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S-2.1, r. 14 - Regulation respecting occupational health and safety in mines

Section 5
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5. Full body harnesses must comply with CAN/CSA Standard Z259.10, Full body harnesses, and be connected by a fall-protection system to an anchorage system, in accordance with sections 6 to 7.01. This assembly must limit the maximum fall arrest force to 6 kN or the free fall distance to 1.8 m.
O.C. 213-93, s. 5; O.C. 460-2000, s. 5; O.C. 80-2023, s. 3.
5. The body harness shall:
(1)  comply with CAN/CSA Standard Z259.10-M90, Full Body Harnesses;
(2)  be equipped with a shock absorber that complies with CAN/CSA Standard Z259.11-M92, Shock Absorbers for Personal Fall Arrest Systems;
(3)  be equipped with a lanyard that does not allow a fall of more than 1.2 m (3.9 ft) and complies with CAN/CSA Standard Z259.1-95, Safety Belts and Lanyards.
O.C. 213-93, s. 5; O.C. 460-2000, s. 5.
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