic and search the entire document for every instance of that word or phrase. Searching the PDF: SHIFT+Ctrl+f Pressing the 3 keys together brings up a window to enter a topic. For example: respiratory Every instance of the word appears in the search window. As you click through the instances in this window, the word is highlighted in the Regulations. 16 Code of Practice PPE Foot Protection
APPENDIX B OHS REGULATION WRITTEN PLANS, RECORDS, AND LOGS Documenting work activity helps ensure employers, supervisors and workers know and follow safe procedures; properly inspect and maintain equipment; and have appropriate training to perform their work. Documentation required by the Regulations must be written and available to workers at work sites and submitted to the Joint OHS Committee. PLANS PART 3 GENERAL DUTIES Occupational Health and Safety Program Plan for the control of hazardous substances Plan for training workers PART 6 GENERAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Exposure Control Plan PART 8 NOISE CONTROL AND HEARING Hearing Conservation Hearing PART 9 SAFEGUARDS, STORAGE, WARNING SIGNS AND SIGNALS Fall Protection Plan Traffic Control Plan PART 18 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY Entry Plan PART 20 DIVING OPERATIONS Diving Plan Diving Contingency Plan PART 24 ASBESTOS Asbestos Control Plan PART 26 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS Fire Safety Plan PART 32 ADDITIONAL PROTECTION FOR FIREFIGHTERS Plan for Response to Emergency Incident RECORDS Part 2 REPORTING Annual Statistical Report* Notice of Accident Causing Serious Bodily Injury* Notice of Dangerous Occurrence* PART 6 GENERAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Cleaning and Maintaining Ventilation System PART 8 NOISE CONTROL AND HEARING CONSERVATION Measurement of Noise Levels Daily Exposure Exceeding 85 dba Lex PART 9 SAFEGUARDS, STORAGE, WARNING SIGNS AND SIGNALS Designated Signalers Locking Out PART 11 POWERED MOBILE EQUIPMENT Inspection and Maintenance PART 12 SCAFFOLDS, AERIAL DEVICES, ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS AND TEMPORARY SUPPORTING STRUCTURES Maintenance and Inspection PART 13 HOISTS, CRANES AND LIFTING DEVICES Log Book PART 20 DIVING OPERATIONS Diver s Personal Log PART 21 CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCES Precautions for Certain Substances PART 23 RADIATION Records of Dose PART 24 ASBESTOS Inspection Labelling and Placarding Blasting Enclosures PART 26 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS Flammable or Explosive Substance in Atmosphere Hot Work PART 31 ADDITIONAL PROTECTION FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS Ethylene Oxide Sterilizers * Employer must submit to the Chief Safety Officer and provide copies to the Joint OHS Committee, removing names of the workers from the document. See Part 2 of the OHS Regulations for other reporting requirements. 17 Code of Practice PPE Foot Protection
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Workers Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut appreciate the participation of their stakeholders with Occupational Health and Safety developments. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Prevention Services at 867-920-3820. Related publications and the Safety Acts and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations are also available on our websites: wscc.nt.ca wscc.nu.ca 18 Code of Practice PPE Foot Protection
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