S-2.1, r. 4 - Safety Code for the construction industry

Section 3.10.1 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

3.10.1. Any vehicle, crane, or apparatus used on a construction site shall:

(a)  be maintained so that its use shall not compromise the safety of workers;

(b)  if driven by a source of energy other than manual, be inspected by a competent person before being used for the first time on the site and, afterwards, on a daily basis, whenever it is used;

(c)  be easily and safely accessible by means of either a ladder or steps with handrails;

(d)  have the motors stopped when refuelling;

(e)  not be used if weather conditions could render its use hazardous or during repairs or maintenance or when refuelling;

(f)  provide a safety equal to the original safety following any repair or changing of parts;

(g)  be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions; and

(h)  not be modified without an engineer’s signed and sealed authorization specifying that such modification provides a safety equivalent to that provided by the apparatus when new.

R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.1, r. 6, s. 3.10.1.