S-2.1, r. 13 - Regulation respecting occupational health and safety

Section 23 Disposition versions

2019-01-03

23. Permanent ladders: Permanent ladders used to replace service stairs shall:

(1)  be of safe construction and solidly anchored to withstand a mass of 90 kg at the centre of the rungs with a safety factor of 4;

(2)  for ladders exceeding 9 m, have rest platforms equipped with guardrails, at least at 6 m intervals;

(3)  have a free space behind the rungs of at least 150 mm;

(4)  have a free space on each side of at least 375 mm and forward of at least 800 mm, measured from the centre of a rung;

(5)  extend 900 mm beyond the top storey;

(6)  be provided with guardrails surrounding the floor opening with a removable gate for access to the ladder;

(7)  be provided with a fall arrestor in compliance with CSA Standard Z259.2.5 Fall Arresters and Vertical Lifelines, or CSA Standard Z259.2.4 Fall Arresters and Vertical Rigid Rails where there is danger of a fall greater than 6 m.

Subparagraphs 3 and 4 of the first paragraph apply only to permanent ladders built, installed or modified on or after 2 August 2001.

Despite subparagraph 7, permanent ladders installed before 3 January 2019 may, until they are modified, be provided with crinolines, cages or a fall arrestor in compliance with CAN/CSA Standard Z259.2.1-98 Fall Arresters, Vertical Lifelines and Rails, where there is danger of a fall greater than 6 m.

O.C. 885-2001, s. 23; O.C. 1411-2018, s. 11.

2012-09-01

23. Permanent ladders: Permanent ladders used to replace service stairs shall:

(1)  be of safe construction and solidly anchored to withstand a mass of 90 kg at the centre of the rungs with a safety factor of 4;

(2)  for ladders exceeding 9 m, have rest platforms equipped with guardrails, at least at 6 m intervals;

(3)  have a free space behind the rungs of at least 150 mm;

(4)  have a free space on each side of at least 375 mm and forward of at least 800 mm, measured from the centre of a rung;

(5)  extend 900 mm beyond the top storey;

(6)  be provided with guardrails surrounding the floor opening with a removable gate for access to the ladder;

(7)  be provided with crinolines or cages or a fall arrestor in compliance with CAN/CSA Standard Z259.2.1-98 Fall Arresters, Vertical Lifelines and Rails, where there is danger of a fall greater than 6 m.

Subparagraphs 3 and 4 of the first paragraph apply only to permanent ladders built, installed or modified on or after 2 August 2001.

O.C. 885-2001, s. 23.