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

Section 254.1 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

254.1. Training of the overhead travelling crane operator: An overhead travelling crane must be operated exclusively by an operator who has received theoretical and practical training given by an instructor.

The theoretical training must cover, among other things,

(1)  a description of the different types of overhead travelling cranes and hoisting accessories used in the establishment;

(2)  the workplace and how it affects the operation of the overhead travelling crane;

(3)  the operations involved in operating the over-head travelling crane and hoisting accessories, such as using slings and control devices, signalling using the universal system, handling and moving loads, and any other manoeuvre necessary to the operation of the overhead travelling crane;

(4)  the means of communication used in the operation of the overhead travelling crane;

(5)  the inspection to verify the working order and proper functioning of the overhead travelling crane and hoisting accessories prior to operation by the operator; and

(6)  the rules governing the operation of the overhead travelling crane, and the establishment’s directives regarding the work environment.

The practical training must pertain to the subjects described in subparagraphs 1 to 6 of the second paragraph and be given in the workplace under conditions that do not expose the operator and other workers to hazards arising from the overhead travelling crane operation training. The training must also be of sufficient duration to enable the overhead travelling crane and hoisting accessories to be operated safely.

When the operation of the overhead travelling crane and hoisting accessories requires the presence of a signaller or slinger, those persons must also be given theoretical and practical training on the duties they are to perform.

O.C. 510-2008, s. 3.