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

Section 3.10.4 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

3.10.4. Utilization:

(1)  Any construction equipment shall be used by a competent operator or be under his supervision.

(2)  No person shall operate a vehicle on a construction site unless:

(a)  he holds a licence to use the vehicle on a public highway in accordance with the Highway Safety Code (chapter C-24.2); or

(b)  he is the holder of a document attesting to his ability to drive the vehicle off public highways.

(3)  Paragraph b of subsection 2 above does not apply to a person who is:

(a)  learning to use a bulldozer, crane, or other equipment; and

(b)  is accompanied by a qualified person.

(4)  Any manoeuvre shall be carried out so that no workman is exposed to a hazard. No load shall pass over the heads of workers and no worker shall stand under a load or under a part of a hoisting apparatus that could fall on him.

(5)  The controls of construction equipment shall not be left unattended when the following parts of the equipment are raised:

(a)  the bucket of a power shovel, backhoe or other excavating machine;

(b)  the blade of a bulldozer;

(c)  the load of a lift truck, crane or any other hoisting machine; or

(d)  the hammer of a pile-driving device.

R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.1, r. 6, s. 3.10.4; O.C. 1959-86, s. 20; O.C. 35-2001, s. 17.