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

Section 312.98 Disposition versions

2022-03-22

312.98. Rescue plan: A rescue plan including the estimated response time, the equipment and the measures for rescuing a worker who fell into water within that time must be prepared.

The equipment required by a rescue plan and any accessories must be

(a)  adapted to the intended use, the conditions specific to the work and the characteristics of the body of water or the watercourse;

(b)  checked and kept in good order; and

(c)  in place and easily accessible on the work site to be able to respond rapidly.

The rescue plan must include a call and communication protocol to initiate rescue operations and a specific person must be appointed for directing rescue operations.

The rescue plan must be tested through drills that enable in particular workers to become familiar with their role, the communication protocol and the use of the rescue equipment provided.

O.C. 1223-2021, s. 2.