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

Section 2.18.5 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

2.18.5. Special provisions:

(1)  Flat-bed trucks and pickups, occasionally used for the transportation of workers can be put into service, if the following conditions are observed:

(a)  space allowing, workers shall ride in the driver’s compartment and there shall not be more than 3 persons for a single cab;

(b)  flat-bed trucks shall be protected on their sides with racks or walls having a minimum height of 900 mm;

(c)  workers shall sit on benches placed near the sides of the platform and firmly fitted to the floor, and having a height between 380 mm and 480 mm;

(d)  tailgates shall be kept closed while travelling; and

(e)  the truck shall be equipped with a tarpaulin to protect workers against bad weather.

(2)  Any truck with a closed body, used for the transportation of workers, shall have:

(a)  the floor of the workers’ compartment airtight so as to prevent intoxication by exhaust gases;

(b)  the tailpipe extended beyond the end of the body;

(c)  openings specially arranged to allow natural ventilation and lighting of the vehicle for daytime driving; and

(d)  artificial lighting inside the workers’ compartment for night time driving.

R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.1, r. 6, s. 2.18.5.