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

Section 286 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

286. Operating conditions: The use of an all-terrain vehicle is only permitted under the following conditions:

(1)  the vehicle is mounted on at least 4 wheels;

(2)  it is equipped with a portable fire extinguisher of the type ABC approved by Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada (ULC), if the task involves any risk of fire;

(3)  it is equipped with a yellow warning flag measuring at least 0.05 m2 and placed at least 1.5 m above ground level, if the vehicle is used in yards;

(4)  the workers have been trained and warned of the specific dangers related to the use of this type of vehicle;

(5)  the driver shall wear the following individual protective equipment:

(a)  a protective helmet of the type for motorcyclists or snowmobile users in compliance with the Protective Helments Regulation (chapter C-24.2, r. 6);

(b)  protective goggles or a visor designed to be attached to a protective helmet;

(c)  flexible gloves that provide a firm grip on the vehicle’s handles and controls;

(6)  The wearing of protective equipment provided in subparagraphs a and b of paragraph 5 is also mandatory for all passengers.

O.C. 885-2001, s. 286.